Sophrology isn't something you can master in a matter of minutes.
Sophrology is hypnotic in the sense that it helps you get
to that deeper point of relaxation.".
Lyons says that she knows of only a handful of English-speaking Sophrology administrators, compared to hundreds of French-speaking ones.
You prepare with Sophrology so that in the moment you're anxious about,
you can perform to the best of your ability.”.
Calm and happiness mean something different to everyone, Sophrology will give you the tools to find it, by yourself and for yourself.
For example, Antiglio first started practicing Sophrology when she was experiencing anxiety about her college placement exams
and her doctor pointed her to it.
Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation,
stress-management, and personal-development system already popular in Europe, growing worldwide, and used successfully by people from all walks of life.
Another difference between Sophrology and, say, a yoga practice,
is that all you need to practice it is a chair and the voice of a guide.
The French love Sophrology: It's taught in schools,
and midwives administer it to help with birth since when you're in a relaxed state of mind, your body can heal faster.".
But to provide a taste of some of the strategies used in the starting levels of Sophrology, Lyons offers up the following practice you can
do on your own any time, anywhere:.
Sophrology is starting to create some buzz in America(a
popular book on the practice, The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology, was just translated to English), but it's still a relatively new practice to many in the states.