FAQ

Sophrology is a method of dynamic relaxation and personal development that promotes balance between the body and the mind, enabling people to feel more serene and better able to cope with everyday life. It was developed in the 1960s by neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo. Sophrology combines simple breathing, relaxation, meditation, gentle movement and positive evocation techniques, which are accessible to all. It aims to help individuals manage stress, sleep better, cultivate a positive attitude, improve self-confidence and develop their potential. 

Sophrology can be practiced in groups or individually, face-to-face or remotely, and can be used in a variety of contexts, including business, sport, health and education. 

Sophrology is increasingly used in organizations to help employees better manage stress, improve well-being, develop skills and resilience, strengthen interpersonal relationships, stimulate creativity, enhance collaboration and teamwork, and improve individual and collective performance.

Sophrology is for everyone. It is easy to practise and doesn’t require any particular physical or mental aptitude. 

In the workplace, sophrology can reduce absenteeism due to stress and burnout, improve the quality of work and strengthen collaboration. It can help prevent burnout and promote a better work-life balance. It can address specific issues and support team work, such as collaboration optimisation, team cohesion or change management. Sophrology has the advantage of being adaptable and customizable to individuals and organizations according to their needs and challenges.

It can also support apprentices in their stress management and exam preparation, by giving them tools to better concentrate, develop their skills and boost their self-confidence.

Sophrology is also used for the mental preparation of athletes, to support them in achieving their sporting goals, helping them to manage their mind, emotions, energy or injuries, to improve concentration and confidence, or to support recovery.

In the context of private sessions, sophrology can help prevent burnout and enable you to refocus, lighten your mental load, promote a better work-life balance and help you overcome life's challenges.

Sophrology is a method that aims to promote well-being, mind-body balance and potential development. It offers a holistic approach to improve quality of life, mobilize one's own resources and enable everyone to cope better with everyday challenges, be they professional or personal. Here are just some of the objectives and benefits of sophrology:

1. Stress management : Sophrology uses breathing, relaxation, meditation, movement and positive evocation techniques to help reduce stress, promote relaxation and develop the ability to get rid of sources of tension.
2. Improved health : Sophrology enables people to release physical and mental tension and brings about relaxation. It helps to better manage emotions, reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence. It can also help cultivate a positive attitude and develop more constructive thoughts.
3. Concentration and productivity : By helping individuals to manage their stress and their discursive mind, sophrology enables them to increase their concentration, efficiency and productivity.
4. Mental preparation : Sophrology can be used to prepare for important events such as presentations, exams or competitions. It helps build self-confidence, manage anxiety and develop concentration.
5. Creativity development : Sophrology facilitates access to an altered state of consciousness, conducive to the exploration of imagination, creativity and intuition. It can stimulate creative thinking and help find new perspectives.
6. Improved collaboration and teamwork : By enabling each individual to know themselves better, sophrology promotes better communication and collaboration between people. By practicing together, employees can strengthen mutual trust and their ability to work together, and improve team dynamics.
7. Change management : Sophrology helps individuals develop resilience and cultivate a positive attitude, enabling them to adapt more easily to change, overcome challenges and find inner balance in periods of transition.
8. Skills development : By fostering greater self-awareness, sophrology enables people to mobilize and energize their inner resources and develop new perspectives, enabling them to manage everyday life with greater ease and serenity.
9. Improved sleep : The relaxation and stress management techniques used in sophrology enable quality sleep.

It's important to stress that the effects of sophrology can vary from person to person, and that regularity and practice are essential to feel the benefits.

Sophrology and meditation are two different but complementary approaches. Meditation focuses on mindfulness and observation of the present moment, while sophrology uses breathing, relaxation, gentle movement and positive evocation techniques in a structured way to achieve a state of relaxation, explore bodily sensations and strengthen individual capacities. 

Whereas meditation is about passively welcoming the present moment, sophrology takes an active, pragmatic approach to strengthening individual capacities by activating the body and mind in specific ways according to defined objectives, such as boosting self-confidence or positive attitude for example.

It has many advantages for both employees and the organization. It enables us to respond to current challenges, such as promoting well-being, preventing burnout, improving team performance and employee commitment, developing impactful leadership, managing change, retaining and attracting talent, and developing a positive and fulfilling corporate culture.

Sophrology, which combines different techniques of relaxation, breathing, meditation, gentle movement and positive evocation, is particularly well-suited and easy to use in the workplace for a number of reasons.

1. Practical and active : Sophrology is easily applicable in a professional setting where physical activity is often limited, and where the active involvement of employees can be encouraged.
2. Adapted to time constraints : Sophrology can be used quickly and easily during breaks, stressful moments, in the office and even discreetly in meetings. It is therefore convenient to integrate into employees' daily routines, without requiring an extended time allocation.
3. Customizable : Sophrology sessions can be adapted to suit the needs of employees and teams. Exercises can be adapted to target specific issues encountered in the professional context, such as stress management, concentration, self-confidence, preparation for important deadlines, change management, etc.
4. Quick to implement and effective : Sophrology techniques are easy to learn and apply, without any prior knowledge, and are quick to implement.  Results are rapidly visible in terms of physical, mental and emotional health. 
5. Holistic : Sophrology addresses different aspects of physical, mental and emotional well-being. Amongst others, it combines elements of relaxation, meditation and yoga, offering a holistic and comprehensive approach that activates both body and mind.
6. Adapted to the workplace : Sophrology can be practiced in confined spaces and requires no special equipment. This makes it easy to integrate into the workplace.
7. Practical : Sophrology offers simple techniques that can be applied in real-life situations, such as stress management during important meetings, mental preparation before a presentation or recovery after intense periods of work. It hence offers concrete tools for coping with everyday challenges in both professional and private settings.

Yes, of course. Sophrology can easily complement and be integrated into existing corporate health management programs, or form the first basis of a workplace wellness approach.

Sophrology, meditation and yoga are complementary and can be used together to meet the varied needs of employees. The choice will depend on each company's objectives, preferences and culture. 

Sophrology has the advantage of offering a holistic approach to balancing body and mind by combining relaxation, breathing, meditation, movement and positive evocation techniques. It thus encompasses physical, mental and emotional dimensions, offering a complete approach to employee well-being. It also helps to strengthen individual capacities and resources, revealing the full potential of each person, thus supporting the company's performance and sustainable success through a pragmatic approach. 

The adaptability of sophrology to the corporate context and to individual and collective needs, as well as its flexibility in terms of implementation without the need for a lengthy time allocation, make it a method of choice in the palette of tools for health and well-being in the workplace, as well as talent development.

Yes absolutely. However, as with any exchange, there's no substitute for face-to-face contact to build and deepen fruitful and constructive relationships between individuals.

A sophrology session takes place in three stages :

1. A discussion of your needs, feelings and current situation, as well as your sophrology experience since the previous session, if applicable.
2. The actual practice, explained in detail, then guided by the sophrologist. The sophrologist practices with the client. Practices are simple and accessible to all.
3. A moment of exchange and discussion on the experience. 

Sophrology requires regular personal training if you are to feel its benefits and develop your personal posture.

A sophrology session takes place in three stages :

1. A moment of discussion in which the participant(s) share(s) their current situation, needs and feelings, as well as the sophrology experience they have had since the previous session.
2. The actual practice, explained in detail, then guided by the sophrologist. The sophrologist practices with the participants. Practices are simple and accessible to all.
3. A moment of exchange and discussion about the experience. The sophrologist gives the training program to do alone before the next session.

Depending on the program, a theoretical component may be included. A session takes place in complete confidentiality. Each participant shares whatever he or she wishes, with no obligation. No special equipment is required. All you need is a room and some chairs. Sophrology doesn’t require touching. Participants come in their work clothes.

No. Sophrology is considered a method for personal development and well-being. It focuses on strengthening a person's inner resources and skills, and optimizing their overall well-being.

Although sophrology has beneficial effects on mental and emotional health, it is not designed nor recommended to treat and/or support individuals with serious psychological disorders.

Yes, the practice of sophrology is not associated with any ideological or religious current, and respects everyone's beliefs and opinions.