Empower your mind through guided visualisation

What Sophrology is?

The word Sophrology derives from the Greek terms: SOS (harmony), PHREN (consciousness), and LOGOS (science of). It literally translates to “the science of the consciousness in harmony.”

Sophrology was developed between 1960 and 2001 by a neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo to improve the mental health of his patients. It is a dynamic relaxation method that combines breathing exercises, gentle body movements, and positive visualisations.

Since its inception, Sophrology has gained widespread popularity in the French-speaking world. In countries like Switzerland and France, it is widely used for a variety of purposes—from improving mental health to enhancing performance at the highest levels of sports competition.

Easy techniques you can use anytime, anywhere

  • Breathing exercises: Conscious breathing gently prepares your body and mind to relax, boosting your resilience and sharpening your mental clarity.

  • Dynamic relaxation: Through gentle movements, your body is cleared of tension, allowing you to ease naturally into a state of relaxation.

  • Visualisation: When the body and mind reach a state of deep relaxation, visualisation becomes a powerful tool to access the inner strength and resources that often remain hidden within

What makes Sophrology unique?

The focus of Sophrology practice is that it actively engages both the body & the mind simultaneously to offer new perspectives for a self-transformation and mental health.

Sophrology goes beyond simply releasing physical tensions in the body or uncovering worries buried in the mind. It aims to actively transform the self by engaging both the body-mind in a hand- in-hand process. This intention to unfold resources where both body-mind interact is what make Sophrology so unique.

Sophrology helps to create a powerful new reality. Research on visualization proves that there is a system in your brain called Retinal Activating System (RAS) which is a network of neurons that are responsible for filtering information in and out of your brain.

The RAS can’t differentiate between reality and induced imagery. What does that mean? It means that if you visualize something, your brain thinks it is real! Through positive guided imagery, Sophrology acts as a catalyst to sow, plant and awaken the roots of positive scenarios.

Repetition of the visualization will serve as vital drops of rain, nurturing the roots of the new positive reality to sprout. What is happening exactly inside your brain?

Imagine an untouched, fresh field with tall grass. Each time you walk the same route, a subtle path begins to form beneath your feet. With repetition, that path becomes clearer and more distinct from the rest of the field—until eventually, it becomes the fastest and easiest way forward.

Repeated visualization has the same effect on neurons. With consistent guided visualisations, the brain begins to wire new positive patterns. The road for positive reactions and decision-making become faster, clearer and more natural.  This process is known as neuroplasticity —the brain’s ability to form new connections by reinforcing pathways that are repeatedly activated.

Sophrology practice is a dynamic relaxation which means that the method is based on movement. Movement is everywhere and in everything - within us and all around us. Observing the flow of movement through Sophrology provides valuable insights into our place in the world, our self-perception, and how we present ourselves to others. This awareness can have a profound cognitive impact, shaping the way we react and behave.

𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Sophrology focuses on the physical form, noticing the sensations that arise during simple movements such as stretching the arms above the head, rotating the torso, or moving the head. Observing the body in motion helps us connect with ourselves by paying attention to coordination, alignment, and bodily sensations. These movements are intentionally simple and can be adapted to accommodate physical pain or the client’s specific needs.

𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺: Sophrology shifts focus to the rhythm of the body, paying attention to the aliveness within. This involves observing the silent rhythm of sensations, emotions, and feelings we perceive inside ourselves. An important element to explore the movements of what we live inside will be the five senses. Neuroscience has shown that our entire body is mapped onto the somatosensory cortex via sensory neurons. This means that our body capture continuously information from the outside world to tell us how things feel. Paying attention to how the message impacts our intern rhythm will help us to adapt later on our reactions.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: The Sophrology method enables you to embody a new reality—one that is less clouded by judgment and more positive, as it aligns with what truly matters to you. An important element to explore a new positive reality is visualisation. Embodiment is the process through which a new, positive reality becomes fully integrated into our thoughts, emotions, and physical being.

𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: The movement of our thoughts is constant. Our minds are often filled with unconscious patterns that drive automatic reactions. By becoming aware of these patterns and uncovering limiting self-beliefs, we create the opportunity for true transformation.Sophrology goes beyond simply releasing physical tensions in the body or uncovering worries buried in the mind. It aims to actively transform the self by engaging both the body-mind in a hand- in-hand process. This intention to u

Sophrology focuses on unlocking your inner resources and capacities, empowering you to become the best version of yourself.

Going through this journey of self-discovery will unveil the internal space within your body and mind where freedom, stability, joy, and happiness reside, giving you the strength to face whatever life brings your way.

With Sophrology, you will discover how to shape the beauty of your being and uncover a strong, vibrant way of living as your authentic self, regardless of past traumas.

What you need is to look beyond. Anxiety has so much to teach on how to shape to become a diamond.