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Sophrology is a transformative practice!
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]Sophrology is often referred to as “happiness training” as in each practice we rest the nervous system and remain in the realm of positive possibilty. Creating a dopamine transmission in the brain resulting in a feeling of contentment and happiness.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]Created by the Spanish neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo in the 1960s, it features 12 levels of study, and includes both eastern practices, western psychology, greek philosophy and phenomenology. Sophrology is non-secular and its principles have been tested and developed since the 60’s evolving into practical, accessible techniques used by millions of people primarily speaking french and spanish. It is still a relatively new practice for english speakers.
Sophrology, is an emerging stress-management and burnout prevention technique as well as a therapy that can increase one’s sense of well-being and inner strength. It is very versatile as it is also used to improve academic performance, sport performance and for self-development to help people reach their potential.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1682537077012{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Sophrology practices are is based in six essential components:
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The focus is on noticing the sensations in the body. We move our awareness down through the body and use the sensations of the body as anchor to the present moment.
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We begin each practice with attention to the breath, a deepening of the breath to move ourselves out of our mind and into our body. We redirect the focus of our attention from the mind to the body.
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We move through various postures and positions to experience the verticality of the body, be attentive yet detached from thoughts and integrate the learning.
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We use movement to activate aspects of the body, bringing greater awareness to the body and its sensations. Movement also helps us to focus the mind, release tension, and notice the body as it is.
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Imagining possibilities takes us outside of what is locked in our beliefs and expectations. We often activate the five senses to give the visualisation a powerful anchor in the body. The practice activating both the mind and body, bringing it together in experience.
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Each exercise closes with affirming our abilities and integrating the positive from the exercise. This is done while being in the altered more suggestible state of conscious.
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Sophrology follows FOUR PRINCIPLE ATTITUDES:
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How does it work?
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]The practice triggers the happy and relax neurotransmitters in the brain so that the body moves into a happy safe space allowing the mind to rest and relax even when situations, or people become a little chaotic around you.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]We are training the brain, like we train our muscles, to be more resilient, productive and positive about our abilities and life itself. We create and reinforce new neural pathways in the brain that support our goals.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]As as student we might find that exams, interviews or working in teams cause us to move into freeze or flight mode. This happens in business as well, when we are given tasks that we find overwhelming or if we are over-tired or stressed due to outside factors.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]When we are in flight, freeze or even fight mode, we are working in what is call the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system’s (SNS) primary concern is your safety and keeping you alive.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text]It is associated with the emotional brain which is in constant contact with the subconscious. The SNS is switched on all the time and if you have had bad experiences in a subject in the past, or with a manager, or when doing certain tasks, the whole system can assess a similar situation as a big threat. Sending you into stress mode.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=”” background_color=”#f3f3f3″ padding_top=”50″ padding_bottom=”50″ css=”.vc_custom_1682537764215{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1682608758275{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Sophrology techniques are anchored in consciousness and possibility. They help us access the para-sympathic or peace side of the nervous system. During the practice we build “possibility” bridges between synapsis in the the neuro-circuitry of the brain. When we practice often these new bridges become the preferred pathway, strengthening our belief in ourselves, our ability to manage pain, emotions, and make conscious decisions without emotional entanglement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1682695155971{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1682695192914{padding-left: 80px !important;}”][vc_column_text]
“Whether participating in a group or individual session, sophrology takes advantage of the neural plasticity of the brain so that you can be happier, reach your goals and be comfortable in your own skin!”
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