Sophrology is a mind-body practice that promotes a good balance between the body, the mind and the emotions.
What is Sophrology ?
Sophrology is used as a therapeutic technique lived as a philosophy of life. It combines breathing, muscular relaxation and mental imagination.
It is a verbal and non-tactile method that aims to develop serenity and well-being. It is based on relaxation and activation techniques of the body and mind. Sophrology is not a medicine, it does not heal, it is rather a tool for personal development.
For whom is Sophrology addressed and why ?
Sophrology is addressed to all the people seeking to improve their existence. It allows to work on one’s own values to better know oneself. It is a very effective practice to keep confidence, hope and to have a better knowledge of oneself.
This practice can be used by pregnant women to prepare their mind for childbirth. It will allow them to do breathing and relaxation exercises in order to calm fears and stress.
It can be offered to children to enhance their creativity, imagination, memory, concentration and attention. It can also help teenagers to gain more self-confidence, to prepare an exam or to improve their concentration.
For athletes, it can help them improve their motivation, stress management, competition, and physical condition. And finally, for the elderly, it can help them age well. Indeed, the benefits of sophrology aim at maintaining physical, cognitive and psychological functions.
Result, that will allow the seniors to advance in the age with more serenity. The objective is to limit the effects that often accompany aging :
- Pain Sleep
- Memory problems
- Depression
The benefits of sophrology
This method allows to improve the daily life, it allows to develop a new consciousness in oneself, in a positive and harmonious way. It is one of the most practiced personal development tools in France.
With sophrology, it is a question of listening to one’s breathing in order to let oneself go towards relaxation. One of the first exercises of sophrology consists in a body relaxation, to relax its muscles. This allows you to reconnect to your body and to pleasant sensations.
The course of a sophrology session
The sessions can be individual or collective. They last on average between 45 and 60 minutes. The session begins with a time of exchange and welcome with the sophrologist. This will allow you to express your needs and desires and to get to know the practitioner.
Then, the sophrologist will start the breathing and relaxation exercises. He will then lead a time of exchange during the session. Finally, each consultant can express what he/she felt during the session if needed.
Making an appointment and rates for a sophrologist
The prices of a sophrologist session vary according to each practitioner. For an individual session, it costs between 30 and 80 euros on average. For a group session, the price is between 10 and 25 euros. Since sophrology is considered as an alternative or soft medicine, the consultation is unfortunately not reimbursed by the Health Insurance.
Several platforms such as Médoucine, or Windoo propose appointments with practitioners. You just have to choose the date and time that suits you. You can also be consulted thanks to your friends !
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