Sophrology is a simple mind and body technique combining controlled breathing, muscles relaxation and positive visualizations.

It can help you deal with stress-management, anxiety, problems sleeping, let go of negativity, master your mindset, increase feelings of well-being, boost creativity, improve self-confidence and self-esteem.

Sophrology is a self-developement practice, a toolkit for everyone's daily life, that can be done anytime, anywhere, alone or in a group. It will never be a subsitute to a medical treatement.

Sophrology takes its name from old Greek and literally means the science of harmonious mind. "Sos" (Harmony), "Phren" (Conscience) , "Logos" (Study / Science). It was created in the 1960s by neuro-psychiatrist Dr Alfonso Caycedo, who inspired himself from Western techniques (Erickson, Coué) as well as from Eastern practices (Zen meditation, Yoga, Buddhism), and other relaxation practices.

It is quite popular in parts of Europe, especially in France and Switzerland.