What Is The Sophrology
Sophrology was created by the Neuro-psychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo from the 1960s.
The etymology of the word comes from Greek Sophrology: Sos – phren – Logos
Sos – peace, harmony, serenity
Phren – mind, brain, consciousness
Logos – study science
We can therefore say that the Sophrology is a science of harmony and serenity of conscience (to go toward balance and happiness).
Originally, Dr. Caycedo, humanist and scientist, discovered by his profession, how human consciousness is fragile experiencing mental illness in his patients. It then looks for methods that are less aggressive and more effective than conventional therapy (ECT, insulin coma …).
He turned first to hypnosis. Indeed, at the time, he considered softer and more responsive to respect the conscience of his patients. Therefore, at the very beginning of its creation, Sophrology was established for a large part of hypnosis. This is no longer the case today.
In effect, then A. Caycedo left 2 years (from 1965 to 1968) in India, Tibet and Japan. He met Yoga, Tibetan Buddhism and Zen (Zen meditation – Zazen, although basically zazen is not a “meditation”). He reported his trip to the Orient, knowledge and experience to develop its Sophrology otherwise.
He stripped his discoveries of any religious content. He associated it with his knowledge of consciousness he had acquired in the West, to make a method accessible to all, a development methodology and personal development very effectively.
Today, very often, Sophrology is regarded as a relaxation method. However, although it uses as a relaxation tool, it is much more than simple relaxation method. Indeed, the ultimate goal is to reach Sophrology that Caycedo called Consciousness Sophronia, ie the serene consciousness.
Obviously, this goal can be achieved through training. Regular training using various tools such as:
* Physical relaxation and mental
* Breathing
* Visualization and mental imagery,
* Positive thinking,
* Body awareness,
* Meditation …
The big advantage of Sophrology is that it is a method suited to our modern Western lives and that there are tools that help us daily to:
Living our life more positively