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Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation method developed by neuropsychiatrist Alfonso Caycedo from 1960 to 2001 and includes physical and mental exercises to promote health and well-being. (pp. 35–42)[1][2][3] Sophrology has been called “a method, a practice and a philosophy” that uses the mind-body connection to increase awareness and conscious living, with the aim of enabling individuals to create more balance and harmony in themselves and in the world around them. (pp. 17–18, 45–46, 57, 60–61)[1][4][5]
The influences on Sophrology include phenomenology, hypnosis, yoga, Tibetan Buddhism meditation, Japanese Zen meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, autogenic training, psychology, neurology, and the method created contains a set of exercises that combine breathing and relaxation techniques, gentle movement, creative visualization, meditation, and mindfulness. (pp. 22, 38–39)[1][6][3][7]
It claims beneficial uses in a number of areas ranging from self-development to well-being. (pp. 17–22, 41, 45–46)[1][8][3][6] As of 2023, there are limited published studies that scientifically validate beneficial effects, quantitative or qualitative, of the Sophrology method.[9][10][11][12]
The practice is popular in parts of Europe. In Switzerland and France it is offered to students in schools and at least one insurance company offers reimbursement under their most expensive plan. (pp. 40–41)[1][3][6]
Since 2007, leading French cancer center Institute Curie has offered patients in the Outpatient Medical Oncology unit the opportunity to attend individual sophrology sessions to "help cancer patients manage the distress caused by the disease and its treatment, including anxiety, nausea, fatigue, insomnia, and body-image disruptions."[13]
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- ^ Van Rangelrooij, K.; Solans-Buxeda, R.; Fernández-García, M.; Caycedo-Desprez, N.; Selvam, R.; Bulbena, A. (2020). "Effectiveness of a 4-week sophrology program for primary care patients with moderate to high anxiety levels: a randomised controlled trial". Actas Españolas de Psiquiatría. 48 (5). Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2020 Sep;48(5):200–208. Epub 2020 Sep 1. PMID: 33210278.: 200–208. PMID 33210278. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Grevin, P.; Ohresser, M.; Kossowski, M.; Duval, C.; Londero, A. (2020). "First assessment of sophrology for the treatment of subjective tinnitus". European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases. 137 (3). Epub 2020 Apr 30. PMID: 32362565.: 195–199. doi:10.1016/j.anorl.2020.03.007. PMID 32362565. S2CID 218492456.
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- ^ Constantin, J. -M; Perbet, S.; Futier, E.; Cayot-Constantin, S.; Gignac, V.; Bannier, F.; Fabrègue, H.; Chartier, C.; Guerin, R.; Bazin, J. -E (March 2009). "Impact of sophrology on non-invasive ventilation tolerance for patients with acute respiratory failure". Annales Françaises d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation. 28 (3). Elsevier: 215–221. doi:10.1016/j.annfar.2008.12.028. PMID 19278806. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Institut Curie – Sophrology". Institut Curie. Retrieved 28 February 2023.