sophrology
Sign in to saveSophrology 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). Emerging scientific studies suggest its potential benefits in various contexts, including stress reduction, anxiety management, and improved quality of life. (pp. 17–18, 45–46, 57, 60–61)
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Encyclopedic overview
15 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Alfonso Caycedo
- Western roots (1960–1963)
- Phenomenology (1963–1964)
- Eastern roots (1965–1968)
- Spain, Colombia, Andorra (1968–2017)
- Raymond Abrezol
- Fundamental principles
- Applications
- Science
- Scientific validity of the beneficial effects
- Criticism
- Divergence from Caycedian sophrology
- References
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). Emerging scientific studies suggest its potential benefits in various contexts, including stress reduction, anxiety management, and improved quality of life. (pp. 17–18, 45–46, 57, 60–61)
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)
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