by Dominique Antiglio | May 25, 2020 | Blog
It’s 3.30 am and you are tossing and turning in your bed. You really want to sleep but you feel fully awake. What to do? Not being able to get a full night’s sleep can be a temporary problem, for example, due to stress or illness. When lack of sleep becomes...
by Dominique Antiglio | Apr 16, 2020 | Blog
How to Combat Stress and Anxiety during the Coronavirus Pandemic We are going through some exceptional times due to the Coronavirus pandemic and at the moment our lives are in a state of limbo while we wait for the storm to pass. Many are feeling anxious and...
by Dominique Antiglio | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog
Many pregnant women feel like they are expected to feel blessed, always appear beautiful and be beaming with joy during their pregnancy. But in reality, for expectant mothers, being pregnant can be extremely difficult at times. It can be tiring, full of mood swings,...
by Dominique Antiglio | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog
Meditation has several health benefits: studies report that meditation can help reduce anxiety, alleviate symptoms of depression and also improve memory, concentration and cognitive functions. Yet, sometimes people say they don’t have enough time to meditate, or that...
by Dominique Antiglio | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog
Do you love yourself? If you have never asked yourself this question, today could be a great opportunity to reflect and work on creating a loving relationship with yourself. Let’s start with the basics: what is self-love? Self-love is a “regard for yourself, your...
by Dominique Antiglio | Dec 28, 2019 | Blog
Do you make New Year’s resolutions on the 1st January of each year? Are you good at keeping your resolutions? If you feel you’d like to make some positive changes and you need some help in achieving your goals, it may be a good idea to take a more holistic approach to...
by Dominique Antiglio | Dec 27, 2019 | Blog
Imagine it’s the end of the year and you are looking back at the previous 12 months: what would you like to have achieved? The start of the year is a good time to set your intentions for the following 12 months – of course, you can start at any time in the year...
by Dominique Antiglio | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog
As a new decade starts, are you setting goals for 2020 and the next ten years? Have you looked within and discovered what you value the most in life? The start of the new year is a great opportunity for reflection, to connect with your true self and give yourself...
by Dominique Antiglio | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog
The history of Sophrology is fascinating: Sophrology is the brainchild of an extraordinary individual, Professor Alfonso Caycedo. Professor Caycedo, a neuropsychiatrist, saw the need for a gentler and more holistic approach to mental health, and it was through his...
by Dominique Antiglio | Nov 29, 2019 | Blog
We recently had the pleasure to talk to Sarah Highfield, who is one of our favourite Yoga Teachers in London and all-round wonderful person! We discussed how Yoga and Sophrology interlace and how combining both practices can lead to even more self-discovery and...
by Dominique Antiglio | Nov 18, 2019 | Blog
Caycedian Sophrology Beginnings From the 1970’s, Sophrology started to spread outside the medical world and began to be applied in education, sport, corporate and social environments throughout France, Switzerland, Belgium and Spain. In the mid-1990’s it became...
by Sophie McGrath | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog
What is Sophrology? How does Sophrology work? When I first started Sophrology to cope better with my stress as a young adult, I was so happy to finally have found a method that was working for me. In just a few sessions, I was visibly calmer and more confident....
by Dominique Antiglio | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog
What might a calmer, happier, more empowered you look like? Imagine feeling calmer, happier and more empowered. In your mind’s eye, what would it take you to feel like this? For example, in your day-to-day relationships, how would being calmer affect how you deal with...
by Dominique Antiglio | Oct 17, 2019 | Blog
Did you know that the fear of public speaking and public speaking anxiety is called glossophobia? Glossophobia derives from the Greek from ‘tongue’ and ‘fear’ and is defined as speech anxiety or fear of public speaking, the uncomfortable feeling you get before giving...
by Dominique Antiglio | Oct 16, 2019 | Blog
Feeling Lost in Today’s Society? What’s important to you? What are the values you live by? World Values Day is a campaign to help raise awareness of values and stimulate a conversation about the values we hold most deeply and how they can support our lives. We often...
by Sophie McGrath | Oct 4, 2019 | Blog
What is body awareness? Simply put, body awareness means to be in touch with our body and to listen to its signals: areas of tension, changes in temperature, pleasant or unpleasant sensations. Getting to know our body is useful to help us be healthier, happier and...
by Dominique Antiglio | Sep 26, 2019 | Blog
In a world full of “hacks” and “quick fixes”, there is something about managing anxiety that will always require a degree of effort – there is no “anxiety quick fix”, but thankfully significant steps can be taken towards dealing with anxiety without...
by Sophie McGrath | Sep 24, 2019 | Blog
Wellbeing and mental health at work is becoming essential concerns for both organisations and individuals and many are seeking solutions to reduce stress at work. In the corporate world, the pressure is constant. Employers and employees not only have to perform but...
by Dominique Antiglio | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog
Let me start by making this statement There is a simple way to not let stress and worry take over your life, a way in which you can adopt easy coping strategies to combat everyday stress. If you allow me 5 minutes, I’ll show you exactly what I mean. In an average day,...
by Dominique Antiglio | Aug 13, 2019 | Blog
Relaxation is both an art and a science. The art of relaxation is like a craft that you hone over time, armed with the knowledge of how the mind and body work. Consciously relaxing is a key technique to managing stress and feeling empowered long-term, making it an...
by Sophie McGrath | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog
When I decided to become a qualified Sophrologist, I had already accumulated years of practice for myself and I was using Sophrology on a daily basis in my life. I did in fact come across Sophrology early on in my life as a teenager and was introduced to it as I was...
by Dominique Antiglio | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog
The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology launched in the US, almost exactly a year since its UK debut in 2018. So much has been happening and it has been an exciting journey talking about Sophrology to new audiences. The book has been so well received in the...
by Sophie McGrath | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog
In France Sophrology is increasingly being used in the medical world as an integrative approach alongside conventional medicine to assist patients to better manage their condition. It is quite common that general practitioners will recommend Sophrology to expecting...
by Dominique Antiglio | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog
I was 15 when I stepped out of my doctor’s office, with a “prescription” to try Sophrology. “Soph-what?” I thought, not knowing it would become a very familiar word in my vocabulary. After months of unexplained fatigue and feeling run down, and fainting episodes, I...
by Dominique Antiglio | Jun 8, 2019 | Blog
I met Joanne through BeSophro’s social media. She commented on using the practice of Sophrology through my book “The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology” and how beneficial this was for her. We decided to meet at my practice in London so I could learn more about how...
by Dominique Antiglio | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog
There is so much information out there about how to calm nerves, from the specific to the quite generic, and long lists on what to do with many options. When we are faced with so much choice and we need to learn how to calm nerves in different situations in our work...
by Dominique Antiglio | May 20, 2019 | Blog
If you are interested in managing stress and help prevent it in the future, you have a choice of stress management methods at your disposal and you can decide which one best suits your needs and lifestyle. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Sophrology are...
by Sophie McGrath | Apr 28, 2019 | Blog
When it comes to exam time, many young people inevitably see their stress levels starting to increase. Sophrology exercises can help both parents and students to beat exam stress, improve memory, focus, recuperation and optimise their best chances for success. Today...
by Sophie McGrath | Apr 1, 2019 | Blog
How to relieve and reduce stress? The mental health foundation study of 2018 shows that in the past year 74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. In this article we’re going to answer the question…how do you reduce stress? The...
by Sophie McGrath | Mar 9, 2019 | Blog
Sleeping well is a fundamental aspect of a healthy lifestyle. It’s as important as breathing, drinking enough water, eating well and exercising. However, more and more people complain about their sleep, whether it is because they can’t get enough sleep or because they...
by Dominique Antiglio | Feb 8, 2019 | Blog
Sophro… what? I know it’s likely you probably haven’t heard of Sophrology just yet! But this unique mind body practice to overcome stress and create harmony in our daily life has a growing group of fans in the UK. Sophrology can be broadly classified as a meditative...
by Dominique Antiglio | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog
What is stopping you from living your best life? If it is confidence, the good news is that confidence can be tapped into, built further, stimulated and used to help you take the next steps in your professional or private life. In this article we are going to...
by Dominique Antiglio | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog
You have received yet another invitation to a Christmas party: on the one hand, it’s good to be popular, but on the other, there aren’t enough hours in the day to go to each event you are invited to. What to do? Do you feel under pressure to attend all the social...
by Sophie McGrath | Oct 31, 2018 | Blog
Sophrology – You’ve heard about it. You’ve researched it, hopefully, you’ve also read our in-depth post “About Sophrology” and watched the informative video. Now you’re looking for the next step and are wondering; “Why would I need to see a...
by Dominique Antiglio | Oct 25, 2018 | Blog
World Mental Health Day is on the 10th October of every year and it’s an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health issues. This initiative started in 1992 thanks to the World Health Organisation, whose mission is to bring more education and awareness around...
by Dominique Antiglio | Oct 25, 2018 | Blog
We can’t say it enough: sleep is a key factor in maintaining good health, feeling more alert, and overall being happier and more productive. Some important facts: Those who sleep 7-8 hours a night tend on average to be better at managing their weight and their energy...
by Dominique Antiglio | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog
Like with any mind/body practices, Sophrology is something that needs to be experienced to be understood fully. If you are wondering how to find more calm and happiness in your daily life, Sophrology can give you the tools to access a new inner state that will start...
by Dominique Antiglio | Aug 16, 2018 | Blog
Is your phone the enemy in finding calm and happiness? A calmer, happier, more empowered you Do you find yourself checking your phone several times a day? According to studies, we check our smartphones 85 times a day on average, which works out to about 5 hours a day....
by Dominique Antiglio | Aug 10, 2018 | Blog
Don’t have time for a holiday? There is never a perfect time to take a break when life is super busy. Maybe your work colleagues booked their holidays in advance and you are the one that has to wait until they all come back, or maybe you have too many deadlines to...
by Dominique Antiglio | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog
I don’t like to categorise people on an individual level including gender, as it tends to limit the potential of our exchange and the potential for them to connect with their inner resources during a Sophrology session. However, there are still some old patterns we...
by Dominique Antiglio | Jun 8, 2018 | Blog
When was it the last time you felt truly yourself? In other words, when did you last experience feeling free to just be, without roles and obligations, fears and worries? Think about the last time you woke up in the morning feeling energised and ready to face the day...
by Dominique Antiglio | May 15, 2018 | Blog
We are now aware of the need to exercise regularly and eat well to keep our bodies fit and healthy. There is nothing wrong about sharing with your friends that you are trying to lose weight or have started a new gym programme. But why is it still so difficult to share...
by Dominique Antiglio | Apr 13, 2018 | Blog
Stress can affect any of us, at any point in our life. We still need to understand so much about stress: what causes it, the effects it has on people, why it affects some more than others. If we take the same stressful situation and ask 100 people to explain how that...
by Dominique Antiglio | Apr 12, 2018 | Blog
The phone is ringing, your baby is crying and you have just come home from work completely exhausted. You feel so tired and drained, that you wish you could go on holiday right now. While it’s tempting to just pack your bags and leave, there is still something you can...
by Dominique Antiglio | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog
The start of my Journey The first “a-ha!” moment in my Sophrology journey happened in my home country, Switzerland, when I was 15 years old: I was standing behind the wooden door of my Sophrologist’s practice, nervously waiting for my turn. Subject to a lot inner...
by Dominique Antiglio | Mar 18, 2018 | Blog
A complete Sophology programme has 12 Levels (Degrees). These are designed so that, over a period of time, we can discover, master and transform our consciousness. Each Level has its own purpose and tools, to gently and safely access our sense of self-awareness, and...
by Dominique Antiglio | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog
Are you too busy to meditate? Find it impossible to meditate? Do you wish you could successfully meditate, but the thought of being away from your phone for a few minutes makes you anxious? Don’t worry, these feelings about meditation practice are...
by Dominique Antiglio | Nov 29, 2017 | Blog
The importance of being present in your day to day life Before you continue reading this article, ask yourself these questions: What are you thinking about right now? Are you worried about the future? Are you distracted by your to-do list? Also, what are you...
by Dominique Antiglio | Nov 9, 2017 | Blog
Life can get very busy at times. It is exactly when life becomes too hectic that we need to take more and better care of ourselves. Self-care shouldn’t be complicated: it just takes a few minutes a day, and it makes a huge difference to our wellbeing. Here are some...
by Dominique Antiglio | Oct 13, 2017 | Blog
Are you struggling to stick to new goals, a new health and fitness regime or a new diet? What is the cause of your struggle? Sometimes, we can’t stick to our new goals because our daily life and our old habits take over: we are too busy, too stressed, or both....
