INTRODUCTION
The
Origins
The word ‘Sophrology’ is derived from the Greek:
‘Sos’ which means harmony, ‘phren’ meaning consciousness and ‘logos’ meaning ‘study of’.
The literal translation: The Study of Harmonising the Consciousness.
For many years, the work was taught mostly in French-speaking countries but is now becoming more broadly known in the English-speaking world.
Sophro-ki® Sophrology was created by Dorna Revie, Master Sophrologist, who studied for many years with Professor Caycedo.
This version of Sophrology incorporates Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Psychology and Energy Medicine.
The practice is a blend of Western and Eastern mental health techniques, created in Spain by neuropsychiatrist, Professor Alfonso Caycedo in 1960.
Seeking alternatives to drugs and shock therapy, he travelled in the East, studying Yoga, Zen and Buddhism, searching for core practices to add to his own that would speedily and effectively produce positive results.
THE ORIGINS