You can practice Sophrology either in individual or group sessions. Sophrology can be used therapeutically or as a practice to bring mind and body into harmony. In terms of track record, Sophrology has been used to manage stress levels, improve the quality of sleep, reduce anxiety and even address self-image issues. Instead of being a "quick fix" Sophrology is a whole toolset to use daily to manage life's stresses and challenging situations. In a way, it is like learning to drive your body: instead of letting illness or stress rule your life, you train your mind to be better equipped to stay healthy and to listen to your body for any sign of discomfort and immediately address it. Sophrology is also particularly suitable for birth preparation. In fact this discipline can help the mother accept the changes in her body and enhance her bond with the baby. It can be useful to overcome any anxiety the mother has about the labour too and give her tool to use on the day to manage pain and energy levels. The technique is based on relaxation, breathing and visualisations. Unlike meditation you can perform it standing up and engaging your body with the breathing, noticing how the body works and noticing the sensations within the body. This will allow you to connect to yourself more deeply, reach states of dynamic relaxation and work on yourself with great efficiency. The aim of Sophrology is to reach a state of balance. One to one sessions are more tailored to the individual and their needs and can achieve faster results. One-to-one sessions allow you to work on specific issues, whether physical, emotional in a therapeutic context. They can also be very useful to prepare yourself for a specific future event. As these sessions are bespoke, the Sophrologist will help you to define your needs and work with you to tailor the techniques to suit you. A safe space is provided for you to work at your own pace guided by the therapist and learning the method that you will than be able to use on your own. The role of a Sophrology Therapist is to tailor a specific programme for a client's issues based on breathing and relaxation exercises as well as simple movement in the form of a guided meditation where the client is in a state of deep relaxation but fully alert. In state of awareness, the client can make a transformational experience and learn to connect to his/her inner resources. Sophrology also teaches to feel fully grounded in the now as a way to become at peace with the past and prepare for the future positively.