The life-changing power of sophrology : breathe and connect with the calm and happy you : a gentle method to overcome stress

In a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, this comprehensive guide to the practice of Sophrology will help you cultivate resilience, confidence, and serenity in your daily life. Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation, stress-management, and personal-development system already popular in Europe, growing worldwide, and used successfully by people from all walks of life. The method combines Western science and Eastern wisdom using relaxation, breathing, body awareness, and visualization. In ten- to fifteen-minute practices, you will learn to:- manage stress and anxiety - beat insomnia - overcome fear of failure - support your needs and realize your goals - prepare for major life events (childbirth, exams, sports competitions, etc.) - regain calm and balance - live up to your full potential - enjoy your version of happiness **Includes downloadable guided practices** Sophrology - or dynamic relaxation - addresses the inevitable stresses of contemporary lifeand the challenges individual to each of us. In 10 to 15 minute practices, readers learn to cultivate resilience, confidence, and clarity. They utilize relaxation, meditation, and visualization in ways designed to support their personal needs and goals. Author Dominique Antiglio's goal is to give every reader the sophrology-based tools to find that happiness by and for oneself Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation, stress-management, and personal-development system that combines Western science and Eastern wisdom using relaxation, breathing, body awareness, and visualization. Antiglio offers 10- to 15-minute practices that will teach you how to manage stress and anxiety, beat insomnia, and much more. Live up to your full potential while cultivating confidence and serenity in your daily life! -- adapted from back cover Introduces radically simple techniques that are used to do everything from cope with everyday stress or insomnia to prepare for birth, handle trauma, and fulfill long-held dreams The first comprehensive guide in English to a popular relaxation and personal development method popular throughout Europe "A guide to Sophrology, a European health therapy that promotes well-being and tranquility though simple practices of breathing, visualization, and "dynamic relaxation" (relaxation in movement)"-- Provided by publisher A powerful yet easy stress reduction technique that combines relaxed breathing, meditation, visualization, and gentle movement