Sophrology for Life

08/11/2024

VALUES: What’s All the Fuss About?

Fair question! To be honest, I had a very abstract understanding of values myself until a real "aha" moment in a Sophrology session.

At the end of the session, I was asked if I’d experienced a particularly positive moment during the practice. After some thought, I realised how deeply it resonated when my Sophrologist invited to reinforce my capacity to support and be supported in life and work. That insight helped me to connect to one of my core values – reciprocity (which I shared in a previous article here). I started to join the dots and see how this had impacted my life and my decisions.

Reflecting on this, I saw one of the big reasons why I left my old job feeling totally burned out. That essential value was repeatedly overlooked. My colleagues and I kept working harder to make our modern language courses viable, create new initiatives, and "fix" the deficit we were blamed for, only to be told it wasn’t good enough!

Sophrology, as a holistic, mind-body practice, allows for a much deeper and more personal connection to our values, giving us the space and clarity to recognise what truly matters. When we tune into these insights through both our body sensations and mind, in a state of alert relaxation, we create a comprehensive connection to our core values – one that will support us in our choices, boundaries, and sense of purpose. And if you add to this the focused insight of coaching, the result is a blend that’s even more transformational and lasting.

This is what's on offer in our upcoming Living True workshop series, where my friend Julie Allen and I blend Sophrology and coaching.

So if you’re curious to really understand what lights you up, be inspired by others, and have fun in the process, please join us my friends next week for an experience that combines mind-body awareness with actionable coaching. https://subscribepage.io/anDc8q

No previous experience of coaching or Sophrology needed!

👉So, I’m curious: What is your forever core value?

06/11/2024

✨ We Need Your Insight! ✨

Julie and I are putting the finishing touches on our upcoming values workshops, designed to help you understand, tune into, and live by your true values—whether in life or at work.

To make sure these workshops genuinely meet your needs and expectations, we’d love your input! 🙏

Could you spare a moment to answer a few quick questions? Your thoughts will help us create a workshop that brings real value to you and all the other participants.

By values, we mean what truly matters to you.

📝 Quick Questions:

1️⃣ How often do you consider your personal values when making life or professional decisions?

*All the time
*Often
*Rarely
*Never

2️⃣ Do you believe understanding your core values could improve your overall satisfaction and personal growth?

*Yes
*No
*Don't know

3️⃣ What is your biggest challenge when it comes to identifying and living by your values?

*Lack of clarity on my values
*Difficulty aligning values with work demands
*Pressure to meet external expectations
*Other (please comment):

🌟 We’d love to hear from you! Your perspective matters.

👉 To learn more about the workshops or secure your spot, click here: https://subscribepage.io/anDc8q

Thank you for helping us shape this journey! And if you know someone who would benefit from gaining true clarity about what really matters, please share this post with them. 🙌

Warm wishes,

Sandrine & Julie 💚

04/11/2024

Starting a conversation with Julie about my core values was eye-opening. I chose connection with nature and shared a childhood memory where my fascination with the beauty of the natural world first began. Then, Julie encouraged me to go deeper... 🌿✨

Curious to see how and help you explore and embody your values? Watch this snippet of coaching on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z8OcmJXxbpo and join us for our upcoming Values workshop series:
Living True: Discover and Embody your Core values.

Register now and take the first step toward deeper self-discovery!
https://subscribepage.io/anDc8q

Dates: 14th, 21st and 28th November, 8-9:15 am
Venue: Online
Costs: £185

Discover what truly matters and start living in alignment with your deepest values: 3-part online workshop series. Book now for Nov 2024 start

01/11/2024

✨ Discover Your Free Values Workshop Taster Today! ✨

Hi lovely people, I’m really chuffed to share a free preview of the Values in Action workshop I did with friend Julie ! After the joy of joining her Coaching Club last month, we knew we had to deepen our collaboration and play together again.

This taster blends Julie’s coaching expertise and my practice to help you connect with your core values in a unique, powerful way.

🎥 Watch the free session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5wdcBN9SLU&t=49s

Please let us know what you think, and feel free to share!

25/10/2024

Do you have a compass to help you live your life—or are you just winging it?

Julie and I would love to know. Come and join next month. It will be fun!

Click on the link below for more info and to book your place:
subscribepage.io/anDc8q

In all relationships, there's a fundamental quality that keeps things alive, fair, and even a little bit magical: reciprocity. For me, it’s the bedrock of every healthy, flourishing human relationship.

17/10/2024

If you want to find out why you consider Sophrology as your go-to wellbeing practice, please read my article. Have a lovely day!

Sophrology isn’t the latest wellness fad or just another way to 'find yourself'—it’s a time-tested, no-nonsense method designed to help you feel better and live better, every single day. Its true strength lies in its simplicity, accessibility, and profound impact.

08/10/2024

My friend Claire Baker introduced me to Human Design, which is a tool designed yo help you live a more aligned life. I have just received my free Human design report. It was uncannily accurate in its description of I am and how I function. Some interesting insights as well on my purpose.

If you want to have a go, it’s free until tonight. The link:

Have you ever wondered... What if life came with a user manual? Something that could tell you what your divine purpose on this earth was, how to lean into your gifts, stop leaking energy into the "shoulds" and expectations of others, and live a fuller, happier, more authentic life? It exists! Step O...

15/07/2024

Proud mum! Graduation at

30/06/2024

Wonky growth! The hollyhock in our garden has a funny shape, mainly because of the large amount of rain and gusty winds it had to weather. A bit like our lives, which rarely follow a straight trajectory, right? And yet, we adapt and continue to grow despite the storms of our existence.

I know a lot of people around me are going through life-changing events, including some of my closest friends.
I just want to send them a message of hope and tell them how beautiful they are, however wonky and crushed they may feel, just like the gloriously wonky hollyhock in my garden. You are more resilient than you think.

16/05/2024

What have you done to nurture your wellbeing today?

Your wellbeing checklist in a nutshell. Of course, it's not about being perfect and ticking all the boxes all of the time.

I do find it helpful though, when I feel out of sync or not happy inside, to notice what aspect(s) of my wellbeing I may have neglected or just got lost amidst the busyness of life.

For me, the two things that often don't get ticked off and really affect how I feel are:

* Interacting with people face-to-face
* Being outdoors.

Today has been good. I slept well, I went swimming early this morning, I met a friend and we had a great chat. I've done a bit of work! After this, I'm going to take myself for a short walk!

Anyway, what can you tick off today?

(And of course, feel free to replace with any other mind-body practice of your choice, exercise or . (Thank you for the reminder )!).

31/03/2024

The idea of this small textile piece came up in a meditation. My interpretation of

01/03/2024

We often forget that our breath is our most powerful ally. Although we don't usually give our breathing much thought as it happens automatically, we can use it with a little intention to help us change our emotional state.

If you're feeling a bit frazzled today, try this simple breathing exercise:

🌞 Closing your eyes, focus on a positive quality or feeling you would like more of. Maybe a word, an image, or a pleasant memory.

🌞 As you breathe in, invite and fill yourself with this positive quality or feeling.

🌞 As you breathe out, spread the positive word/image/feeling throughout your whole body. Using each breath to increase it in yourself a little more.

🌞 Do this for a few cycles of your natural breath, and take a moment to notice how you are feeling.

Happy Friday, !