Introducing Sophrology
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Welcome to the wondrous world of Sophrology.
Sophrology is a dynamic relaxation practice to connect your body, mind and spirit, and in doing so to become more whole and conscious of who you are. It finds its origins in ancient Yoga, Buddhism and Japanese Zen practices and draws on many other more contemporary mind-body practices such as neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and breathwork.
At its heart it is a consciousness and energy regulating practice. Both thoughts and emotions are energy and determine how we experience reality.
Practicing Sophrology will make you feel more present in the moment, more connected to your inner being and with the world around you. You will find you are living life with more clarity and confidence, and making decisions becomes easier.
Sophrology practice consists of short, daily (guided) practices with a lot of gentle movements and a variety of exercises including breathing, visualisation and using your voice to make gentle sounds. This variety is easier to do for a busy mind than the more traditional meditation practices that require you to sit still.
Sophrology is deceptively simple, but very effective. You can do it anywhere, where you have a chair and a quiet corner. You don’t need special clothing or any equipment.
Sophrology is an easy, but deep inner work method suitable for people who feel disconnected, a bit lost, (nearly) burned-out, or those who simply wish to live life more fully and consciously.
Sophrology certainly changed my life at the time when I was struggling with a burn-out and did not have the tools to get myself back on my feet.
You can read more about Sophrology and how I see it as a key tool in our contemporary life in my blogs.
If you are keen to rebalance your energy, and manage your daily stress and anxiety, then Sophrology is for you.
It will help you to reconnect with your inner self, help you regulate your thoughts and emotions, and help you to feel more at ease with yourself and life in general.
I am AnnA
Hi, I am Anna Cichowska Myrup. I am a Sophrologist as well as a public health doctor and a Reiki healing practitioner. In the last 25 years I have worked all over the world in various amazing health roles, from the Flying Doctors Service in the outback of Australia to health diplomacy at the World Health Organization, as well as in the Danish pharmaceutical industry.
Sophrology changed my life at the time when I was struggling with a burn-out and did not have the tools to get myself back on my feet.
Throughout the years I had already tried - on many occasions - traditional meditation, yoga and various other wellness methodologies, but I could simply not stick with them long-term. I either did not have the time to attend the classes regularly enough, or I simply did not have the ability to sit still for longer periods of time.
I trained as a Sophrologist primarily for myself, however I quickly recognised that many people, like me, struggled with their mental and inner wellbeing.
At the core of the public health profession is prevention of ill-health and promotion of well-being. I strongly believe in the power of Sophrology to stay well as I age and continue to be connected to my inner-self.
Sophrology is now my core practice and I would be very happy to guide you on your journey, so that you can live your best possible life.
I offer 1-1 and group sessions, in person or on-line, so there will be always a suitable option available for you.
Get in touch to discuss you needs and how we can work together.
You can either email me with your question, using the button below, or schedule a free clarity call.
I look forward to hear from you.
My credentials
Anna Cichowska Myrup, MD MFPH MISF
Anna trained as a medical doctor in the Netherlands and specialised in Public Health Medicine in the UK. She is a member of the UK Faculty of Public Health.
She has worked both as a clinical and a public health doctor in the Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, and the UK. She has also served as an international civil servant at the World Health Organisation (the United Nations’ specialised agency for health). Her most recent experience is from the private health sector in Denmark.
Nowadays her focus is however on the emerging world of Energy Medicine and holistic healing practices. Her mission is to support as many people as possible to gain a greater awareness of their own unique energy and use this awareness to create a life full of health and wellbeing, creating inner resilience, confidence and clarity.
Anna is an accredited Sophrologist and an active member of the International Sophrology Federation (ISF), she is attuned in Reiki healing and introduced to Shamanic practices through the Scandinavian Centre for Shamanic Studies (SCSS). As a life-long student she is currently undertaking a further in-depth Eden Energy Medicine practitioner certification programme.
