Sophrology

Sophrology is a relaxation technique based on yoga.<ref>,

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The method<ref>,

 Vaincre par la sophrologie : Exploiter son potentiel physique et psychologique Tome 1, 
  
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A Swiss sophrologist, Raymond Abrezol, has trained many athletes in sailing, boxing, cycling, tennis, water-polo, golf, etc. Athletes coached by Abrezol between 1967 and 2004 won over 200 Olympic medals.<ref>

What is sophrology, the latest stress-busting mindfulness trend?(link). NBC News.

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