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Whether you are looking to reduce stress, improve your sleep or increase your energy, there’s an online group sophrology session for you!

“The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.” — Dalai Lama XIV

Group Sophrology

Group sophrology is an affordable and supportive way to work on common themes together with a small number of like-minded people. Check out the upcoming topics down below!

Groups are limited to 12 people maximum.

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Embrace Ease

120€ for 6 sessions

September 20 – October 25, 2023
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm (Paris time)
9:30am Pacific / 12:30pm Eastern / 5:30pm UK

Whether you are suffering from stress at work or home, coming close to burnout, or simply knowing that you could use some YOU time, this is for you! We will meet weekly on Zoom and use sophrology exercises to rid the body of tension, bring in the calm and build self-confidence along the way.

SIGN UP for 120€

Program Schedule

WEEK 1 Introduction to Sophrology & Relax
WEEK 2 Let Go of Tensions and Unwind
WEEK 3 Take a Step Back & Gain Perspective
WEEK 4 Bring in Peace
WEEK 5 Boost Self-Confidence
WEEK 6 Reinforce Your Ability to Embrace Ease

Program Includes

6 group sophrology sessions (60-75 minutes each) on the theme of Discovering Serenity & Embracing Ease
PDFs of weekly exercises
Audio recordings of select guided positive visualisations

“Marianne is a beautiful person inside and out and a gifted sophrologist.

I loved the group sophrology sessions, both for the content of what Marianne teaches but also for the community. She creates such a warm, safe, inviting environment for relaxing your body, releasing the physical manifestations of tension, and calming your mind. I enjoyed the brief but honest and authentic conversations with other students.

Marianne teaches you practical tools that you can use any time. For example, I use the shoulder pump exercise and one of her breathing techniques whenever I need to discharge stress from my neck and shoulders. At the end of the sophrology sessions she does a guided meditation and I feel so relaxed I often drift off to sleep!

I’m surprised sophrology isn’t more widely known, given how effective it is.“

– Angela Goodhart | Virginia, USA
YouTube Content Creator, “Befriend and Tend”

“My Sophrology session with Marianne could not have come at a better time. I was on the verge of tears from stress and overwhelm when we started the session.

Through her gentle guidance, I was able to release the pent-up emotions and settle into a calm, and centered space. These new welcomed feelings continued throughout the day and I had the best sleep that I’d had in a long time.

I had never heard of Sophrology before meeting Marianne but I’m so glad I know about it now. I hope more people in the US learn this valuable tool. Thank you, Marianne!”

– Liz | Texas, USA

“Doing a Sophrology session with Marianne is like a breath of fresh air.

With her calming presence and soothing voice she invites you to take care of yourself through easy to follow exercises and visualization practices you can do from the comfort of your own home amongst new friends. While we were doing the exercises from different parts of the world, we felt connected.

She created this sacred time and space to slow down from the rapid pace of everyday life, and return to a state of calm and peace.

I entered our session stressed, tired, and worn out, and left feeling lighter, and able to parent from a place of calm and peace. Thank you, Marianne for creating this sacred space, and for this time together.”

– Michelle Lach | Washington State, USA
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Hi! I'm Marianne, certified sophrologist RNCP

I first came to know about sophrology when I moved to France in 2009. Coming from Canada, I had never heard of this wellness technique before, but it had me intrigued because I saw that it was so popular here in France!

When I came close to a major burnout in my last job (complete with my first-ever panic attacks), I started seeing a sophrologist to see if it would help me get back on track. In just a few sessions, I was able to manage my stress, let go of the pressure I was putting on myself and feel better in my life as a whole.

When I left my last job, I felt called to become a certified sophrologist at the Institut de Formation à la Sophrologie (Paris) in order to bring this powerful technique to the English-speaking world.

I’d love to share this technique with you so that you can experience first-hand the benefits of sophrology!

By letting go of what’s holding you back, you can discover your own resources and build your self-confidence, knowing that you are aligned with your true values.

In doing so, you can embrace everything life has to offer. (And who doesn’t want that?)

“I attended the sophrology (group) session with Marianne and I found it very relaxing.

It allowed me to get in touch with my body at a deeper level and I got some useful insights around my ability to create what I want. I am now looking forward to put in practice what I learned in the session and notice the impact of these simple exercises in my life.”

– Amor Santovena | Ireland
Solution Focused Coach for Business Women

“Marianne introduced me to Sophrology – a practice that I have never done or heard of before! She is a calm and gentle facilitator. I felt heard by her and cared for during the sessions. The exercises were insightful and I love Marianne’s body scans and mediations. I always felt more grounded, calm, and settled after sessions with her.“

– Cori | Saskatoon, SK, Canada

What happens in a group sophrology session?

Each sophrology session follows the same format:

A brief time for talking
3-4 Dynamic Relaxation exercises (standing or seated)
1 Guided Positive Visualisation (seated or lying down)
A brief time for talking and sharing realizations or aha moments from the session

How long does each session last?

Each weekly session lasts 60-75 minutes.

Is sophrology a therapy?

Sophrology does not replace any medical or psychotherapeutic treatment.

If you are working with a medical professional, sophrology can be a wonderful complementary practice, but is better suited to 1:1 individual sessions.

What do I need to prepare for each session?

You can come as you are to your group sophrology session. You will need:

A calm space with enough room to safely reach overhead and out to the sides.
A reliable internet connection.
A chair for some exercises.
A potentional space for lying down.*

*During the guided visualisations, you have the choice of sitting or lying down. You can prepare a yoga mat or mattress, if you choose to lie down.

Do I need to practise between sessions?

Yes, there is a bit of homework!

After each session, I will send you the instructions and audio recording for the exercises we did together. You will choose a time of day to practise on your own as regularly as possible.

Sophrology is like physical exercise; the more you practise, the stronger you become.

How much time do I need to practise between sessions?

The exercises take no more than a few minutes to do each day.

You can choose a time of day that works for you – just after getting up, during your lunch break or just before bed, for example – and do as many exercises as you like. The more you do, the better! 🙂

Is there a lot of writing involved?

If you feel it’s useful to you, you might want to write down your feelings and aha moments from each session, but it’s by no means necessary.

I live in a different time zone. What are my options?

I have set the classes at 6:30pm (18:00) Paris time. You can convert to your time zone here.

If the time doesn’t work for you, please feel free to reach out and let me know. I’m willing to set up two groups per sessions to accomodate Europe/Americas and Oceania.

Do you offer refunds?

In signing up for this program, you are making a commitment to following through and showing up for our sessions together. No refunds will be given for any missed sessions.

If you choose to drop out, I can refund you for the remaining sessions.