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Key Touch for Health technique for releasing emotional stress through light contact on the frontal eminences (neurovascular forehead points), redirecting blood flow from the limbic system to the prefrontal cortex to deactivate stress responses.
Atmospheric diffusion of essential oils and olfactotherapy exploit the olfactory pathway to act on the limbic system, the center of emotions and memory. Clinical protocols treat anxiety, insomnia, depression, and cognitive disorders through targeted inhalation.
Trataka is a yogic meditation technique of gazing at a candle flame without blinking, then visualizing the afterimage with eyes closed. This purification practice improves concentration, memory and vision, and serves as a powerful gateway to deep meditation.
Self-hypnosis is the autonomous practice of hypnosis, allowing self-induction of an altered state of consciousness. A powerful empowerment tool, it extends and reinforces the effects of hypnotherapy sessions.
Sivananda Yoga is a traditional holistic approach based on five principles: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet, and positive thinking/meditation. Developed by Swami Vishnudevananda, it offers a complete, accessible practice based on 12 basic postures.
Zazen is the seated meditation of Zen Buddhism. In lotus posture, facing the wall, the practitioner sits "without goal or gain" — simply being present, letting thoughts pass like clouds in the sky.
Kriya Yoga is an advanced meditative technique transmitted by Lahiri Mahasaya and popularized by Paramahansa Yogananda in 'Autobiography of a Yogi'. Combining pranayama, mudras and meditation, it aims to accelerate spiritual evolution through mastery of vital energy (prana).
Kapalabhati is an energizing yogic breathing technique of rapid, powerful abdominal exhalations. It purifies the airways, stimulates metabolism, and clarifies the mind.
EFT combines acupressure point stimulation with emotion verbalization to release emotional blockages. Developed by Gary Craig, this "tapping" technique is used for anxiety, phobias, and trauma.
Transcendental Meditation, taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, uses a personally assigned mantra repeated silently to transcend thought and reach pure consciousness. Practiced 20 minutes twice daily.
Laughter Yoga, created by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995, combines voluntary laughter exercises with yogic breathing. The body cannot distinguish between simulated and spontaneous laughter: physiological benefits (endorphins, cortisol reduction, immune boost) are identical.
Yin Yoga is a slow, deep yoga where postures are held for 3-5 minutes. It targets connective tissues (fascia, ligaments, tendons) and promotes deep flexibility, meditation, and letting go.
Serial sophro-correction is a sophrological technique aimed at progressively desensitizing a phobia or fear by reliving anxiety-inducing situations in stages, within a state of deep relaxation.
The Fourth Degree Dynamic Relaxation closes the fundamental cycle of Caycedian sophrology. It aims at the totalization of being through the exploration of universal values and the awareness of existence in its fullness.
Conversational hypnosis is a form of indirect hypnosis practiced within natural conversation, without formal induction. Developed from Milton Erickson's work, it uses hypnotic language, metaphors and embedded suggestions within seemingly ordinary exchange.
The Second Degree Dynamic Relaxation, inspired by Tibetan Buddhism, explores the contemplative dimension of consciousness. It develops the ability to mentally represent the body and work on self-image.
Nadi Shodhana is alternate nostril breathing, a fundamental pranayama technique for balancing energies and calming the nervous system. It harmonizes brain hemispheres and reduces anxiety.
Tibetan singing bowl meditation uses the sound vibrations of singing bowls to induce deep relaxation and meditative states. Harmonic frequencies act on the nervous system and promote body-mind harmonization.