sophrology

English

Etymology

Coined by Dr. Alfonso Caycedo in the 1960s from Ancient Greek σώφρων (sṓphrōn, “sane, reasonable”) +‎ -logy.

Noun

sophrology (uncountable)

1. A technique consisting of a set of physical and mental exercises for reducing stress and promoting well-being.

Derived terms

• sophrological
• sophrologist

Translations

technique to reduce stress and promote well-being

• Catalan: sofrologia f
• French: sophrologie (fr) f
• German: Sophrologie f
• Occitan: sofrologia f
• Portuguese: sofrologia f
• Spanish: sofrología f