Sofrocay® is the federating institution of sophrology. Founded in 1991 by MD-PhD Alfonso Caycedo, Sofrocay® is the organization that represents sophrology in its authentic form as a discipline of research and teaching of the Caycedo Method® in its various fields of application.
Its specificity is the structured training in sophrology.
Created in the medical context of psychiatry, sophrology has developed and is used in the humanities, social sciences, education, sports, and personal development.
Today, MD-PhD Natalia Caycedo, daughter of Professor Alfonso Caycedo, leads a professional team, all of whom aim to continue the work initiated in 1960 by the professor.
Sofrocay is directed by MD-PhD Natalia Caycedo, Psychiatrist, and daughter of PhD Alfonso Caycedo, in collaboration with PhD Koen van Rangelrooij, Physician and Physiotherapist.
They ensure the development and promote the constant evolution of sophrology surrounded by an international and multidisciplinary team, they develop links with a dense network of professionals installed throughout the world.
Today, there are more than 40 sophrology training schools worldwide.
Doctor of Medicine, Psychiatrist, Neurophysiologist, and Sophrologist.
She has been an associate professor in psychiatry and family therapy.
She continues the work of her father, MD-PhD A. Caycedo, in R&D in sophrology. She publishes articles and books and participates in conferences and colloquia worldwide.
She is also responsible for the Advanced Sophrology Program.
Physician, Physiotherapist, Specialist in anxiety disorders, and Sophrologist.
Dr. Koen is the author of the first scientific research articles in sophrology published in Europe, focusing on anxiety, depression, and sleep.
He holds a Doctorate in Psychiatry from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) with a dissertation titled: “Effectiveness of Psychocorporal Techniques in Sophrology for Anxiety Symptoms in Clinical and Non-Clinical Samples.”
Sofrocay is the international organization that promote self-awareness, wellness, and the search for meaning in life. To achieve this, we are committed to:
A method that helps develop a serene consciousness through personal training based on relaxation and activation techniques of the body and mind.
Train competent and responsible professionals in sophrological methods and techniques while respecting fundamental ethical rules.
Ensure the continuous training of sophrologists in the updates and developments of the method by organizing courses, symposiums, and congresses.
Support theoretical and practical research on sophrology and the knowledge and understanding of consciousness.
Guarantee the authenticity and the respect of the bases of the method created and developed since 1960 by PhD Alfonso Caycedo.
Spread sophrology at the international level to the public and professionals in the fields of health, business, education, sports, and wellness.
Qualitative research
Qualitative research of consciousness is the essence of sophrology. It is at the base of its development and its methodology.
It is carried out by the analysis of phenodescriptions. The phenodescription is a description of the phenomena lived during the session of sophrology by the patient that describes it in written and/or spoken format.
Phenodescriptions are analyzed and contribute to the updating of a method in constant evolution.
Scientific research
Scientific study on “Well-being & sophrology®” program
A prospective controlled study on stress and anxiety has scientifically demonstrated the effectiveness of the “Well-being & sophrology®” program in terms of significant improvement in the anxiety level and morale of participating patients.
Scientific study on “Sleep better & sophrology” program
A controlled scientific study conducted in collaboration with the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain demonstrated the effectiveness of the “Sleep better & sophrology” program in reducing the symptoms of insomnia.
Caycedo Method®, a coherent and structured methodology which is composed of 12 degrees on 3 cycles
An Advanced Sophrology Program to learn the Caycedo Method® and add a skill to your profession, become a Sophrologist, or use it in your personal life to be the best version of yourself
Sofrocay has signed an agreement with VYGON* to train the medical staff of Europe’s leading cancer center, Gustave Roussy Hospital, near Paris, France, in its “Wellness & sophrology®” program.
The training involved 30 caregivers. The objective was to improve their daily working conditions and experience the benefits of sophrology both personally and professionally.
*VYGON is a French company that designs, produces and markets single-use sterile medical devices.
Severiano Ballesteros, Spanish professional golfer, World No. 1 from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s.
“Sophrology is a magnificent training for those who want to optimize their sporting, personal or professional performance.”
