One of the 3 principles of a Sophrology practice is to explore things with curiosity and wonder. Some exercises have us focus the curiosity on our body, experiencing our body for the first time. Other exercises have us explore and experience gravity for the first time, or our emotions. 

The practice of curiosity, when we are in a meditative state, enables us to go deeper into our understanding of who we are and how we interact within our own mind; our bodies and how we relate these to the outside world. It also gives our mind and nervous system a REST from the stress of always being switched on - the opportunity for us to explore in a safe environment.

When I took this photograph along the Coogee to Bondi walk in Sydney Australia I was curious as to why someone put this sticker on this rail, at the particular place that it was. I was in a curiose mode as I observed the surfers out at sea along this particular coastline. Curious as to why someone would surf where sharks are known to frequent. We tried surfing a week earlier and when we were finished our lesson the shark sighting sign went up on the beach! That was likely the last time I will surf on Manly beach! So why are all these people out there, surfing in these waters? Is it the adrenal rush, do they think about the sharks? Or are the waves too perfect and the risk seemingly small? I then thought about what risks that I take in my life in order to enjoy the outdoors and engage my body - mind - spirit in challenging physical ventures.

Join Jane Pfefferlé (Ma, CCADP, Counselor SGfB) in these lively two hour sessions (7 weeks in total) where you will find support and positive oriented techniques to manage your parenting challenges. Jane is very skilled at helping us understand our children`s development stages and what might be going on in their heads! 

"I wish I had taken this course earlier! The course really changed the way I interact with my children. It has especially helped me with setting limits and moving them toward more self reliance and I believe self-esteem"  Mother of 3 boys

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Date/Time: Begins September 30 and finishes November 18th. Course is 7 weeks in duration, Tuesday mornings 9:00 to 11:00

Course includes: Book and handouts

Cost: 300 CHF per parent.
Non-Refundable deposit of 50 CHF required at time of registration

 

I had the pleasure to join some women last week on what I call a “back-to-rhythm” hike. It was a group of moms that I know through various friends and it was a quick little jaunt up and down La Dôle. A morning out to signal to our mind and body that the school year had begun again and it was time for us moms to get back to more of a rhythm.

This group was of course a group of expat women, some have been here for a long time, others not so long. We managed to cover many topics, and several in depth, as one does when you live this sort of transient life. We were quick to get to the good stuff in a conversation rather than stay on the surface. In this lifestyle we are never certain how long our friends will be living in the area so we make the most of every conversation.




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