Autogenic Training

Autogenic Training

Autogenic Training is one of the most powerful relaxation techniques. It consists of a series of simple mental exercises designed to turn off the “fight-flight” mechanism in the body caused by stress, and turn on the restorative rhythms associated with profound psychophysical relaxation. Autogenic Training provides ways to protect yourself against harmful stress, harmonizes intentional and vegetative processes, enhances concentration and memory, and relieves congestion. It is a great alternative to traditional Western anti-stress medication, as it does not have any negative side effects. It has been used in the treatment of many physical diseases, such as arthritis and cancer.

About the Therapist

Ibolya Farkas (www.ibolyamariafarkas.com/at.html) graduated with an honors degree in Psychology from Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Education and Psychology (www.ppk.elte.hu) in 1989. She obtained a Post-Graduate Degree in Autogenic Training under the guidance of the Hungarian Public Association of Relaxation and Symbol Therapy.

For over 25 years she has provided efficient help to hundreds of clients through autogenic training in her private practice. She has also completed a 200-hour course in hypnotherapy, and a 120-hour course in grief counseling.

Ibolya is also a Master of Reiki, which is a Japanese holistic light-touch, energy-based method of therapy that can enhance and accelerate the body’s innate healing ability (www.reiki.ca).

In Hungary, she is published under the name Farkas Lorincne.