CEAS Paris - Centre de formation en Sophrologie

What CEAS Paris - Centre de formation en Sophrologie does

CEAS Paris (Centre d'Études et Applications de la Sophrologie) is a private French SARL founded in 1976 by Dr. Luc Audouin, a Doctor of Medicine, and operates as the oldest sophrology training school in France. The institution delivers professional certification in the Caycedian method of sophrology, organized around a 401-hour diploma program (Formation au Métier) structured over four Degrees of Dynamic Relaxation combined with Specific Techniques, supported by a 200-hour foundational track (Formation à la Méthode) and a 40-hour bilingual offering for international practice. Product architecture is human-delivered, in-person at the Paris headquarters (155 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, 75010), with selective synchronous distance learning for modules such as cancer and pain.

The revenue model is tuition-based across three layers: (1) flagship multi-year professional certification (price not disclosed), (2) complementary short-format modules of 1–9 days priced between €170 and €1,200 (e.g., €430 for the 3-day Seniosimulation® training, €1,200 for the 9-day degrees 5–12 advanced training), and (3) community engagement via the biannual Sophro Reso magazine. CEAS serves individual career changers pursuing professional sophrologue certification as its primary segment, with secondary reach into healthcare institutions (Hôtel-Dieu de Paris, CHU de Toulouse, Institut Rafael, Résendo Network), business schools (HEC, ESSEC), corporate wellness buyers, and specialized clinical populations (women's health, oncology, geriatrics).

The company is QUALIOPI certified (renewed July 2024) and a founding member of FEPS, giving it institutional legitimacy in the fragmented sophrology profession. Operationally, CEAS runs a lean core team of ~10 supported by a network of 30+ specialized instructors (PhDs in neuroscience, MDs, philosophers, clinical practitioners). The school has no external investors, no technology platform, no app, and operates as a domestic provider with selected international outreach via bilingual training.

Name

CEAS Paris - Centre de formation en Sophrologie

Legal name

CEAS Paris SARL au Capital de 9000 euros

Website

https://sophrologie-ceas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CEAS Paris is the oldest sophrology training school in France (founded 1976), delivering Caycedian-method professional certification programs and 30+ short specialized courses to individual career changers, healthcare institutions, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional wellness training and certification

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

Keywords

• Sophrology training
• Professional certification programs
• Wellness education
• Continuing education courses
• Mind body training

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: Core revenue from professional training programs: Formation au Métier (381 hours), Formation à la Méthode (200 hours), Formation Bilingue (40 hours), and specialized complementary training courses ranging from 1-3 days to 9 days. Programs lead to 'Praticien sophrologue' certification.
2. Complementary Training Courses: Additional specialized workshops and seminars on specific topics (sexology, cancer, elderly care, pedagogy, neuroscience, etc.) generate additional revenue from practicing sophrologues seeking continuing education.
3. Sophro Reso Magazine: Internal magazine 'Sophro Reso' distributed semestrally to trainees, contributing to community engagement and professional development services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CEAS Paris is a private training school that delivers certification-track and continuing education programs in Caycedian sophrology. The core offering is a 401-hour professional training program leading to the 'Praticien sophrologue' title, alongside a 200-hour foundational method program, a 40-hour bilingual program, and more than 30 short-duration complementary courses covering specialized applications such as senior care, oncology, pediatrics, sexology, and neuroscience.

Product overview

CEAS Paris operates as a comprehensive training institution offering a multi-tiered educational portfolio in sophrology centered on the Caycedian method. The core offering consists of three primary training tracks: a two-year professional 'formation au métier' (381 hours), a 200-hour foundational 'formation à la méthode,' and a 40-hour bilingual program for international practice. These are complemented by an extensive catalogue of short-format 'formations complémentaires' (complementary training modules) ranging from 1 to 3 days each, covering specialized applications such as cancer and pain support, elderly care with exclusive seniosimulation® technology, children's and adolescent sophrology, sexology, neuroscience, stress biochemistry, laughter yoga, movement-based sophrology, and mental health emergencies. A biannual internal magazine, Sophro Reso, supports ongoing community engagement. The institution holds QUALIOPI certification (renewed July 2024) and does not offer a public API or AI-powered capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• La formation au métier (Professional Training Program) A two-year (401 hours) professional training program that teaches the Caycedian method of sophrology, covering the 4 degrees of Dynamic Relaxation and Specific Techniques, leading to the 'Praticien sophrologue' (Sophrologist Practitioner) certification. Intended for individuals seeking a career as a professional sophrologist.
• La formation à la méthode (Foundational Method Training) A 200-hour training program focused on acquiring the fundamental principles and methods of the Caycedian approach, covering theoretical and practical foundations. Targeted at individuals seeking a solid grounding in sophrology without full professional certification.
• La formation bilangue (Bilingual Training) A 40-hour bilingual training program in sophrology delivered in French and English, designed for practicing sophrologists seeking to work with English-speaking clients or internationally.
• Sophrologie, cancer et douleur (Sophrology, Cancer and Pain) A 2-day training module (delivered via visioconference) equipping sophrologists with tools to accompany cancer patients and people suffering from pain, covering symptom management, protocols, and multidisciplinary care contexts. Designed for practicing sophrologists seeking specialization.
• Personnes âgées, approche générale et sommeil, avec Seniosimulation® A 3-day training (€430) on accompanying elderly persons using sophrology, incorporating the exclusive CEAS Seniosimulation® tool — a sensory-aging simulation suit that allows practitioners to physically experience age-related constraints. Covers sleep, aging physiology, and empathetic care.
• Sophrologie et Mouvement (Sophrology and Movement) A 1-day training exploring dance movement as an enrichment to sophrology practice, taught by Do Brunet (sophrologist and choreographer), covering body awareness, emotional expression, group dynamics, and creative techniques.
• Les enfants, approche générale et spécifique (Children, General and Specific Approach) A 3-day (21-hour) training module for sophrologists to specialize in working with children aged 6–12, covering sleep disorders, ADHD, hyperactivity, high potential (HPI), and autism (Asperger), including practical session design and parental involvement.
• Sophrologie et adolescents, préparation aux examens (Sophrology and Adolescents, Exam Preparation) A specialized training for sophrologists to accompany adolescents, focusing on exam stress management, concentration, motivation, self-confidence, and sleep hygiene during exam periods.
• Sophrologie et sexologie (Sophrology and Sexology) A 2-day training module co-taught by Aurore Malet-Karas and Pascale Etchebarne, covering how sophrology can complement sexology in addressing sexual disorders, including anatomy, physiology, adapted protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Santé de la femme, endométriose, douleurs pelviennes, SOPK (Women's Health, Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain, PCOS) A 2-day training module (€300) on applying sophrology to women's health conditions including endometriosis, pelvic pain, PCOS, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and fertility support, part of a broader 'santé de la femme' (women's health) pathway launched in 2025.
• Yoga du Rire (Laughter Yoga) A 2-day training module on Laughter Yoga as a complementary relaxation technique for sophrologists, taught by Nathalie Bergeron-Duval according to Dr. Madan Kataria's protocol, covering 40 base laughs, session creation, and certification.
• Sophrologie par le Jeu (Sophrology Through Play) A 2-day training using theatrical play, improvisation, and Jungian archetypes to deepen emotional expression, creativity, and group cohesion in sophrology practice, taught by actress and sophrologist Emma Escourrou.
• Sophrologie et pédagogie (Sophrology and Pedagogy) A 3-day training module exploring the relationship between sophrology and pedagogy, brain-based learning (attention, memory), teaching profiles, and exam preparation techniques, taught by Marc Susbielle.
• Neurosciences et émotions (Neuroscience and Emotions) A training module exploring emotions through the body using rational, emotional, and imaginative approaches, grounded in neuroscientific understanding.
• Biochimie du stress (Stress Biochemistry) A 1-day training (€210) examining how ventilation and breathing act as tools in sophrology practice, with a focus on the biochemical mechanisms of stress and relaxation.
• Approche sophrologique de l'urgence en santé mentale (Sophrological Approach to Mental Health Emergencies) A new 1-day training module (launched January 2026) by Homeyra Kaniuk on recognizing and accompanying psychological emergencies, covering first-aid mental health intervention, major psychological disorders, and multidisciplinary referral.
• Le Sophro Reso (Sophro Reso Magazine) A biannual internal magazine of CEAS Paris, linking trainees, the school, and the teaching team, covering updates on the profession, federation news, and CEAS highlights.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95-97% student satisfaction rates on complementary training courses
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FEPS (Fédération des Écoles Professionnelles en Sophrologie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976CEAS Paris is a founding member of FEPS, which defines sophrology professional scope, establishes quality criteria for teaching, and advances professional recognition. FEPS organizes Summer Universities and Congresses for all sophrologists.
• Hôtel-Dieu de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 20-year partnership focused on sleep disorders and vigilance. Caroline Rome is attached to Hôtel-Dieu's sleep center. CEAS maintains recognized expertise in sleep management training.
• SSP (Syndicat des Sophrologues Professionnels)minorOthersProfessional union working independently for the promotion and defense of the sophrology profession. CEAS aligns with SSP for professional advocacy efforts.
• Résendo Network (Centre Hospitalier Saint-Joseph)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity-hospital pluridisciplinary network for endometriosis care. Maéva Morin Béranger is a partner sophrologist, providing integrated care within medical team for women's health conditions.
• IFEEN (Institut de la Femme et de l'Endométriose)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical and paramedical team dedicated to women's health. Maéva Morin Béranger participates as an instructor within a comprehensive team for endometriosis management.
• Institut RafaelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst European center for integrative medicine in Levallois-Perret. Hélène Breton co-constructed 'Fear of Recurrence' and 'Sleep' care pathways with oncologists and practitioners.
• CHU de ToulousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEAS was historically responsible for sophrology training at CHU de Toulouse. Organized the Sophrology and Nursing Care Congress in 1996 (400 participants) under the presidency of Toulouse's Mayor.
• LIBERLOminorOthersPartnership mentioned in CEAS school life section. Details of partnership scope and activities not extensively documented in available sources.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• INSEEC Group: Large French private education group with wellness, coaching, and HR continuing-education programs. Operates at a broader scale and across multiple cities, representing a strategic threat if it were to launch a dedicated sophrology or wellness-practitioner track.
• AFTRAL: One of France's largest private professional training organizations with QUALIOPI-accredited programs. Though focused on transport/logistics, its scale, multi-site footprint, and training infrastructure set the ceiling on what a small specialist like CEAS must compete against for institutional training contracts.
• CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers): France's largest national continuing-education institution. While not a sophrology specialist, CNAM offers accredited wellness/HR/QVT-related continuing education and represents the institutional incumbent CEAS must compete with for CPF-funded professional training budgets.

Direct peers

• Académie de Sophrologie de Paris: Paris-based sophrology training school competing in the same metropolitan catchment. Overlaps with CEAS on foundational practitioner training and complementary specializations for practicing sophrologists.
• IFS - Institut Français de Sophrologie: Long-established French sophrology training institution offering comparable professional certification pathways. Targets the same career-change and healthcare-complementary audiences with similar duration programs and Caycedian-aligned methodology.
• ISH Lille (Institut de Sophrologie et d'Hypnose): Regional French sophrology and hypnosis training school whose co-director (Stéphane Giraudeau) is also a CEAS trainer, illustrating tight interconnection within the FEPS-affiliated school network. Competes with CEAS on complementary training in sleep, relaxation, and applied clinical practice.
• Académie de Sophrologie Caycédienne: Another major French training school operating in the Caycedian sophrology lineage. Directly competes with CEAS for students seeking the foundational Caycedian method certification, with overlapping curriculum structure and target persona (career-changers, healthcare professionals).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CEASsophrologie
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centre-de-formation-en-sophrologie
• Instagraminstagram.com/sophrologie.ceasparis

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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