The term autogenous is related to that which is engendered or exists by itself. Hence, this word is attributed to a method of relationship that consists of a type of practice that arises within the individual himself and is called autogenous training.
Within psychotherapy the word autogenous is attributed to a technique, which is based on the passive concentration of physical emotions, called autogenous training. This technique was first developed by the German neurologist Johannes H. Schultz in 1927. This relaxation method relies on self-management and is created from hypnosis.
Self - hypnosis can be applied in different situations essential, in order to form a balance between stress and relaxation. Those who control this technique are able to influence certain involuntary bodily functions, such as respiration, digestion or cardiovascular reactions.
The purpose of these practices is to relax the muscles, reduce or eliminate pain, achieve calm and increase physical and mental performance.
The best place to perform an autogenic training is in a completely quiet environment, away from all disturbing noise. The room where you are should be at a suitable temperature and with very subtle lighting, in such a way that it can facilitate relaxation.
In the same way, the adjective "autogenous" is applied within the field of metallurgy, to define a kind of metallic welding that is carried out without the participation of foreign elements, something that is achieved by melting the parts to be welded.
