Communication is central to our life. As yoga teachers, we communicate constantly through our words, actions & bodies. Yoga philosophy often shows us how to communicate compassionately. But in today's world of social media & cancel culture it can be very challenging. There's a gap between silent & spoken communication. The 'tone' of how we communicate seems to be getting increasingly hostile online & the yoga world isn't immune to this. 

On the show today, I chat with repeat guest, Judith Hanson Lasater about all things non-violent communication. With 50 years of teaching experience, Judith needs no introduction to people in the yoga world. I had the pleasure of chatting with her about her book, "What we say matters, practicing non-violent communication" co-authored with her husband, Ike Lasater.

In this interview, we keep a specific focus on NVC for yoga teachers. As a student of NVC &  yoga, Judith packs a lot of wisdom about the art of nonviolent communication with grace & humility.

Episode Highlights...

• What is non-violent communication? 
• Is NVC more significant for yoga teachers? 
• NVC is not for others but for us
• How to engage with empathy? 
• Who is NVC for? 
• Where does violence start in communication? 
• Cancel culture in the yoga world 
• Should we respond to cancel culture in the yoga world?
• NVC exercise live on the podcast about cancel culture 
• What are we giving our presence to? Why it matters? 
• How to ground ourselves & act from empathy
• Difference between feeling & judgments 
• Clarity of intension 
• Updates about Judith's latest book 

Whether you teach yoga or not, you will get a lot out of this episode. Hit play if you're keen on learning to communicate clearly & compassionately.

Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyoga

Join our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes.

You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/

Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/

Pranayam Teacher Training 2026

Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern Italy

Join our mailing list

Find all the resources mentioned in this episode

Connect with us on Instagram

Subscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTube

Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTube

Leave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!