Listening for Connection with Laurie Angress

Laurie Angress is a Yoga Therapist and faculty member that specializes in Communication and Listening. Laurie points us to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra Chapter 3 vs. 17 to help us understand why communication can be so difficult. Amy and Laurie talk about how to really listen from the heart using the tools of yoga and yoga therapy to self-regulate during the conversation. Laurie breaks down the work of Marshall Rosenberg and Non-Violent Communication into 4-steps. This is a conversation that is very applicable to the work as a yoga therapist, yoga teacher, friend, family member or colleague. Amy and Laurie discuss:·       What does it mean to be a good listener?·       Laurie’s origin story with listening and connection·       Ability to watch yourself while in the conversations and regulate as needed·       Desires to contribute to the well-being of others on the planet through listening·       Making requests and not demands·       How to show gratitude for how the work of another has contributed to us·       Ways to have empathy for yourself and others at the same time·       Ability to know when you have reached your listening capacity and kindly excuse yourself·       How to say Thank you and show appreciation and the feelings that came up for us·       How to create a win-win solution when there is a disagreement or different needs·       How to understand what your own needs are·       How to maintain curiosity in conversation with clients, family and friends If you would like to receive the free infographics and handouts that correspond to each episode on the Yoga Therapy Hour Podcast, please subscribe to our segmented email list. Click the link below to subscribe. It takes 10 sec. to subscribehttps://amywheeler.com/subscribe  Please download our new Mobile App that tracks mental and emotional well-being using yoga and ayurveda. Live classes, workshops and membership archive are coming in May of 2023!www.OptimalStateApp.comwww.GoldZoneBook.comResources mentioned in today’s podcast: www.Mindfulyogatherapy.netwww.sidewalk-talk.orgwww.cnvc.orgYou Tube Ted Talk: The Power of Human Connection