Nonviolent Communication
The yoga of speech.
A six-part online course on the art of listening internally and speaking with empathy.
Six live Zoom sessions with replays — January 13–29, 2026
Why This Course Matters
Yoga trains us to listen internally: to notice sensation, pause, and move with awareness. Nonviolent Communication is the same practice, expressed through words.
Yet most of us were never taught how to communicate in a way that honors both ourselves and others.
Instead we fall into old habits:
- Avoiding hard conversations
- Feeling misunderstood or unheard
- Saying yes when we mean no
This course helps you build a bridge between your inner awareness and your outer expression — so what you say, and how you listen, reflect the steadiness you cultivate in your yoga practice.
You’ll learn to:
- Communicate with clarity and compassion, even when emotions run high
- Listen with presence instead of defensiveness
- Express needs clearly, without blame or withdrawal
- Strengthen relationships through empathy — beginning with yourself
Course Details
Six live 2-hour Zoom sessions with Judith Hanson Lasater.
Hosted by Lizzie Lasater
January 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, and 29.
All sessions are recorded.
When you enroll, you’ll receive:
- Immediate access to last year’s class recordings
- Three years of access to all course materials
- Certificate for 30 non-contact CE hours with Yoga Alliance
- Community discussion board for reflection and support
Meet Your Teachers
Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, PT
Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD brings 54 years of experience in yoga and 26 years of study of NVC to this course. Her work bridges yoga and NVC, offering a grounded, heart-centered way to understand yourself and others. She is the author of What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication, the required text for this course.
Lizzie Lasater grew up in a yoga and NVC household but approaches this work as a fellow learner. A designer, educator, and mother of twins, she brings humor, honesty, and a beginner’s mind to exploring how we can live, and speak, with more awareness.
Investment
$349 USD — Single Payment
or 3 Monthly Payments of $125
Enrollment includes:
- Six live classes + replays
- Three years of access
- Immediate access to last year’s course (12 hours of course material)
- Certificate for 30 non-contact CE hours with Yoga Alliance
Two options to enroll today:
Both options include three years to access the recordings.
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FAQ
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What if I enrolled last year?
Great news — we’re inviting last year’s students to join this year’s live Zooms. Check your dashboard on Lasater.yoga for the links.
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Do I need Judith’s book?
Yes. What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication is the required text for this class.
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What is the refund policy?
You may request a 95% refund (minus credit card fees) up to one week after enrolling until January 10th. After that time, refunds are not available.
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How long will I have access to the recordings?
Three years. Plenty of time to revisit and integrate the material at your own pace.
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Is this course eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education credit?
Yes. You’ll receive a certificate for 30 non-contact CE hours.
What students say:
Our five star reviews speak for themselves.
Life-Changing Wisdom
Judy
The most valuable course I’ve ever taken—learning self-empathy is transforming how I see myself and others, and I’ll return to this course again and again.
The most valuable course I’ve ever taken—learning self-empathy is transforming how I see myself and others, and I’ll return to this course again and again.
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Irene
Incredible course! A must not just for yoga instructors but for anyone that wants to improve their quality of life.
Incredible course! A must not just for yoga instructors but for anyone that wants to improve their quality of life.
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Fenny
This valuable course reinforced that self-empathy is a lifelong practice, deepening our connection through shared human experience.
This valuable course reinforced that self-empathy is a lifelong practice, deepening our connection through shared human experience.
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Kaitlyn
A simplified way of using somatic language with clients and with loved ones!
A simplified way of using somatic language with clients and with loved ones!
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Mary
This course gave me the tools to truly apply NVC, and the calmness it brings makes my day—thank you!
This course gave me the tools to truly apply NVC, and the calmness it brings makes my day—thank you!
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Patty
This course was transformative, full of tools that help me communicate with clarity and love.
This course was transformative, full of tools that help me communicate with clarity and love.
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Jeanne
This course introduced NVC with day-one tools and real-life examples, revealing our shared needs—Judith’s wisdom on living with compassion was a true gem.
This course introduced NVC with day-one tools and real-life examples, revealing our shared needs—Judith’s wisdom on living with compassion was a true gem.
Read LessEnjoyable and Informative
Tracy
I really loved this class, it was a good addition to reading the book.
I really loved this class, it was a good addition to reading the book.
Read LessReady to improve the way you speak to yourself and others?
Join Judith and Lizzie this January to explore self-empathy as the foundation of communication. And learn how to express yourself with more awareness and care.