Mindful Self-Discovery: the Hakomi Practice of Non-Verbal Communication

The psychologist, Daniel Goleman, says that 90% of emotional communication is non-verbal.

If we want to truly understand ourselves and others, it is helpful to listen beneath the words and stories that we tell.  When we bring mindfulness, curiosity, and kindness to ourselves and each other, we create the opportunity to see deeply into the person who is telling the story.

This day of mindful and heartfelt relating will give us the opportunity to explore the non-verbal signals we send out on a daily basis, often unconsciously.  These non-verbal signals include the tone of voice we use, our habitual gestures, the way we walk and move our body, etc.  Bringing mindful awareness to these habits can bring up not only insights about ourselves but a deeper connection to others as we experience seeing and being seen through the eyes of common humanity, love, care, and respect.