Empathy and the Power of Pausing with Sally Miller

In this episode of Empathy By Design, host Julie talks with Sally Miller, a yin yoga teacher, about her journey from Vinyasa to yin yoga, the principles and practices of yin, and the importance of pausing to feel. Sally shares insights into how yin yoga cultivates stillness, empathy, and self-awareness. They delve into the benefits of somatic practices, the role of pausing in everyday life, and techniques like the yin breath for grounding. The conversation highlights the potential of yin yoga to foster resilience and emotional intelligence, especially in dealing with anger and trauma.

00:00 Introduction to Empathy By Design

00:25 Meet Sally Miller: Yin Yoga Teacher

02:59 The Yin Experiment and Empathy

03:47 Practicing Empathy and Stillness

05:41 Navigating Discomfort in Yin Yoga

08:10 The Benefits of Online Yin Yoga

09:58 Grounding Practices for Yoga Teachers

14:22 Understanding the Yin Breath

18:11 Integrating Pausing to Feel in Daily Life

20:28 The Importance of Pausing in Conversations

21:21 Personal Experiences with Pausing

22:49 Challenges and Discomfort in Pausing

23:47 Teaching and Practicing Pausing

28:08 The Therapeutic Benefits of Pausing

32:34 Empathy and the Role of Anger

38:07 Final Thoughts and Resources