Hi, I’m Sarah Uwer, born in 1978 in Switzerland, and I live together with my partner in Bern. I like to stay active, love matcha lattes for breakfast, and enjoy a warm bath in the winter.

A quote from a postcard in New Zealand touched something deep within me and has guided my path ever since. It said: “To observe without judgment is to witness the Goddess.” That led me to an extensive yoga training and to Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

When I wanted to learn a different style of communicating for my work I discovered something that goes far beyond communication itself and which has been transforming my inner attitude ever since. NVC serves as a process of self‑reflection that continually invites me to connect with myself and with others. Once clarity about needs emerges, something magical happens and this can lead to solutions that previously seemed impossible.

I’m an NVC Trainer Candidate and alongside my work in movement and health promotion, I teach yoga and adult education. In my courses, I aim to create a safe space for experiences. The body is, for me, a powerful gateway to the wisdom that lives within us.

After attending two International Intensive Trainings (IITs) and many other NVC learning experiences, I am happy to be part of the organizing team for the Switzerland 2027 IIT. I have personally experienced how profound and enriching these spaces can be and wish to contribute to creating a framework in which such experiences become possible. I look forward to welcoming you here in Switzerland and hope that this IIT will be a place where we not only understand NVC but truly live it with ourselves and with one another.