Applications of NLP Part 2: Modalities and Representational Systems By Ms. Rukmini Iyer Visual, auditory, kinesthetic, gustatory and olfactory are the five primary sensory modalities that we use to experience the world around us (the neuro of Neuro Linguistic Programming).These modalities are also known as representational systems (rep systems) as they are the primary ways we represent, code, store and give meaning or language (linguistic) to our experiences. In this talk, we will explore our preferred modalities and ways to use this knowledge. For info log on to www.healthlibrary.com.

1. APPLICATIONS OF NLP PART 2:
MODALITIES AND
REPRESENTATIONAL SYSTEMS
Rukmini Iyer

2. PRELUDE
NLP Basics:
• Pacing
• Leading
• Learning
Purpose:
• Modelling Excellence

3. THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES
Components:
• Images
• Sounds
• Feelings
• Smell
• Taste

4. REPRESENTATIONAL SYSTEMS OR
MODALITIES
• Every time we remember something, we retrieve memories using the sensory
organs.
• The elements of thoughts and memory are called representational systems or
modalities.
• Usually, we are conscious of only one modality at a time. This is called a
preferred representational system at that time.

5. USE OF MODALITIES
• People understand and feel understood when they are being spoken to in
their preferred representational system.
• To know the modalities of a person, pay attention to their words.

6. EXAMPLES
Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Unspecified
Looks good Sounds alright Feels correct Approve of it
See my point Rings a bell Feel you… Understand
Colourful Rhythmic Warm Interesting

7. EYE ACCESSING CUES

8. USES OF MODALITIES
• Learning
• Building rapport
• Toning down unpleasant memories

9. THANK YOU!