You started a self-healing journey, determined to find peace on your own. You read self-help books, listen to the podcasts, even meditate, but something still feels missing. You wonder if this loneliness is just part of the process. After all, isn't wellness a solo journey?

It turns out, healing wasn’t meant to happen in isolation and it’s not an accident that wellness begins with “we”.

You may have been taught that self-regulation—learning to manage your emotions and “getting through it” on your own—was the goal. Self-regulation is important, but humans are wired for connection. True resilience, the kind that supports us through the deepest aspects of life, is found in the presence of others.

That’s why Home + Yoga was created: to give homebodies with anxiety or overwhelm a place to just be and to heal together. In this virtual space, you’re not just taking yoga classes; you’re sharing your presence and allowing yourself to be seen showing up for yourself.

TL; DR Summary

• Our early connections form patterns for how we perceive love, safety and trust
• These patterns are healed and updated in community and co-regulation
• Home + Yoga is your Sangha-Sakti- the strength of community

Navigating healing and growth alone might seem like the “strong” thing to do, it’s just not how we’re built. When we believe that going it alone is somehow healthier, we ignore the need and power of co-regulation—the way our nervous systems respond, settle and recalibrate in the company of safe others. Self-regulation isn’t meant to be a replacement for connection; it’s a tool we use when we’re between moments of support.

Our early connections form the patterns for how we perceive love, safety, and trust. Without a supportive community, it can be difficult to heal old wounds that stem from these early experiences.

Add in a culture that turned self-reliance into a badge of honor, we’re left feeling isolated and without support when we need it most. This has led to an epidemic of loneliness, and for many, a deep-seated belief that needing others is a weakness. It’s connection with others that brings about the deepest healing and strength we need today.

Allowing others to see and support us is part of our core neurobiology. By coming together in a safe and intentional space, like the one we’re building at Home + Yoga, you can truly let your guard down and be vulnerable. This safe container isn’t just a support system; it’s an essential part of moving through and beyond suffering.

Home + Yoga is more than just an online yoga community. It’s a place where people come together with shared values, purpose, and empathy to heal, connect, and grow. By showing up we hold space for each other, accessing levels of healing that may feel impossible alone.

Community doesn’t just give us the space to heal; it becomes the catalyst that propels us forward. When you’re ready to dive deeper, Home + Yoga is here as your Sangha Sakti—the strength of community. We can all find healing in the presence of others, and you don’t have to navigate your self-healing journey alone.

Are you ready to experience the power of community on your healing journey? Join us at Home + Yoga, where we heal, grow and thrive together. Come connect with others who understand, so you can leave isolation behind and embrace healing connection.

In Love + Light,

Mandy

References

Kaiser Family Foundation. (2018, December 11). Loneliness and social isolation in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan: An international survey. https://www.kff.org/mental-health/report/loneliness-and-social-isolation-in-the-united-states-the-united-kingdom-and-japan-an-international-survey/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2023). Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s advisory on the healing effects of social connection and community. https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf