“WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE PART OF THE MSYI & YIW COMMUNITY?”

Did You Know?

• We are currently in a global mental health crisis and loneliness epidemic.

• Lacking connection increases the risk for premature death to levels comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day (according to a recent study by the U.S. Surgeon General)?

• The report, titled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation” finds that before the recent pandemic, about half of U.S. adults reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness.

• It warns the physical consequences of poor connection is devastating. IE 👇

In the past few decades, we've lived through a dramatic pace of change: 👇

• Moved away from family of origin

• Changed jobs more often

• Live with technology:  profoundly changed how we interact with each other (people report feeling lonely even when they’re are people around them)

FEELING LONELY / ALONE: 

Relates to the quality of connections.

This is precisely why I was called to build a community (MSYI & YIW).

There is a huge hole in online learnings & digital landscape ... we need more connections, NOT more information!

There is a reason yoga traditionally passed down a lineage of deep, long-term, reciprocal relationships between student and teacher. 

Instead of passive, self-study courses, I realized that I wanted to build a long-lasting, tight-knit community.

PURPOSE of this COMMUNITY: 👇

• come together in times of need (like now)

• hold frequent ‘circles’:  meditation & chanting in a group setting

• participate in monthly rituals

• receive real-time feedback & reflections

• stay inspired

• build true intimacy & friendships (that last a lifetime)!!

Yoga recognizes the NEED for a community of like-minded Souls (SATSANG) who commune on a regular basis (cornerstone of health & elevated consciousness).

We NEED

Colleague’s, Family, & Friends to hold us accountable: 👇

• To ask tough questions

• To Listen

• To See Us

• To Pray / Meditate for Us

• To be Witnessed

• To be Held in Unconditional Love & Positive Regard

No matter where you fall on the spectrum of loneliness, deep connections, friendships, mentorship, community …. we need to be aware of 👇

FACTS:

• This is a time of accelerated change

• Online communities need to be bridged with real-life, in-person connections to help co-regulate our nervous systems

• Setting clear boundaries with social media & intentionally monitoring our use of electronics is a mental (& physical) health issue

PRESENTLY:

We need to create our 'new normal’ based on the needs of our:

• body

• family

• community

• heart & soul

• emotions

KEY:

Allow the lesson of the past few years to guide our present life choices & decisions (& not let these ‘hard’ lessons go to waste).

CAUTION 👇

Don’t get amnesia about everything we’ve learned.

BIGGEST LESSONS I LEARNED ARE:

• Real life relationships are the most important

• At the end of the day, what really matters in life are loving & genuine connections

We are emerging into a new phase of deeper connections & empowerment as humans.

• We are prioritizing our inner voices, needs and desires of our Soul.

• We are connecting from vulnerability, transparency and authenticity to forge REAL intimacy.

CHALLENGE:

• Don’t let this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to redesign and rethink the way you relate and live based on the truth of your body and heart pass by.

INQUIRIES 🧐

1. Are you ready to build a rock solid community?

2. Are you ready to receive support & guidance in your life?

If you answered ‘yes’ to the above inquiries… the answer is simple … 👇

JOIN ... MSYI & YIW COMMUNITY …. DM RHONI.

See you inside!

BIG LOVE & BLESSINGS,

RHONI 💗