The Heart of Community
At The Yoga Sanctuary, you will find more than a yoga studio. You’ll find a community of like-minded individuals and friends who come together to practice, learn, and grow. This coming together with shared intention is known as sangha, or community.
The word sangha originates from Buddhism, where it is considered one of the Threefold Refuge: the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community). Traditionally, sangha referred to the monastic order of monks and nuns. Over time it has also come to mean the larger community of practitioners who walk the path together.
In yoga, the meaning is much the same. The sangha is the circle of support we find when we practice together. Yoga offers so much more than the postures, breathing, and meditation we experience on the mat—it is a way of living, informed by the wisdom of the eight limbs of yoga. Sangha gives us the encouragement, accountability, and shared joy that allow these teachings to take root in daily life.
Why Sangha Matters
Think about how you feel when you practice yoga at home compared to practicing in the studio. Both are valuable, but there is a unique energy that arises when we practice side by side with others. We share the silence, the effort, the stillness, and even the laughter. That shared experience shapes us in ways that practicing alone cannot.
Our sangha is what often draws us back, week after week. It is the subtle reminder that we are not alone on this path. Whether we are in a challenging pose, sitting quietly in meditation, or rolling up our mats—we are held by the presence of those around us.
Living Yoga Through Community
Community is not only about being together on the mat. It extends into all aspects of life. When we connect with one another through a simple smile, a kind word, or a shared reflection after class, we are practicing yoga in its truest sense. The sangha offers us a safe space to explore, to be vulnerable, and to support each other in cultivating peace, compassion, and understanding.
At The Yoga Sanctuary, our sangha is woven of students, teachers, staff, and friends. Each person contributes to the fabric of this community, and together we create something greater than the sum of its parts.
A Welcome to You
If you are new to The Yoga Sanctuary, welcome. You are already part of our sangha. We invite you to make yourself at home, to explore our classes, and to connect with teachers, staff, and fellow students.
If you’ve been with us for a while, we hope your time here has become more than yoga instruction. May it be a community where you feel supported, inspired, and connected.
In the end, yoga is not only about the poses we practice. It is about the relationships we cultivate, the compassion we extend, and the community we build together.