11/06/2025
Research shows that meaningful connection isn’t just nice, it’s real medicine for our nervous system and overall well-being. For example, when we feel supported and part of a trusted community, our bodies release bonding hormones like oxytocin which may dampen the stress response in our sympathetic nervous system.
Strong social ties also link to lower blood pressure, reduced inflammation, and better cognitive resilience over time.
Here at Mind Garden, when we pause together after class, we’re doing more than catching up, we’re activating supportive nervous-system signals, fostering growth, and showing up for our individual journeys and for each other.