Pathways to Thriving

A maternal and family wellbeing initiative grounded in community care


Pathways to Thriving

Pathways to Thriving is Majestic Community Wellness’s flagship maternal and family wellbeing initiative, designed to support mothers, infants, caregivers, and families through consistent, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded care.

Grounded in the Majestic Healing Pathways™ model, Pathways to Thriving recognizes that maternal wellbeing does not happen in isolation. Healing unfolds over time — through breath, movement, rest, relationship, and community — especially in the context of caregiving, chronic stress, and systemic inequities.

This initiative centers the lived experiences of Black and Brown mothers and families who face persistent barriers to care, while remaining welcoming and accessible to all who are seeking support.

A maternal and family wellbeing initiative grounded in community care

Why Pathways to Thriving Exists

Many mothers and caregivers are navigating:

  • Chronic stress and exhaustion

  • Emotional overwhelm and isolation

  • Postpartum mood changes or trauma

  • Lack of culturally responsive care

  • Limited access to affordable, consistent support

Pathways to Thriving was created to respond to these realities with care that is relational, consistent, and rooted in dignity — not one-time interventions or prescriptive solutions.

We believe maternal and family wellbeing is strengthened when people are supported week after week, in spaces where they feel seen, respected, and safe.

How the Program Works

Pathways to Thriving offers free, community-based wellness programming that supports mothers and families across multiple stages of life.

Programs may include:

  • Gentle, trauma-informed yoga and movement

  • Breathwork and grounding practices for nervous-system regulation

  • Restorative practices that support rest and integration

  • Guided peer connection and community circles

  • Hybrid (in-person and virtual) access when possible

Sessions are designed to be:

  • Accessible to all bodies and abilities

  • Responsive to caregiving realities

  • Culturally affirming and non-stigmatizing

  • Rooted in choice, agency, and consent

Participants are never asked to push, perform, or disclose more than they wish.

Who Pathways to Thriving Serves

Pathways to Thriving supports individuals and families across a range of experiences, including:

Pregnancy & Postpartum

  • Emotional and physical recovery

  • Postpartum stress and trauma support

  • Nervous-system regulation

  • Reducing isolation during early parenting

Fertility, Loss & Transitions

  • Support during fertility journeys

  • Pregnancy loss and grief

  • Identity shifts and emotional processing

Caregiving & Family Life

  • Ongoing stress and burnout

  • Balancing caregiving with self-care

  • Building sustainable coping tools

Menopause & Midlife Transitions

  • Mood and sleep changes

  • Stress reactivity

  • Identity transitions and aging with support

Grounded in the Majestic Healing Pathways™ Model

All Pathways to Thriving programs are guided by the Majestic Healing Pathways™ model, which centers:

  • Nervous-system regulation

  • Gentle, accessible movement

  • Breathwork as medicine

  • Rest and integration

  • Peer connection and community support

  • Choice, agency, and dignity

This model ensures that care is trauma-informed in practice, not just in language.

What Participants Experience

Through consistent participation, individuals often report:

  • Reduced stress and emotional overwhelm

  • Improved mood and sleep

  • Increased sense of safety and belonging

  • Stronger connection to self and community

  • Practical tools for daily regulation and resilience

Pathways to Thriving is not about fixing or optimizing — it is about supporting people where they are, over time.

Community-Led & Workforce-Sustaining

Pathways to Thriving is delivered by trained, paid instructors, many of whom are graduates of MCW’s trauma-informed Yoga Teacher Training and perinatal specialization programs.

This ensures that:

  • Care is culturally responsive

  • Leadership reflects the communities served

  • Wellness remains rooted in community knowledge

  • Economic opportunity is built alongside care

A Living Pathway

Pathways to Thriving is not a static program. It is a living, evolving initiative, shaped by participant feedback, community partnerships, and ongoing learning.

As access expands, MCW remains committed to:

  • Cultural integrity

  • Trauma-informed fidelity

  • Relational accountability

  • Responsible growth

Interested in Pathways to Thriving?

Whether you are:

  • A mother or caregiver seeking support

  • A community organization exploring partnership

  • A funder interested in maternal health equity

We welcome connection.

Support This Work

Pathways to Thriving is offered at no cost to participants whenever possible, thanks to community partnerships and donor support.