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Until the past five months, anti-racism work was not a priority for ourselves or our organization. It’s painful to admit this, but it’s true

Solidarity

Our mission with Pause is to help people find a greater sense of peace. The raw and deep truth is that none of us can find peace with the en

Welcome to the New Pause Studio

We moved Pause into a beautiful new studio on November 16, 2019. We are beyond excited for this transition!

Exciting news – we're moving!!!

We have BIG news...we're moving Pause into a beautiful new studio!!! We're beyond excited for this transition and are getting the ne

Investing Wholeheartedly in Your Practice

A little while back, I was struck by something a teacher said during a meditation retreat: “Your commitment to your practice is measured by

Outdoor Meditation: Let the Sunshine In

Summer is an exceptional time of year. Check out these five simple tips to soak in the abundance of summer by taking your meditation practic

Let's Talk About Mental Health

You're more likely to have a mental illness than you are to get the flu in any given year, but which topic of conversation is most commo

Balancing Our Feminine and Masculine Energy

Enjoy this nourishing practice that guides you out of doing mode and into BEING. Plus, learn 8 mindful tips to cultivate your feminine energ

And I Say To My Heart: Rave On

The past 6 years have been magical. And they’ve also been some of the scariest in my life. I’d never had a partner that I was so afraid to l

6 Mindful Holiday Hacks for Less Grinch, More Joy

Practice these simple mindfulness tips to help you calm your mind, reset your nervous system, and bring your best self into this holiday sea

Mindful Moment for Stress Relief

This week, practice training your mind and releasing stress through this simple listening activity.

Leap

Oh, hello leaves. How friendly you are, as you chatter beneath my soles. Gathered on these sidewalk squares, you bump orange shoulders gleef

Short moments, many times.

There I was in the kitchen yesterday morning, whipping up some good ole' fashioned oatmeal and apples for Ryan and myself. Well, technic

Mind the trap of self-improvement.

Apparently, I needed this reminder yesterday. I work part-time at a mental health hospital here in Portland...

Stuck Waiting? Try These 7 Mindful Tips to Get Unstuck

When we find ourselves waiting unexpectedly, it's easy to get grumpy and impatient. Humph. The good news is, this "waiting" ti

Begin Again

Whether your resolutions are cruising right along or rapidly growing stale, this simple tip can free you from stuck-ness and open up a world

Choosing Gratitude

What we choose to focus our attention on is powerful and shapes the world we see and experience.

The Gates of Hope

Meditation gives us hope. It shows us that our crazed emotions and neurotic patterns of thought are not hopeless. In fact, quite the opposit

Meditation for Spaciousness

As scarce as space may seem, it actually does exist. In abundance. It's everywhere. We just need to be intentional about finding it or c

Mindful Moment: Morning Cuppa Joe

This meditation is shared from the Pause Channel on Aura. Transform your daily coffee routine into a mindful moment that centers your min...

Going Nowhere

Traveling is such a privilege. We are beyond grateful for every opportunity to travel – be it a mini road trip to Seattle, or a flight (plus

Laughing Out Loud (No, Really)

If you've never tried laughter meditation, you might consider giving it a whirl. Laughter has many energizing and healing benefits – ligh...

Three Mindful Strategies to Help Your New Year's Resolutions Stick

February has arrived, and for many, today marks the beginning of the end of New Year's resolutions. So long, it's been a great ride... We...

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