Experience a
Permission to Pause Workshop or Retreat

Why We Do It

Today there is a mental health crisis going on. The past several years have brought fear, confusion,
and grief to our world. Boundaries between work and home life have all but disappeared. We often feel
that the world has “turned upside down.” Stress levels are at an all time high. People are working harder,
and yet are also feeling more unfulfilled and unhappy.
There is often a sense of “going through the motions” while we wait in hope that happiness will show up one day.

The good news is that people are waking up to this, and the conversation is shifting. The focus on emotional health and well being is now mainstream. Corporations, institutions, and organizations are focusing on employee wellness, because they know that happy, less stressed employees are more productive, and create a more positive work environment.

Individuals are becoming more aware that taking care of themselves is a worthy endeavor.
They know that self care is not selfish, but rather it is necessary if we are to show up as our best selves
to all the roles we play in life. People are taking charge of their lives and stepping into self care in droves.

Permission to Pause Workshops teach how to incorporate self care, mindfulness and reflection into our lives.
This results in feelings of happiness and fulfillment, while also increasing the likelihood of achieving our goals,
and creating great relationships all around.

Permission to pause reminds you to check in with yourself, and also shows you how to do it.

Through the collective pause, connections are made and supportive friendships are born.

What We Do

In this space, a guided experience is offered. It includes:

• A gentle meditation and mindfulness practice (gentle yoga optional)

• Reflection and Journaling

• Discussion

• Connection and sharing

Permission to Pause encourages participants to take a step back and re-center with themselves.
Through reflection, sharing and discussion, participants explore what is coming up in their life right now,
and discover how they can create a more fulfilling day to day experience for themselves.

Always offered with love and kindness, this gentle and easy workshop brings release of pent up energy;
an opportunity to re-connect with self, and to make new connections with others.

How We Do It

• A gathering of 10-40 people

• An environment that feels safe and inviting

• A connection between participants that creates a space where they are comfortable being open and vulnerable

• Sharing of stories and an offering of journal prompts which encourage reflection

• Discussion focused on acceptance, solutions, and steps to move forward

• Mindful breathing techniques, meditation tools and takeaways so participants leave feeling lighter and happier

• Breaks, small group discussions, and healthy snacks to facilitate a wonderful overall experience