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one breath at a time

Welcome, we are so glad you are here!

In our modern, busy world, we all need time to slow down and disconnect to discover more meaning, purpose, and happiness.

Join our virtual and in-person meditation studio to learn how to train your mind and body for better health, greater happiness, more ease and inner peace.

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daylong wellness retreat

10 am – 4 pm
May 31st, 2026
The Lark
Irvington, NY

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In the news . . . Pause to be Present recently featured in Forbes Magazine

The Growing Trend Of Mindfulness

Forbes Magazine names Pause to be Present a leader in the modern mindfulness movement! 

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our philosophy…

breathe.

In our busy modern lives, full of distraction and demands on our attention, we all need more room to breathe, to slow down and to unwind. Join us anytime, anywhere with our On Demand video library of meditations to feel the power of the pause.

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connect.

People are more connected than ever before through technology, but feel more isolated, lonely, and a longing for authentic connection. At Pause to be Present™, we have a welcoming online community where we gather virtually every day and feel the power of group meditation, learn from expert teachers, and connect inward to ourselves and to each other.

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be.

Sometimes we need time to just be present, to stop “doing” all the time and instead to sit and listen to the wisdom, the strength, and the connection we can feel when we practice simply “being.”

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