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Still feeling ecstatic over the Knicks’ EPIC comeback? 🧡💙 Those final seconds proved it: IT’S NEVER OVER UNTIL IT’S OVER...
06/12/2026

Still feeling ecstatic over the Knicks’ EPIC comeback? 🧡💙 Those final seconds proved it: IT’S NEVER OVER UNTIL IT’S OVER!

That game is the perfect metaphor for mindfulness. When you’re down in the 4th quarter, you don’t panic—you take a breath, reset, and begin again.

In yesterday’s 8 AM virtual meditation class, Mindfulness + Meditation teacher 🌿Cindy Olsen🌿 broke down how the New York Knicks 🏀 comeback parallels our practice:

🏀 Momentum is impermanent. Bad moods, tough parenting days, or a losing quarter—nothing is fixed.

🏀 The mind decides too early. When we feel behind, panic sets in. Meditation keeps us anchored before the mind writes the ending.

🏀 The comeback begins with presence. We turn things around one deep breath at a time.

🏀 We can always begin again. No matter how many times you lose focus, the invitation is always there to reset.

Want to hear Cindy’s full talk and practice with us? 🧘‍♂️
🔗 Click the link in our bio to access our On-Demand Library and browse hundreds of relatable, themed classes!

Let’s Go Knicks in Game 5! 🏀✨

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏🏻

Great Gift Ideas!
05/07/2026

Great Gift Ideas!

Mother’s Day is just a few days away. Still time to give the 🎁 of Self-Care to the Special Women In Your Life (or YOURSE...
05/06/2026

Mother’s Day is just a few days away. Still time to give the 🎁 of Self-Care to the Special Women In Your Life (or YOURSELF!)
Here are four great ideas....

1️⃣ DIGITAL Pause to be Present GIFT CARD
Great way to give the gift of peace and calm! Can be used toward memberships, classes, workshops, retreats and more!

Pause to be Present Digital Gift Cards can be purchased for ANY dollar value and can be applied to private sessions, group classes, memberships, live and on-demand classes, workshops and series. The Digital Gift Card will be emailed directly to the recipient with a personal note! Easy and Convenient - what more could you want?

2️⃣ DIVING DEEPER INTO MEDITATION SERIES
This 6-Session Hybrid Series (LIVE, ONLINE or ON DEMAND) led by Cheryl Vigder Brause
Join us or gift this series to someone you love!
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS, May 13 – June 17
1:15 pm – 2:30 pm EST
In-Person , Scarsdale, NY, LIVE via ZOOM or ON DEMAND

3️⃣RELAXING SOUND BATH & MEDITATION
Led by Sound & Energy Healer Susie Sands
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 18TH
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Live In-Person , Scarsdale NY

4️⃣NOURISH & NURTURE ONE DAY RETREAT
Treat that special Mom in your life (or Yourself!) to a Day of Renewal that will help you UNWIND, DESTRESS, AND FIND SOME CALM!

SUNDAY, May 31st
10 AM - 4:00 PM
In Person , Irvington, NY

This rejuvenating day-long retreat will be a perfect way to pause, unwind, and focus on self-care. Enjoy a day of wellness dedicated to help you relax, reset, and realign.
This thoughtfully curated day of wellness features:
✨ Guided Meditation with Cheryl Vigder Brause
🌿 Nature Healing with Cindy By Nature
🎶 Sound Bath with Susie Sands
🧘 Yoga with Tara Sussman Yoga
🙏🏻Breathwork with Franklin Shire
🍴Mindful Eating and a 🥗Nutritious Lunch!

Click our LINK IN BIO to purchase any of these gifts or reach out to mailto:[email protected] and we can help you customize the perfect gift!

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏🏻

JOIN US!!
04/26/2026

JOIN US!!

Feeling like your calendar is too full?And, your to-do list is longer?Your energy? Probably running low! The good news i...
04/26/2026

Feeling like your calendar is too full?
And, your to-do list is longer?
Your energy? Probably running low!

The good news is you don’t need a week away to reset. Just 1️⃣ intentional day can make all the difference. When was the last time you paused for you?

Before the spring season sweeps you into summer, we invite you to take a breath, reset, and give yourself the gift of ONE day dedicated entirely to your well-being at our NOURISH & NURTURE SPRING WELLNESS ONE DAY RETREAT…

📅 Sunday, May 31st
🕙 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
📍The Lark Club, Irvington NY

Join us for a daylong retreat filled with opportunities to breathe, connect, and simply be together in community! This retreat includes amazing programs designed for you led by some of our amazing team of instructors...

* Meditation led by Cheryl Vigder Brause
* Vinyasa Flow Yoga led by Tara Sussman Yoga
* Relaxing Sound Bath led by Susie Sands
* Outdoor Mindfulness Experience led by Cindy By Nature
* Breath work led by Franklin Shire

The retreat also includes a light breakfast, nutritious lunch, and more! It’s a great opportunity to treat yourself to a day of wellness and self-care while nourishing your mind, body, and soul!

SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS - LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN!

All you need to do is register, show up, and we will take care of the rest! This event sold out quickly last fall, so please reserve your spot ASAP! Click LINK IN BIO to learn how you can pause and be present with us!

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏🏻

Do you often feel overstimulated, overwhelmed, exhausted, always “on”? It’s a fact…our world today is a noisy, busy plac...
04/24/2026

Do you often feel overstimulated, overwhelmed, exhausted, always “on”?

It’s a fact…our world today is a noisy, busy place. How good would it feel if you could set aside time to turn off the noise in the world for a short time so you can listen to YOUR voice within? Our nervous systems often operate on overload and what we all can use is some peace and quiet.

Studies show how important it is to have dedicated time set aside to disconnect, process, relax, and reset. This is your invitation to pause with us this fall 🍂 in the Hudson Valley during peak fall 🍁foliage for a truly incredible and unique experience that will offer you a truly transformative experience!

falk123 for this incredible weekend of inner connection and self-care. The weekend will be filled with opportunities to:

✨Explore and deepen your meditation practice
✨Experience the healing power of nature
✨Enjoy some much-needed quiet
✨Completely unplug
✨Eat delicious and nutritious farm-to-table food
✨Move your body with yoga and outdoor hikes
✨Boost your physical and emotional well-being.

It is a rare and unique opportunity to completely unplug from all the noise of the world so you can reconnect to yourself, your joy, and your inner peace.

Please note: This retreat is limited to 25 participants and Special EARLY Discounted Pricing through May 15, 2026! Check out our LINK IN BIO for more information and don’t hesitate to DM us with any questions!

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏🏻

01/18/2026

Are you feeling like you need a little help getting into the right mindset for the year ahead?

If so, you are in luck! Join us next week for our NEW Workshop: “Mindful Goal-Setting in the New Year” led by Coach and CEO of and GradVantage.

🗓️ Monday evening, January 26
⏰7:00 - 8:30 PM
📍In-Person 1495 Weaver Street, Scarsdale NY

Using guided exercises, this interactive workshop will offer participants:
✨The time and space to pause and reflect
✨A space to set meaningful intentions for the year ahead
✨An opportunity to explore both personal AND professional goals
✨The ability to clarify priorities that align with values
✨Support in creating a roadmap for growth!

To learn more and register check LINK IN BIO You’ll leave with inspiration, focus, and practical next steps to make the coming year more intentional and fulfilling! 🙏🏻

We are thrilled to be featured in Annual 2026 Issue!   Mindful is considered to be the most trusted mindfulness and med...
01/16/2026

We are thrilled to be featured in Annual 2026 Issue!   Mindful is considered to be the most trusted mindfulness and meditation (printed and electronic) magazine in the world, dedicated to bringing authentic wellness and gratitude into the lives of readers everywhere.

Specifically, was featured in the “Annual Retreat Guide” which is designed to discover calming, secular retreats designed to nourish your practice all year long.  The issue featured nourishing at-home programs to nature-soaked getaways, showing that mindfulness retreats come in all shapes and sizes!

The article featured our February 4th - 8th Pause to be Present Winter Wellness Retreat which has a wonderful group of 16 attendees to date! It also featured our Annual Silent Meditation Retreat at which is scheduled to take place October 16-18, 2026.  FYI: There may be some availability at the resort for our Mexico🏝️retreat if you are interested in joining us - DM us for more information. 

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏🏻

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