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PAUSE & MEET RACHEL 🌿Meet Rachel Lamberg from Ardsley, NY — a Mindfulness + Meditation Member since July 2023. ❤️“I firs...
08/17/2026

PAUSE & MEET RACHEL 🌿

Meet Rachel Lamberg from Ardsley, NY — a Mindfulness + Meditation Member since July 2023. ❤️

“I first discovered Pause to Be Present through my friend Jaime Jamie Braunstein. She had just completed her Pause to Be Present Meditation Teacher Training and invited my husband and me to join a private meditation series. The moment we met the instructor Cheryl Vigder Brause, I knew I wanted to learn from her. She is wise, calm, grounded, and just so cool.😎

I eventually reached out to Stephanie Sherman Falk and convinced her to open an evening Teacher Training that would work for a working mom—and they did it. For me! ❤️

Every Wednesday evening throughout the fall of 2024, I looked forward to gathering with Cheryl and the other members of our training class. It became something I truly cherished. After completing my certification, I had the incredible opportunity to write and lead a meditation for Cheryl herself. It was one of those very special, full-circle moments.

Since then, I’ve continued to explore all that Pause has to offer, including Sound Baths with Susie Sands, yoga with Tara Sussman, and programs with 🌿Cindy Olsen🌿.

Today, my friend Jaime and I lead our own mindful meetups, called ‘From Stress to Strength’. We’re celebrating two years of gathering The Lark, and none of it would have been possible without Pause to Be Present!

I will be forever grateful for the people, the teachings, and the path that brought me here.”

Rachel, we are SO grateful you found your way to Pause — and that you continue to carry it forward with Rachel!! ❤️ 🌿


PAUSE & MEET RACHEL 🌿Meet Rachel Lamberg from Ardsley, NY — a Mindfulness + Meditation Member since July 2023. ❤️“I firs...
08/17/2026

PAUSE & MEET RACHEL 🌿

Meet Rachel Lamberg from Ardsley, NY — a Mindfulness + Meditation Member since July 2023. ❤️

“I first discovered Pause to Be Present through my friend Jaime Jamie Braunstein . She had just completed her Pause to Be Present Meditation Teacher Training and invited my husband and me to join a private meditation series. The moment we met our instructor Cheryl Vigder Brause, I knew I wanted to learn from her. She is wise, calm, grounded, and just so cool.😎

I eventually reached out to Stephanie Sherman Falk and convinced her to open an evening Teacher Training that would work for a working mom—and they did it. For me!❤️

Every Wednesday evening throughout the fall of 2024, I looked forward to gathering with Cheryl and the other members of our meditation teacher training class. It became something I truly cherished. After completing my certification, I had the incredible opportunity to write and lead a meditation for Cheryl herself. It was one of those very special, full-circle moments.

Since then, I’ve continued to explore all that Pause has to offer, including Sound Baths with Susie Sands, yoga with Tara Sussman, and training with 🌿Cindy Olsen🌿.

Today, my friend Jaime and I lead our own mindful meetups, called ‘From Stress to Strength’. We’re celebrating two years of gathering, and none of it would have been possible without Pause to Be Present!

I will be forever grateful for the people, the teachings, and the path that brought me here.”

Rachel, we are SO grateful you found your way to Pause — and that you continue to carry it forward. ❤️🌿

Apparently… it’s kinda chic to slow down. 😉7 years of breathing, connecting, laughing, learning, retreating, and showing...
08/10/2026

Apparently… it’s kinda chic to slow down. 😉

7 years of breathing, connecting, laughing, learning, retreating, and showing up together. 🥰

Feeling incredibly grateful for this community — and excited for what’s ahead. 🙏🏻

One breath at a time. ✨

✨ Meet Hannah, our very first Pause to be Present Member Spotlight! 💛One of the greatest gifts of our Mindfulness + Medi...
07/30/2026

✨ Meet Hannah, our very first Pause to be Present Member Spotlight! 💛

One of the greatest gifts of our Mindfulness + Meditation community is hearing how mindfulness has gently transformed people’s lives—not through perfection, but through simply showing up.

Today we’re thrilled to launch a brand new feature in our weekly Sunday newsletter—our Pause to be Present Member Spotlight! A place where we celebrate the incredible people who make this community so special by sharing their stories of growth, resilience, and presence.

Hannah Coleman has been part of Pause to be Present since 2020, when she and her mom, longtime member Michele Coleman joined our daily 4:00 PM meditation classes during the uncertainty of the pandemic. What began as a daily moment of connection quickly became something much deeper.

In Hannah’s words:

“Pause has given me a way of relating to myself and others with greater presence, intention, and compassion.”

One lesson from our 2024 Silent Retreat leader Cheryl Vigder Brause has stayed with her ever since:

“Freedom is not the ability to do whatever you want to do; it is the ability to make decisions that bring you into greater alignment.”

Thank you, Hannah, for sharing your beautiful story and for being such a cherished member of our community. Your words remind us that mindfulness isn’t about changing who we are—it’s about learning to meet ourselves, and our lives, with greater awareness, kindness, and compassion.

We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know the wonderful people who make this community so special through our new Member Spotlight series...and who knows, maybe one day we’ll be sharing your story. 💛

✨ Because every story has the power to inspire another. 💛

To learn more about our daily LIVE meditation classes, On-Demand library, APP, Retreats, Workshops, and other wellness offerings, click the link in our bio or reach out to us at [email protected]. We’d love to welcome you! 🙏🏻

07/15/2026

☀️ Happy Summer!

Did you know that mindfulness can improve not only how you feel—but how you perform?

The tools we teach at Mindfulness + Meditation aren’t just for meditation. They can be woven into everyday moments...especially when you’re playing the sports you love.

Whether you’re on the golf course, tennis court, pickleball court, or simply taking a walk, your breath can help you stay present, focused, and calm—even under pressure.

⛳️ Watch our wonderful instructor, Caren Osten Gerszberg, share how she uses mindful breathing on the golf course to reset, refocus, and enjoy the game even more.

✨ Curious to learn more? We’d love to help you bring these simple, accessible mindfulness tools into your everyday life. Join us for our LIVE Daily 8 AM Classes or explore our On-Demand Library with hundreds of guided meditations and themed classes you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

This summer, wherever life (or your sport!) takes you, remember...

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏🏻

07/13/2026

Does your mind ever feel like it just won’t stop? 🤯💭

What if one hour a week could help you feel calmer, more present, and more connected?

This summer, join Cheryl Vigder Brause co-founder of Mindfulness + Meditation for our NEW 4-session VIRTUAL Summer Diving Deeper Series…

🌿 Mindful Conversations: Mindfulness for Real Life

Together, we’ll explore:

✨ Rediscovering joy and gratitude
✨ Quieting the busy mind
✨ Letting go of what you can’t control
✨ Being fully present with the people you love

🗓️ Starts THIS Wednesday, July 15
🕙 10–11 AM ET on Zoom

Can’t join live? No problem! Every session is recorded so you can watch when it works for you.
If you’ve been craving a little more peace—and a little less mental noise—this series is for you. 💚

👉 Register through the LINK IN BIO or pausetobepresent.com.

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏

Our world is a noisy, busy place. Are you looking to carve out time to turn off the noise in the world so you can listen...
06/29/2026

Our world is a noisy, busy place. 

Are you looking to carve out time to turn off the noise in the world so you can listen to YOUR voice within?  

Our nervous systems often operate on overload and what we all can use is some PEACE & QUIET. A dedicated time set aside to disconnect, process, relax and reset. And we have just that for you! 

FALL SILENT MEDITATION WEEKEND RETREAT led by Cheryl Vigder Brause 🌿Cindy Olsen🌿

Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18, 2026
Won Dharma Center Claverack, NY (a two-hour drive from Westchester/NYC)

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE!  Special EARLY Discounted Pricing ends tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30, 2026!

Join us for a truly incredible opportunity of inner connection and self-care…
 
    •    Experience the healing power of nature
    •    Explore and deepen your meditation practice
    •    Enjoy some much-needed quiet
    •    Completely unplug
    •    Eat delicious and nutritious 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 disconnect from all the noise of the world so you can reconnect to yourself, your joy, and your inner peace.   

Limited space remains - this retreat will be limited to 25 participants.  To learn more and register, please click LINK IN BIO or our website.

Breathe. Connect. Be. 🙏🏻

Having Amy Bobrow Gross as our first instructor our Mindfulness + Meditation team since 2019 felt like we scored a hole ...
06/17/2026

Having Amy Bobrow Gross as our first instructor our Mindfulness + Meditation team since 2019 felt like we scored a hole in one! ⛳️ Happy birthday Amy! 🎂🎊 Thank you for sharing your warmth, wisdom, and expertise in psychology with our community and members! 🙏🏻💙

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. 🙏🏻

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05/07/2026

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