Pause to be Present

Pause to be Present Need some Calm? Pause to be Present is a premier VIRTUAL Mindfulness and Meditation Studio that offe

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. 🙏🏻

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. 🙏🏻

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Community Of Play, , 1495 Weaver Street/2nd Floor
Scarsdale, NY
10583

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