Classes start Feb 24!
Dear Pause + Purpose family,
When I began Pause + Purpose, it came from a deeply personal need to reconnect—to regulate, restore, and rediscover my identity. Meeting with others in mindfulness, discussion, and journaling became a lifeline for me, as I know it has been for so many of you. Now, as life has brought me to a new threshold of change, I find myself stepping into another chapter—one that asks for simplicity, honesty, and a renewed focus.
In 2019, when I invited a small circle of women to gather in my home after the birth of my daughter, it was in response to a huge life change. Today, I’m navigating a different kind of transition: divorce, single motherhood, and leading a household for the first time. Life is unrecognizable in many ways, and so I am living the very truth Pause + Purpose was built upon: we must let life evolve when the world around us has shifted.
This evolution means scaling back and shutting down the physical space and gathering locally—not as retreat, but as recalibration. I’m returning to the core of why I started Pause + Purpose: to simply create spaces for meaningful connection, where people can gather and support each other week after week.
At its heart, this work has always been about community, vulnerability, and the courage to show up as you are. In this new season, I’m showing up as I am and with what I have to give. Pause + Purpose will embrace a simpler model, one rooted in accessibility, sustainability, and impact. A percentage of profits will now go toward a fund to offer scholarships and free groups—planting the seeds for a future vision of P+P as a nonprofit. Though the form may change, the essence of P+P remains the same: a space where we can see and be seen, without masks.
Our first gathering of this next chapter will be on March 3 at 7 PM at Yoga Shala in Fairfield. In the coming weeks, I’ll be listening—to your feedback and to my heart—as we co-create what comes next. Thank you for walking this path with me.
With love and gratitude,
Emily
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UPDATE!
We’re thrilled to announce that Pause + Purpose is transitioning to an online platform, bringing your favorite classes and instructors directly to you! Starting February 24, join beloved teachers like Tanvi, Morgan Edmunds, Fran, Kirstyn, Nina, Laura, and more for weekly sessions designed to foster spiritual community, promote balance, strengthen the body, and empower the mind.
Offerings include:
• Individual Classes
• Class Packs: Enjoy multiple sessions at a discounted rate.
• Memberships: Unlimited access to all our classes for a comprehensive wellness journey.
To celebrate this new chapter, we're offering a special discount to all our past and present customers. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email with your exclusive discount code and instructions on how to sign up.
For those who cherish in-person experiences, we're excited to introduce a new series at Yoga Shala in Fairfield. Join us every Monday at 7:15 PM, starting March 3, for sessions that blend grounding practices with community connection.
Thank you for being an integral part of our community. We look forward to continuing this journey with you, both online and in person!
