Sometimes the hardest part of slowing down is giving yourself permission to pause. To listen, to do less, to allow for more space, to take care of yourself and, in turn, come back better & stronger. To embrace the peace in the pause. I developed this podcast to offer you the opportunity to pause. I’ll share weekly episodes that invite you to enjoy different types of meditation and breathing practices. I’ll also share short sessions of mindful movement you can do in a chair or at your desk to ...
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times: Focused Point Chime Meditation
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times are some of the meditations I recorded during the sheltering that began in mid-March of 2020. I'm sharing these meditations, in their original form - no editing, to help you navigate whatever life has presented, be it speed hump or road blocks. My hope is that these meditations serve you when thin…
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times: Grounding Practices
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times are some of the meditations I recorded during the sheltering that began in mid-March of 2020. I'm sharing these meditations, in their original form - no editing, to help you navigate whatever life has presented, be it speed hump or road blocks. My hope is that these meditations serve you when thin…
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times: Breathing Meditation
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times are some of the meditations I recorded during the sheltering that began in mid-March of 2020. I'm sharing these meditations, in their original form - no editing, to help you navigate whatever life has presented, be it speed hump or road blocks. My hope is that these meditations serve you when thin…
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times: Writing Meditation
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times are some of the meditations I recorded during the sheltering that began in mid-March of 2020. I'm sharing these meditations, in their original form - no editing, to help you navigate whatever life has presented, be it speed hump or road blocks. My hope is that these meditations serve you when thin…
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times: Love, Compassion, & Peace
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times: Here & Now
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times: Metta Meditation
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Musings & Meditation for Navigating Stressful Times are some of the meditations I recorded during the sheltering that began in mid-March of 2020. I'm sharing these meditations to help you navigate whatever life has presented, be it speed hump or road blocks. My hope is that these meditations serve you when things are calm as when the caca has hit t…
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Peace in the Pause 82: Focused Point Bell Meditation
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A focused point meditation is a practice in which you use an object like a candle, flower, or painting or a sound to place your mind. This meditation incorporates the sound of a bell to remind you if your mind has wandered & invite you back to the present moment. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on peaceint…
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Peace in the Pause 81: Breathe, Move, & Be - Love & Gratitude
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Inspired by a Power of Gratitude workshop that I developed & led, I created a series of meditations and practices that guide you to pause and reflect on gratitude. This episode offers you a balanced breathing practice, movement for the neck & shoulders, and a mantra meditation for love & gratitude. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTun…
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Peace in the Pause 79: Gratitude Meditation
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Peace in the Pause 78: Heart Energy Visualization
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Peace in the Pause 77: Ease Through the Holidays - Gratitude
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The time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be festive & fun and can also feel like a gauntlet. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed this and the other December podcast episodes are for you. I created this "Ease Through the Holidays" series to share tips for breathing, movement, and mindfulness in 5 min or less. The tools are simple and can be …
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Peace in the Pause 76: Ease Through the Holidays - Peace Begins With Me
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The time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be festive & fun and can also feel like a gauntlet. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed this and the other December podcast episodes are for you. I created this "Ease Through the Holidays" series to share tips for breathing, movement, and mindfulness in 5 min or less. The tools are simple and can be …
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Peace in the Pause 75: Ease Through the Holidays -Shoulders & Neck
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The time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be festive & fun and can also feel like a gauntlet. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed this and the other December podcast episodes are for you. I created this "Ease Through the Holidays" series to share tips for breathing, movement, and mindfulness in 5 min or less. The tools are simple and can be …
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Peace in the Pause 74: Ease Through the Holidays - Balanced Breath
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The time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be festive & fun and can also feel like a gauntlet. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed this and the other December podcast episodes are for you. I created this "Ease Through the Holidays" series to share tips for breathing, movement, and mindfulness in 5 min or less. The tools are simple and can be …
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Peace in the Pause 73: Ease Through the Holidays - Notice Your Breath
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The time between Thanksgiving and New Years can be festive & fun and can also feel like a gauntlet. If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed this and the other December podcast episodes are for you. I created this "Ease Through the Holidays" series to share tips for breathing, movement, and mindfulness in 5 min or less. The tools are simple and can be …
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Peace in the Pause 72: Guided Seat - Satya & Sat Nam
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This week's Guided Seat shares the term "Satya" which can be translated to truthfulness. A Mantra Meditation using "Sat nam", meaning “My name is truth” is a simple way to practice Satya. Take time to hold space for yourself and connect to your truth. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on peaceinthepause.com …
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Inspired by a teacher training, this week's Guided Seat shares the term "ahimsa" which can be translated to non-violence or compassion. If you find that offering others compassion is easier than offering it to yourself you are in good company. Take time to hold space for yourself and explore a simple visualization that offers compassion to you. Let…
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Peace in the Pause 70: Guided Seat - Hats
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Join me this week for a guided visualization and meditation that offers you the opportunity to lift the weight of all the roles you play and encourages you to just be. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on peaceinthepause.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.…
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Peace in the Pause 69: Guided Seat - Snow globe
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Join me for a guided visualization and meditation that helps you manage life when it gets turned upside down. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 68: Guided Seat - Pause for DND
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Join me to pause for a guided visualization & meditation. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 67: Guided Seat - Remembering
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Join me this week for a Guided Seat opened with words from a mentor and a reminder to practice with compassion as we remember who we really are. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Join me for a short share about the universe reminding me about a lesson and to take time to pause, breath, and be. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 65: Breathe, Move, & Be
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In this episode I invite you to breathe, move, and be. Starting with a pranayama practice to balance the body, then enjoy gentle movement for the neck & shoulders, and practice a Mantra Meditation that reminds you that all will be well. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Fac…
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Peace in the Pause 64: Guided Seat - Concentration
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This week's Guided Seat is opened with wise words from Thich Nhat Hanh. Join me to explore the distractions that show up in your mindful seat, practice setting them aside, and tuning into concentration. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.…
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Peace in the Pause 63: Guided Seat - Patience & Resilience
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Join me for a guided meditation that offers space to practice patience & resilience. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 61: Pranayama - Alternate Nostril Breathing
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This week's episode guides you through a breathing practice called Alternate Nostril Breathing. This practice has several benefits including activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.…
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Peace in the Pause 60: Guided Seat - A Page from Nature
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Join me this week for a guided seat that looks to nature for inspiration. Instead of forcing or gripping can you allow for space, invite in ease, and let your practice unfold? Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.…
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Peace in the Pause 59: Pranayama - Triangle Breath
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Join me to explore the practice of Triangle Breathing. This breathing technique calms the mind and body with a slow holding of the breath between an inhale & exhale. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 58: Guided Seat - Thought are like Clouds
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Join me for a guided seat to explore how although thoughts cloud the mind the light within us shines brightly. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 57: Mindful Movement - Neck & Shoulders
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This week's episode offers you simple movement to help relax the neck & shoulders. Using your breath while embracing your unique range of motion, invite space and ease into places in your body that tend to hold onto tension. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say…
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Join me for a practice of Rectangle Breathing. This technique, incorporating shorter inhales & exhales with longer holds in between the breath promotes relaxation in the mind and body. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.…
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Inspired by a group of amazing humans I'm mentoring as teachers this week's episode is reviewing Gratitude as a practice. If you are struggling with what you think your practice should be take a listen for my 2 cents on how to create a practice that fits into your life. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on t…
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Peace in the Pause 54: Guided Seat - Focused Point Meditation
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On this week's episode I invite you to join me for a Focused Point Meditation. You will need an object to use as your point of focus. This could be a candle, flower, or piece of art. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.…
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Peace in the Pause 53: Breathe, Move, & Be
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Join me for an extended episode in celebration of our 1 year pod-aversary! In this episode I invite you to breathe, move, and be. Starting with a pranayama practice to relax the body, then moving the spine in it's 6 directions to bring balance to the body, and wrapping up with a seated Mantra Meditation to stay connected to the present moment. Let'…
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Peace in the Pause 52: Guided Seat - Bell Meditation
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Join me to take a seat and use the sound of a bell as the reminder to draw your attention back to the present moment. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 51: Guided Seat - Reading from "How to Sit"
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In this week's episode I share words from a book I am loving, "How to Sit" by Thich Nhat Hanh and hold space to practice using your breath to "Come back to yourself." Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 50: Guided Seat - Love, Compassion, & Peace
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Join me for a guided breathing meditation that is good for the heart & spirit as you share love, compassion, and peace with yourself and others. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.
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Inspired by the cold weather and impending snow in NOVA, in this week's episode I talk about hygge, what it is, and how to incorporate it into your day. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 48: Guided Seat - Mindfulness Meditation
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Join me to explore a Mindfulness Meditation. It's the perfect tool when the mind is scattered as the practice is to notice sounds, thoughts, or sensations, identify them, and choose to come back to your breath. ps, if you listen closely you can hear the "soundtrack" Wedge provides with her purring. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTun…
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Peace in the Pause 47: Pranayama - Square Breathing
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Join me to experience Square Breathing, also known as Box Breathing. This technique is beneficial for relieving stress and can enhance concentration. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello. - Or drop me an email at gretchen@tulapranayoga.com…
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Peace in the Pause 46: Guided Seat - 3 minutes
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Join me for a 3 min breathing meditation. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello. - Or drop me an email at gretchen@tulapranayoga.comBy Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 45: Guided Seat - Journey to Your Sankulpa
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Join me on a journey inward to ask your heart it's deepest desire, your sankulpa. A sankulpa, or affirmation, is a positive thing you would like to see happen in your life. Phrased in the present tense, this positive statement can bring about change in your life. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapran…
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Peace in the Pause 44: Guided Seat - 7 Minute Seat
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Join me to pause for 7 minutes, find your seat, & breathe. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello. - Or drop me an email at gretchen@tulapranayoga.comBy Gretchen Schutte
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The energy of the new year and the turning of the calendar can inspire us to set goals & resolutions. Take a listen to learn about what a "sankulpa" is and how to approach your goals with compassion. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello. - Or drop me an e…
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Peace in the Pause 42: Guided Seat - Honor the Journey of the Transition
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My New Year message for you as we transition into 2019.By Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 41: Guided Seat - Gratitude for Self & Others
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Join me for a Guided Gratitude meditation with space to reflect on yourself & others. Let's stay connected: - Listen & subscribe on iTunes. - Check the blog out on tulapranayoga.com - Pop over to Facebook to say hello. - Or drop me an email at gretchen@tulapranayoga.comBy Gretchen Schutte
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Peace in the Pause 40: Rebroadcast: Retention & Suspension Breath: Relaxing
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While I take a few weeks to pause I am sharing podcast episodes that I think will serve you during the holiday season. In this week’s episode we will explore a pranayama practice called Retention & Suspension Breath for Relaxation. It is a wonderful practice when you need to bring a bit of calm to your day.…
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Peace in the Pause 39: Rebroadcast: Mindful Movement - 6 Movements of the Spine
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While I take a few weeks to pause I am sharing podcast episodes that I think will serve you during the holiday season. In this week's episode I will invite you to explore the 6 movements of the spine. When we take the 6 movements of the spine it brings balance to the body as well as the mind.By Gretchen Schutte
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