Pause & Breathe CIC

21/01/2026

I'm starting to get stuck into our Book Club book - which is so lovely and bright and colourful, it's really bringing me joy just to read it.

It's "The Little Book of Sanuk: The Thai Secret to a More Joyful Life"" by Karen Sinotok. Sanuk is the Thai philosophy that's all about bringing more joy and fun into everyday life. Whether it's having a laugh with friends, raising happy kids, putting the fun back into fitness or bringing a sense of humour to the working day, sanuk is a happier, healthier, more optimistic way of living.

Just we we need to be reading in January!

If you fancy coming along, we're meeting online on Monday 2nd February 7-8pm - book your space here: https://bookinghawk.com/event/pause-breathe-cic/531/wellbeing-book-club-online/50984

21/01/2026

In our latest newsletter, I talk about my recent blog about consistency - do you find it harder to commit to things than you did in the past? It sometimes feels as if we've all got a bit flakier since COVID - and I muse a little about why this might be - and how we might change it (if we want to).

I also share some really exciting new about funding that we're receiving.

Have a read here: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3h2mtpjzi4lpfe.html?t=1768925816312

20/01/2026

Rest isn’t just about sleep. In this workshop, inspired by Saundra Dalton-Smith’s TED Talk, we’ll explore the seven different types of rest and why having a balance of them matters for our wellbeing.

Together, we’ll gently look at how to recognise the kind of tiredness you’re experiencing — whether it’s physical, mental, emotional or something deeper — and how to understand which type of rest would truly support you right now.

Join me on Friday morning for a supportive and welcoming workshop: 7 Types of Rest - Friday 23rd January 10-11.30am. £5 to attend - everyone welcome.

Book in here: https://bookinghawk.com/event/pause-breathe-cic/531/7-types-of-rest-workshop-friday-wellbeing/51214

19/01/2026

Now we’re in January, thoughts often turn to holidays for the year ahead…
And maybe you’re wondering — what if I did something a little different this time?

Not just a break, but a chance to truly pause, breathe, and reset.

Next September we're hosting a Peaceful Warrior Retreat in sunny Spain — a beautiful, peaceful place to unwind, switch off from daily life, and gently explore practices that support both inner strength and deep rest. Effort and ease. Calm and clarity.

If you’re craving warmth, space, connection — and a holiday that leaves you feeling genuinely transformed — this might be for you.

Join me and Phil in the Granada region of Spain from 20-27th September. You can see from the pics what a beautiful place this is.

Fancy finding out more? https://pauseandbreathe.wetravel.com/trips/peaceful-warrior-retreat-spain-2026-pause-breathe-cic-63483565

19/01/2026

Who's coming to Brew Monday today?

1-2.30pm, join me for a cuppa and some cake - reducing loneliness and building community connections.

This is an initiative by the Samaritans and we'll be raising money for them. Don't worry if you can't donate, we know January can be tough financially.

We have different flavoured energy balls, coconut and raspberry macaroons, chocolate biscuit cake.

Who's in?

Drop in between 1-2.30pm today (Monday 19th January): The Place to Pause and Breathe, 18 High Street, Bonnybridge.

All welcome!

18/01/2026

We have lots going on this week in our Bonnybridge & Bo'ness centres.

As well as our usual weekly classes, we have:

Brew Monday (1-2.30pm) in Bonnybridge - raising money for the Samaritans, join us for a cuppa, cake and a chat - aimed at reducing loneliness, particularly at this time of year which can be so difficult for many.

Our wellbeing Walk this week is at Plean Country Park - meeting at 10.30am on Thursday and walking for around an hour.

Friday Wellbeing (Bonnybridge) is a workshop based on the 7 Types of Rest - it's so important to get a balance of them all.

We have Craft Cafe with Clare on Friday afternoon (1-4pm) and and Earth & Soul Creative Workshop with Caroline on Saturday (12.30-2.30pm) in Bonnybridge.

Audrey has a new Community Yoga block starting on Saturday 11am-12pm in Bonnybridge.

Book in here - https://bookinghawk.com/events-overview/pause-and-breathe/531 - or send me an email: susie@pauseandbreathe.co.uk

17/01/2026

Have you ever felt curious about energy, healing, or the idea that there’s more to us than just our physical body?

Reiki Level 1 is a beautiful place to begin. This training gently opens you to working with universal life energy, starting with your own healing and wellbeing.

Over the day you’ll be guided through:
- Learning what Reiki really is
- Receiving your Reiki attunements
- Practising giving Reiki to yourself and others
- Simple ways to bring calm, balance and presence into everyday life

Whether you want to deepen your self-care, support loved ones, or feel called to explore a healing path, this training offers a safe, grounded and nurturing space to do so.

Places are limited, so if this is tugging at you, trust that nudge.

Sunday 1st March 10am-4pm in Bonnybridge: £120pp. We have one reduced rate space available - please message me to discuss this. Bookings can be made here: https://bookinghawk.com/event/pause-breathe-cic/531/reiki-level-1-training/51290

17/01/2026

Busy making lots of treats for Brew Monday.

An initiative by the Samaritans, this is all about bringing people together over a cuppa, reducing loneliness and forming community connections.

Fancy joining us?

Monday 1-2.30pm, hot drinks, snacks and chat provided.

If you'd like to bring a donation for the Samaritans, we'll be collecting. But we know how tough January can be financially, so there's no obligation to donate.

Hope to see you there xx

17/01/2026

Pause & Breathe CIC is part of the Local Community Fund. To find out more about our project and choose us, click here:

The Co-op Local Community Fund is supporting Pause & Breathe CIC. Become a member or sign in to choose a local cause to support.

16/01/2026

January can feel like a long, quiet stretch after the busyness of Christmas… and it’s often when we start craving a little space, warmth and something nourishing to look forward to

Our Spring Equinox Retreat this March is a chance to gently step out of winter and into the energy of renewal. From 20–23 March 2026, we’ll be gathering at beautiful Old Kilmun House near Dunoon for a long weekend of rest, reflection and rejuvenation.

Hosted by Susie and Lisa from The Yoga Social , expect Yoga, Qi Gong, Nia Dance, Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra, alongside delicious vegetarian food, nature walks, sauna and hot tub, and plenty of time simply to be. A chance to release the shadow of winter and begin planting new seeds for the season ahead.

If January has you longing for a reset, this could be just what you need.

Spaces are limited – come and join us. Click here for more information: https://pauseandbreathe.wetravel.com/trips/spring-equinox-retreat-2026-pause-breathe-cic-03842635

Photos are from the beautiful location that we'll be retreating too - with the last pic being the magical Puck's Glen, which we'll visit during our time together.