The Moments in between…

The Power of the Pause: A Simple Breathwork Practice for Everyday Life

Do you ever find yourself constantly caught up in the busyness of life? If so, you’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to move from one task to the next without ever truly stopping.

Life already moves quickly — so why not make a conscious choice to slow it down, even briefly? Creating mindful pauses throughout your day allows you to reconnect with yourself, your breath, and the present moment. These pauses don’t need to be long or complicated. They live in the small spaces — the quiet moment between breaths, the pause between mouthfuls of food, or the simple act of looking out a window and really noticing what’s there.

These moments of mindfulness are always available to you. You simply need to begin noticing them.

A Daily Mindfulness & Breathwork Tip

Here’s a simple breath awareness practice you can use anytime, anywhere:

Whenever possible, at the end of an inhalation or exhalation, gently pause the breath for a comfortable few seconds before mindfully breathing again. There’s no forcing — just a soft, natural pause.

This simple breathwork technique helps calm the nervous system, improves focus, and encourages a deeper sense of presence. Practised regularly, it supports stress reduction, emotional regulation, and a greater connection between mind and body — all core benefits of yoga and mindful living.

Sometimes the most powerful practices are the simplest ones. Start with a pause, and become more open to the flow…