Saturday, December 12th
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10am-4pm
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Burlington, ON
WHAT IS THE PAUSE?
Women need more than a break. They need restoration that lasts.
The Pause is a small, guided gathering that weaves together mind, body and soul practices, drawing on somatic healing, psychology, energy work, mindfulness and hypnotherapy. The circle is kept small, so there's room for real conversation, real shifts, and the kind of attention where every woman is truly heard and seen.
You'll leave with practices you can carry into your daily life, ones that hold you no matter what's going on.
The Pause isn't about escaping your life. It's about returning to it in a new way.
For the Woman Who…
Quietly carries the weight of responsibilities, emotions, and care for others
Often feels stretched thin but finds it hard to ask for time or support
Knows it’s time to tend to her own needs even if it feels unfamiliar
Longs for a space where she can soften, be understood, and feel restored
Is ready to explore a new way of caring for herself without guilt or apology
Tend to the parts of yourself that often get overlooked when life asks too much.
THIS DECEMBER’S THEME
A Year Lived, A Self Remembered, A Way Forward
Every new year, we start with the list: what we want to accomplish, change and commit to. Then we try to fit ourselves in around it. And when life throws something unexpected our way, we're the first thing to go.
The Pause begins with you instead: the year you've actually lived, where you've landed, and what you truly have the capacity for.
Then we build from there.
What if we started with ourselves instead?
HOW THE DAY UNFOLDS
Three movements, one day
A Year
Lived
Looking back at what this year has held: the challenges, the discoveries and the moments that shaped you.
A Self Remembered
Turning toward the woman who lived through it all (you!): where you've landed and what you have the capacity for.
A Way Forward
Creating your personal foundation of care, so you can keep your footing when life gets full.
Through journaling, somatic practices, meditation, creative activities and honest conversation.
Your takeaway
Something to return to all through 2027
A personal foundation of care, centred around one simple, grounding practice that fits your life and can change with you. So when the year gets demanding, you ask for help sooner, commit with more thought, and rest before you're completely depleted.
Where We’ll Meet
A beautiful space at The Oak Room, Burlington · Free parking
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Investment: $225.00 , with a delicious lunch, hot chocolate, nourishing teas and treats included.
Kept to a small group. When it's full, it's full.
WHAT YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
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No prior experience is necessary.
The Pause is designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether this is your first restorative gathering or you’ve attended similar spaces before. Everything offered is invitational and paced gently.
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That’s completely natural!
While you’ll be invited into group reflections and small sharing circles, you’ll never be required to share more than what feels comfortable for you.
The Pause is a supportive, no-pressure space where your personal boundaries will always be honored.
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Absolutely. Many women do, and you'll be welcomed from the moment you arrive.
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Yes! It makes a meaningful Christmas gift for a sister, friend or mom who holds so much.
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You can register using Stripe for secure credit card payment, or by e-transfer.
If you prefer to pay by e-transfer, please email me at hello@michellepena.ca for instructions and to reserve your spot.
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Because these gatherings are kept small and planned with care, payments are non-refundable. However, if you can no longer attend, you may transfer your spot to another participant or apply it as a credit toward a future gathering.
Please email me at hello@michellepena.ca to discuss a ticket transfer.
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I’m happy to help. ❤️
Feel free to email me at hello@michellepena.ca and I’ll be glad to answer any additional questions or concerns you might have.
Your Guide
I’m Michelle Peña, Holistic Transformational Coach, Author, and steadfast advocate for women’s inner worlds!
I hold space for women who hold so much.
I created The Pause because I’ve witnessed, in my clients, my circles, and my own life, how deeply women need more than a break. They need sustainable, meaningful restoration.
Not surface level solutions. Not quick fixes. Real care.
My approach weaves together mind, body, and soul practices, drawing from years of experience in somatic healing, psychology, energy healing, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy.
I’ll gently guide you through this experience — not just with proven tools and practices, but through a deep connection with spirit, inner wisdom, and a way of listening that honors both what’s spoken and what remains unspoken.
I look forward to meeting you!
December will be full no matter what. Let one day of it be yours.
I'd love to have you in the room.