“In a world that pulls us outward…
this is your gentle invitation to return inward.”
A Sacred Pause brings together some of the practices I love sharing on retreat - Yin Yoga, meditation, Dharma, Metta, reflection and self loving ritual - so you can create your own retreat wherever you are.
You can go through the full experience in one slow day, one afternoon, take it with you on a quiet vacation away, or spread the practices across a few days.
There is no set way you have to do it.
Give yourself the time that works for you, go through the practices in your own rhythm, and use this space as a chance to slow down, listen inward, and come back home to your body, mind and heart.
Let this be a loving return - to yourself.
🌺 Inside Your Retreat Experience…
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Yin Yoga Practice (90 min)
A slow hip-opening and heart-opening Yin practice, accompanied by the story of Hanuman and the teachings of devotion and surrender.
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🪷 15-Minute Ānāpānasati Meditation
A meditation recorded live on retreat, using awareness of the natural breath to train attention and bring the mind into the present moment.
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1-Hour Dharma Talk
A recording from retreat exploring impermanence, relationships as mirrors, the mind, and how our patterns shape the way we experience life.
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7-Minute Metta Meditation
A loving-kindness practice to cultivate love, kindness and compassion for yourself and others.
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Reflection + Ritual
Journaling prompts, intention setting, guidance for creating your space, and an optional bedtime Gua Sha ritual.
Lifetime Access
Come back to the retreat whenever you want another day for yourself.
A Sacred Pause might be for you if…
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Life has been busy and you’ve been wanting some proper time for yourself.
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Your body feels like it needs to slow down and release some tension.
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Your mind has been busy and you want a few hours away from the usual noise.
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You love Yoga or meditation and want to give your practice more time and attention.
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You’re curious about retreat work and would like to experience some of it from home.
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You want a day where you don’t have to be productive, answer anyone, or rush onto the next thing.
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You are on vacation and want to have a little retreat on your own.
Meet Your Guide
I’m Amber - a yoga and meditation teacher, Craniosacral Therapist, sound practitioner, and the creator of the Soul Silent Retreats.
For more than a decade, my own practice has been shaped by Yoga, Vipassana meditation, Buddhist philosophy, energy work and the many teachers I’ve met along the way.
I created A Sacred Pause from the same practices and teachings I share in my in-person retreats - bringing together Yin Yoga, meditation, Dharma, reflection and loving awareness in a way you can experience wherever you are.
My intention is to guide you inward, give you the space to listen to yourself, and share practices you can continue coming back to long after the retreat is finished.
From someone who has attended my in-person retreats
“It really felt like one of your retreats.”
She had already experienced one of my retreats in person, so hearing this meant a lot to me. A Sacred Pause was created to bring some of that same depth and feeling into your own space.
FAQ
Q: How long does it take?
You can go through the full retreat in one slow day or afternoon, or spread the practices across a few days. You can also come back to different parts whenever you feel like you need them.
Q: Do I need experience?
Not at all. Everything is guided, and the practices are suitable whether you’re completely new to Yoga and meditation or already have an established practice.
Q: Can I repeat it?
Yes. You’ll have lifetime access, so you can return to the full retreat or individual practices whenever you want some time for yourself.
Q: What if I want to continue after A Sacred Pause?
You can explore my meditation + philosophy courses, silent retreats, 1:1 Craniosacral Therapy sessions, sound experiences and other offerings whenever you’re ready.