Pause Meditation - Portland, Oregon

Taira S.

I have been renting space at Pause for a few months now. Doing so has not only been easy but greatly enjoyable. The owners are kind and professional. The space is gorgeous, loved by my clients, and feels very peaceful. This is a wonderful space to rent for wellness events. Fully stocked and clean.Their mission and business itself are a special gift to the community and I look forward to attending other events/classes at Pause.

Sita S.

Beautiful space, lovely people to work with! We hosted an event here last weekend and I could not have been more happy with my experience. The space was perfect for our rest and wellness event and Ashley and Rena were a dream to work with! Definitely looking forward to having another event at Pause Meditation!

Amanda M.

My company recently hired Ryan Kenny of Pause Meditation for a work conference. The concept was to start each day with guided meditation, giving attendees a chance to breath and be present before the jammed packed day started. I can't say enough good things about this experience. Ryan was...

* Responsive
* Accommodating
* Flexible (in pricing and schedule)
* Professional
* Positive
* Experienced
* Knowledgeable
* Punctual and
in the words of "Mary Poppins"
* Practically Perfect in Every Way

Ryan's approach, which is the approach of Pause, was to not have some existential, out-of-body experience. But rather to simply take a moment to breath, be present, be kind to yourself. Something we can all use in our every day life. It was the perfect way to greet our conference attendees and accomplish our objective.

To this point, I greatly appreciate the time Ryan took to talk with me prior to the conference to get a sense of our vision for this unique session. His proposal was on point, which gave me comfort since we were hiring him from half way across the country.

Overall, I highly, highly recommend Ryan & Pause Meditation. In fact, our entire team wants him to open an East-coast branch. I'll be the first to sign up for his classes when he does!

Thank you Ryan and Pause for an amazing experience that both the conference attendees and our staff thoroughly enjoyed.

Janna K.

Pause is the meditation community I've been seeking for years. After trying various meditation studios that didn't quite fit, I discovered Pause during a challenging period in my life.
The studio's founders, Ryan and Rena, along with their teachers, create an environment of joy, kindness, and genuine care. Their warmth and compassion are evident in every class and event, regardless of who's leading.
Pause offers exceptional Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instruction, with the teachers' expertise and passion shining through in both online and in-person sessions.
The physical studio in downtown provides an extraordinary space for practice, while the online platform fosters a caring and supportive community.

Elena K.

It feels sacreligious to rate a community, because this is what Pause means to me, but I want people to know how wonderful Pause really is. I became a member during the pandemic when I was looking for a secular mindfulness community with class times/lengths that suited a "modern life". Pause quickly became one of the greatest recurring joys in my week. I look forward to classes immensely and they have become a comfort and a home to me. In a world where so much feels intense, extractive, high pressure, and performative, I know I can show up to Pause classes as myself, with nothing to prove, and no one to be. You couldn't ask for better community leaders than Ryan and Rena. To say they are caring and thoughtful is an understatement. They put their heart and souls into their business, and on top of that are highly trained and continue their own mindfulness education. I trust them and the other teachers completely, and have learned more about myself and the world through participating in Pause than I can put into words. I urge anyone on the fence to give Pause a try, you will not regret it!

Chris N.

Pause Meditation's Live Streamed Classes have been a welcome bit of calm and connection in a time those things are sorely needed.

I was initially disappointed that we would not be meeting in their beautiful space downtown, but the transition to the online classes has allowed me to attend nearly every one of their offerings, incredibly easily, from my own mini meditation studio at home.

Thank you so much Rena and Ryan and everyone else involved with Pause!

Dana B.

Set up to offer both hybrid and in-person classes, Pause Meditation provides meaningful and accessible workshops, weekend events, and short daily classes - all of which allow members to participate in a variety of ways as they learn about mindfulness meditation, finding calm, building resilience, etc. Both formats serve to build community.

I am learning tools to help me navigate the world more peacefully and mindfully. Because of our discussions, I can reflect on situations I face rather than react. Joining the Pause community was the best decision I made this year! I recommend checking out this community- you won't regret it!

Bhavani

I have been a member of Pause community for 3+ years and truly enjoy it! Ryan and Rena are wonderful teachers, warm and thoughtful!
I appreciate the practice and discussion at the class and the variety of themes. Pause provides tools for acceptance and balance in the ongoing challenges of everyday life!