a space to breathe. now we invite you to do the same.
House of Pause was born with the intention to encourage one to slow down in this distraction-filled, fast-paced world. Being unbusy seems to be a rare luxury but it doesn’t have to be. We can all benefit from calming our minds and embracing quiet spaces within ourselves.
we take care of our bodies. when was the last time you take care of your mind?
The human body and mind were never designed to withstand relentless engagement without rest. If we were to be honest with ourselves, we would all agree that a healthy, well-looked-after mind essentially sets the tone for how one approaches everything in life. We believe in pause because we are convinced of the importance of taking the time to listen to our mind (and by extension, the body), and offering them both the respect they deserve.
Here to help you find your calm, cultivate inner peace and gain deeper insights into yourself
A safe, secular and uplifting space (online and offline) for investigation of self. Through sessions, retreats, tools and resources that strive to gently remind you to find pockets of pauses to reconnect to self. We hold close our core values of non-judgments, gentle compassion and respect and privacy to all that comes through our day. We humbly walk towards a vision where everyone in this world will be on a path of living a conscious and aligned way of life.
FAQs
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House of Pause is a space with a secular and accessible approach to meditation. Using mindfulness-based tools and techniques, we aim to elevate one’s overall well-being through a keen sense of self-awareness and commitment to do the work.
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Absolutely not! You don’t need to be able to sit cross-legged, wear the right brand of clothes or have crystal jewellery. Just show up as you are. The journey is within you, the rest are just fluff. We teach many people from different walks of life and all our teachings are dogma-free.
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Yes. Being with other women in a class can create a powerfully safe space to slow down, heal and journey within ourselves. Or, if you already have a group of girlfriends who would like to meditate together, reach out and we can arrange a session to suit your time and place.
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We offer both in-person and online sessions. In-person sessions are held within Nasab, Al Barari. Our online sessions are conducted via zoom. Ferina Aziz is our lead guide and founder at House of Pause. Read her story.
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We sterilise all our props and shared surfaces after every session. Physical distancing will continue in every session. We will also continue to adapt to new safety and cleaning protocols to keep your safety priority.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“Warm, lovely space to rewind, reconnect. If you’re new to meditation or are struggling to calm the monkey mind with all those busy thoughts, take a pause with House of Pause. Ferina creates a lovely space with her sessions, her soothing voice, calm, serene presence and soft, flowing music - perfect setting to just let go and dive in with your breath. Her guided meditation is my first introduction to meditation and has helped me so much to slowly build my own practise. Ferina is also very generous with tips, gentle advice if you’re having trouble with the practice and is so so encouraging. ”
“It was an amazing experience! It was an amazing experience! I’ve spend weeks depressed and was lucky to join my first session few days ago. Meditation gave me inspiration to return to my art hobby, I’ve realized that things are changing for the best, and that is important to remember that there are so many great things surrounding us. There are lots of reasons to be upset, but meditation made me realize, that there is a way to open your mind and look at things with different point of view. Highly recommend to join House of Pause and change your inner World for good! ”
“The pause we all need. It’s always a calming and healing hour with Ferina no matter what type of class I take up. I always find myself walking away feeling energised in mind, body and spirit. I was lugging around a backache for a week but right after my Monday meditation with House of Pause, the backache immediately disappeared. Coincidence? I think not. I think we need to listen to ourselves and know when it is time for the body to take a pause. And when the time comes, please look no further. Ferina is your person. Her voice is like smooth butter on warm toast - it glides through your soul and even through remote arrangement, she is able to set the energy just right. ”
“Ferina, my bonus gift from the Universe. Ferina’s voice feels like drinking a big glass of water when uncomfortably thirsty. Her healing energy and non-judgemental presence coaxed me into focused meditations—a practice I used to find taxing in spite of being engaged in a deeply spiritual journey. Ferina came to me during my COVID-19 struggles almost like an express gift from the Universe.”