What is 'The Pause'
The Pause is a small-group, half-day experience designed to help you step out of constant busyness and reconnect with a calmer, more settled rhythm.
Set in the peaceful surroundings of the New Forest, this session offers space to slow down, understand your nervous system and experience simple embodied practices that support true rest.
What to expect​
You’ll be guided through a blend of education, gentle practices, and time in nature.
You’ll learn why switching off can feel difficult and how to support your nervous system so rest becomes more restorative and you feel more resilient in daily life.
The experience includes:
• A simple introduction to the nervous system
• Guided practices to settle body and mind
• Tools you can use in everyday life
• Time outdoors in the forest (weather permitting)
• A supportive small-group environment
This is not about doing more.
It’s about giving your system the space it needs to slow down.
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"I have attended two Pauses. They shared reassuring familiarity (structure and some key nervous system content) BUT were different in their focus and cohort make up, which made them feel very different and equally beneficial. Definitely recommended.
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Definitely also consider returning if you were thinking of just the one ... you really do get to continue the deep internal work.
Neena holds a tenderly-safe space where everyone feels they can say what is going on for them, without shame, embarrassment or self-consciousness.
There is no performative support work here - Neena's style is generous, gentle and client-led. Peace, calm and truly The Gift of The Present."
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Astrid Davies - Consultant
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Who this is for
This session is for you if you:
• Struggle to switch off after work
• Feel “tired but wired”
• Find it hard to relax, even with time to rest
• Are curious about your nervous system
• Want simple, practical tools to support your wellbeing
No prior experience needed.
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What you’ll leave with
By the end, you’ll have:
• A clearer understanding of your nervous system
• Simple, practical tools (including audios)
• A felt sense of your body beginning to settle
• Time and space to pause and reconnect​​
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Event Details​​
Located in the a peaceful private location in Burley, New Forest, Hampshire.
Small group (maximum 8 participants)
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Investment: £85 (SUPER Early Bird booking spaces available at £65 before 15 November)​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Drinks and nourishing home made food provided.
If you have any questions about this event, please don't hesitate to send a message via email or whatsapp using the details here: ENQUIRE​
"The Pause gave me an opportunity to start applying practices that I often talk about at work and with my clients to myself.
Having dedicated time and space to slow down allowed important realisations to come forward that I can now take steps to change.
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A wonderful setting, a lovely group and a truly worthwhile pause that reminded me of the importance of restoration."
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Tina, Lawyer
"The Pause' gave me just that; a moment to take stock, to sit in nature and appreciate it, to understand how my nervous system is wired and what I ask of it and, most importantly, to change.
You never think of rest as something you need to learn to do, but 'Busy=Important=Value' has become hardwired in my system and ironically I realise I need to work hard at finding genuine rest.
An informative, relaxing and enjoyable day. I returned home both relaxed and energised as well as full after Neena's very delicious lunch!"
Jacqui, Solicitor
The Pause was magical!
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Interacting with breathwork and relaxation in a different way has been really helpful.
Also just taking the time to actually relax after a particularly tough 5 months has been just the tonic I needed.
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Chris, Founder
Testimonials from The Pause
"Peaceful, calm and kind. The group of people were lovely, and Neena’s direction and guidance was both genuine and restorative.
I found it grounding and a good reminder of the practices we have carried out in small tasters. It helped me realise that it’s ok to take some time out for myself.
I fully relaxed over those few hours and have reflected back to short meditation practices since.
Having worked with Neena for a while, I fully trust that the guidance and teachings she gives each person is of true value to them."
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Sarah, Manager
"I really enjoyed The Pause - it was thoroughly relaxing, peaceful, well organised, insightful, truly immersed in nature, and very effective in letting me completely switch off, pause, and spend 4 hrs totally in the present moment.
I didn’t look at the time or even wonder what time it was once, which goes to show how present it made me feel!
A lovely small group of us, made it feel very personal, safe and intimate, with amazing food - very generously handmade and hosted by Neena, which we enjoyed in the forest under the trees.
The various meditations and Breathwork we did were all great and I especially found the worksheet questions incredibly interesting and insightful into my relationship with rest. Highly recommend Neena and The Pause!"
Heather P, Founder
Four hours nestled in the New Forest passed so fast under the gentle guidance of Neena.
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A mix of indoor and outside activities meant there was a good variety of practices balanced with some cognative learning.
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Neena cared for us and I felt 'gently stroked' throughout. As a care giver, it was so nice to be taken care of for once! And Lunch was incredible.
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Sonja, Founder
"Fabulous from start to finish. I
had expected to be taken out of my comfort zone and had a level of trepidation ahead of the session, however, it was completely unfounded.
I can honestly say I felt remarkedly 'quieter' between arriving and leaving. Highly recommended
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Rachel, Founder
"A precious time of peace, calm, and tranquility in nature.
An opportunity to breathe, reset and focus solely on yourself.
Lisa Bedlow, Co-founder Parenting with Passion
"An opportunity to allow yourself to stop, be supported & to learn techniques to help your nervous system relax in nature & nurture."
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Niki, Healer