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The Pause Practice: Gentle Movement, Breath, and NSDR

Mindful movement, breath, NSDR

Welcome to The Pause Practice. This is a gentle session that blends mindful movement, breath, and a guided rest practice called NSDR, traditionally known as Yoga Nidra. It’s an opportunity to slow down, release tension, and give the…

Body Awareness / Interoception Body Scan & Body Awareness Breathwork Mindfulness Movement Activities Nervous System Regulation Practice
Duration 45–60 min
Group Size 4–100

Workshop

Description

Welcome to The Pause Practice. This is a gentle session that blends mindful movement, breath, and a guided rest practice called NSDR, traditionally known as Yoga Nidra. It’s an opportunity to slow down, release tension, and give the nervous system space to settle and restore.

Participants are guided through slow, mindful movement to release physical tension and reconnect with the body, followed by breath-based techniques that encourage calm and presence. The session concludes with a guided NSDR / Yoga Nidra practice, allowing the nervous system to shift out of stress and into a state of deep rest—supporting clarity, emotional balance, and renewed energy.

In workplace and team settings, The Pause Practice offers a practical and grounding way to counter mental fatigue, reduce stress, and enhance focus and resilience. By creating intentional space to pause and reset, participants are better able to return to their work with greater presence, self-awareness, and ease in communication and collaboration.

This session is inclusive and accessible to all levels of experience, with options offered throughout to accommodate different bodies and comfort levels.

Benefits

  • Reduces stress and supports nervous system reset

  • Boosts focus, clarity, and mental energy

  • Releases physical tension and restores balance

  • Enhances presence, self-awareness, and resilience

Hosted by Marianna Thanos

About the Host

Marianna is a certified yoga and meditation teacher with specialized training in Yoga Nidra. Her work centers on helping people reconnect with themselves through gentle movement, meditation, and deep rest practices that cultivate grounding and self-awareness. She facilitates corporate wellness workshops, using gentle yoga, meditation, somatic movement, and breathwork to help teams reduce stress, maintain focus, and support reflection and wellbeing. Her approach is accessible, and rooted in nervous system awareness.

Focus Areas

Well-being/Health

Location

Montreal, QC, Canada

Languages

English

Travel Locations

Available for select workshops throughout North America, with travel and accommodations provided in addition to the workshop fee.

Corporate Experience

Moderate

Certifications & Credentials

Registered Yoga Teacher, CPR Certified, Insurance

Session Types Offered

Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)

Past Experience Doing Sessions

Yes - Interactive

Past Clients

Quebec Band Association

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