Pause & Breathe CIC

22/12/2025

The presents for everyone else are (mostly!) wrapped
The lists are done, the plans are made… and maybe, just maybe, you’re starting to wonder:

What do I want next year?

If part of you is craving more space, more warmth, more time to properly rest and reset, I’m inviting you to gently consider our Peaceful Warrior Retreat in sunny Spain next September.

A week to pause, breathe, and step out of the busyness.
To reconnect with your inner strength and your softer edges.
To find that balance between effort and rest – and return home feeling grounded, nourished and quietly transformed.

Sometimes the most meaningful gift isn’t something you wrap…
it’s something you give yourself

Have a look at our retreat to Spain in September 2026 - a gift just for you - because you are SO worth it! https://pauseandbreathe.wetravel.com/trips/peaceful-warrior-retreat-spain-2026-pause-breathe-cic-63483565

22/12/2025

So excited to be in running for the Scotmid Member's Choice Award.

Please have a read to see how you can vote for us.

Swipe, shop, give back this Christmas and help fund local community groups doing great work 🎄

Introducing the new Member Choice Award groups in our West Region 👇🏼

Cycling Without Age Scotland SCIO (Menstrie) – Provides cycle rides for people with mobility issues; funding will support IT equipment.

HSTAR Scotland - Healed Scars (Forth Valley) – Supports female survivors of trauma; funding will provide group coaching and essential toiletries.

Little Blue Su***de Prevention Lanarkshire – Runs peer support groups; funding will support creative activities, volunteer training, and wellbeing packs.

Lomond ADHD Services CIC (Dumbarton) – Supports families affected by ADHD; funding will purchase workshop equipment. 🔗https://www.instagram.com/lomond_adhd_services/

MADE4U IN ML2 (Wishaw) – Supports families experiencing poverty; funding will provide food, kitchen equipment, and run a Holiday Hunger Club.

Pause & Breathe CIC (Bonnybridge) – Delivers creative wellbeing sessions; funding will support materials and workshops.

Find out more about shortlisted West Regions groups below https://bit.ly/4p8iWeu

How does Member Choice Award work? 🤔 https://bit.ly/4j9qJav

22/12/2025

Try and find a little bit of time to pause and breathe this Christmas.

It might be difficult, but you'll really benefit from having some time to yourself. Whatever that looks like for you.

21/12/2025

We obviously have a massively reduced timetable this week as it's Christmas!

But do join us on Monday for Paracise (10.15-11am) or Pilates (11am-12pm) - or both!

Tuesday we have Chair Yoga (10-10.45am) & Qi Gong (11-11.45am) with Susie in Bonnybridge, or join her for a relaxing Yoga Nidra themed around this Festive season online at night (8.45-9.30pm).

To help all that festive food go down, join Sarah for Move to the Music on Saturday 11am-12pm, the theme is a Hogmanay Bash - lots of dancing and fun to be had.

Book in here: https://bookinghawk.com/events-overview/pause-and-breathe/531

19/12/2025

Join Susie & Phil for a deeply nourishing hour in the warmth of the sauna, right by the water. Time to slow down, soften your body, calm your nervous system and step out feeling relaxed and restored.

The gentle heat can help ease tight muscles, support circulation, boost mood and give your whole system a reset. If you’re curious, there’s also the option to dip in the lake afterwards — but cold water is always optional and completely at your own pace.

Afterwards, there's the option to join us in the Karma Hotel for a Roast Dinner - sauna users get 15% off food and drink!

Book your space here (just 4 places left): https://bookinghawk.com/event/pause-breathe-cic/531/sauna-dip-lake-of-mentieth/48955

17/12/2025

We might feel that Christmas is the same every year - we eat the same things, spend time with the same people, and that repetition might be comfortable - or not!

But for some people, there will have been changes in their circumstances over the last year that will mean their Christmas might look very different from "usual". Our regular guest blogger Clare has explored this in her latest blog, "A Change of Cheer at Christmas" - which we note in our latest newsletter.

I also share information about pricing in 2026, and a previous blog written by Gillian about how Pilates can keep us safe from falling in winter.

Have a read here: https://sh1.sendinblue.com/3h1p42vzi4lpfe.html?t=1765900446963

16/12/2025

Looking for a class that helps you get stronger, improve flexibility, and feel good in your body? Join Andrew for Saturday's Strength & Stretch session – perfect for all levels.

This session blends bodyweight strength exercises with stretches — so you leave feeling both energised and relaxed. Andrew has years of experience supporting people of all ages and abilities, so you’ll be well looked after.

Come and start your weekend with strength, stretch, and a smile!

It's £8 for the class / £5 reduced rate. Book in here: https://bookinghawk.com/event/pause-breathe-cic/531/strength-and-stretch-with-andrew-bonnybridge/51128

16/12/2025

Join us for a silly session on Friday morning as we play Christmas Party Games.

Everyone is welcome to come and find their inner child as we welcome silly season with open arms.

Think pass the parcel, a Christmas Quiz, Musical Statues, Irish Bingo - and more!

Friday 10am-12pm, £5 to come along - which includes hot drinks and festive snacks.

See you there? https://bookinghawk.com/event/pause-breathe-cic/531/christmas-party-games-friday-wellbeing/50187

15/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, why not give yourself something to look forward to after the holidays?

Join us for our Spring Equinox Retreat at beautiful Old Kilmun House, near Dunoon — a long weekend of nourishment, rejuvenation and bliss from 20–23 March 2026.

Held by Susie from Pause & Breathe & Lisa from The Yoga Social

Expect Yoga, Qi Gong, Nia Dance, Mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, delicious food, nature, rest and time simply to be. A chance to release the shadow of winter and gently prepare for the energy of spring.

Spaces are limited – book in before Christmas to secure your place:
https://pauseandbreathe.wetravel.com/trips/spring-equinox-retreat-2026-pause-breathe-cic-03842635

15/12/2025

It's National Cupcake Day!

I think this is a great reminder to treat ourselves mid-December. We've probably been out buying presents for other people, our energy is likely to be a little depleted, so it's a great time to offer ourselves a bit of a treat.

It might not be cupcakes, for me it's an afternoon nap.

What would your treat to yourself be? Let me know 👇