Pauses are powerful, and we all deserve one.

Welcome to Pause.

A Daytreat Experience

Retreating does not have to mean traveling far, taking a chunk of time away or breaking the bank. We want to share the beauty of time intentionally spent and share how to retreat whenever you need a little extra self love and care.

Pause is a space for you to prioritize yourself with some guided journaling, nourishing food, hands on workshops, a beautiful community and so much more.

Past Pause experiences have included :

  • Guided Journaling

  • Breathwork

  • Sound Healing

  • Candle Making

  • Custom Tea Blending

  • Yoga Movement

  • Natural Facemask Workshop

  • Plant Based Lunch

  • Lifestyle Design Workshop

  • and much more!

Come experience the beauty of taking a pause and being in community.

Limited Early Bird Tickets are now available.

Ready to schedule your pause?

It all begins with choosing yourself. Entering the Pause experience, you will be surrounded by like minded community and support of expert facilitators, to lead you through a day of retreating, leaning into pausing and filling your own cup.

The day begins as a collective, a warm welcome into a beautiful and unique space. After settling in, we will participate in collective, interactive workshops to start and build our empowering and safe space. As we warm up with one another, we also begin to create space within ourselves to truly explore what a pause can do for us.

In the second half of the day, after nourishing with a plant based lunch, we have the “Create Your Own Retreat” segment, where the collective will break into more intimate groups to workshop. Everyone will get the opportunity to choose 2 of 4 workshops that will be provided, to create their ideal afternoon retreat.

We gather together as a community once more, to close out our day in a collective workshop and to embrace the unified energy and power behind taking our pause .

Meet Our Workshop Leaders

  • Dr. Hava Rose is a passionate entrepreneur, creator, writer, author and chiropractor based out of Philadelphia. Hava values creating experiences that allow people around her to feel safe and supported. Aside from doing this in caring for her patient community, Hava created another community, The Write Echo, that also embraces a safe and supportive environment for those who are looking to connect and express through journaling workshops.Hava will be your host for the day and will also be guiding a journaling experience that explores deeper layers of connection and love to self and the surrounding community.

  • Dee (the della kit FKA Erica Dee) is a voice empowerment specialist, vocal artist, and a soul-driven teacher with a vision for inspiring all people to sing. Dee’s musical background is rooted in Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop. Since 2005, she has performed and taught nationally and internationally. Through her training and experience she created a process that inspires her students to practice singing as a powerful tool for healing, transformation and connection.

    "Sing for the Soul" is a unique session for our collective workshop that introduces exercises for vocalizing with a holistic approach to breath, body and spirit. Participants will be guided through meditation, stretching, breath work, vocal techniques, tone refinement, and harmonizing.

    "Sing for the Soul" is an uplifting workshop created by Dee for ALL people who want to sing regardless of their singing experience. This session offers participants an opportunity to connect and create with their voices in an open, fun and supportive way.

  • Rasaq Lawal aka Mr. AfrVbz is a one of a kind dance and mindfulness facilitator who has revolutionized the world of dance and wellness through his innovative mix of African culture, eclectic music, fitness, and fun. Rasaq is a NASM-certified group fitness instructor, director, producer, and choreographer, who has performed on leading platforms such as So You Think You Can Dance (Season Six) and also as an opening performer for Grammy Award Winning artist Wizkid. Rasaq blends a combination of comedy, motivational mantras, and unmatched energy to create an experience unlike anything ever seen in the dance wellness space. His palpable passion for spreading joy and positivity through culture and wellness has made him a rare force in the dance wellness arena.

    Immerse yourself in the heat and energy of the Afro-pop and afro-house phenomena sweeping the globe; Prepare to move to music from across the continent most notably the sounds and styles of Azonto (Ghana), Amapiano (S. Africa), and the ever-evolving Afrobeats genre from the giant of Africa, (Nigeria). Smooth & nuanced yet lively and stimulating, this class will have you sweaty and smiling while learning basic Afrobeats moves and grooves. The class will begin with a dynamic stretching flow and close with a brief centering meditation and cool down to complete the arc of your Afrobeats journey. All levels are welcome.

    This is one of our optional workshops.

  • Lady Vic is a social entrepreneur dedicated to serve and honor the need for collective healing through cultivating intentional art, products, and experiences. Lady Vic Art (LVA) is rooted in stimulating a deeper connection to self, the Earth (including her inhabitants), and God, always.

    Intuitive painting is an approach that emphasizes spontaneity, freedom, and self-expression over technical skill or preconceived ideas. In this workshop, you will utilize your intuition and inner feelings to guide the creative process and allow yourself to fully express what wants to be shared.

    This is one of our optional workshops.

  • The Urban Jungle is an interactive, rest experience featuring LaTreice Victoria in concert with nature that will be one of our collective workshhps.

    Through LaTreice’s deeply spirited vocals and delicately arranged soundscapes, participants are guided into a restorative ecosystem within their consciousness, where the trees are deeply rooted, birds sing love songs and the clouds dance around the sun. The Urban Jungle is where the gentleness, power and overflowing love of nature is so evident that it illuminates the beauty of our own divine nature, activating compassionate self-love.

    LaTreice Victoria is a tree and a drum, whose vibration welcomes her to give into the world as an award-winning educator, speaker, multidisciplinary artist, disability advocate and founder of Radical Adventures in Wellness (RAW). LaTreice is a recipient of the 2010 Presidential Service Award and her work has been well-received by The National Park Service, Nature Forward, The National Sexual Assault Conference, The Mayors Office of Engagement for Women, Unite4HER, Women’s Way, The Lupus Foundation, WOAR Center Against Sexual Violence, Collective Climb, Thomas Jefferson University Med School, Drexel University’s Center for Nonviolence, and more.

  • Dat Dude Jonny is just dat dude, named Jonny. See, before he was a certified yoga teacher or the Chief Yoga Officer of Metta Mats, he was just a dude who began practicing yoga to heal, and grow, and climb back from rock bottom. His offerings aim to create a shared opportunity for folks to learn & grow TOGETHER (usually to a super groovy playlist) with no judgment, no nonsense, and no pressure to think, move, or feel one way or the other; just a human experience with your friendly, neighborhood yoga dealer, Dat Dude Jonny.

    This is oneof our optional workshops.

  • Sam Ciccone is a holistic health coach, breathwork facilitator and the founder of Sam Ciccone Wellness, a holistic approach to optimal health and well-being through mind and body. She does 1:1 coaching, corporate wellness, somatic breathwork sessions and workshops. She is passionate about helping others find what works uniquely for them and making small, sustainable changes towards their goals so that they can truly feel their best - both physically and mentally.

    This is one of our optional workshops.

  • Marshall James Kavanaugh is a Philadelphia-based dream laborer and performance poet. He has performed his poetry at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia Contemporary, and the Philadelphia International Airport. As Dream Poet For Hire, Marshall creates stream-of-subconscious inspired poetry on demand for the general public. Equipped with a Smith-Corona Skyriter, he sets up in public spaces around Philadelphia and tailors on-the-spot poems on any theme.

    This is for our VIP ticket holders.

The Pause Partners

Check out what they are saying about Pause.

Pause Testimonial from Daytreater Toni

Pause Testimonial from Daytreater Jawanza

Pause Testimonial from Pause Facilitator Bee

FAQs

Who is pause. for?

Pause is for anyone who is seeking a day to pour into themselves with guidance and community. This is an inclusive space for anyone who is curious.

What is included?

All of the group workshops, selected workshops, food and beverages are covered with your ticket.

How does parking work?

Braid Mill is located in the historic Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia. The parking is both street parking and limited parking lot options. If driving please ensure you read all street signs for time limitations.

What do I need to bring with me?

You will want to bring anything that you feel comfortable in for the day. Feel free to bring along your own cushion or yoga mat for possible floor seating options. We are also asking you to bring your own journal, and pen. We also are asking everyone to bring an open heart, a curious mind, and a healthy appetite!