A weekly sit, for two
Meditate with a buddy. On your schedule.
PausePal™ pairs you with one meditation partner and a fixed weekly time. You sit together on video for as long as you choose, 5 to 30+ minutes, a gentle bell starts and ends it, and reminders keep you both showing up.
- Donation-based
- Beginners welcome
- 5 to 30+ minutes
How it works
Four steps to a steady practice
Tell us when you can sit
Pick a few windows in your week.
Get matched
We pair you with someone whose times overlap. You get a calendar invite.
Sit together
Open the link, say hi, and the bell takes it from there.
Keep going
Reschedule with notice, swap partners if it isn't working, and see your streak grow.
From past participants
Why people keep sitting
PausePal is an ingenious, practical tool that has really boosted my meditation consistency! Pairing me with regular meditation partner(s) at regularly scheduled times eliminates my otherwise all too common tendency to postpone or skip sessions. And PausePal is very easy to use.
PausePal has transformed my relationship to meditation. I returned to meditating regularly because of it and my meditation partner made me feel incredibly supported. I am very grateful to PausePal.
It got me to actually do the thing I wanted to do, which was meditate consistently.
PausePal is exactly what I've been looking for for years. I've been struggling to meditate consistently. I've downloaded apps and I've read the books. This is different. It is such a gentle, loving way to practice meditation as a way of life. And my life is all the better for PausePal. My body feels different and my mind feels different. Thank you to my PausePals!
PausePal has been such a great experience! It has given me the motivation and structure to integrate meditation into my daily life. Connecting with someone who shares my goal and gently holding each other accountable has been such a uniquely beautiful and intimate experience.
The thing that's the most useful about PausePal to me is that you're paired with an actual person. This pairing keeps you accountable. It's helped me with my focus in the morning.
I'm meditating more!! And I've made a new friend with similar values and priorities!
PausePal helped me connect to what is important.
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Questions
Good to know
Donation-based. Beginners welcome.
Who is this program for?
This program is for anyone who would like to cultivate a regular meditation practice while also supporting another person in doing the same.
How much does it cost?
In order to maximize accessibility, this program is offered for free. At the end the program, if it is within your means, please consider offering a donation. Please note that donating is completely optional and there is no expectation of a donation. Your participation is more valuable than your money.
How often do I need to meditate?
It's up to you! You can commit to meditate as little as once a week or daily. Sessions can be as short as 5 minutes or as long as 30+ minutes.
What type of meditation will we do?
Whatever kind you and your pal decide! You both can also do different types of meditation during the same session.
I'm new to meditation. Is that okay?
That's totally okay! Those new to meditation can reach out to Aditya with any questions at hello@pausepal.co.
Who can I contact for help?
Feel free to reach out to Aditya with any questions at all! You can email him at hello@pausepal.co.
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