“Seamlessly blending her wisdom and insights from decades of teaching yoga and meditation, Jillian Pransky’s The Power of Pause supports readers in accessing their internal ‘reset buttons’ to tap into an embodied experience of relaxation, through practices easily incorporated into daily life.”

—Sharon Salzberg

New York Times bestselling author of Real Happiness and Finding Your Way

“Jillian’s teachings are good medicine for our times. She offers accessible practices that can change the way we listen to ourselves and each other, essential tools at a time when we need them most. I so believe in the work she’s doing and have experienced that medicine firsthand.”

—Dani Shapiro

New York Times bestselling author of Inheritance and host of the podcast Family Secrets

“In this helpful and easy-to-read book, Jillian Pransky shows how pausing is more than rest—it’s an act of self-compassion. By calming the body, resetting the mind, and reconnecting with ourselves, we create the spaciousness needed for resilience, clarity, and genuine well-being.”

—Kristin Neff, PhD

bestselling author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

“In our relentlessly fast-paced world, Jillian Pransky’s The Power of the Pause offers a transformative yet accessible guide to finding calm amid chaos. . . . What sets this book apart is its practical approach—rather than demanding hours of formal meditation, Pransky provides realistic techniques that fit seamlessly into busy lives.”

—Shannon Watts

New York Times bestselling author of Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age

“The Power of the Pause is compelling, compassionate, and creatively practical and inspiring.” 

—Dr. Dan Siegel

New York Times best-selling author of Brainstorm and The Whole-Brain Child. 

“Informed by decades of teaching and studentship, Jillian shares the most essential practice for these times of constant distraction. Accessible and heartfelt, each chapter is a doorway that leads us deeper into trusting that not only can we Pause, but we are worthy of Pausing. This book contains a perfect balance of practices and wisdom that remind us of our innate power that is felt in slow and quiet moments.”

—Tracee Stanley

bestselling author Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self