Moment to Pause by Fay Mohitian

About Moment to Pause by Fay Mohitian

Hi friends, and welcome to Moment of Pause, the space where we explore yoga not just as a practice, but as a way of living. I’m Fay, your host, a yoga teacher-in-training, artist, and forever student of life. Here, you’ll find conversations that inspire, stories that connect, and practical tools you can bring into your day, whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years or are just beginning. This podcast is about making yoga feel real, approachable, and personal. We’ll talk about the philosophy, the movement, the stillness — and how it all ties into our messy, beautiful lives.

Publisher

Fay Mohitian

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Oct 2025

Latest episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2026

   #13. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) - Chakra Series

   🎧 Episode 13 — Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) Confidence, Personal Power & Inner Fire In this episode of Moment to Pause, we explore the Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) — the centre of personal power, confidence, and transformation. Located in the upper abdomen, the solar plexus chakra is connected to our sense of self, inner strength, and ability to take aligned action. When balanced, we feel confident, clear, and energised. When out of balance, we may experience self-doubt, lack of direction, or control patterns. In this episode: What the Solar Plexus Chakra represents Signs of balance and imbalance The connection between confidence and inner stability Gentle practices to support your inner fire This is an invitation to reconnect with your power — not through force, but through awareness. 🧘♀️ Join The Pause Club Build strength, confidence, and presence through yoga, slow flow, and meditation inside The Pause Club. (www.thepauseclubstudio.com.au) ✈️ Vietnam Yoga Retreat (https://thepauseclubstudio.com.au/2026-retreats/vietnam-retreat) Deepen your practice and reconnect with yourself on retreat in Vietnam.

2. 

   25 Feb 2026

   #12. Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) - Chakra series

   🎧 Episode 12 — Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)Creativity, Emotions & FlowIn this episode of Moment to Pause, we explore the Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) — the energy centre connected to creativity, emotional balance, pleasure, and flow.Located in the lower belly and pelvic space, the sacral chakra influences how we experience feelings, connection, sensuality, and self-expression. When balanced, we feel inspired and emotionally fluid. When imbalanced, we may experience creative blocks, emotional suppression, or overwhelm.In this episode, we discuss:What the Sacral Chakra representsSigns of balance and imbalanceHow to support emotional flowSimple grounding yoga and meditation practices🌊 Practice the Sacral Chakra FlowExplore the Sacral Chakra yoga flow & movement practice on my YouTube channel:👉 YouTube  @Fayoga_Studio  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7HVwfoQAdbt34lgG-Ey69w) 🧘♀️ Join The Pause ClubMove, breathe, and reconnect through grounding yoga and meditation inside The Pause Club.👉 www.fayogastudio.com✈️ Vietnam Yoga Retreat:Deepen your practice with me on retreat in Vietnam.https://fayogastudio.com/2026-retreats/vietnam-retreat

3. 

   6 Feb 2026

   #11. Root Chakra - Safety, Stability & Coming Home to the Body

   In this episode of Moment to Pause, we explore the Root Chakra (Muladhara) — the foundation of our energy system and our sense of safety, stability, and belonging. The root chakra is connected to our basic needs, our relationship with the body, and how safe we feel in the world. When it’s supported, we feel grounded and steady. When it feels unsettled, it may show up as restlessness, anxiety, or disconnection. In this episode, we gently explore: What the root chakra represents How it shows up in everyday life Simple ways to support grounding and stability Practices to reconnect with the body and the present moment This is an invitation to slow down, feel supported, and return home to yourself. 🌿 Chakra Series — Move with MeThis episode is part of the Chakra Series. To support your practice, you can explore gentle flow movement and grounding practices on my YouTube channel:▶️ Chakra Flow & Movement Practices:👉  ⁨@Fayoga_Studio⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7HVwfoQAdbt34lgG-Ey69w) 🧘♀️ Practice with Me (https://fayogastudio.com/thepauseclub) — The Pause ClubIf you’re craving space to move, breathe, and reconnect regularly here in Melbourne, Ivanhoe, Alphington, Fairfield, Ivanhoe East, The Pause Club offers gentle yoga, slow flow, meditation, and embodied practices designed to support your nervous system and meet you where you are. ✨ Classes are grounding, accessible, and rooted in presence — not perfection. 👉 Learn more & book (https://fayogastudio.com/thepauseclub) ✈️ Vietnam Yoga RetreatI’ll also be guiding a Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Vietnam — a chance to step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in movement, stillness, nature, and community.If you’re feeling the call to slow down deeply, this retreat may be for you. 👉 Retreat details & expressions of interest (https://fayogastudio.com/2026-retreats/vietnam-retreat)

4. 

   23 Jan 2026

   #10. Chakras and why knowing them matters

   Chakras Explained | What Are Chakras & How to Balance Them. In this episode of Moment to Pause, Fay introduces the chakra system — a foundational concept in yoga, meditation, and holistic wellbeing. Building on the previous conversation with Richard around chakras and Transcendental Meditation, this episode offers a grounded, accessible understanding of what chakras are, how they influence our physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, and how we can begin working with them gently in everyday life. This episode is perfect if you’re new to chakras or curious to explore them beyond surface-level explanations. In this episode, you’ll explore: What chakras are and where the chakra system comes from How chakras relate to the body, emotions, personality, and nervous system Signs of chakra balance and imbalance Chakras and their connection to Ayurveda and doshas How different traditions, beliefs, colours, stones, and symbolism understand chakras Simple, mindful ways to bring balance to each chakra This episode also introduces an upcoming chakra-focused podcast series, where each chakra will be explored individually with practical tools, reflection, and embodied awareness. If you’re based in Melbourne — especially around Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe East, Alphington, Fairfield— Fay runs yoga and meditation classes through The Pause Club. The Pause Club is a welcoming space to slow down, breathe, move, and connect with community. 🧘♀️ Classes & bookings: 👉 https://www.fayogastudio.com/thepauseclub (https://fayogastudio.com/thepauseclub) Fay will also be hosting a yoga and mindfulness retreat in Vietnam later this year. The retreat will include: yoga and meditation journaling and mindful workshops creative and art sessions joyful movement rest, connection, and spaciousness More details HERE (https://fayogastudio.com/2026-retreats/vietnam-retreat) 🎙 Podcast & YouTube: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@fayoga_studio 🧘♀️ Yoga & The Pause Club: 👉 https://www.fayogastudio.com 🎨 Art Studio: 👉 https://www.faymohitianstudio.com 📷 Instagram: @fayoga_studio @faymohitian_studio

5. 

   9 Jan 2026

   #9. Chakras & Transcendental Meditation With Richard Aldous

   In this episode of Moment to Pause, I’m joined by Richard for a grounded conversation on the chakra system and the practice of Transcendental Meditation. We explore how meditation supports the nervous system, how the chakras offer a framework for self-awareness, and why effortlessness is key to a sustainable meditation practice. This episode invites you to slow down, tune inward, and reconnect with a deeper sense of balance and clarity. ✨ In this episode: What the chakra system is and how it supports awareness An introduction to Transcendental Meditation Why ease and simplicity matter in meditation Meditation for modern, busy lives 🔗 Learn more with Richard For information on Richard’s meditation courses, classes, and offerings: 👉 www.gunatitayoga.com (https://www.gunatitayoga.com/) 🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube

6. 

   2 Jan 2026

   #8. Moving Meditation with Katie Bayford

   🎧 Episode 8 — Moving Meditation A Conversation with Katie Bayford In this episode of Moment to Pause, I’m joined by the wonderful Katie Bayford for a grounded and insightful conversation about moving meditation — a practice that invites us to experience stillness within movement. Katie brings a beautifully embodied and intelligent perspective to this conversation. She is the anatomy teacher within the Yoga Teacher Training program at Light Space Yoga, where she supports future teachers to understand the body with clarity, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we explore how mindful movement becomes a form of meditation, how awareness lives in sensation and breath, and how moving meditation can be an accessible and nourishing pathway for those who find stillness challenging. ✨ In this episode, we explore: What moving meditation truly means Why movement can feel more accessible than seated meditation How anatomy awareness deepens presence and embodiment Using breath and sensation as anchors for attention Letting go of “doing it right” and trusting the body’s wisdom Bringing mindful movement into everyday life 🧘♀️ Why Moving Meditation Matters: Moving meditation reminds us that mindfulness doesn’t have to be silent or still. It can be fluid, intuitive, and deeply embodied. Through gentle, conscious movement, we reconnect with the body and allow awareness to arise naturally. 🌿 About the Guest — Katie Bayford Katie’s background in anatomy offers a grounded reminder: when we understand the body, we move with more ease, respect, and presence — and meditation becomes something we inhabit, not something we perform. Katie Bayford is a yoga teacher and anatomy educator with a passion for embodied movement, mindful practice, and accessible learning. She teaches the anatomy component of the Yoga Teacher Training at Light Space Yoga, where her approach blends scientific understanding with lived, felt experience. Katie’s teaching invites curiosity rather than rigidity, encouraging students to move intelligently, intuitively, and with deep respect for their own bodies. 🔗 Learn more about Light Space Yoga: 👉 https://lightspaceyoga.com 🎧 Listen to Episode 8: You can listen to Episode 8: Moving Meditation with Katie Bayford on: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube 🤍 Stay Connected: If this episode resonated with you, I’d love for you to: Subscribe to the Moment to Pause podcast Share this episode with someone who might need a gentler way into meditation Join my newsletter for reflections, practices, and upcoming offerings 🌐 Website: fayogastudio.com 📷 Instagram: @fayoga_studio 🎙 Podcast: Moment to Pause A Moment to Pause: Before you move on with your day, take one conscious breath. Notice your body. Notice the subtle movement already happening. That, too, is meditation.

7. 

   26 Dec 2025

   #7. Yoga & Ayurveda: The Art of Balance with Krishna

   15% off all products until 5 January 2026Use code MOMENT15 at checkout👉 https://mylkandbutter.co Episode 7 – Yoga & Ayurveda: The Art of Balance In this episode of Moment to Pause, I had a truly nourishing conversation with Krishna, founder of Mylk & Butter Co, exploring the relationship between Yoga and Ayurveda and what balance really means in everyday life. Rather than something to achieve or perfect, balance is shared here as a living, breathing practice — one that changes with the seasons, our energy, and the different phases of life. This episode is a gentle invitation to slow down, reconnect with your natural rhythm, and soften the way you relate to yourself. Yoga and Ayurveda as sister sciences Balance as a dynamic and personal experience Seasonal living and working with natural rhythms Nourishment beyond food: breath, rest, routine, and awareness Bringing ancient wisdom into modern life in simple, accessible ways 🎧 Listen to Episode 7: Yoga & Ayurveda – The Art of Balance wherever you get your podcasts. Moment to Pause is a podcast by Fay Mohitian, a yoga teacher and artist weaving mindfulness, breath, and gentle self-inquiry into modern life. Website: https://fayogastudio.com Instagram: @fayoga_studio Krishna is the founder of Mylk & Butter Co, a brand devoted to conscious nourishment, balance, and seasonal living, inspired by Ayurvedic wisdom. Through her work, Krishna creates offerings that invite us to slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with balance through simple daily rituals. Website: https://mylkandbutter.co Instagram: Mylkandbutter.com

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   12 Dec 2025

   #6: Prana & Pranayama — Breathing Practices That Transform Daily Life

   Episode 6 — Prana & Pranayama: Breathing Practices That Transform Daily Life (with Susan, Founder of White Space Yoga and Co-Founder of Light Space Yoga) In this deeply grounding episode of Moment to Pause, Fay is joined by Susan, founder of White Space Yoga and co-founder of Light Space Yoga, to explore the power of the breath — Prana, our life force. Together, they unpack the meaning and magic of Pranayama — the ancient yogic art of breath awareness — and how these practices can support calm, focus, and clarity in our modern daily lives. Susan shares her wisdom from years of teaching yoga and guiding teacher trainings, offering gentle insights into how the breath can become our anchor both on and off the mat. ✨ In this episode: Understanding Prana — the subtle life energy within Simple Pranayama practices to support everyday balance The energetic and emotional effects of breath work How conscious breathing connects us back to presence and peace Take a pause, inhale fully, and rediscover the quiet power of your breath. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🌿 Connect: www.fayogastudio.com (fayogastudio.com) | @fayoga_studio (#) ✨ Special thanks to Susan — Founder of White Space Yoga (https://www.whitespaceyoga.com.au)and Co-Founder of Light Space Yoga (https://lightspaceyoga.com.au) — for sharing her wisdom and inspiring this conversation.

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   5 Dec 2025

   #5. Meditation: Why It’s Essential for Modern Life (with Geri Allison)

   Episode 5 — Meditation: Why It’s Essential for Modern Life (with Geri Allison) In this calming and insightful episode of Moment to Pause, Fay is joined by Geri Allison founder of Atha Yoga, a meditation teacher and yoga practitioner, to explore why meditation has become more essential than ever in our modern, fast-paced world. Together, Fay and Geri unpack what meditation really is — beyond stillness or silence — and how it helps us meet life’s challenges with awareness and grace. They share gentle ways to begin or deepen your practice, making meditation approachable for every lifestyle. ✨ In this episode: What meditation truly means (beyond technique or tradition) Why our modern minds crave stillness Common myths and barriers to meditation Simple practices you can begin today How meditation transforms daily life and relationships Whether you’re brand new to meditation or rediscovering your practice, this conversation will remind you that peace isn’t found somewhere else — it’s cultivated from within. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🌿 Connect: www.fayogastudio.com (#) | @fayogastudio (#) ✨ With gratitude to Geri Allison for her gentle wisdom and for sharing the heart of meditation with our community.

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    28 Nov 2025

    4. Yoga for Kids: Planting the Seed Early (with Jackie Moloney)

    🎧 Episode 4 — Yoga for Kids: Planting the Seed Early (with Jackie Moloney) In this heartwarming episode of Moment to Pause, Fay is joined by Jackie Moloney, a passionate kids’ yoga instructor, to explore how yoga can help children grow calm, confident, and connected — both on and off the mat.Together, Fay and Jackie talk about what it means to “plant the seed early” — introducing mindfulness, movement, and compassion to children in ways that feel natural and fun. From simple breathing games to creative storytelling and emotional awareness, this episode is full of insights for parents, caregivers, and teachers who want to nurture presence and kindness in young hearts.✨ In this episode: How yoga supports children’s emotional and physical development Creative ways to introduce mindfulness to kids How yoga can help with focus, regulation, and confidence the importance of curiosity and play in a child’s yoga journey. Jackie’s inspiring story and approach to teaching yoga for kids, Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or simply someone who believes in raising a mindful generation, this episode will inspire you to bring yoga’s gentle wisdom into everyday family life. You can find more about Jacki and what she offers HERE (https://breatheinyoga.com.au/) 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube🌿 Connect: www.fayogastudio.com (fayogastudio.com) | @fayoga_studio (Instagram.com/fayoga_studio)

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    21 Nov 2025

    #3. Moment to Pause by Fay Mohitian - Yoga in Messy Moments

    Episode 3 — Yoga in Messy Moments: Turning Guilt into Growth In this honest and tender episode of Moment to Pause, Fay explores what yoga really looks like in the middle of our messy, human moments — when guilt, frustration, or regret arise. Through reflections on mother guilt, hormonal patterns, and the teachings of the Yamas and Niyamas, Fay shares how awareness, self-study, and compassion can turn self-judgment into understanding. This episode is a reminder that yoga isn’t about being perfect — it’s about staying present when things feel imperfect. ✨ In this episode: The myth of perfection in yoga and life How the Yamas & Niyamas can guide us through guilt and regret Journaling as self-study (svādhyāya) A guided meditation and breath practice for release and renewal Take this pause as an invitation to soften, to forgive, and to meet yourself exactly where you are. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🌿 Connect: www.fayogastudio.com (#) | @fayogastudio (#)

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    14 Nov 2025

    #2. Moment to Pause by Fay Mohitian - History Behind Some of Yoga Poses

    FREEBIE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xypu7h5oxV-c5kBpTZ8IZ69sKVeElKo0/view?usp=drive_link Episode 2 — The History Behind Yoga Poses Every pose tells a story. Every movement holds memory. Before yoga was a sequence of shapes, it was a language — of devotion, of myth, of connection to nature. In this episode, Fay invites you to listen beyond the physical. To see each asana as a doorway into something ancient, wise, and alive. Together, we’ll uncover how mythology, philosophy, and humanity are woven into the fabric of our practice — and how knowing these stories can bring even more heart into the way we move. ✨ Take a moment to pause — and remember where yoga began. 🎧 Listen to Moment to Pause on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube. ✨ Connect: www.fayogastudio.com (#) | @fayogastudio (#)

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    7 Nov 2025

    #1. Welcome to Moment to Pause by Fay Mohitian

    Hello friends, and welcome to Moment to Pause, I’m Fay Mohitian, a yoga teacher, a full time artist, and forever student of life. and this is our cozy corner where we explore yoga not just as a practice, but as a way of living. Here, you’ll find conversations that inspire, stories that connect, and practical tools you can bring into your day, whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years or are just beginning. A quiet space to explore yoga in a way that feels genuine, kind, and real. Real talk about yoga — no perfection, no pressure, just presence We’ll talk about the philosophy, the movement, the stillness — and how it all ties into our messy, beautiful lives. Some weeks, it’ll just be me sharing lessons from my own journey. Other weeks, we’ll hear from incredible guests — teachers, creatives, healers — whose paths intersect with yoga in surprising ways. So, take a breath, get comfy, Welcome to Moment to Pause.

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    20 Oct 2025

    Teaser - Welcome to Moment to Pause by Fay Mohitian

    Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the yoga mat? Moment to Pause isn’t just about poses — it’s about the stories, the struggles, and the sparks of inspiration that keep us coming back. In our very first episode, I’m sharing why I created Moment to Pause, the lessons I’ve learned along my yoga journey, and how you can bring more presence and balance into your life, on and off the mat. Press play, and let’s breathe life into your practice.

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