Meet The Women Behind The Pause
Women’s retreats, wellness experiences & online workshops in Switzerland
The Pause is a space for women to slow down, reconnect, and make time for themselves. We create seasonal women’s retreats, wellness experiences, online workshops, and special events across Switzerland, bringing together movement, mindfulness, creativity, art, learning, and meaningful connection.
From mindful Pilates sessions and online workshops to seasonal retreats. Each experience invites you to escape the daily grind for a moment. Make room for what’s good for you. Because sometimes a break is exactly what you need to recharge and keep going.
Our aim is simple: to create beautiful spaces where women can relax, learn something new, explore their creativity, meet like-minded people, and feel inspired. Whether you join us for a few hours, a weekend, or digitally from the comfort of your own home, The Pause is an invitation to breathe a little deeper, be present, and enjoy the moment.
We create experiences that help you slow down, reconnect, and celebrate life’s little joys.
Jessica Manurung
Pilates, mindfulness & a little bit of magic
Jessi is a passionate Pilates trainer, content creator, and self-proclaimed queen of manifestation who believes in the power of movement, mindfulness, and a little bit of magic. Through Pilates, she creates feel-good experiences that invite you to slow down, reconnect with your body, and listen to what you need. A true foodie at heart, Jessi also shares her favourite restaurants and food discoveries in Basel through her food blog. She has turned her passion for content creation into her full-time job and brings that same curiosity, energy, and belief in possibility to everything she does, inspiring others to find a little more magic within themselves, too.
Duygu Saracoglu Schürmann
Creative experiences & meaningful connection
Duygu is a tour guide, event organiser, and creative at heart who believes that the best experiences are the ones that bring people together. Since 2022, she has been creating bespoke walking and themed tours, inviting people to discover Switzerland through local stories, hidden gems, and fresh perspectives. She is also the founder of OctoEvents, where hands-on workshops turn curiosity into creativity and connection. Always curious and happiest when discovering, creating, or bringing people together, Duygu brings that same sense of wonder to The Pause, creating meaningful moments that inspire you to step away from everyday life and see things a little differently.