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SACRED PAUSE
A HALF-DAY IMMERSION EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES
A soul-centered immersion for midlife women ready to reconnect, release, and return to their truth.
Sacred Pause is your invitation to stop doing and start being.
To come back to your body.
To remember your essence.
To reclaim your power.
To step into a healing partnership with horses so you can come back home to yourself.
Sacred Pause is a half-day, deeply immersive somatic healing experience with horses, designed for women in midlife seeking emotional clarity, embodied wisdom and soul re-connection.
Led by Melissa Costello, Equine Partnered Coach and Counselor of Spiritual Psychology, you’ll engage in gentle, guided interactions with horses—no riding involved—where these intuitive beings become mirrors for your internal world.
As you connect with them, you’ll connect with yourself in ways you never expected.
Walk away feel deeply peaceful, clear about your next steps and rejuvenated in your soul.
Sacred Pause Is For You If:
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You’re feeling stuck, burned out, or emotionally overwhelmed
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You’re at a turning point and crave clarity for your next life chapter
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You long to reconnect with your intuition, body, and feminine wisdom
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Your deeply crave spaciousness, support, and soulful reflection
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You’re curious about the healing presence of horses
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You're healing from or going through loss, burnout, trauma or transition.
You' don't need to know how to be with horses -- just a willingness to pause and be present.
What You'll Experience:
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Grounded, somatic healing in nature with a herd of intuitive horses.
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A safe, private ranch space where you can slow down and be held; without needing to fix or perform.
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Guided facilitation with Melissa to explore what arises.
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Tools for emotional release and embodied presence.
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A sacred pause to reset your nervous system and reclaim your wholeness.
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Reflection exercises to integrate insights and release what no longer serves you.
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You'll walk away feeling lighter, clearer and more connected to your truth, with a renewed sense of wholeness.
Healing with the horses is like nothing else! The horses are so communicative and wanting to make connection. Melissa is an experienced and compassionate guide with insights that help give a sense of safety, security and confidence. Highly recommend!!
— Pam G., Participant
Melissa's ability to create a safe, supportive space is incredible, and the connection we found--with ourselves and with the horses--was deeply moving. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Highly recommend this beautiful experience.
— Stephanie E., Participant
How it Works + What's Included
Sacred Pause is a half-day, private immersion with Melissa Costello, Equine Partnered Coach and her horses in Santa Barbara, CA.
The Immersion includes:
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Pre-session connection call to connect with Melissa to share current desires, and set intentions for your upcoming Immersion.
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4-hour healing immersion session with Melissa + the Horses tailored to your specific needs and intentions.
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Tangible action plan to help you stay grounded in your desires.
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30-minute post-session follow up call for continued support and to check progress.
Investment: $650** (A portion of your session will go to kids and adults with special needs)
No riding required. All ground-based. No Horse Experience Necessary.
**Once you book a session, Melissa will personally contact you to set up your pre-session call.
