My Why: Why Peace in the Pause Exists
“When we stop pushing, we start listening—and that’s where peace finds us.”
Peace in the Pause was born from lived experience—not theory, not trends, not something I read in a book and decided to teach. It came from years of navigating grief, responsibility, leadership, joy, burnout, healing, and the quiet moments in between where life asks us to slow down, whether we’re ready or not.
For a long time, I believed movement alone was the medicine. Yoga, strength, discipline, and showing up—these things carried me through. And they still do. But over time, I realized something more profound was asking for attention: the space between the doing. The breath before the next step. The moment where we stop pushing and start listening.
That moment is the pause.
The pause is where the nervous system softens.
The pause is where truth rises.
The pause is where we remember ourselves.
I created Peace in the Pause because I saw how many people—especially caretakers, leaders, creatives, parents, and space-holders—were living in a constant state of output, holding everyone else and carrying so much and rarely permitting themselves to land.
This offering is an invitation to come home to your body in a way that feels safe, supportive, and sustainable. It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s not about achieving some perfect version of calm. It’s about building a relationship with grounding practices that meet you exactly where you are—on your good days and your heavy ones.
Over the course of this journey, we don’t rush transformation. We let it unfold. We practice presence. We build capacity gently. We return to the breath, the body, and the wisdom that already lives within you.
Peace in the Pause is for the person who feels strong but tired.
For the one who shows up but needs a place to exhale.
For anyone who knows there is more ease available, but doesn’t know how to access it alone.
This work matters to me because I’ve seen what happens when we don’t pause. And I’ve felt what becomes possible when we do.
My hope is that through this journey, you don’t just learn practices—you reclaim a way of being. One where grounding isn’t something you reach for only in crisis, but something that supports you as you live, love, lead, and grow.
This is my why.
This is the work.
This is Peace in the Pause.
If this resonates, Peace in the Pause is offered as a 3-month grounding immersion—a slow, supportive journey where we build grounding practices together over time.
This isn’t about quick fixes or forcing change. It’s about creating rhythm, safety, and steadiness in your body and nervous system through intentional sessions, gentle guidance, and space to integrate what you’re learning into everyday life.
We meet monthly for deeper connection and reflection, with shorter touchpoints throughout each month to help you stay anchored, supported, and resourced as life unfolds.
If you’re craving consistency, care, and a place to land—this journey may be for you.
Learn more about the 3-Month Peace in the Pause Grounding Immersion here.
Why Work With ACE Yoga for Kids
Why Families, Schools, and Communities Choose ACE Yoga for Kids
At ACE Yoga for Kids, we believe children thrive when they are met with respect, consistency, and space to be exactly who they are.
Our classes blend playful yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and emotional awareness in ways that honor each child’s natural curiosity, creativity, and capacity for self-expression. Every session is designed to support the **whole child—body, mind, and heart—**while offering simple tools children can return to again and again.
A Child-Centered, Thoughtful Approach
ACE Yoga for Kids programming is led by a team of certified, experienced teachers who share a deep commitment to child-centered learning and intentional movement. Our teachers observe, listen, and respond—creating classes that are structured yet flexible, guided yet spacious.
Guided by child-centered learning and respectful observation, we:
Meet children where they are developmentally
Encourage choice, autonomy, and self-trust
Create calm, welcoming environments
Balance freedom of movement with gentle guidance
Honor each child’s pace and voice
While each ACE Yoga for Kids teacher brings their own unique presence and strengths, our shared philosophy ensures consistency, care, and joy across all offerings.
Parents, educators, and partners often notice meaningful shifts:
“My child leaves class calmer, more confident, and excited to share what they learned. The breathing tools have become part of our daily life.”
We believe joy and regulation naturally unfold when children feel respected and supported—and that movement can be both playful and grounding.
More Than Yoga on a Mat
What makes ACE Yoga for Kids unique is how we operate. Our teachers create prepared environments where children are invited to explore movement, stillness, and breath in ways that feel safe, empowering, and engaging.
Another reflection we hear often:
“ACE Yoga for Kids creates such a nurturing environment. The kids feel supported, and the programming is thoughtful, professional, and full of heart.”
At its core, ACE Yoga for Kids isn’t about perfect poses or performance. It’s about helping children develop body awareness, emotional language, confidence, and a positive relationship with movement—skills that support them both in and beyond the classroom.
Now Enrolling & Booking
✨ ACE Yoga for Kids is now enrolling and booking for the season ahead.
We offer programming for schools, studios, and community spaces and would love to explore how our teachers can support your children and families.
To explore availability or book a session, click here to connect with us or reach out directly—we’d love to begin the conversation.
With care,
Alicia “ACE” Easter
Founder, ACE Yoga for Kids
I extinguished my first bully...32 years later!
Bullies suck and my ex-stepdad was the first one I’d ever encountered in my life. There were more along the way, but this one, the first, did a number unlike any other and I, 32 yrs later, was finally ready to STAND UP FOR MYSELF and tell him the truth. Read on…this was in response to a birthday message he’d sent me on April 15 and I liberated myself on August 9, 2023!
Hi Bryan -
Thank you for the birthday message. I was surprised to hear from you as I’m not sure what caused the reason to stop speaking to me before but alas here we are. I’ve been thinking about how to respond to and if I was going to respond to your message. It took a lot for me to reach out to you in 2021 and I thought our relationship was starting to be mended and then I never heard from you again until my birthday. I felt a level of abandonment resurface which I had always felt since after the passing of my mother. Probably a little bit before that, since I’m being honest. This message came up during my prayers and devotional reading this morning, "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." God is everything in my life and truly without Him I’m not sure where I’d be today. I don’t even want to imagine it so I won’t. Bryan, it was very admirable you stepping in to help raise my brother and I with my mom and for that I am grateful. However, I struggled for many years while growing up in a house filled with abuse and violence by your hands. I thought you were a monster and the memories of me seeing you beat the shit out of my mother still haunt my mind to this day. I wondered if I’d ever mention to you, when we were in communication, how terrible it was and ask you why, but I didn’t want to hear whatever your reasoning was because deep down I was still working on forgiving you. I hated you for a long time and blamed you for a lot of my own problems and issues after my mom died. However, what I came to realize is my mom kept choosing you…choosing to stay with a man who would beat her and her kids. A man that would have affairs and do a terrible job of parenting and she kept us in such a toxic and dangerous environment. I realized I, too, was angry at my mother. I had to forgive her AND you if I truly wanted to heal. I had to forgive myself for the decisions I made whole grieving and I had to forgive because it was time for my heart, soul, mind and body to be free. I’ll never understand why you were so abusive and the reason but I trust it’s because deeply you felt insecure, inadequate, and someone at some point in your life had taken what little power you held and you were bound and determined to never let that happen again. I don’t care the reason at this point because there isn’t one. I’m not sure if I’ll ever speak to you again. I’m not sure I even want to and I know my brother wants nothing to do with you. Rightly so…you wrecked some havoc over our lives. But, as the scripture says, forgiveness isn’t easy and as a Christian (and a human wanting to be free) you must forgive. I’ve made this my life’s work to forgive and help other people do the same thing. I’m really great at what I do for a living and am so proud of the woman I’ve become today. Despite every trial and tribulation, my light still shines bright. I think it’s one of the greatest things my beautiful mama gifted me with…her ability to be broken, beaten, bloody, bruised by life and your hands and yet she never lost her light. You tried to take it, but was unsuccessful. It saddened me we couldn’t be friends because you were integral in the raising of me, even through the dark times, I learned a lot from you. I really enjoying talking to you in 2021 and some of 2022, but my heart deserves to be free. It deserves to be appreciated by people who love me and who I love. I’ve got a host of people who met that and then some. God has blessed me! From growing up with you and watching how chaotic your choices were (moving to Atlanta was the best thing for us though), I’ll never ever let anyone try and take my light, I’ll always do my best to do right by people, violence and abuse is never the answer, and I’ll always stand up for myself and those whose voice may not be as strong as mine. My prayer for you is that you live the rest of your days knowing you are forgiven by God, therefore I forgive you. I don’t see any reason for me to speak to you again as there’s no need, but know that my big heart frees you from shame, guilt, evil doing fine by your hands, and my life will continue to be blessed by the most high. I pray the same for yours. God has a master plan for all of us and I am so energized to keep following His path. Be well, Bryan, and may your family know love, ease, joy and happiness always.
Peace & blessings,
Alicia C. Easter daughter of Cynthia G. Lawson my Angel forever!
MY VOICE
In this short documentary, Alicia "ACE" Easter talks about how yoga helped her heal from past trauma, the pain of losing her mother at such a young age and overcoming obstacles with the help of some earth angels along the way. Yoga helped "ACE" find her VOICE and inner strength through the courage to be vulnerable in those raw moments. ACE grew up playing organized sports such as softball, track, and a cheerleader and had no idea it would play such a role in her yoga practice today. Despite life’s heartaches/breaks and bumps, ACE continues to preserve with her life’s purpose to be in service of others through yoga. Thank you for watching.