you step away from stress and anxiety
you breathe mindfully, you relax and find calm.
Aprende la técnica de respiración de la caja, una práctica efectiva para reducir el estrés y encontrar calma mental.
Descubre el suspiro fisiológico, una técnica respaldada por la ciencia para aliviar el estrés rápidamente.
An app that helps reduce anxiety and create space to breathe mindfully.
Find breathing exercises to manage anxiety, stress and depression in your day.
Improving your mental wellness doesn't have to be complicated.
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The people behind Pausa
Founder & CEO
Self-taught software engineer, founded Pausa after experiencing a panic attack with the mission of helping thousands to not experience a panic attack in their lives.
Backend Engineer
Self-taught engineer with consulting experience at OliverWyman. Santiago specializes in backend development and brings his B2B and B2C expertise to build the robust infrastructure that enables Pausa to scale and serve thousands of users.
Community & Content Manager
Financial Management graduate with a passion for connecting with people. Mariana leads content creation and community management, helping more people discover the transformative power of mindful breathing.
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Pausa was born after two panic attacks that changed everything. In those moments of intense anxiety, when the heart beats too hard and breathing becomes impossible, we discovered something powerful: conscious breathing can transform stress into calm.
During months of stress and anxiety, we tried different breathing techniques and mindfulness. What worked wasn't complicated apps or long meditations, but simple breathing exercises that anyone can do, without needing to meditate.
Pausa is the result of that search: an app designed for people struggling with anxiety, stress and depression, but who need something simple and effective. Science-backed breathing techniques that really help you feel better.