OCTAVIA F. RAHEEM is a wife, mother, and author of two books-Gather and Pause, Rest, Be. She is the founder of Devoted to Rest™, a transformational, rest-focused immersion for visionary leaders making a high impact in their fields. She teaches high-achieving individuals how to awaken their fullest potential through the power of rest. With 10,000+ hours of training and teaching experience, she is a true luminary in the areas of rest, restorative arts, wellness, and yoga. Octavia has been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Tricycle,and more.
“Octavia Raheem has the authentic, searing voice of a teacher who
is intimate with the mercurial nature of transformation. Pause,
Rest, Be contains powerful stories, expertly guided restorative
postures, and anchors for self-study and reflection. Radical,
meaningful, and practical medicine for a volatile, rapidly changing
world.”
—Bo Forbes, Psy.D., E-RYT, C-IAYT author of Yoga for Emotional
Balance
“In need of an inner reset? Look no further than Pause, Rest, Be.
Octavia’s wise and honest teachings put the reader at ease and give
us permission to embrace more of our true self than we ever thought
possible.”
—Light Watkins, author of Knowing Where to Look
“It's not an exaggeration to say that Pause, Rest, Be is life
changing. Like a restorative backward bend, our heart opens and
heals with the support of Octavia Raheem's words. This book is like
a song, and could be called ‘Octavia's Gita.’ How lucky we are to
hear her siren song, drawing us back to the truth of our essential
self.”
—Jivana Heyman, author of Accessible Yoga and Yoga Revolution
“Pause, Rest, Be emerged from an old, wise, ancestral place. It
contains prayers, musings, teachings, and practices that coax us
into allowing ourselves to slow down, develop a more
intimate relationship with ourselves, and most importantly,
rest. It is clear Octavia Raheem channeled Spirit as she was
writing the gift that is Pause, Rest, Be because each section,
prayer, practice, and word feels as if it is infused with Spirit.
Raheem offers a different way for us to see endings, the between
space, and beginnings. It is the reframe we need at this time. It
is the medicine, the spell, the potent potion that will heal us
all.”
—Michelle C. Johnson, author of Skill in Action and Finding
Refuge
“This book is a prayer that invites us all to be still enough to
notice that each transition is a portal to healing,
remembering, and knowing. Octavia Raheem weaves practices and
sacred wisdom in practical ways that honor where we are at any
given moment on our journey.”
—Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest
“A sacred call inward—home to yourself. Pause, Rest, Be is a poetic
prayer of real-life wisdom, and the depth of stillness is felt on
the page. Octavia's words are a soothing invitation for us to
courageously do what most of us fiercely resist: slowing down,
letting go, and listening. Whether you are mourning the loss of an
old life, in the midst of vast uncertainty, or beginning a new
chapter, this book will support you to soften, feel, rest, and move
closer to the truth of who you are.”
—Shannon Algeo, author of Trust Your Truth
“Place this book on your nightstand or altar. But wherever you
place it, keep it close at hand. It is a banquet, a feast for the
soul. Turn to any page and be fed by the wisdom of the ages.
Inspired and inspiring, this is a brilliant offering from Octavia
Raheem.”
—Gail Parker, PhD, author of Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and
Race-Based Stress and Trauma, and Transforming Ethnic and
Race-Based Trauma with Yoga.
“Part practice, part poetry, this book will feed your soul. Octavia
is a magnificent voice of truth. In a sea of overachievement,
Octavia reminds us that rest is just as powerful as action, and
that through rest, we can align to an even greater sense
truth.”
—Justin Michael Williams, author of Stay Woke
“For those of us who carry the weight of the world on our shoulder
and in our hearts, Octavia Raheem's words offer a call to rest that
is not about denial or selfishness, but instead is about the rest
that is required if we are to live fully and embrace the complexity
of our shared humanity. Pause, Rest, Be is an antidote to a culture
of speed and burnout (often rooted in trauma), and a call to
remember who we really are and can be.”
—Hala Khouri, M.A., SEP, E-RYT author of Peace from Anxiety
“This inspiring guide helps readers honor life’s detours with hope,
reflection, and renewed joy.”
—Woman’s World
“Through the lens of three restorative yoga postures, she offers
poetic and compassionately grounded reflections on endings (Corpse
Pose), the space in-between (Side-Lying Pose), and new beginnings
(Child’s Pose). Raheem encourages us to slow down and be present
with the emotions and stress that arise during times of transition
and transformation. Detailed instructions and photos guide us into
each pose, and her personal stories and prompts invite us to root
deeply into our own insight and courage within the storminess of
change.”
—Mindful Magazine
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