# Pause Breathe Smile

> Mindfulness program for educators and families with guided meditations. (iPhone/iPad app by Orchid Apps.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-breathe-smile/id6449480549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Orchid Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308641235)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 44 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-09-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-breathe-smile/id6449480549/reviews.md

## What is Pause Breathe Smile?

The Pause Breathe Smile app is primarily for educators who have trained in Aotearoa New Zealand’s own locally designed schools’ mindfulness-based programme; Pause Breathe Smile. The app is designed to support educator’s delivery of the programme’s lessons to tamariki in the classroom.  This content is behind the login screen and access is provided to participants of our training only.  The Pause Breathe Smile professional development training is proudly funded for New Zealand Primary and Intermediate schools by Southern Cross.
 
Free access to our At Home meditation selections are available to everyone.  We encourage you to find time within your day or week to sprinkle a little mindfulness and grow your wellbeing. 
 
We want to empower tamariki and their whanau to practice mindfulness wherever they may be.  Whether your child has been taught Pause Breathe Smile at school, or you just want to try some mindfulness for yourself – this app is for you!
 
Each meditation has been designed and directed by mindfulness experts with decades of experience and training.  
 
App features
Meditations for children, teens and adults in te reo Māori and English (Home)
Mindfulness bell sound (All)
Meditations to support lessons 1 – 7 in te reo Māori and English (Educators only)
Beyond Lesson 8 extension practices (Educators only)
Educator wellbeing (Educators only) 
 
Pause Breathe Smile is a uniquely New Zealand mind health programme designed to equip children aged 5 to 12 with tools to manage the ups and downs of life and set them up for a healthy future. Primarily delivered in schools, by educators, it is evidence-based, curriculum-aligned and funded by Southern Cross. 
 
Southern Cross’ involvement makes it possible for Pause Breathe Smile to be made available free of charge to any Primary or Intermediate school in New Zealand as well as other eligible organisations who work with children. We are very grateful for their support and commitment to healthy minds. Each individual trained receives a printed Educators Handbook and ongoing access to online resources in the Pātaka - member’s area of the website and membership access to this app. 
 
Research findings show that Pause Breathe Smile: 
• Increases calmness
• Improves focus & attention
• Enhances self-awareness
• Improves conflict resolution skills
• Develops positive relationships
• Reduces teacher stress
• Statistically significant increases in childhood wellbeing
• Improves focus, perseverance, helpfulness and self-motivation
• Reduces apprehension, anxiety and pessimism

"The Pause Breathe Smile app is a fantastic new tool to support teachers to deliver the programme in schools - and it’s in both English and Te Reo.  It’s also available to anyone to use, with mindfulness sessions for both children and adults. I’m using it each morning to get the day off to a great start, wherever I happen to be!"

Sir Ashley Bloomfield

App support
 
Website www.pausebreathesmile.nz
Email support@pausebreathesmile.nz

## Key features

- Meditations for children, teens, and adults
- Te reo Māori and English language options
- Mindfulness bell sound
- Educator-specific lesson support
- At Home meditation selections

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-breathe-smile/id6449480549/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Pause Breathe Smile

*2023-10-09, version 1.0*

Pause Breathe Smile is a fantastic programme for our tamariki in schools. I can’t wait to get some use of this app in the classroom. Fantastic resources.

### 5/5 — This is magical

*2023-10-04, version 1.0*

So cool to have resource that is simple and clear. I’ve already set a kindness reminder for 1pm everyday. 
Thanks for the app it’s awesome.

## Frequently asked questions about Pause Breathe Smile

### Is Pause Breathe Smile free to use?

Yes, Pause Breathe Smile is available free of charge. This is made possible by funding from Southern Cross for New Zealand Primary and Intermediate schools, and also for general public access to 'At Home' meditations.

### What age is Pause Breathe Smile suitable for?

Pause Breathe Smile is designed for children aged 5 to 12, providing them with tools to manage life's ups and downs. The app also offers meditations for teens and adults.

### Does Pause Breathe Smile have ads?

No, Pause Breathe Smile is ad-free. The app focuses on providing a supportive and uninterrupted mindfulness experience for its users.

### Can I use Pause Breathe Smile offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, the app is designed to support delivery of lessons and personal practice, suggesting potential for offline use of downloaded content.

### What are the benefits of using Pause Breathe Smile?

Research indicates Pause Breathe Smile can increase calmness, improve focus and attention, enhance self-awareness, improve conflict resolution skills, and reduce anxiety and pessimism.

### How often is Pause Breathe Smile updated?

The app was last updated on July 17, 2025, with version 2.1.11. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and support for the application.

### What devices does Pause Breathe Smile support?

Pause Breathe Smile is available for iPhone and iPod. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### Is the Pause Breathe Smile program evidence-based?

Yes, Pause Breathe Smile is an evidence-based, curriculum-aligned program. Research findings demonstrate statistically significant increases in childhood wellbeing and improvements in various cognitive and emotional skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.11 — 2025-07-17

Addressed and fixed application loading bugs

### 2.1.8 — 2025-02-19

Minor bugs fixed

### 2.1.7 — 2024-09-12

We’ve been working hard to improve the Pause Breathe Smile experience! New features include:

   • All new dashboard layout
   • Set reminders
   • Weekly Streaks
   • Mindfulness Stats

Thank you for using Pause Breathe Smile! Keep enjoying your mindfulness journey with us.

### 1.1.1 — 2024-06-28

Well, just about everything on this version is new! Welcome, we hope you enjoy trying these meditations.  We would love to hear from you (coordinator@pausebreathesmile.nz)

### 1.0 — 2023-09-21

No release notes.

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