Our Story

Pause Play Wellness was born out of a desire to create more moments of connection, joy, and self-care—especially during the uncertainty of the pandemic. At a time when so many were searching for ways to ground themselves and reconnect with their senses, Rachel Autumn, the founder of Pause Play Wellness, saw an opportunity to offer something simple, yet meaningful. The concept of Pause Play Wellness was created as a way to invite people to practice both pause and play—slowing down to nurture themselves, and infusing joy into their daily routines.

What started as a creative tool for self-care quickly grew into something much more. Through a two-year residency at West Elm, Pause Play Wellness found its community, connecting with customers and expanding organically. We’ve been fortunate to have our candles featured in Fred Segal and even seen on the Selling Sunset show, helping us reach even more people who are seeking ways to embrace moments of calm and creativity in their everyday lives.

Today, every Pause Play Wellness candle is still handmade locally in Los Angeles with the utmost attention to detail and a whole lot of love. We remain committed to creating products that help you create space for relaxation, reflection, and joy. With each candle we craft, we continue to touch the lives of those who seek balance, self-care, and intentional moments of pause and play.

The Pause Play Wellness Candle Healing Experience invites you into two daily healing practices that you have access to for life. Simply hover your phone’s camera over the candle label’s QR code to gain access to a private web link for each healing experience.