In addition to stressing the importance of making time (and patience) for ballet practice, in her book The Ballet Companion Eliza Gaynor Minden recommends that aspiring dancers also “make time for rest,” specifically stating that, “Professional dancers generally take one day off a week. Allow yourself at least this much rest. Your body needs it.” (The Ballet Companion)
Of course, this recommended minimum applies not only to dancers but to all humans! Life coach Talane Meidaner insists that, “You need a day to do whatever you want with no plans, no list of things to do, no scheduled brunches, no lunches--a day to be totally free and spontaneous, to rest, to play, to honor your spiritual self.” (Coach Yourself to Success)
Are you about due for a little break like I am? Today in episode 61 I am exploring the importance of time off and ways to build it into our lives on a regular basis. If you are here with me in real time, it's the last week of July, we are just completing the fourth and final week of my first “Adaptive Adult Summer Dance Intensive,” and are certainly due for some well-deserved rest!
Listen to the podcast and read my companion blog to learn more about Self-Care & Sharpening the Saw, Getting 8 Hours of Quality Sleep nightly, Taking Naps, Sacred Evenings Off, At Least One Day Off per week, Regular Longer Holidays, vacations and retreats, Maximizing Your Downtime, and what NOT to take a break from.
Then let me know:
What helps you rest, recover, and rejuvenate?
Do you take regular sacred evenings off, a full unscheduled day per week, and vacations?
Stay tuned on myYouTube Channel and Blog for more about living a luscious life!!
Blythe Stephens, MFA & Bliss Catalyst
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