Even Pope Francis Needs Some Downtime!

ARE YOU A SELF-SACRIFICING CARETAKER...
"THE POPE OF YOUR WORLD?" IF SO THIS IS FOR YOU & THE POPE....
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~As I watch the many interviews with Pope Francis, I not only listen in awe to his wisdoms and delightful attitude, I take note of his crazy busy schedule. Pope Francis awakens at 4:30AM and doesn’t turn in until 10-10:30 PM. I am 52 and in great shape, but even I would struggle with that schedule. With only six hours of sleep I wonder if he has constructive down time.

Constructive down time is when we treat our bodies to necessary decadences, like curling up on a couch in comfy PJ’s and listen to music that speaks to our soul. It is when we take the time to give our own bodies some special attention and physical love. It is breathing consciously, stretching our muscles, relaxing our hearts long enough to let our chests relax and let our back muscles work at becoming stronger.

Though I am tickled by the fact that the pope wears comfortable shoes and respects his body enough to address the needs of his feet, I can’t help but wonder what he does for his body from those shoes up. Does he work to keep his muscles loose? Does he know the true ability of the breath? Does he eat enough greens? Does he keep hydrated? Who touches his face with a healing energy that can travel all the way down to his toes?

DO YOU MAINTAIN A SCHEDULE LIKE THE POPES? DO YOU TAKE CARE OF EVERYONE ELSES NEEDS WITH LITTLE DOWN TIME FOR YOURSELF?

--IF SO HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BODY/YOUR TEMPLE IN THE BEST SHAPE POSSIBLE……..

-When you awaken, laying flat on your back, greet the day with a smile, take three deep slow breaths and stretch your arms over your head and toes away from your fingertips creating length in your spine.

Before you go vertical do these 5 stretches in the comfort of your own bed to show honor to your body
- Pull your right knee into your chest with both hands, and stretch your left leg long (repeat on other side)
- Hug both knees in & rock side to side
- Side stretch (“c” curve side body stretch… there is more explanation)
- Turn onto you belly lift your chest up and come onto your elbows and forearms for a cobra pose.
- Open knees wide, bring ankles close together and settle your bottom back towards your heels as you rest your forehead and long stretched arms on your mattress for child's pose
…..rock over to one side and slowly make your way to sit and then stand.
-Take a big breath in as if you're smelling something delicious cooking and as you let it out, smile and say, "It's good to be alive!"

-While you brush your teeth balance on one leg and then the other to strengthen your ability to balance.
Read more on the importance of balance:
http://www.divinecaroline.com/…/steady-ground-importance-go…

-Eat a good and healthy breakfast to fuel your body and mind with the nutrients necessary to get yourself up and running.
Click below for some great ideas:
http://www.realsimple.com/…/r…/healthy-meals/breakfast-to-go

PICK AT LEAST 30 MINUTES EVERY DAY TO DO MINDFUL FITNESS INCLUDING CARDIO FITNESS AS WELL AS STRENGTHENING AND STRETCHING.

-Wear comfortable shoes! Just like the Pope does!!!! The condition of our feet and the way they move from one step to another often can make or break how our bodies feel, so don't wear shoes that hurt your feet, because they can also hurt your body.

-During your commute pull your belly in to support your lower back, pull your shoulder blades back and together, feel as if a string is pulling you upward from the top of your head to strengthen your posture. Push you chest forward and relax you neck and shoulders so as not to carry tension. Be present in the moment and stop to smell the flowers so to speak.

-After 2 to 3 hours behind a desk, or else running from meeting to meeting, take 5 minutes to:
Consciously breathe deeply and slowly draw oxygen in and out of your body rhythmically to release stress and redirect the mind.
Stretch your sides making a crescent shape as you put the weight in one foot and lean with arms overhead to the opposite side.
Fold forward and let your hands hang towards your toes pulling in you bellybutton to support your lower back, roll up one vertebra at a time.
Lift your arms overhead, clasp your fingertips, look up and let your bodyweight roll into your toes for a mini back pulling in you bellybutton to support your lower back.
-Repeat several times throughout the day.

-If you are eating on the run and do not get enough veggies, a shot of Wheatgrass juice will bring the nutrients you so desperately need along with many health benefits including disease prevention
Click below for more details:
http://thechalkboardmag.com/50-reasons-to-drink-wheatgrass-…

-When you come home from your day, change into loose fitted clothing that tells your body it’s time to chill, the cozier, the better. You choice of sleepwear is essential, and making it a ritual can help you establish a “getting ready for bed” routine that will help you shut down more easily and get more restful sleep.

-Be open to let people help you.
Click below for more details:
http://www.successful-blog.com/1/how-to-let-people-help-you/

-Listen to music if you are inclined, as it has healing/relaxing properties to our nervous system
Click below for more details:
http://www.omharmonics.com/blog/soothing-music/

-Be decadent… a glass of wine a day has been proven to improve the health and wellbeing of our bodies by distressing our minds
Click below for more details:
http://www.howlifeworks.com/lifestyle/red_wine

-Lay flat on a foam roller to open your chest and strengthen your back muscles so your posture doesn’t suffer from life and gravity. Roll on the roller to keep your connective tissue from becoming hard and tense, making you more susceptible to injury.
Click below for more details:
http://breakingmuscle.com/…/what-is-a-foam-roller-how-do-i-…

As you lay in bed ready to rest your body, quiet your mind by counting the length of your breath as the oxygen flows in and out of your body. Inhale 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 (hold for a moment) and exhale 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8... Relax, repeat & have sweet dreams!

Warmest Regards,
Susan Rappaport
NuYu Revolution Founder