Dover Yoga & Dover Pilates Daily Class Updates

New Blog site

2010-03-30T14:24:00.002-04:00

Please check out our new blog over at http://doveryogastudioupdates.blogspot.com/ for any updates, cancellations or news!

Star Island Kick Off Party!!

2010-03-22T17:05:00.005-04:00

Ever wonder about the Star Island Yoga Retreat with Dover Yoga and Pilates? Come learn all about it! 6-9pm Saturday March 27, 2010

Have a fun filled evening with experienced Star Island Retreat members and Dover Yoga staff. We will provide light refreshments and pictures and a brief information session on the retreat as well as a raffle of great items to benefit the Star Island Scholarship Fund. Items include a lobster dinner on the island, a regular room upgrade for the retreat, beautiful images from Star Island, yoga gear and much more!

Have you been curious about the retreat? Want to learn more about it before you register and still qualify for the Early Bird Discount $25 off our prices. Come ask questions, have fun and learn all about one of the most beautiful and magical places in the world.

Thought for the week of March 8th

2010-03-08T12:08:00.001-05:00

“Too often we under estimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” -Leo Buscaglia

Namaste ~

Thought for the week....March 1st

2010-03-01T12:56:00.003-05:00

"Only those in tune with nature seem to pick up on the energy in wind. All sorts of things get swept off in the breeze - ghosts, pieces of soul, voices unsung, thoughts repressed, love uncherished, and a thousands galore of spiritual ether. Wind is an emotional rush because emotions are rushing by."
Drew Sirtors

~ As the cleaning up and digging out from the storm last week continues, be sure to carve a little space out for yourself to slow the rush, experience the moment and clear the emotional path so the journey can continue ~

Thought for the week...too busy to relax?? Just breathe...

2010-02-11T18:35:00.001-05:00

Too Busy to Relax By Aaron HoopesShare

Too busy to relax they say... complaints, excuses everyday
They sound so weak, so stressed, so tired... a mundane world in which they’re mired
No time to sit and just be quiet... their mind’s a rush of thoughts, a riot
No chance they have to hear the sound... of nature’s wonder all around
Of birds and trees and clouds and air... too much work, it’s just not fair
This really seems quite sad to me... so much to do, no time to be

Breathe I say and move a bit
Then after that we can just sit
And watch the world at its own pace
There is no rush, it’s not a race
And if it were, what is the goal?
Where are you going mind, body, soul?

Too busy to relax I hear... these words seem like they’re based in fear
Tired, weak and too much stress... how did our lives turn such a mess?
We don’t need to look above... to find a place that’s based in love
Turn instead and look within... find your self, it is no sin
Forgive, let go, open your heart... it is the only place to start
Think on that and you might find... throughout your life you have been blind

Breathe I say and move some more
Run, walk, jump, stretch on the floor
Move your body, get up and go
Feel the energy, let it flow
Don’t get caught in negative
Habits that won’t let you live

Too busy to relax? Not true! ... this hoax must end, it starts with you
If all you do is just the same... you never will escape this game
Do something new, do something Zen... begin right now, not ‘if’ or ‘when’
Do one thing different, or two, or five... change how you live, become alive
Do or do not, there is no try... step off the cliff and start to fly

Begin with this, you won’t go wrong... remember to breathe, deep and long.

Thought for the Week! Let your light shine...

2010-01-27T18:38:00.008-05:00

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Marianne Williamson A Return to Love

This quote is heard often and Marianne Williamson has it absolutely right. She says "your being small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you." Find your light. Find what creates total bliss in your life and remember how it feels in your skin, in your body, breath and mind. When we remember how it feels to shine and try to do it whenever possible, then we can bring authenticity to all our interactions. Sharing this bliss with others is valuable, for as we allow ourselves to shine, everyone around us has "permission to do the same." This does not mean feign smiles or laughter through all interactions when you feel crummy inside or saddened by memories and interactions. If you can try to meet each person where they are with love and compassion, shining from deep within, and honoring your true feelings, then we all shine.

We find this hard as we have developed and honed great mechanisms to protect this light—or true real self—from being extinguished, hurt, smothered, or harmed in some way. It almost feels as though it is easier to hide this "real" version of ourselves than to open up and feel what we feel and to share that REAL version with others. But as you share love and light with the world, you receive many more times that amount of love and light in return. Practice noticing your interactions. Do you shield yourself before each conversation? Do you crack jokes before anyone can ask you about your day and push people away before they even come close? Do you engage with people? Are your conversations full of compassion and trust and honesty? Do not beat yourself up with these questions; but begin to think about what blocks your light from shining through. Notice as you engage with people and this light shines within you, allow it to fill you up and come through you out into the world.

Thought for the week

2010-01-26T13:48:00.006-05:00

We have been talking this week a lot about taking care of ourselves. Here in the studio, it makes perfect sense. We see all of you coming in and taking the time to care for yourself in practice. It is so good to see you making this effort and caring for yourself.
It makes sense to take care of those around us and to support causes that are right and just. We care for ourselves in trying to care for others locally and around the world. We try to do the right thing in donating money and giving our time and ourselves to care and support others, especially in hard times. We give and yet it is almost more difficult to receive the love and care for ourselves. So as you come to your mat, to practice, to meditate, know that you can check in with yourself and take care of yourself. It may feel a little selfish at first because we do not look inward often enough to acknowledge our true self. Beginning this as part of your practice is the gateway to the flood of love you can give yourself and then the rush of love and care you can share with the rest of the world. By opening up, listening, acknowledging our higher selves we can care for ourselves better and begin to know ourselves in a new way.

Enjoy this quote from Julia Butterfly Hill "May we love ever more. May we motivate ourselves to committed love in Action. May we motivate ourselves to live the life we wish to see in the world. May we be the transformation we wish to see in the world. From the inside out...From the roots branching upwards...From the heart to thought to word to action. Through life's trials and hardships we can arise beautiful and free."

Thought for the Week!

2010-01-20T09:54:00.002-05:00

Try a different style of yoga with a new instructor. You might be surprised to see yourself in a new pose, trying a new kriya or breath exercise, and it might be a great style that awakens your body in a new way. At our studio we have everything from Adult Beginner Ballet to Kripalu to Zumba. If you consistently come to one type of class or one instructor, venture out and try something new. Be sure to observe the observer and notice any changes that occur or the inpiration that comes from change.
God does not send us despair in order to kill us; he sends it in order to awaken us to new life. - Hermann Hesse

Thought for the week: Breath

2010-01-11T22:30:00.002-05:00

We know that every breath we take is amazing and powerful, it allows us to move, think clearly, understand and channel energy throughout the body. Prana the vital life force that is connected with the breath and as we breathe we regulate the flow of prana in the body. The practice of attempting to harness prana or channel this energy through the body is known as pranayama.

As we inhale and exhale, we connect with the expression of the Divine Spirit. We bring this awareness to our practice everytime we come to our mat and practice yoga in the studio and in our home practice. We want to encourage you to take a step back from your yoga practice and focus on your breath practice, your pranayama. Take time to meditate. As Yogi Bhajan says "Between you and Divine Spirit, between you, the creation, and the Creator, there is only one link, and that is the breath of life. God gave you the breath of life, but you life with shallow breathing, and out of your life you expect deep results. It is not possible. The art of deep breathing is also the art of real living."

Immune Booster Soup!

2009-11-16T13:42:00.001-05:00

Check out this recipe for those of you who feel like they need a boost!

It was published in Yoga Journal several years ago. If you want an extra immune boost, use 1/2 the total garlic you desire initially, and then add the remaining 1/2 of the garlic (crushed) after the soup is cooked, along with the lemon juice. Also, you can double the ingredients to make an extra large batch!
4 cups mushroom or chicken broth
1 small yellow onion, chopped
4-10 garlic cloves (to taste, crushed and chopped)
1 carrot, grated
4-8 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1-3 tbsp. grated gingerroot (to taste)
3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Bring the broth, onion, garlic, carrot, mushrooms, and gingerroot to a slow boil. Reduce the heat and simmer on low, covered, for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
Remove from heat; add the lemon juice, parsley and any remaining garlic. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.

Check us out on Facebook!

2009-01-29T11:35:00.002-05:00

Gang, if you are a facebook user (like so many of us are these days!) than be sure to look up Dover Yoga and add us to your friend list. You'll be able to view photos of DY past and present and stay connected with all the crazy antics we have planned for the year. We also have our own group now on facebook that anyone can become a member so spread the word. We look forward to seeing your "face"!

Updates

2008-05-21T20:43:00.000-04:00

All Classes are on schedule