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About the Cover . . .  “ARKANSAS DIAMONDS” Photographer – Jeremy Rodgers 

Thriving Under Pressure:  Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals  By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s popularity—and team’s fast-growing fan base—has made the Diamonds team a staple of local summertime tradition.  The Springs Magazine sat down with the

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Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create a deeper connection between body and mind. One pose that beautifully combines all three is Mermaid Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana variation).  Mermaid Pose is

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Spa City Aesthetics: Advanced Korean-Inspired Aesthetics 

Amy Jo Stader completed advanced training in South Korea in aesthetic techniques and regenerative therapies.  Located at 998 Shady Grove Road, Suite B, in Hot Springs, Spa City Aesthetics offers a modern approach to skin health, rejuvenation, and wellness. Founded by Amy Jo Stader, Clinical Aesthetician, the practice combines advanced aesthetic treatments with personalized care designed to help clients look and feel their best.  Before entering the aesthetics industry, Stader built a

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Signs of the Times: July 2026 — Emotional Reset, Reality Check, and Creative Rising 

By Chana Prince Greeting Fellow Travelers,   July 2026 carries a strong emotional-to-structural arc, moving from Cancer sensitivity into Leo expression, with a grounding Capricorn Full Moon highlighting responsibility and long-term choices.  The New Moon in Cancer July 14 opens a reset around home, family, emotional security, and nervous system healing. This is a “return to self” lunation—good for setting intentions around belonging, nourishment, and creating safer personal foundations. Themes of memory, ancestry,

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A Journey into Edgar Cayce’s Teachings: Judith Stevens Visits Arkansas in August 

Judith Stevens, a student of Edgar Cayce material for over 50 years, will present a workshop in August.  The A.R.E. Central Arkansas Area Team invites seekers of spiritual growth to Becoming Our Authentic Selves: Growing Into Our Mission, a transformative workshop led by A.R.E. staff member and Cayce scholar Judith Stevens. Taking place Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at DeGray Lake Resort State Park, this in-person event (with on-demand recording available) offers a rare

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Spa City Classic: Indoor Pickleball 

Get ready to dink, drive, and dominate! The 2026 Spa City Classic Pickleball Tournament is heading to Hot Springs from July 30 – August 2, 2026, at Bank OZK Arena, 134 Convention Blvd.  Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a rising star, this premier event offers thrilling competition, a fantastic atmosphere, and the chance to test your skills against players from across the region. Join the fun in the “Spa City” for an unforgettable weekend

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The Freedom to Choose Again 

By Peggy Lindsey Our souls know we are free and always will be. However, when we were young, we were taught that we were subject to the influences of others . . . their opinions, ideas, and judgments. We ignored our own inner feelings in the attempt to satisfy others and avoid punishment. But many are now reconnecting with their inner guidance, trusting more their own feelings, and giving themselves permission to exercise

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Brad Ryan & Grandma Joy Check Off Hot Springs National Park on Their Journey 

These world-renowned national park travelers will visit Hot Springs National Park!  Author Brad Ryan and his grandmother, Grandma Joy, will appear at Emporium Bookstore at Lamar Bath House in Hot Springs on July 9, from 1:00–3:00 PM, to celebrate the release of Ryan’s new Simon & Schuster memoir, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time.  Their story began when Grandma Joy, then 85, revealed that

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Socialization and Healthy Aging 

Build new social connections by engaging in local events – like the St. Pat’s Day Zero K, volunteering, or connecting with friends or coworkers.  By Alison Crane Healthy aging and social wellness go hand in hand. Aging is inevitable, but aging well is a balance of our genetics and the choices we make. A full social life could help slow biological aging, according to recent studies. Our sense of connection and belonging, with

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TAROT: Tarot and Astrology 

In Tarot, each Major Arcana card is linked to a specific astrological influence.  — Images from TAROT by Jane Lyle. Photo by Steve Bonner.  By Michelle Crandell The Tarot has synchronicity with Astrology. Each sign of the Zodiac is connected to a Major Arcana card. Aries is associated with The Emperor card, Taurus with The Hierophant, Gemini with The Lovers, Cancer with The Chariot, Leo with Strength, Virgo with The Hermit, Libra with Justice, Scorpio

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Be Well Arkansas Offers Tips for Healthy Living 

Whatever you want to be—a good parent, a great athlete, a role model, etc.—it all starts with being well. An active, healthy lifestyle is key. BeWellArkansas.org offers tips and support to quit smoking and address health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. It’s never too late to make decisions to help you be healthier.   Including habits in your daily routine, like physical activity and a healthy diet, can improve your health and well-being

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AMP’D UP: Rewriting the Story 

Dr. Jokima Hiller with Sabrina, the superhero she created from her own journey of limb loss.    By Rick Bontkowski Somewhere along the way, a prosthetic leg became a superhero.  That sentence sounds impossible until you meet Dr. Jokima Hiller. Today, Sabrina lives inside the pages of two children’s books, Sabrina and Her New Shoe and Sabrina, The ShoeperHero. Young readers see an adventurous character overcoming obstacles with courage and curiosity. What

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About the Cover . . .  “ARKANSAS DIAMONDS” Photographer – Jeremy Rodgers 

Thriving Under Pressure:  Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals  By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s

Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

Can you tell where this mural is located? The First person to snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545 will receive a free drop-in class! Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens Yoga offers countless opportunities to build strength, improve flexibility, and create

Happy 150th Birthday, Hot Springs!  

Each person attending the birthday gala will receive this special commemorative coin.  Hot Springs’ 150th birthday gala will be held August 11 in Horner Hall at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Funds generated by the celebration will be given to the Garland County Historical Society.  “Although our city’s history goes back hundreds of years

Melissa Carper Will Open Inaugural Birding Festival of the South 

Singer Melissa Carper. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  Melissa Carper, the nationally acclaimed country singer with deep ties to Arkansas and a profound commitment to nature, will open the inaugural Birding Festival of the South Presented by Oaklawn Hot Springs, with a concert October 8 on Bridge Street in downtown Hot