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Yoga: Benefits of Standing Revolved Hand-to-Foot Pose 

November 12, 2026

Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Take a selfie in front of it and text it to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! Hint: the post office is my neighbor. Photo by Missy Conry.  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens This challenging standing pose helps strengthen the legs, ankles, and core muscles while improving balance and coordination. The twisting action engages the abdominal muscles and encourages spinal mobility, while

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Yoga: Finding Strength and Peace in Peaceful Warrior 

October 1, 2026

Read any good books lately? If you can find this mural, take a selfie in front of it and text it to 501.651.0545 before the end of October for a free drop-in class at The Yoga Place! Photo by Missy Conry.  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens At The Yoga Place, we often remind our students that yoga is about finding balance—not just in our bodies, but in our minds and everyday

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Yoga: Benefits of Tree Pose 

September 3, 2026

Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Text a selfie in front of it to receive a free drop-in at The Yoga Place for any class in September. 501-651-0545. Photo by Missy Conry.  By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens In yoga, balance is about more than simply standing on one foot. Tree Pose (Vrksasana) is a beautiful reminder that stability, focus, and flexibility all work together—both on the mat and in everyday

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Yoga: Finding Balance Through Dancer Pose  

August 20, 2026

Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the mat—and few postures represent that better than Dancer Pose (Natarajasana). This graceful standing balance combines strength, flexibility, focus, and confidence into one beautiful

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Yoga: Benefits of Mermaid Pose 

July 8, 2026

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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Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

June 3, 2026

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect on the past two months in our new studio location, we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from

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New Chapter for The Yoga Place 

May 7, 2026

Can you tell where Missy and Melissa are in this picture? Snap a selfie in front of the same mural and text it to 501-651-0545.First person to do so will receive a free class!  By Melissa Stevens & Missy Conry, As The Yoga Place steps into its next chapter, we reflect with deep gratitude on the foundation that has been built for us. Our space has never been just about location; it’s been about connection, belonging, and

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Yoga: Benefits of High Crescent Lunge & Warrior 2, aka Balance  

April 3, 2026

Karen Watson Reeves says we should try this pose – because it’s FUN! It’s a combination of High Crescent Lunge and Warrior 2. —photo by Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson Reeves Sometimes things don’t turn out as one plans. I am definitely a planner. I can go with Plan B, but I typically really like Plan A. Last fall, I planned the entire 12 months of articles/poses for The Springs Magazine for 2026, knowing which yoga poses I was going to do

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Yoga: Benefits of Revolved Downward Dog 

March 7, 2026

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Revolved Downward Dog, backed by this colorful mural created by Paint Shaman, Bethannie Newsom Steelman. —photo by Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson Reeves One of the fun things about yoga is that so many of the poses have variations and modifications that can make the posture more challenging or more accessible, or sometimes just more enjoyable. Downward Dog is a very recognizable pose with several benefits, and

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Yoga: Benefits of Twisted Pigeon Pose 

February 9, 2026

Karen demonstrates Twisted Pigeon Pose. —photo by Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson ReevesSo many of the yoga poses have a variation with a twist, and Pigeon Pose is one of those! For me, there is nothing like a twist to help release tension and tightness and prepare me for whatever physical challenge the day may bring. So, adding a twist to the hip opener, Pigeon, is helpful to loosen up

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Yoga: Benefits of Revolved Goddess Pose 

January 1, 2026

Karen demonstrates Revolved Goddess Pose—photo by Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson Reeves As the new year begins, I think it is pretty common to spend some time reflecting on the past (looking over our shoulders) as well as anticipating what the new year might hold for us. And that can be helpful and productive, but one of my favorite benefits of yoga is keeping me grounded in the present.  Many of

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Yoga: Benefits of Fallen Angel Pose 

November 28, 2025

Karen chose The Arlington’s historic lobby to demonstrate Fallen Angel Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla.  [Contributor’s note: In 2025, we’ve celebrated 12 years as The Yoga Place. Each month, we’ve chosen a local business that has exhibited “stay power” as the site for our featured pose. The Arlington Hotel is the location of our final pose in this series.  By Karen Watson Reeves This month marks three in a row that

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