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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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Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

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 

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  

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 

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 

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 

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 

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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Yoga: Benefits of Fallen Triangle Pose 

Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court is the setting for Karen Watson Reeves to demonstrate Fallen Triangle Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla.  [Contributor’s note: 2025 is the year we celebrate 12 years as The Yoga Place, and this calendar year, the setting for each month’s pose will be a business in our town that has exhibited “stay power.”]  By Karen Watson Reeves The shape of Fallen Triangle Pose imitates aspects of both Triangle

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Yoga: Benefits of Fallen Flamingo Pose 

The historic Mountain Valley Water Visitor Center is the chosen place for Karen Watson Reeves to demonstrate the Fallen Flamingo Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla.  [Contributor’s note: 2025 is the year we celebrate 12 years as The Yoga Place, and this calendar year, the setting for each month’s pose will be a business in our town that has exhibited “stay power.”]  By Karen Watson Reeves This pose is a kicker and

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Yoga: Benefits of Baby Grasshopper Pose 

Karen Watson Reeves chose the Ohio Club as the setting for Baby Grasshopper Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson Reeves [Contributor’s note: 2025 is the year we celebrate 12 years as The Yoga Place, and this calendar year, the setting for each month’s pose will be a business in our town that has exhibited “stay power.”]  Baby Grasshopper Pose is a lighter variation of Grasshopper Pose, which is a

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Yoga: Benefits of Supine Twist 

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Supine Twist Pose. Photo Fred Padilla.  By Karen Watson Reeves  [Contributor’s note: 2025 is the year we celebrate 12 years as The Yoga Place, and this calendar year the setting for each month’s pose will be a business in our town that has exhibited “stay power.”]  There are several names for this yoga posture and a couple of pretty complicated Sanskrit names for this pose, but I

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