Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Hero Pose in front of Lauray’s The Diamond Center. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves[Contributor’s note: 2025 columns will feature locally established businesses of over 12 years as the setting for the yoga pose.] I can only speak for myself, but by the time February arrives, I am done with gloomy, dark, damp, dreary, and COLD winter. I am anticipating the thaw of spring
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Apanasana Pose at Tiny Town on Whittington Avenue. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves[Contributor’s note: 2025 begins our celebration of twelve years of The Yoga Place and nearly seven years of writing for The Springs Magazine—both reasons to revel. A goal of this article each month is to feature a different yoga pose in a different location in the Spa City area. While twelve
While demonstrating Head to Knee pose, Karen Watson Reeves is hoping to convince Santa she’s on the Nice List. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesNaughty or nice? How has it been with you this year? Which list will Santa find you on? If you are in disbelief mode (not in Santa, of course, but how can it even be December??) you might be experiencing a bit of stress
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Cow Pose while Krista Machen jokingly offers her a handful of hay. Photos by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesTo begin this article, I ask the same question that started last month’s feature, but in reverse: can one even do Cow Pose without Cat Pose (October’s yoga pose)? And the answer repeats last month’s with a resounding yes, but we seldom do. Another repeat from last
Karen Watson Reeves found a spooky location to demonstrate Cat Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesFirstly, can one even do Cat Pose without Cow Pose? (The answer is yes, but we seldom do.) Secondly, look for the counter pose (cow) in next month’s edition of The Springs Magazine. Thirdly, I am so grateful for the spooky setting with Skelly shared by friend and yogi, Krista Machen. It
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Dolphin Plank Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesIn the waning days of the warmth of this calendar year, this gal tries to be outdoors as much as possible. And as always, I’m so grateful to live in a place with an abundance of natural beauty. Just a quick stroll (or stopping for some yoga) along the Promenade can boost one’s mood and energy
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Twisted Lizard Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves The Twisted Lizard Pose is a deeper and more challenging variation of Lizard Pose, which was featured in this space last autumn. Lizard Pose is an intense and full-body strengthener and effective hip opener. Incorporating the twist adds the element of opening the front of the body and stretching the quadriceps. As Twisted Lizard is classified
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Reverse Prayer Hands Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesFreedom. In July, Americans turn their thoughts to the word/the idea of freedom. The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, indicating the desire to be free from the reign of Great Britain, and we celebrate this fun national holiday. But the word freedom can elicit other feelings and emotions as
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Child’s (Seed) Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesOne of my most fun challenges each month is selecting the what (pose) and where (setting) for The Springs Magazine. So the reader gets a little background for this month’s choice. As a gal who grew up in a small community where trees (Daddy’s career) and gardens, both flower and fruit and vegetable (Mama’s passion and
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Low Lunge Backbend Pose while enjoying the beauty of spring in Hot Springs National Park. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesWe all know the adage, “April showers bring May flowers,” and if you have been out and about at all you have seen evidence of the earth blooming in the Spa City! Specifically, I have seen an abundance of azaleas, peonies, irises, trees showing
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Archer’s Pose while anticipating the upcoming solar eclipse. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves As this edition of The Springs Magazine is out for distribution, the Total Eclipse of the Spa will be just days away, an event we have been anticipating and planning for many months. Signs, posters, flyers, eclipse glasses, and conversations all build up the excitement. I hope our residents and visitors
In this photo, Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Standing Figure Four Pose in front of a local March-themed mural. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesAs March rolls around here in Hot Springs, thoughts turn to all things green, specifically our unique and world-famous parade. Personally, my mind tunes in to green (a favorite color) and the number four, as in a four-leaf clover (a departure from the traditional three-leafed
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
by Susan Koenig Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays
