In this photo, Karen demonstrates Scale Pose on a wintry January morning with the Garland County Courthouse in the background. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesAnyone have trouble making decisions? Weighing options? Figuring out the best scenario? In my growing up years my daddy and uncles owned and operated Watson Brothers Grocery in Mt. Holly, and one of my uncles was a butcher. There was a scale sitting
In this photo, Karen demonstrates Bow Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesWinter. That word/season brings different feelings and emotions to each of us. For some, winter is energizing and fun. Personally, I want to be like a bear and hibernate until the warmth and light of spring return. Winter evokes color to me: blue as it is a cool color in the palette and white because on
In this photo, Karen demonstrates Puppy Pose. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesAs we turn to the last page of our 2023 calendar and I reflect over the past eleven months, the word that comes to mind is humility. The word comes from the Latin root word “hum,” meaning “ground.” And it has certainly been a year where I needed to feel grounded. My mother’s death in early
In honor of our veterans, Karen demonstrates Upward-Facing Dog Pose at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Downtown Hot Springs. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesThis month I’m getting right into the physical benefits of the pose because they are significant and Upward-Facing Dog (often shortened to Up Dog) is a strong pose. Up Dog opens the chest and collarbones, counteracting the rounding of the spine that happens as we
In this photo, Karen demonstrates Lizard Pose, beneficial for those tight hips. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesAs the days of summer wind down, the opportunities to see lizards sunning on rocks dwindle. And as a self-professed lover of summer, sun, and all things warm, that brings a bit of dread to my psyche. So I try to take advantage of moments to be outdoors and soak up
In the top photo, Karen demonstrates Extended Hand-to-Big Toe Pose. Bottom left is reclined pose and bottom right is standing pose. Photos by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesFor any regular readers of this column, you may remember version A of this pose from the June edition. There are similar benefits between the two, as well as some specific to each of them. You will notice in the photo above
Karen Reeves demonstrates Vertical Splits Pose. Be the first to text her location and receive a free yoga class. 501-681-0566. Photo: Fred Padilla\ By Karen Watson ReevesTake a moment to look at the setting of the photo before scrutinizing the pose. This structure is a work in progress (specifically identify the location for a free class). Look around almost any city, freeway, or even people and you are likely to
By Karen Watson ReevesThe pose of the month this time, as the caption above states, is not a yoga pose at all. It is just me feeling very happy and a little sassy, standing in front of a place that has become a second home to me for the past 10 years. Yoga is so much more than just the poses and classes anyway. It is a lifestyle, and in
Hot Springs has been home to The Yoga Place for ten years, opening its doors on July 1, 2013. To celebrate the anniversary, a free yoga class will be offered on July 14, 6:00 P.M. The class will feature Sharon Stickney (co-founder and instructor) returning to Hot Springs to co-teach the class with Karen Reeves (owner and instructor). The class will end with a 20-minute sound bath, led by Erika
Karen Reeves demonstrates Reclined Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose A. Be the first to respond with her location and receive a free yoga class. Photo: Fred Padilla By Karen Watson ReevesIn looking back over the list* of poses I have written about in this space (yes, I am definitely a list-maker), I was surprised that Supta Padangusthasana A (yep, that is a mouthful, but so is the English translation, Reclined Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose A)
Karen Reeves demonstrates Flip the Dog pose in a beautiful bed of wildflowers. Photo: Fred Padilla By Karen Watson ReevesWe have all heard the phrase “jump for joy,” but sometimes I just want to flip for joy! What makes you joyful? Pause in the reading for a few breaths, close your eyes, and name things that fill you with joy. A few of the things on my list are family,
Karen Reeves demonstrates Flying Splits Pose. Photo: Fred Padilla By Karen Watson ReevesHave you ever wanted something so badly that you could think of nothing else? It would require a lot of hoping and dreaming and praying for it to come to fruition. Hard work and patience would be necessary. Seeing the Our Promise House come into being has been like that for the leaders and the board of Our
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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
