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
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
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“Brady Roseberry” Featured at the Big Steam & Roots Music Festival Photography by Jay Hiatt FIRST – Check out the Gallery Walk $250 Gift Card Giveaway on Pg. 4! Hello, Hot Springs! As we lean into the autumn equinox, we’re celebrating with a burst of blues, hometown pride, and one seriously striking cover. This month features
By Jennifer Case By Erin Wood The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World is the third book by Conway resident and University of Central Arkansas creative writing professor Jennifer Case, released last month from Trinity University Press. Combining elements of memoir, collage, interview, research, and cultural reflection, The Carework Project probes what care
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
The transition into autumn signals the busy back-to-school shopping season. As autumn approaches, style is taking a richer turn, and The Velvet Attic Boutique is bringing the season’s changing look to downtown Hot Springs. Their curated autumn lineup mixes seasonal colors, balances rich textures and versatile layers, and features transition-ready
