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
Karen Reeves demonstrates Plow Pose from one of Hot Springs’ most panoramic vistas. Photo: Fred Padilla By Karen Watson ReevesWhen I began thinking what to write about Plow Pose, I wanted to express the complete opposite of the idiom, “head over heels,” because, in this yoga posture, the body is more heels over head. As I thought about it more, I realized I am often entirely too literal. The meaning
Offering each other a helping hand with Tree Pose, are yoga instructors, Colleen Jones, Gail Ashmore, Lilly Crabtree, Karen Reeves,(owner of the Yoga Place), and Holly Deaton. By Karen Watson Reeves Sometimes I need to do things alone. Sometimes I need help and support. Being strong and independent has its merits, but working together also has advantages. I tend toward the strong, independent personality type; accepting help is difficult and
“Venus of the Springs” watches over Karen Reeves as she demonstrates Dolphin Pose.By Karen Watson Reeves The recently completed mural “Venus of the Springs” lured me to pose in front of her, as I had watched the progress for months and enjoyed the cover and story of the mural in the December edition of The Springs. If she is based on the Roman goddess, Venus, then she encompasses love, beauty,
Karen Watson Reeves enjoys special yoga time with her grandchildren during a recent trip to Disney World. For this photo, each child struck their favorite pose, while the youngest assisted Reeves with warrior pose. By Karen Watson Reeves December . . . and thoughts turn to giving and receiving gifts. In my opinion, the best gifts are not those that come wrapped in shiny paper with sparkly ribbons. The photo
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“One in a Million” Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1 October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th
Greetings, Fellow Travelers, October 2027 carries a powerful Libra-to-Scorpio progression, shifting the collective focus from relationships, balance, and cooperation toward deeper truth, intimacy, transformation, and emotional honesty. Mercury turns retrograde October 7 in Scorpio, encouraging reflection around communication, trust, shared resources, and unresolved emotional matters. Venus enters Scorpio October 8,
Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park. By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a
Tinderbox Gallery will launch Room for Strangers, a new curatorial initiative bringing original contemporary artwork into hospitality spaces, this October at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court in Hot Springs. The inaugural installation features three paintings by Texas artist George Zupp in Room 11. Rooted in the people, humor, and landscapes of
