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Yoga: Benefits of Savasana (Corpse Pose)

September 30, 2022

Savasana, demonstrated by Karen Watson Reeves, is said to be the most difficult of all the yoga poses, yet the most important. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesIt’s October! And that brings all things spooky and creepy and scary: ghosts, witches, goblins, skeletons, vampires, werewolves, zombies, and yes, even corpses. All in the name of FUN, of course. And where to find corpses, but cemeteries. While cemeteries are

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Yoga: Benefits of Upward Facing Plank

August 31, 2022

Do you know the location of this photo of Karen Watson Reeves demonstrating Upward Facing Plank pose? First correct answer wins 3 free yoga classes. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesUpward Facing Plank is a pose that requires quite a bit of strength in the abdominal muscles, along with the leg muscles and shoulders. Keeping the knees bent in a reverse table position is a good modification while

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Yoga: Benefits of Parvritta Janu Sirsasana (Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose)

July 28, 2022

The starts had to align perfectly to photograph from a boat, on the lake, while Karen demonstrates Revolved Head-to-Knee pose, on a paddleboard.  Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesWhew! It’s hot, right? As I am writing in mid-July for the August edition of The Springs, we are in the midst of an unrelenting heat/drought wave. August is also traditionally hot and dry in Arkansas. What is a person

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Yoga: Benefits of Firefly Pose

June 27, 2022

Karen Watson Reeves makes the challenging Firefly Pose look like lots of fun, as evidenced by her big smile and the colorful fireworks. Photography by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves When you think about July Fourth, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Independence, freedom, fireworks, cookouts, gathering with special people, gratitude, fun summer holiday? All this and more? Some dictionary definitions of freedom include the state

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Yoga: Benefits of Standing Side Stretch

May 31, 2022

Standing Side Stretch Pose demonstrated here by Karen Watson Reeves, increases spinal mobility, improves breathing efficiency, and can help alleviate pain between the shoulder blades. Photography by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves Our city is exploding with amazing, beautiful murals by such talented and diverse artists! While driving around town in search of a location and pose for the June edition of The Springs, we came upon a mural

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Yoga: Benefits of Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose

May 1, 2022

Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose is beginner-friendly and does not require a lot of flexibility or strength. Photo courtesy of Fred Padilla.By Karen Reeves Watson A regular reader of this column might remember that the pose from the March edition, the Headstand, is not a beginner-friendly pose, nor it is accessible to anyone with neck and spinal issues. This month’s pose, however, is quite beginner-friendly and inverts the body without straining the head

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Arkansas Lavender Festival Taps Into Mind, Body, and Spirit

May 1, 2022

One of the most exciting wellness, music, and cultural experience – The Arkansas Lavender Festival – is coming to Hot Springs this summer. It will be held on June 3 and 4 and take place in the beautiful Veterans Park, in Downtown Hot Springs, next to the Framers Market. Organizers expect a variety of more than 50 vendors and sponsors including essential oil, wellness, nutrition, and yoga. This is a weekend

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Yoga: Benefits of Standing Bound Half Lotus Pose

April 1, 2022

Standing Bound Half Lotus Pose looks easy as demonstrated here by Karen Watson Reeves. While it is challenging, the pose is achievable, and the benefits are great. By Karen Watson Reeves Ahhh. . . springtime in the Spa City. And for this lover of warmth, sunshine, and all things blooming in the natural world, not much could be lovelier. It is not too difficult to know where the location is

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Yoga: Benefits of Headstand

February 27, 2022

By Karen Watson ReevesAccording to Karen Watson Reeves, the Headstand pose, while not a beginner’s pose, is challenging but can be rewarding. Photography: Fred Padilla. Top O’ The Morning to Ya! And Happy March as we welcome all the shenanigans of St. Patrick’s Day back to the Spa City!!  Since we have our very own Blarney Stone in Hot Springs, it seemed like an opportune photo setting. I was curious

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Yoga: Benefits of Five Point Star Pose

January 28, 2022

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates two versions of Five Point Star Pose, a beginner-friendly pose that utilizes every muscle in the body. Photography: Fred Padilla.**One free class to the first person to identify the location of the mural in the photo. ** Email Karen at theyogaplacehs@gmail.com. By Karen Watson ReevesIf you have ever read the bio blurb at the end of my articles, you will have seen that I am a

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Yoga: Benefits of Pigeon Pose

January 2, 2022

Classic Pigeon and Resting Pigeon as demonstrated by Karen Watson Reeves, help open the hip joint and stretch the thighs. Photography: Fred Padilla **Three free classes to the first person to identify the rooftop**Email Karen at TheYogaPlaceHS@gmail.com. By Karen Watson ReevesIt is not unusual for yoga teachers to hear frequent requests from students for “hip openers.” And it is not unusual to see pigeons on rooftops.  Pigeon Pose is one

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Yoga: Benefits of Revolved Stork Pose

November 28, 2021

Want to be more flexible? Practice Revolved Stork Pose as demonstrated by Karen Watson Reeves. Photography: Fred Padilla By Karen Watson ReevesAnd just like that, it’s December! Do you find yourself frequently looking back, as if to see where the time went? It is not unusual. Or just as often, looking ahead, anticipating what is to come? Yes, we do that, too. Yoga helps bring us to the here and

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