Yoga Country Yoga

10/08/2026

Come move, connect, and have fun with us at The Flexx! 💪✨ Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 a.m. for an uplifting workout with our welcoming community. See you there! 😊

10/03/2026

One reason we practice these little Chaturanga drills? So when we lower down, it feels a little more like strength and control… and a little less like a belly flop. 😄

A few slow reps at a time really do add up!

Chaturanga looks simple… until you try to do it slowly. 😅

It takes strength, control, core stability, and good shoulder alignment — all at the same time.

The good news? You don’t have to lower all the way to start getting stronger.

TRY THIS CHATURANGA DRILL 👇

Start in a knees-down plank. Keep your elbows close to your sides. Lower only as far as you can with control, then press back up.

That’s it.

This simple drill strengthens the arms, shoulders, chest, and core while teaching your body the control Chaturanga requires.
Try 3–5 slow repetitions and focus on staying strong and steady rather than how low you go.

Practice little by little, and you may be surprised how quickly you begin to feel stronger and more confident in the pose.

CONTROL FIRST. DEPTH LATER.

Be well, be happy.
— Karie

09/29/2026

Here’s a little glimpse into gentle yoga practices we use in class — slow, mindful movement, breath, and time to notice what’s happening in the body.

YOGA NERD MOMENT
The Benefits of Breathwork and Slow, Mindful Movement

In gentle yoga, we often move into and out of a shape a few times before staying.

One of the things I frequently say in class is:

“The nervous system loves movement before stillness.”

That gentle repetition gives us time to become familiar with the movement before asking the body to pause.

Then, when we stay in a shape — perhaps Warrior II — for about 3 breaths, we check in with three things:

ALIGNMENT — How am I organizing the shape?

BREATH — Can I breathe comfortably and steadily here?

STATE OF BEING — What am I noticing right now?

Maybe there’s effort. Maybe there’s tension. Maybe the second or third breath feels different from the first. And sometimes we begin to find that balance between effort and ease.

In Structural Yoga Therapy, Mukunda Stiles discusses using the breath while holding a pose and describes staying for 2–3 breaths as a way to develop concentration and integrate breath with the asana. He also notes potential benefits such as supporting memory, gently strengthening the lungs, improving body awareness, and helping the body adapt more efficiently to stress.

That fits beautifully with the way we practice.

We’re not simply trying to “get into” a pose.

We MOVE, PAUSE, BREATHE, NOTICE and ADJUST.

That’s one of the benefits of a yoga practice: we’re not just exercising the body. We’re also practicing awareness, balance, breath, coordination, and the ability to move with more ease and intention as we age. See you on the mat!

Be well, be happy.

09/28/2026

🍂 October Yoga at The Flexx 🍂

October brings a few schedule changes—and something new!

Peggy is adding a NEW Wednesday evening class at 5:05 p.m. beginning October 7. This is a great option for anyone who has been wanting to try yoga but can’t make a morning class.

Karie will be taking a little time off in October, so there will be no Gentle Yoga classes October 14–19. Her regular Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 a.m. schedule will resume Wednesday, October 21.

Take a look at our October calendars for all the dates and times. We’d love to see you on the mat! 💚

📍 The Flexx
318 Walnut Street, Columbus

Peggy: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. + Wednesdays at 5:05 p.m.
Karie: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

Feel free to message us with any questions—and please share with a friend who might enjoy joining us for yoga!

09/21/2026

Join Karie for a special Saturday Pop-Up Yoga Class at The Flexx! It’s a perfect morning to enjoy yoga and visit the Country Market too. 💚

09/15/2026

Updated September calendars for the Open House at The Flexx! See you there!

09/15/2026

Peggy’s classes have found a new home at The Flexx, located at 318 Walnut St., Columbus, Texas.

The classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 AM.

The Flexx is hosting an open house:

Friday, September 18th,
10:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and

Monday, September 21st,
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

What a wonderful first day at The Flexx! 💚

We loved filling this beautiful new space with movement, balance, laughter, and familiar faces. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our first class here feel so special.

We’re excited to begin this next chapter together at The Flexx, 318 Walnut Street, Columbus, Texas.

Here’s to continuing to move, breathe, strengthen, and grow together. 🧘‍♀️💛

08/31/2026

We’re excited to share that Karie has added a page.

Follow Yoga with Karie Hood for class schedules, updates, and more. 💛

05/27/2026

June calendars!