Arm-ed and Ready

About This Class

This dynamic 70-minute flow with Bryan Kest centers on building upper-body strength and awareness through repeated cobra progressions, plank holds, knee-to-elbow core work, and tricep-engaged arm balance drills (knee on tricep). The session opens in child's pose and downward-facing dog, then builds heat systematically through bird-dog, plank-to-chin lowerings, Superman/locust variations, dolphin pose, and Pada Hastasana. Standing work includes crescent lunge, warrior-style hero holds with a deliberate one-minute challenge to stay calm as sensation builds, and extended side angle with both arms reaching. Hip openers in a seated figure-four stretch and supine twists provide recovery before savasana, which is guided into a two-minute gratitude meditation. Throughout, Bryan weaves mindfulness cues—breath awareness, staying present, releasing expectations—making this as much a meditation practice as a physical one. Modifications (dropping knees, using blocks, exiting early) are offered generously; those with knee or hip sensitivities are invited to find an alternative comfortable pose.