- Active
- 70 min
- Flow
- 4.9 out of 5
About This Class
Bryan Kest leads a sweeping, breath-centered flow that moves through nearly every dimension of the body: upper-body strengthening in plank, cobra, and side-arm balances; hip-opening and balancing sequences including three-legged dog variations with one hand behind the back; deep lunges with quad stretches; standing and kneeling balance poses; Hanumanasana (full splits) on both sides; a spread-leg forward fold; core work with leg lowers; and finishing inversions in plow and shoulderstand. Throughout, Bryan emphasizes making challenges "sensuous rather than painful," keeping the breath steady even through difficulty, and treating the body as a sacred partner. The class is framed as a practice of equanimity — using physical challenge as a metaphor for life's vicissitudes — and closes with supine twists and a long Savasana. Modifications and the option to exit early are consistently offered, making this accessible to a range of practitioners willing to honor their own limits.
Comments
10bc_ludwig
Consider my torso touched! Brian, Peoria Heights, Ill.
debbie
thank you. thank you endlessly.
Michael Kaplan
s.mollyjo
whew. this class challenged me, and i am so grateful for that opportunity. yoga brings our experience more deeply into focus — which is what i love about the practice and why it’s so beneficial, and also why it’s often difficult. my mind is reeling through grief, and i absolutely resisted coming to my practice today, and it is of course exactly what i needed. this particular class, while moving with a steady pace and effectively moving through just about every place in the body, created a lot of space for quiet reflection. i noticed myself fighting to stay present with my breath and with compassion for my experience, and even had to pause a few times just to cry. as always, the thoughtful and wise guidance reminded me that it was all appropriate. i can’t tell you how much it meant to me to have this sanctuary at this time. although grief may very well be staying with me for a while, i gained a little strength and sense of calm through this class that i don’t take for granted. thank you, B.K., & Melissa.
Lisa
Henrietta
How perfect to come into the New Year with full on splits!!! Reminder to be flexible and more patient and to face all with a full breath. This was a strong yet doable class. I loved it!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE BEST TEACHER EVER WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MODEL MELISSA!! I love you guys sooooo much!! Namaste.
Sarah D.
Thanks Bryan. Couldn’t practice live with you, so appreciate the opportunity to participate anyway. Appreciate your thoughtful approach to what we doing and I felt totally prepped for hanumanasana. Namaste
Alyson
All around nice. I love the pace. Even though I’m working on strength and balance, I’m stretching. The stretching feels wonderful releasing tension. Another great one. Thank you
Parker
Solid one Bryan, Thank You and Happy New Year
emerle
Fantastic class!
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