Changes

About This Class

Bryan Kest guides students through a richly layered 90-minute flow class titled "Changes," built around the conviction that how you move matters far more than how deep you go. The class opens in Child's Pose with a sustained focus on deep nasal breathing as the foundation for mindfulness and relaxation. From there it progresses through a carefully paced warm-up: Downward Dog, kneeling squats, Bird-Dog balancing, Cobra, Locust/Superman variations, Plank, side-plank rotations, forearm Dog, and a standing flow of Forward Fold, Warrior-style side bends, Half Moon variations, kneeling Camel, and one-legged balances with Airplane Pose. Core work includes Boat-style leg scissors and full-body lengthening. The sequence closes with a seated wide-leg forward fold, supine hip openers (Happy Baby, Supta Konasana), Shoulder Stand/Plow, and a final spinal twist before Savasana. Two guided meditations—Meditation of Gratitude and Meditation of Compassion—anchor the cool-down, framing the practice as a vehicle for mental and emotional wellness. Throughout, Bryan consistently coaches students to back off, find personal range, keep the jaw soft, and treat the breath as the primary tool for stress reduction and focus. The class is ideal for those seeking to counter stress, desk posture, stiffness, and tightness throughout the full body, while building sustainable mobility and balance.