Core Galore and Much More

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads a vigorous, breath-centered flow that opens with Child's Pose and Downward Facing Dog before moving through multiple rounds of sun-salutation-style sequences — cobra, plank lowering, and down-dog — building significant upper-body and core strength. The standing section layers Crescent Lunge, Hero Pose (Warrior II variant), Reverse Warrior, Extended Side Angle, Triangle, and a unique "Supreme Balancing" / airplane balance with one hand behind the back, demanding coordination, core stability, and lower-body power. A Dolphin Pose forearm-plank variation adds further shoulder and core work. Floor sequences include wide-legged forward folds, straddle-style hip openers with one knee bent back (targeting hip flexors, quads, hamstrings, groin, and ankles), a figure-four / ankle-to-knee seated stretch for the outer hips and glutes, and supine twists to close. The class ends with a seated gratitude meditation and Savasana, inviting a quiet mind and a natural breath. Throughout, Bryan emphasizes calm, fluid breathing as the non-negotiable foundation, encourages modification at any moment, and frames the practice as training for lifelong functional movement and mental equanimity.