Covering the Gamut

About This Class

Bryan Kest's "Covering the Gamut" lives up to its name: this 67-minute vigorous flow leaves virtually no range of motion unexplored. The class opens in Downward Facing Dog with an extended focus on deep, conscious breathing as the foundation of mental stillness, then builds through a dynamic warm-up of cobra pulses, plank holds, and back-strengthening lifts before launching into a full standing sequence. Each side works through one-armed Down Dog, supreme balancing, knee-to-elbow core work, flipping the dog, side arm balances, crescent lunge, balancing lunge, twisting lunges, extended side angle, triangle, twisting triangle, and bound variations — all threaded together in a nonstop flow. A wide-legged seated forward fold, plow pose, and shoulder stand form the cool-down, before a guided Savasana emphasizing breath awareness and mental quietude. Throughout, Bryan repeatedly frames the practice as a challenge to calmness rather than a physical performance, encouraging modifications, self-regulation, and an attitude of non-competition. Props such as blocks are offered as options but not required. The class suits practitioners looking to build full-body strength, mobility, and flexibility while cultivating stress resilience and mindfulness.