Dehumpenization

About This Class

This full-body dynamic flow with Bryan Kest opens in Child's Pose with an extended mindfulness and breath-settling practice before moving into Downward Facing Dog, side-body stretches, and a series of Cobras and Locust (Salabhasana) to warm the back body. Sun Salutation A sequences build heat rhythmically before the class moves into deep hip-opening work: low lunge with arm binds, a signature "dehumpenization" spinal lengthening cue, Warrior Two, Triangle, a bound side-angle with leg straightening, and pigeon-style floor hip openers on both sides. Dolphin Pose, Three-Legged Dog with knee-to-elbow transitions, Crow prep, and a Flip Dog variation add upper-body and balance challenges. Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) builds on the backbend series. The floor sequence closes with a Reclined Hero / saddle-style pose, a bridge-like tabletop, supine leg lowers with core work, seated twists, and a supine spinal twist before a long, guided Savasana with a gratitude and breath-awareness meditation. Throughout, Bryan consistently frames the practice as self-care and wellness rather than fitness, encourages modifications (blocks, fists, dropped knees), and cautions students to let the breath guide effort.