- Active
- 70 min
- Flow
- 5.0 out of 5
About This Class
Bryan Kest leads a rich, full-body flow that opens with mindful breathwork and builds progressively through multiple rounds of sun salutations (featuring cobra, downward dog, and plank), into a comprehensive standing sequence on both sides that includes crescent lunge, Warrior One, Warrior Two, triangle, extended side angle (kria angle), humble warrior, twisting triangle, and wide-legged forward bends. The second half transitions to the floor for deep passive hip openers — a half-straddle forward fold with one knee bent back, a supine spinal twist, and a double-pigeon/fire-log seated hip stretch — before arriving at a guided Metta (loving-kindness) seated meditation and a final resting Savasana. Throughout, Bryan emphasizes breath freedom over depth, "sweet intensity" over ego-driven effort, and the practice of maintaining a calm mind through challenge. The class is framed as training for equanimity both on and off the mat, making it equally suited to experienced practitioners seeking depth and beginners willing to modify.
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s.mollyjo
This is a pretty dynamic combination, beginning with a strong, steady flow; transitioning into a wonderful lengthening floor stretching sequence; and ending with a really lovely metta practice and svasana. Thank you for this sweet class.
Teresa
great variation of deep stretches
dmotr
Tracey
Thoroughly enjoyed that one, Bryan. It had been way too long since I’ve practiced with you. Man, I miss these sweet classes. Thank you so much. I’ll be back soon. Happy Holidays!
julie.fongemy
bc_ludwig
Rat-a-tat-tat before all that deep stretching the mat — Brian
Chigusa
I enjoyed very much the deep stretches and meditation of compassion. Thank you ????
Kimberly Trapp
Amazing class! Loved the stretches.
michelleja2727
Beautiful class… a different kind of flow, needed those hip stretches today… long, deep and slow. Namaste.. love and light!
tipilivin
great class
Michael Kaplan
This was perfect, Bryan. My first session back after some surgery I had last month. Thank you so much!
Alyson
Great practice. I’m one you has very tight hips so cross legged is the only way. I appreciate your constant encouragement to do what is best for us. Thank you.
emerle
Different! Really liked it very much!
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