Leisurely Twists

About This Class

This leisurely yet comprehensive flow class with Bryan Kest centers on five distinct twisting shapes woven throughout a full-body sequence. Beginning in child's pose and moving through repeated sun-salutation-style flows (down dog, cobra, plank), the class builds gradually into standing and crescent lunge twists, triangle pose with a binding variation, warrior sequences, pigeon pose on both sides, a prone backbend series (locust/bow variations), seated butterfly forward fold, a table-top hip lift, a core boat-pose twist, and finally supine spinal twists. Bryan frames every pose as an act of self-care and sensory discovery, consistently prioritizing deep, free nasal breathing and mindful presence over depth or alignment perfection. Modifications are woven in throughout — knee-down options for lunges, hand support in reclined hero, and bent-knee alternatives for core work — making the class accessible across a wide range of bodies. The class closes with a guided gratitude meditation and a long savasana, grounding the physical practice in mindfulness and emotional well-being.