My Rusty Door Hinge

About This Class

In "My Rusty Door Hinge," Bryan Kest leads a full-bodied 70-minute dynamic flow designed around the philosophy that gentleness—not force—is the key to sustainable practice and long-term well-being. The class opens in Child's Pose and Downward Facing Dog before building through a sun-salutation-style flow (Cobra, Plank, Forward Fold) and progressively deeper sequences including twisting triangle, standing forward bend, Warrior, Side Arm Balance on forearms, and Camel Pose. Floor work includes Setu Bandhasana (Table-top bridge), supine twists, Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle), and a seated forward fold. Throughout, Bryan weaves in rich philosophical commentary on mindfulness, reactivity, the aging body, and the cultivation of calm amid sensation—culminating in a guided Savasana meditation focused on breath awareness at the nostrils. The class is especially suited for practitioners over 40 or 50 who are learning to move with more care, as well as anyone seeking a practice that balances heat and challenge with deep somatic attentiveness. No props are explicitly required, though a block is mentioned as an option for the low Warrior/hero variation.