- Active
- 65 min
- Flow
- 5.0 out of 5
About This Class
Bryan Kest leads a richly layered, breath-centered flow that begins with deep pranayama to cultivate calm focus, then builds heat through a carefully rehearsed sun-salutation-style sequence—downward dog, cobra, plank—before expanding into more demanding standing and balancing work. The class progresses through twisted side-angle variations, extended triangle, warrior poses, and creative core-strengthening shapes that target non-traditional stabilizing muscles including the psoas. Deep pigeon-style hip openers anchor each side of the sequence, offering both physical release and an emotional reset. The upper portion of the class moves into shoulderstand (supported legs-up inversion) with a plow transition, followed by supine spinal twists and a final savasana with explicit guidance on quieting the mind (Chitta Vritti Nirodhana). Throughout, Kest consistently frames effort as gentle inquiry rather than conquest—urging students to exit early, modify freely, and use blocks—making the class accessible despite its dynamic intensity. The session suits practitioners seeking full-body mobility and strength, hip and hamstring relief, core activation, and a meditative, stress-dissolving experience.
Comments
8Daniel Zanotti
nice all around flow. some good strength without overdoing it. Thanks Bryan!
s.mollyjo
A great, simple (not easy!) sequence with some nice variations on the usual B.K. flow. As always, the right amount of challenge with wise philosophy at the foundation. My only wish is for the traditional “narrow your eyeballs down to the perimeter of your own yoga mat” reminders, rather than calling attention to the practice of the “yoga model”; while I certainly understand that some attendees benefit from having an example from time to time, I suppose I find that speaking about their practice during the class takes away from the rich and bountiful instruction Bryan usually offers when teaching to the individual, personal experience. Of course, he is also giving me the opportunity to stay focused and calm rather than being critical. Overall, as always, I enjoyed a practice rich with incredibly nourishing, healing breath and movement; thank you, Bryan!
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Leigh
I think you should have named it “Buck and Doe Flow.” I also think the lovely, geriatric Melissa could have handled this! (I’m a year older than her.)
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Jamie
This class is just what I needed! I took a pause from painting my kitchen to catch this class- happy that I did!
Serena
it was my very first livestream yoga class. The sound and video was good. Great class. Thank you. Grazie!!
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