Plenty of Flow & Meditation

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads this expansive flow class through a deliberate, breath-first philosophy before introducing movement. The class builds methodically: nasal deep breathing and stillness open the session, followed by multiple rounds of a six-movement warm-up series (Downward Dog → Forward Fold → standing reach → Plank → Cobra → Down Dog), which are layered into increasingly fluid 21-movement sequences including Warrior I, Warrior II, Triangle, Extended Side Angle, Twisting Triangle, Lunges, and hip-opening low-lunge variations. Balancing sequences on one leg and knee-to-elbow core movements (Uddiyasana) challenge stability and upper-body endurance. The floor sequence features Camel (Ustrasana), supine leg lifts with core twists, Plow-style shoulder stand (Halasana/Sarvangasana), Crotchasana/Happy Baby variations, and a supported bridge. The class closes with a seated five-minute gratitude meditation and a brief Savasana. Throughout, Bryan constantly returns to the primacy of calm, free breathing over depth or acquisition of poses, framing the physical practice as preparation for mental equanimity and mindfulness.