Relaxidated (relax and sedated)

About This Class

This 69-minute gentle class by Bryan Kest barely leaves the mat, yet covers an impressive range of the body through slow, mindful sequencing. Opening with supine breathwork and a reclined butterfly, the class flows into a supported bridge, a leisurely shoulder stand (Sarvangasana), and a plow-like fold over the head. From there Bryan guides students through a deliberate hip-opening and hamstring sequence on each side — combining reclined figure-four holds, single-leg stretches, and a demanding core series where straight arms and legs hover low while the gaze stays fixed on the navel. The seated section introduces a wide-legged forward fold, a seated butterfly, and an playful archer's bow balance (Barak Obamasana / Akarna Dhanurasana) that doubles as core and hip work. The floor sequence closes with supine open-leg stretches, deep spinal twists (including a full-body twisting variation), and a gentle fish-pose backbend. Throughout, Bryan returns again and again to the breath as the primary tool for pulling the mind into the present moment, explicitly framing the practice as stress-reduction and mental training. The class ends with a seated gratitude meditation and an extended Savasana, leaving students in a deeply calm, sedated state.