Sliding Into Some Twists

About This Class

This class is a richly layered flow experience led by Bryan Kest that uses spinal twisting as its central theme, woven into a full-body sequence that includes sun-salutation-style warm-ups, standing balance work, deep hip openers, backbends, and core strengthening. The practice opens in child's pose with an emphasis on establishing deep, meditative breath before moving into down dog, cobra, and a flowing vinyasa. The main body of the class layers standing twists — including revolved crescent lunge (prayer twist) and runner's lunge variations — with hip-opening low-lunge work, a one-legged balance sequence, quad stretches, and a prone locust/bow sequence for the back body. Core work follows with leg raises and scissor-style abdominal engagement, before arriving at supine spinal twists for a restorative close. Throughout, Bryan emphasizes moderation, sensation over aesthetics, breath-as-meditation, and radical self-honoring. Modifications are consistently offered, including the use of blocks and knee-down options. The class closes in savasana with extended philosophical reflection on quieting the mind.