Slow & Gentle & Then Monumental

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads an expansive 99-minute class that lives up to its "Slow & Gentle & Then Monumental" title. The class opens supine with breathwork and mindfulness cues designed to quiet the mind, then moves through shoulder stand, plow, and gentle twists before transitioning to the first down dog around the 30-minute mark. From there, Bryan layers in sun salutations (taught as a meditative, breath-synchronized flow), standing one-legged balances, warrior-style crescent lunges, side-angle variations, wide-leg forward folds, seated twists, hero pose, pigeon-style hip openers, locust, cobra, and bent-knee balancing sequences. The instructor consistently frames effort as care rather than conquest, discouraging pain and encouraging sensitivity and personalization throughout. The class closes with supine twists, a rocking spinal massage, a seated gratitude meditation, and an extended savasana. It is ideal for practitioners seeking a comprehensive full-body practice that balances strength, mobility, and mental stillness without aggressive intensity.