Stand and Deliver

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads a deliberately paced, breath-synchronized flow that prioritises calm awareness over physical effort. The class opens in Child's Pose with deep diaphragmatic breathing before moving through several rounds of a Sun-Salutation-style sequence (Down Dog → Forward Fold → Cobra → Crescent Lunge). The standing block builds progressively through Warrior Two, Warrior One, standing forward folds with interlaced hands, revolved side-angle/prayer-twist variations, and a novel Reverse Prayer (hands in prayer behind the back) paired with a standing forward fold. Shoulder-opening binds in Warrior Two and lizard-style hip openers (low pigeon) on both sides address the hips and shoulders simultaneously. The floor sequence includes leg raises with supine twisting, a reclined twist, and an extended Savasana focused on surrendering to subtle body sensations. Throughout, Bryan frames the practice as a tool for cultivating a calm, peaceful mind, repeatedly inviting students to back off, rest, or modify — making the class accessible while still covering broad physicality.