Standing Leg Extension

About This Class

In this brief but detailed pose breakdown, Bryan Kest walks students through the standing leg extension sequence, beginning from child's pose, moving through down dog, and transitioning to standing. The class focuses on building a strong standing leg, maintaining a long spine, and progressively extending the raised leg forward and then out to the side — always within the student's comfortable range. Bryan emphasizes that aesthetics are secondary to genuine sensation and stretch, encouraging students to find their own boundary rather than force a straight leg. The lateral variation opens the hip and side body, while the closing phase challenges students to sustain lift through muscular engagement. Falling is normalized as part of balancing, keeping the tone approachable and mindful. Breath remains central throughout, reinforcing a calm, body-aware practice.