- Active
- 71 min
- Flow
- 4.9 out of 5
About This Class
Bryan Kest leads this 71-minute dynamic flow with his signature blend of mindful movement and candid philosophical commentary, consistently threading themes of stress reduction, ego awareness, and self-compassion through every physical cue. The class opens in a seated/kneeling warm-up before moving into downward facing dog, tabletop leg reaches, and a series of cobra/plank/down-dog vinyasa rounds. The bulk of the class is built around a long, layered standing sequence on each side: deep lunge variations (crescent, side angle, triangle, core-muscle lunge/crunch, balancing lunge, airplane balance, bent-knee balance), hip-opening transitions from down dog, and quad-opening half-splits on the floor. A brief reclined sequence follows, including a spread-leg groin opener, supine twists, and a knees-to-chest wind-down. Throughout, Bryan emphasizes breathing deeply and freely, finding a personal "somewhere between too much and not enough," and treating the practice as an opportunity for gentle self-care rather than performance. Props like blocks are offered as options, and modifications (fists instead of palms, dropping to knees, exiting poses early) are consistently encouraged.
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9mcutillo
this site has given me so much joy & instruction for my life. Thanks team <3 xx
Lynn
Muscovie WISCONSIN??!!!! As I practice with you next to my little heater in WI I had to laugh. Maybe it is in WI ????. Loved your class and philosophy as always, as I sit in gratitude ???????? you are always included in my many blessings I am grateful for. Thank you for allowing me to practice with you all the way up here in the Northwoods!
mariateresacalal
Thank you very much for another great class!
Jamie
Didn’t get to take this live- but it was a great morning class. Thank you- thank you- thank you.
SK
Strong standing sequence for quads, glutes and hip flexors. Just brilliant after a day sitting down. Had to modify because aforesaid areas were feeling it. Saving this to favourites. Loved the soap story. Thanks for sharing
michelleja2727
Lovely balanced flow of stretch, strength and balance. But my favorite pose of this class was the lesson on questioning our conditioning and attachments. You always make it very entertaining Bryan ! My hubby subscribes to your “non soap” method too… how funny is that:) Always thankful for you all!
emerle
Harder than at face-value but always worth it
Lisa
LOVED this! So much. Thank you thank you!!
Evan
A nice challenge to the body and ego; left lunge crunge was left out – a blessing in disguise. Thank you!
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