Strong As Can Be

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads this aptly named "Strong As Can Be" class through an ambitious 65-minute vigorous flow that never truly leaves its foundational Sun Salutation — instead, it keeps layering new challenges on top. Starting gently in child's pose to establish deep, free breathing, the class moves through down dog, cobra, and locust (shalabhasana) variations before introducing twisting down dogs, three-legged dog, supreme balancing (one-armed down dog with leg lift), and dolphin pose. Standing sequences feature warrior-inspired balancing, Bruce Lee Asana (standing leg extension), figure-four squats (standing pigeon), airplane balance (Warrior III variant), half-moon with fingertips on a block, and extended-leg standing balance flows. Backbody work includes multiple cobra series, bow pose (dhanurasana), and a deep quadriceps/shoulder stretch in locust with interlaced hands. The class then moves to the floor for a thorough core sequence — single-leg lifts, boat pose (navasana) with spinal twists, and scissor-leg holds — followed by seated forward folds, a supine hip opener (reclined figure-four/fire log), and a long, restorative savasana. Throughout, Bryan consistently frames the breath as the true challenge and calmness as the primary fitness goal, encouraging students to honor their body's personal range rather than mimic others.