Strong, Fluid, Basic and Thorough

About This Class

This class is framed around two foundational principles: deep, continuous breath and personal sensation as a guide. Bryan Kest builds methodically through three layered warm-up flows — each round adding new movements — progressing from Downward Dog and Cobra into Crescent Lunge, twisting lunges, heart-opening backbends, and balancing variations. The middle section includes a strong upper-body strengthening sequence (plank, chaturanga-style chin-to-floor lowering), dynamic side-plank-like balancing poses with hand-behind-back variations, and bird-dog-style movements on the floor. The class then transitions to standing camel pose for a deep quadricep and chest opener, followed by seated half-lotus forward folds targeting the hamstrings and hips, and a core sequence with leg lowering and boat-like holds. The class closes with supine twists, knee squeezes, and a long Savasana with a gratitude meditation. Throughout, Bryan consistently cues students to work at their own degree, avoid pain, and prioritize breath freedom over pose acquisition — making this class both physically comprehensive and deeply introspective.