Sweet and Strong Birthday Flow

About This Class

This celebratory flow class with Bryan Kest opens in Child's Pose and progressively layers a six-movement sun-salutation base into increasingly complex sequences — adding Crescent Lunge, Warrior-II-style twists, elbow-to-floor hip openers, three-legged Dog, and standing side-bend flows. Upper-body strength is built through repeated Plank-to-Cobra transitions and creative arm-balancing variations (hand-behind-back balance, side plank with one hand finagled between the scapulas). The second half transitions to the floor for deep hip work: a Half Frog/Frog opening, lizard-style hip flexor stretches, double pigeon (Fire Log), and supine twists. Throughout, Bryan frames the practice around equanimity, breath as the foundation of relaxation, and self-care rather than performance — making this class as much a mindfulness session as a physical one. The class closes with a long Savasana emphasizing presence and gratitude.