Sweet Twisting

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads this richly layered 65-minute flow centered on the theme of sweetness — finding the right degree of challenge rather than forcing depth. The class opens in Child's Pose with an extended focus on deep, fluid breathing as a tool for quieting the mind and countering stress. A progressive warm-up moves through Downward Dog, standing forward folds, Baby Cobra, and a Tai Chi-inspired six-movement vinyasa before the intensity builds. The main sequence introduces standing one-leg balances, Warrior/Crescent Lunge variations, Grandma Twist (twisting lunge), Core Twist, and a three-part prayer twist on the quadricep, all breath-synchronized and performed on both sides. A kneeling backbend section (Camel-style on knees) explores spinal extension and rotation. The floor sequence closes with reclining pigeon (hip opener), supine leg lifts with core engagement, and a supine spinal twist on each side — all culminating in a guided Savasana emphasizing mental stillness and stress release. Throughout, Bryan frames the practice as a moving meditation: the physical work is in service of relaxation, not performance.