Symmetry!

About This Class

This dynamic flow class is built around the central theme of symmetry — physical, mental, and breath-based. Byron opens with a structured Pranayama counting exercise to establish a rhythmic, balanced breath, then moves through a thorough warm-up of tabletop balances, plank variations, and Sun Salutation sequences. The standing sequence is rich and methodical: Warrior One, Warrior Two, Crescent, Extended Side Angle, Triangle, and Half Moon are all explored with detailed alignment cues emphasizing joint stacking, hip symmetry, and equal engagement of both legs. Twisting variations — including Crescent Twist and a chair-pose twist — add spinal mobility. Core work is woven throughout, including side plank progressions on both forearms and palms, elbow-to-knee crunches in side plank, and dolphin push-ups. The class winds down with Pigeon Pose (both sides, held long), a seated forward fold, Happy Baby, Bridge Pose, optional Plow and Shoulder Stand, supine twists, and Savasana. A closing Pranayama with extended exhales mirrors the opening breathwork, bookending the practice. Philosophically, Byron frames symmetry as balance between effort and ease, activity and rest, and left-brain precision with right-brain creativity, making this class as mentally engaging as it is physically challenging.