The Animal

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads a wide-ranging dynamic flow that moves through a structured warm-up in child's pose and downward facing dog, into repeated sun-salutation-style sequences building toward standing leg balances (warrior III / airplane, Bruce Lee Asana / extended standing leg raises), arm balances (knee-to-tricep/elbow, side plank variations), flip-dog transitions, deep low-lunge hip flexor stretches with optional quad grabs, and a kneeling backbend series. The floor sequence includes a wide-legged forward fold, splits-style side stretches, plow pose, shoulder stand, and supine twists as counter poses. Throughout, Bryan emphasizes breath over depth, personal modification over performance, and frames the practice as a "safe place to practice staying calm under challenge." The class closes with a seated gratitude meditation and a long savasana, making it equally a physical and mindfulness experience.