Yin low, yang high, yin low subtle flow

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads a deeply introspective, unhurried 90-minute class structured as a yin–yang–yin arc: a long, leisurely floor-based opening, a more active standing middle section, and a quiet, meditative close. The class begins supine with gentle spinal twists, baby bridge, and shoulder stand, then moves into plow and supine hamstring/hip stretches with core engagement sequences. Standing work includes goddess pose, extended side angle, wide-legged forward folds with clasped-hand variations, and the challenging bird-of-paradise pose. Two down dogs, one plank, cobra, and a locust variation make brief appearances before the class returns to the floor for reclined spinal twists, half-lotus forward folds, and a seated gratitude meditation capped by a long Savasana. Throughout, Bryan consistently cues deep, smooth nasal breathing as the primary tool for nervous-system regulation, frames tension release as caring for the body rather than changing it, and discourages comparison or judgment. The class is ideal for anyone dealing with back tightness, tight hips and hamstrings, stress, or stiffness from prolonged sitting, and suits practitioners who want a thorough, mindful full-body stretch without high cardiovascular demand.