Yoga: 101 Anus and Spine

About This Class

In this brief Q&A/lecture segment, Bryan Kest challenges the conventional fitness paradigm by pointing out that gyms are stocked with machines for aesthetically valued muscles like the glutes and chest, while the two most functionally critical and commonly problematic areas — the anal sphincter and the spine — are almost entirely ignored. He notes that spinal problems are the second most common physical ailment after the cold, yet fitness culture remains fixated on appearance over true health. Kest invites students to question what other irrational norms they may be blindly following, closing with an open prompt for community reflection. The session contains no physical yoga practice and no poses, props, or contraindications.