You Will Get Stoned

About This Class

Bryan Kest leads this expansive 92-minute dynamic flow class — playfully titled "You Will Get Stoned" — built on the premise that deep, conscious breathing is the true goal of all yoga, quieting the mind as effectively as any pose. The class opens gently on the floor with supine twists, bridge pose, shoulder stand, and plow pose before moving into wide-legged forward folds and hamstring stretches. From there, Bryan introduces a rhythmic sun salutation flow — down dog, plank, cobra, and standing forward folds — progressively synchronizing breath with movement over multiple rounds at increasing fluidity. Standing sequences include side plank variations, crescent lunge, prayer twist, warrior/hero pose, extended side angle, triangle, and a challenging bound hip-opening sequence with arm wraps and clasps. Prone work features locust/bow pose and deep cobra progressions. The class closes with a return to supine twists, a gentle reclined hip opener, and an extended seated and savasana gratitude meditation. Throughout, Bryan consistently de-emphasizes depth and flexibility in favor of sensation-guided, ego-free movement, encouraging modification at every turn. He explicitly addresses the addictive quality of mental distraction and frames the practice as a tool for nervous system regulation, stress relief, and cultivating gratitude.