If you've heard of Bryan Kest, maybe even enjoyed one of his lectures or power yoga classes as an audio/video download - the next step for you may be to attend one of his Santa Monica Power Yoga classes.

Now, you may be wondering if traveling to Santa Monica is too far out of your way, especially with the traffic in L.A. being what it is.  Let's look at it this way, Bryan Kest traveled from his home in Detroit to California, Hawaii, and eventually India to find the best teachers.  Their philosophies helped him develop his power yoga training classes.  Is that too far to travel?  I guess it depends on how badly you want it.

What can you get out of a Bryan Kest Power Yoga Class in Santa Monica?

There are many benefits to participating in a power yoga class.  Bryan Kest teaches some himself, and he has also trained affiliated instructors who can deliver excellent results in a class or one-on-one.

Power yoga classes are becoming more popular because they are highly effective at toning muscle and improving strength and flexibility, while being low-impact and of variable difficulty levels.  Make sure you don't walk in on an intermediate or advanced class if you're just beginning.  Power yoga is not an "easy" discipline.  Check the class schedule at the Santa Monica yoga studio before you go, so you will know who's teaching, how long the class is, what the fees (donation) are, and what you need to bring.  In most cases, Power yoga classes only require a yoga mat and yoga clothing, which just means that it must be stretchable and fitted.

How Will Power Yoga Change You?

Power yoga classes teach more than just strength.  These classes teach individuals to focus on the part of the body that is working to hold a particular pose while relaxing all the other muscles in the body.  This allows individuals to become more in touch with their bodies and shows them how to relax in the midst of a stressful situation.  It is very difficult to hold a pose that requires a lot of strength while relaxing everything else and maintaining slow, deep breathing.  If a person can master that skill, then he can also do it in everyday situations that also require relaxation while in a stressful situation.

Bryan Kest emphasizes the importance of the whole body.  He puts mind and spiritual practice ahead of the actual physical yoga poses (asanas) in importance.  Power yoga classes also teach deep breathing techniques so that individuals learn to breathe from their diaphragm rather than their chests.  This allows them to get more oxygen to their system which gives them more strength and clarity of mind.  It also helps them to remain in a relaxed state of mind, which is also useful in every day life.  Bryan also offers a yoga meditation CD for those who need to focus on stress reduction.

Of course, Power Yoga is certainly very physical.  In his Santa Monica Power Yoga classes Bryan Kest teaches asanas that will help you gain flexibility and push you to your limits.  If you're just looking for a good workout, the Santa Monica Power Yoga classes will certainly provide that, but if you are open to more - to adopting a thought process, a philosophy, and a life style, that is what Bryan Kest really hopes to share with you.  His own experiences in yoga were very profound in this regard, and it's that type of meaningful impact that he hopes you'll find at his Santa Monica Power Yoga studio.