Power Yoga Long, Slow & Deep (LSD) Master Class – Yoga Studio Trieste (Trieste, Italy)

Power Yoga Long, Slow & Deep (LSD) Master Class is a yoga workshop with Bryan Kest, the creator of Power Yoga, at Yoga Studio Trieste in Trieste, Italy. It suits students who want to meet Power Yoga at its source, taught by the person who shaped it, and who are curious about a slower, gentler side of the practice.

What to Expect

The "Long, Slow and Deep" format sits within Bryan Kest's wider approach to Power Yoga. He holds that power lies in strength (yang) and also in gentleness (yin), and that real health comes from a proper balance between the two. A class in this spirit invites you to breathe deeply through the nose, honor your limits, and back off when sensation turns into strain. Comparing yourself to others is not part of the practice. Meditation and gratitude run through his teaching.

Kest also teaches a more vigorous Power Yoga Master Class at the same studio, as a separate session. This one is the long, slow and deep class.

About Bryan Kest

Bryan Kest is the creator of Power Yoga. Born in 1964, he began practicing yoga in 1979, at 14, and has taught since 1985. He was one of the first Westerners to learn Ashtanga, studying in Hawaii with David Williams and in India with Pattabhi Jois.

Kest points out that "power yoga" has become a generic term for a vigorous class, while his own version is broader. He believes the right balance between strength and gentleness is personal and has to be found by each student. His stated aim is a system of exercise that fully integrates the body, mind, and spirit.

The Place

The master class takes place at Yoga Studio Trieste, in the city of Trieste in northeastern Italy. It is one stop on Bryan Kest's European teaching visits, which also include studios in Slovenia, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Before You Go

Kest's approach centers on finding your own balance and respecting your limits, so students are encouraged to work at their own level and not measure themselves against anyone else in the room.