Bryan Kest is an American yoga teacher, known for developing Power Yoga, a wellness based approach to vinyasa-style yoga. He began practicing yoga in the 1970s and later studied with yoga teachers in Hawaii and India. Kest's Power Yoga emphasizes meditation in motion, offering a more dynamic form of yoga compared to traditional methods. His approach is accessible and has been influential in popularizing yoga in the West. Kest's teachings focus on the holistic benefits of yoga, including physical health, mental clarity, and emotional well-being. He is also known for his emphasis on mindfulness and the spiritual aspects of yoga practice.
He created Power Yoga and the Western worlds first donation based yoga studio “Santa Monica Power Yoga”