POWERYOGA with Bryan kest in Geneva
22 June 2025, 11:00-14:00
The founder of the original Poweryoga, BRYAN KEST, is back in Geneva in 2025.
Join us for this Poweryoga Master Class that we host at DanceArea, in their largest studio.
Open to all levels. Bring your own mat and props.
Experience the Return of a Legend
We are extremely happy to host Bryan Kest, the legendary founder of Power Yoga, again in Geneva after a 5-year-hiatus. Join us for a masterclass on June 22 from 11:00 to 14:00 at DanceArea, in their largest studio. This 3-hour Masterclass includes a 45-minute lecture on Poweryoga’s philosophy, followed by an energizing asana practice and meditation. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from a true yoga pioneer!
Bryan Kest belongs to the yoga world's most popular teachers. His presence attracts crowds and often, he teaches in front of hundreds of people, discovering the benefits of Poweryoga. Everybody around the world from A-list celebrities to the regular Joe love Bryan’s challenging and enjoyable classes. Be part of this unique experience and enjoy his energetic, insightful and all-levels welcome yoga-style live in person. Don’t miss the chance to practice with the creator of the original Power Yoga in Geneva / Genève !
So, grab this unique opportunity and save yourself one of the limited spots.
The Poweryoga Master Classes with Bryan Kest are very popular with students of yoga of all levels.
LEAVE WITH A BIG SMILE
Bryan leads through his famous Master Class in a very fun way. He makes you laugh, he makes you think and he makes you sweat. Look forward to a well-rounded flowing asana sequences that focuses on practice, not on the result. You will benefit from this class in more than one way and you will definitely leave with a big smile on your face.
Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga since 1979, starting when he was 14 years old.
He has been teaching yoga for 40 years.
Initially, he studied with David Williams, the first person to bring Ashtanga yoga to the US. He then studied intensively in India with K.Pattabhi Jois, ashtanga yoga's grand master.
Bryan Kest has been teaching yoga for 40 years and developed his own style of yoga, the original Poweryoga. He has helped thousands of people on to a healthier, more peaceful lifestyle that continually challenges them to grow. Poweryoga is a system of exercise that fully integrates the body, mind, and spirit. If you did attend in the past INNERCITYOGA's classes, you will find a lot of Bryan's teachings in Ioana's and Patric's classes.
Bryan's mainstream popularity is matched by an authentic foundation in the ancient practice of yoga and a long path of development as a yogi (a practitioner of yoga). At age 15, Bryan uprooted from his native Detroit home to make a life change in Hawaii. He moved to live with his father, a doctor, who understood the benefits of yoga. Like many of us, Bryan originally thought yoga was nothing more than strange contortions, but that changed when his father introduced him to a physical style of yoga called Ashtanga. This appealed to him immediately, and he soon observed great changes in himself, both physically and mentally. Yoga quickly became his passion, one that would take him to India for a year to study with the great yoga masters of the world, Pattabhi Jois. He has been continuing on his yoga path ever since.
Reservation highly recommended: this workshop usually fill up very quickly!
Bryan Kest back in the day teaching one of his fully booked masterclasses in Geneva. In 2025 we will have much more space available!
WHEN:
Sunday, 22 June 2025
11:00-14:00
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS MASTERCLASS:
A Power Yoga Master Class includes :
- 60 min. lecture about the fundamentals of yoga and philosophy of poweryoga
- 2+ hours asana based physical practice incorporating the principles of the lecture.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME:
Open to all levels, but some yoga experience recommended.
This class is not ideal for a first-time yoga try-out; attend Ioana’s classes before to get a feel for yoga.
WHERE:
DANCE AREA
Rue Coulouvrenière 19
1204 Genève
Doors open at 10:30
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring your own yoga mat and a towel / yogatowel, any props that you need.
Bring your smile!
Bring an open mind.
Spots are limited and this Masterclass will fill up; remember to book early!
RATES
Super-Earlybird
Book before 31 Dec. 2024
CHF 99.–
Earlybird
Book until 30 April 2025
CHF 110.–
Regular Rate
Full rate as of 1 May 2025
CHF 125.–
When you twint, please indicate also your email address for confirmation.
When you made the bank wire, please send us also your email address for confirmation
Active yoga teachers, university students and unemployed benefit from 10% discount.
Before proceeding to booking, please contact us with your valid credentials:
- Yoga teachers: YTT certification
- Students: valid student ID of a recognized school or university
- Unemployed: copy of your current status at the Office Cantonal de l’Emploi
Bryan Kest is a dear friend of Ioana and Patric. He had been teaching at INNERCITYOGA every single from 2003 to 2019 and is back in Geneva in 2025.
“Aloha!
I was very fortunate to move to Hawaii at the age of 14. It was in Hawaii that I was even more fortunate to meet David Williams at David’s and Brad Ramsey’s class. David was the first person to bring Ashtanga Yoga to the world outside of India. Brad became an incredibly influential example of how to be a man and a yogi.
I first started leading yoga classes at age 20 when I was invited by a clinic who specialized in eating disorders to share my practice with their clients. The clinic, called Esteem Clinic (in Santa Monica), was so happy with the results that they offered me more clients, and a yoga career was born.
At the age of 24, I entered my first ten-day Goenka Vipassana meditation course, after returning from living in India, where I studied with K. Patthabi Jois, before it was a trendy thing to go to India and study yoga. When I was there, it was just me, my traveling mate, and Patthabi Jois, all by ourselves. Upon my return, I enrolled in the Goenka course; being informed through meditation, my Ashtanga yoga practice began morphing from its generic sequence into something more personal. In a lot of ways, this is what Power Yoga is: freedom and discovery! This is what I meant when I coined the term Power Yoga.
My yoga classes are truly a multi-dynamic experience–a confluence of movements combining a balanced sequence with all elements of physical exercise, mindfulness, moderation and meditation. All of these are within a supportive dialogue developed to empower the practitioner. The distinct objective is strengthening the benevolent and eradicating the malevolent.”
Frequently Asked Questions about the Power Yoga Master Class with Bryan Kest:
Q: What do I need to bring to the Masterclass?
A: Please bring your own yoga mat and a yoga towel or regular towel – you will probably sweat a little bit. Although props are not necessary for Power Yoga, you are welcome to bring any that you prefer using, such as a block or strap.
Q: What if I forget to bring my yogamat?
A: Dance Area is a dance studio and not equipped with yogamats. So you better don’t forget to bring your mat!
Q: Can beginners attend this Masterclass?
A: This Masterclass welcomes all levels, but it is not designed for complete beginners without any yoga experience. We recommend having a basic knowledge of yoga. If you would like to discover yoga, we suggest you start taking classes with Ioana at YogaFlame.
Q: Is the Masterclass conducted in English?
A: Yes, the entire session will be in English without French translation. Bryan Kest uses simple English, so as long as you know basic yoga terminology and body part names in English, you should be fine.
Q: How many people will be there?
A: We anticipate a large turnout from Switzerland, France, and Southern Germany. The class is held in DanceArea’s largest studio to accommodate everyone comfortably. The atmosphere is expected to be vibrant and engaging.
Q: If I've attended Bryan’s classes before, should I come again?
A: Absolutely! If you’ve enjoyed Bryan's past sessions, attending this Masterclass will be like revisiting your favorite dish – familiar and gratifying.
Q: Can I book a private class with Bryan?
A: Bryan will not be available for private classes during his visit; his schedule is dedicated to the Masterclass.
Q: What if I missed the early bird booking deadline?
A: Early bird rates are available until midnight on the deadline day. If you miss it, we offer a 24-hour grace period to book at the discounted rate, provided spots are still available.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A:
Cancel up to 30 days before the event: 50% of the fee is refundable.
Cancel less than 30 days before the event: No refunds.
You may nominate someone else to take your place at any time without incurring a cancellation fee.
No-shows: Full forfeiture of the prepaid fee, no exceptions.