Yet another incredible weekend! I'm deeply grateful to be a student of Jonah, and for his example of what it means to live the teachings in a modern context. I always appreciate his reverence and humility while creating an experience that is as transformative as it is fun. Jonah really wants his students to win, the mark of a true teacher. I loved learning from Bryan at the intensive. He has a way of sharing sobering truths and making you laugh at the same time. Get ready to have an honest look in the mirror with him, truly the essence of yoga. It must also be mentioned, Become a Yogi brings together the most amazing people. The combination of community and devotional practice leaves me filled with gratitude and feeling more like myself every time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I can’t say enough good things about this immersive 2 day yoga workshop. From the moment I walked in, I felt genuinely welcomed and at ease. Bryan & Jonah created such a kind, supportive environment that immediately calmed my nerves—especially since it was my first time practicing with them and I came by myself from FL to LA! The entire experience was incredibly encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring. Each session was thoughtfully designed to challenge you in the best way. I left feeling stronger, more connected, and inspired in my personal practice and my teaching. What really stood out was the energy of the people leading it—they were warm, attentive, and truly passionate about what they do. It made all the difference. All the people who attended brought amazing energy too! I’m so grateful for this experience! It exceeded every expectation and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to grow their practice in a meaningful and supportive space!

I went into this “Intensive” expecting a meaningful, educational deep-dive into the practice - something that would justify the high price point and the reputation attached to the Kest's. What I experienced instead felt disorganized, overcrowded and absolutely not worth the investment. The event was clearly oversold and the room was packed to the point of discomfort, making it difficult to focus or move safely - let alone the kind of mindful environment yoga is supposed to cultivate. For something marketed as an intensive, the setup felt more like a crowded drop-in class than a thoughtfully structured learning container. The content itself lacked depth of any kind. This was advertised in an a way that suggested education and intention - in reality, it felt like little more like a series of overpriced yoga classes, with minimal breakdown of technique and philosophy. There seemed to be very little preparation on their part - which is very disappointing to hear after a hefty investment. I heard Bryan's teaching style is polarizing, for me it crossed the line from unconventional into unprofessional. Some may find it refreshing, to me it came across as abrasive and unnecessary in this setting for what was presented as a high-level, immersive yoga experience. Instead of creating an inclusive or supportive environment, it felt uncomfortable and at times disrespectful to the practitioner with any type of respect for the practice - leaning more toward shock value than substance of any kind. Overall, the experience felt misrepresented and significantly overpriced for what was delivered. There was very little in terms of shared knowledge or teachings that would help practitioners grow beyond what you could get in a studio class. I would not recommend this intensive to anyone looking for depth or a truly enriching yoga education experience.

Best weekend ever! Great experience - left feeling recharged and ready to teach :)

I had a Fantastic time at this 20 hour yoga retreat with Jonah and Bryan Kest in Los Angeles!!! It was a warm, friendly and accepting environment with tons of deep yoga integrated content covered. Fabulous!