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Crystal Ann Yoga + Nutrition

Yoga, Nutrition, Ayurveda private and group sessions for a healthier quality of life. Cooking classes Contact Crystal for a list of services and prices.

Crystal Ann Hanson is a Certified Ayurveda Yoga Specialist (AYS), Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach (CFNC), Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher(E-RYT500), Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), and holds a BS in Psychology. She uses an integrative approach using all of these modalities when conducting private client consultations, workshops and teaching classes. She is honored and gr

ateful to teach and share from her many trainings and life experiences. Crystal offers Integrated Wellness Consultations, Private and Group sessions for Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Nutrition, Cooking. She has many years of experience with specialty eating programs including Ayurveda, Gluten free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Loss. Crystal enrolled in her first 200 Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in 2009 through the Himalayan Institute. After feeling the many emotional, spiritual and physical benefits that Yoga and Meditation brought to her daily life, she had a strong desire to continue to learn and share with others. Crystal has now completed a second 230YTT, 540YTT, Ayurveda Yoga Specialist Certification and Chair Yoga Certification. She is grateful to have had in-depth study-training opportunities with Indu Arora, Sarah Powers, Lauren Walker, Rod Stryker and many others from the Himalayan Institute and Kripalu for Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Mudra, Energy Medicine Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Philosophy and Meditation. Crystal shares from her heart as she invites her students to pause, connect, look inside and feel what is happening in the present moment (on and off the mat). Her classes are rooted in traditional Hatha Yoga as she stays true to her lineage of Swami Rami (founder of the Himalayan Institute) and teachings of Indu Arora (International Ayurveda and Yoga). Crystal’s classes often include chanting, mudras, pranayama, and teachings from the ancient Yoga Veda texts. Crystal holds sacred that which Indu Arora has taught, “Yoga is a work IN, not a workout”. Crystal has had the privilege of studying with Dr. Andrew Weil (Integrative Medicine) on several occasions. She truly enjoys giving one on one cooking lessons in the privacy of the client’s home and also teaching small group sessions in her home kitchen. Many have chosen to schedule a group cooking session to celebrate birthdays and other special events. Crystal is honored to teach and share from all of her training, modalities and life experiences respecting an integrative approach. Crystal believes that we are ALL teachers and we are ALL students. [email protected]

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07/11/2026

1st cherry tomatoes of the season
On homemade SD boule smeared with avocado, fresh sprouts and Thai basil

Flavors of Summer

07/10/2026

My lunch today was based on my favorite meal at Tao Natural Foods in Minneapolis.

I see the menu has changed since I've last eaten there, however the Tao bowl is very similar to what it used to be. I especially appreciated they made their own sauerkraut! 💚

Straight forward, simple wholesome plant based food.

Friends be sure to enjoy a meal here when you are in the area.

https://www.thetaolife.com/taoorganiccafemenu

07/09/2026

After more than two decades studying the world's longest-lived populations, longevity researcher Dan Buettner has landed on a simple message:

"the single biggest thing most people can do for their lifespan is learn to cook whole, plant-based food at home."

I agree with his statement. Some of my recent creations.

07/08/2026

Reminds me of the 4-H pledge I learned as a child

I pledge my head to clearer thinking
My heart to greater loyalty
My hands to larger service
My health to better living for
My club
My community
My country
And
My world

07/08/2026

Garden Basil Pesto & Sundried tomatoes
My vegan version has nutritional yeast, steamed garlic and walnuts

07/07/2026

Magnificent Matcha
To save time , I make a quart of Matcha and store it in the fridge.
It's avaliable to pour a generous mug and drink in all of the delicious antioxidants.
Sometimes I'll add soy milk.

Nourishing and refreshing Summertime drink.

07/07/2026

Interesting that this memory popped up today. My plan is to make rhubarb blackcap jam later today/evening.

I've picked the berries and a neighbor shared her rhubarb.

07/05/2026

I always prefer berry stained hands over polished nails!

Mulberries and Blackcaps continue and Blackberries will be ready in a few weeks, weather dependant.