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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 grateful 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. CrystalAnnYoga@gmail.com

01/02/2026

Be who you truly are.

01/01/2026

New Beginnings, new opportunities
Om Gam Gaul Ganapataye Namaha

12/31/2025

So Hum. Hamsa.
I am that I am.

We may lose the connection to our true self through societal conditioning, our upbringing, teachers, etc.

Be who you are. Find yourself.
Connect and shine.

12/28/2025

Immune Boost
Fresh squeezed Orange juice
Fresh grated Ginger and Turmeric root
Saffron bloomed into heated ginger/turmeric mixture
Sprinkles of Cayenne and Cinnamon
Drink warm and treat your cells!

12/23/2025

When I create treats, I aim for them to be as nutritious as possible with delicious flavor.

Caramelized Cranberry Parsnip Spice Cake (GF, V)

12/21/2025

Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ
Tat-savitur Vareñyaṃ
Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi
Dhiyo Yonaḥ Prachodayāt

"We meditate on that most adored Supreme Lord, the creator, whose effulgence (divine light) illumines all realms (physical, mental and spiritual). May this divine light illumine our intellect."

Happy Solstice!

12/12/2025

These 3 dieties rest on my kitchen island to remind me of what they represent.

Saraswati: Wisdom
Ganesha: Overcoming Obstacles
Lakshmi: Abundance & Prosperity

12/10/2025

Spiced Steel Cut Oats: cooked overnight, ready to "to break your fast" and stoke your digestive Agni (fire)

Oats to water 1-4 ratio in small bowl, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Turmeric, Cloves as you desire. Water in crock 1/2 way up oat bowl. Lid on crockpot, low or medium for minimum 8 hours.

Wake to aroma of spices and warm, moist nourishment during Vata season (cold, dry, windy)

11/18/2025

I strive to buy local, support small businesses and give homemade gifts or non material gifts of experience. In turn, I offer options for your gift giving ease. Giving a gift of an experience can be so satisfying for the giver and receiver.

Gift Certificates can be purchased through my business, Crystal Ann Yoga +Nutrition for:

-Online Group Cooking classes
-Private online or in person cooking classes
-Integrated Wellness Consultations
-Online group Yoga classes
-Private online or in person Yoga sessions

Additional information about my qualifications and services can be found at Crystal Ann Yoga +Nutrition FB page. Check out the "More Information and About" sections.

Group Virtual Yoga and cooking classes range from $12-$25 per person. Private sessions and consultation costs will vary with specific needs.

Email crystalannyoga@gmail.com for your personal questions. Also for payment options.

11/17/2025

I share information about broth every year. It's so nourishing to have for yourself and friends.
Enjoy as you would a cup of tea.

Pacify Vata (Fall/Winter) seasonal imbalance with a crock pot full of nourishing broth.

Toss in fresh roots: carrots, turmeric, burdock, ginger, garlic, onions, fresh or dried parsley, thyme, rosemary, a hot pepper, sh*take or maitake mushrooms.

Cover with veggie stock or filtered water and set on low to cook overnight or all day. Keep on warm or low and strain out a cup for warmth, grounding and an energy boost whenever you like. Loaded with minerals, vitamins, antioxidants.

Share a cup with anyone who drops by.

11/14/2025

Garden treasures on November 14th.

I picked kale, brussels sprouts, a few baby carrots, leeks and collards.
Often after a snow or frost, these veggies are sweeter

11/11/2025

Holiday Cooking Class Dec 13th

It is that time of year!
Many of you are cooking with me on November 23rd-still time to sign up if you want to join that
class or get the recipes.

The annual Holiday class has been a very fun tradition for the past 6 years. It is a perfect
time to bring your kids, grandkids or other family members to cook with you. It is a time to make yourself
a festive holiday drink to enjoy as we cook.
Perhaps you donn a santa hat or holiday apron, whatever
holiday you relate to.

All of the recipes are vegan and gluten free and focused on healthy ingredients.
I am offering 2 sweet treats, 2 appetizers and a nourishing soup. All of the recipes
would be fun to serve to guests or make for your own family.

Holiday Class December 13th 1:30-3pm CDT
Chocolate Gingerbread bars
Family size skillet cookie

Seed/nut cheeze & veggie packets
Cauliflower "buffalo wing style"
Creamy Wild Rice and Veggie soup

The skillet cookie has been a favorite at my house,
an easy treat to make for dessert or after winter hiking, sledding or anytime you are gathering.
Baked in a cast iron skillet makes a fun effect-you could use a pan! Eat it right out of the oven when it
is warm and gooey.

The plant cheez and veggie packets are wrapped in parchment and baked as an appetizer or side dish.
They are fun to open and discover what is inside.

I have written the soup recipe as a large batch. It freezes well, and can be easily put into a crockpot while you
are enjoying holiday festivities. You could opt to make 1/2 a batch.

To register for the class, send $25 per family/household:
Venmo: Crystal-hanson-16
Zelle. HealthyLs@comcast.net. 847-345-7903
Cash or check in person, or mail a check

I do limit the attendees for this class since I want to ensure that everyone can ask questions and participate.
I suggest signing up early. It has often been filled.

Enjoy the season. Remember to nourish yourself with healthy food choices amidst the celebrations.

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