Crystal Ann Yoga + Nutrition

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]

Ayurveda Tip:Consume fresh fruit an hour or so before other foods Fruits digest similar to fermentation or winemaking pr...
08/30/2026

Ayurveda Tip:
Consume fresh fruit an hour or so before other foods

Fruits digest similar to fermentation or winemaking process. Eating raw fruits with other foods may cause confusion and difficulty with digestion, uncomfortableness, bloating and gas. Ayurveda also suggests to not eat fruits with milk.

Cooked and dried fruits work much better when consumed with other foods.

Enjoy fresh, local seasonal fruits on their own.

Mint has a cooling effect on the body Using  Mint as a tea or condiment may bring a cooling effect. Sprinkling Mint leav...
08/29/2026

Mint has a cooling effect on the body

Using Mint as a tea or condiment may bring a cooling effect. Sprinkling Mint leaves over melons and fresh fruit or having Mint chutney can cool while providing anti inflammatory and anti viral quantities.

Mint may aid with digestion and help with indigestion, also taming bad breath. Consuming Mint and rubbing Mint oil on temples may help relieve headaches.

Mint is easy to grow and will spread like wild fire. Growing it in a pot will keep it contained. Use fresh while it is growing and dry and store for off season use.

Tofu Riccota Pie Sweet Potato crust Layers of roasted seasonal veggies and oil free Vegan basil pestoRoasted veggies on ...
08/27/2026

Tofu Riccota Pie
Sweet Potato crust
Layers of roasted seasonal veggies and oil free Vegan basil pesto
Roasted veggies on top

This is a new recipe I created a few days ago. I'm excited to share it in a virtual cooking session.

All Vegan and Gluten free

Cooking session - virtual
September 20th 4:30-6pm CDT

Email [email protected]
For registration details

I had fresh garden carrots and special people in my life who love carrot cake.Vegan, GF Carrot CakeAlmonds ground for fl...
08/26/2026

I had fresh garden carrots and special people in my life who love carrot cake.

Vegan, GF Carrot Cake
Almonds ground for flour, flax seed, maple syrup, homemade plant yogurt, dates, pecans. Cashew maple frosting. High fiber and protein treat.

Cake was enjoyed by my cousin yesterday. Sharing with my parents today.

Incorporate all 6 Ayurveda Tastes in each mealAll 6 tastes should be present in each meal we consume. Knowing how the el...
08/24/2026

Incorporate all 6 Ayurveda Tastes in each meal

All 6 tastes should be present in each meal we consume. Knowing how the elements (Fire, Air, Ether, Earth, Water) are aligned in us guides us to know %s of the various tastes to ease us toward balance.

Sweet:Earth and Water. Enhances Ojas-vital life sap

Sour:Earth and Fire. Stimulates appetite and may enhance digestive enzymes

Salty: Water and Fire. Laxative as it helps elimination of waste in various ways

Pungent: Fire and Air. Light, heating and drying.

Bitter: Air and Ether. Anti-inflammatory and cleansing for liver.

Astringent: Air and Earth. Decongestant and improves absorption and promotes blood clotting.

The tastes are present in herbs, spices, all foods.
In Summertime, season of Pitta: Fire and Water tastes of Bitter, Astringent and Sweet are suggested as predominant tastes for balance.

Today I taught my annual Fermentation class. It's a wonderful way to preserve fresh produce in season that can be enjoye...
08/23/2026

Today I taught my annual Fermentation class. It's a wonderful way to preserve fresh produce in season that can be enjoyed all through next Spring.

The attendees started Kim Chi, Sauerkraut and fermented Veggie Snacks. We will be making Fire Cider after the 1st frost as the local horseradish root will be ready.

I made a batch of purple Sauerkraut. Cabbage picked from my garden today, now in "the witness protection" program while it transforms into Sauerkraut, for about 4 weeks or so.

I have a nice size garden plot about 1.5 miles from my home.I grow a few veggies and herbs I want easy convenient access...
08/23/2026

I have a nice size garden plot about 1.5 miles from my home.

I grow a few veggies and herbs I want easy convenient access to on my balcony.

One of my favorite late Summer treats are Sungold cherry tomatoes.

The plant on my balcony is nearly 5 feet tall and providing delicious tomatoes.

It's a beautiful Summer day and I have a wonderful breeze flowing through my home.I oven roasted many of my garden veggi...
08/22/2026

It's a beautiful Summer day and I have a wonderful breeze flowing through my home.

I oven roasted many of my garden veggies and also sweet potatoes and mushrooms for lunch.

Living the delicious Vegan life.

Set a Sankalpa as you drift into sleep Intentions are powerful and planting them at auspicious times may increase their ...
08/22/2026

Set a Sankalpa as you drift into sleep

Intentions are powerful and planting them at auspicious times may increase their likelihood to come to fruition.

As you are settling into bed to sleep state your Sankalpa just as you are entering the pleasant zone of the cusp of sinking into sleep.

You deserve to have your Sankalpas come to fruition.

Another few days of purple hands: picking, cleaning and preserving Aronia berries. Aronia Berry Fig Jam w/immune boostin...
08/21/2026

Another few days of purple hands: picking, cleaning and preserving Aronia berries.

Aronia Berry Fig Jam
w/immune boosting spices

Aronia Syrup
with herbs for respiratory health

4 quarts of aronias in the freezer

Gratitude for my friend, Penny who invited me to pick the berries at her farm, StillPoint Flower Farm

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