“I am a certified yoga teacher and registered with the trade organization Yoga Alliance. My focus is on strength, balance, and flexibility, and how the traditional practice of yoga can improve mental resilience.”
Specialty Classes
A specialty practice that focuses on specific issues such as stress management, injury prevention, and pain relief. This includes mindful breathing techniques to alleviate stress responses, building strength to improve balance, and stretching tight muscles. The main focus here is to condition the body and mind to counter high levels of mental and physical stress in order to facilitate a healthy response in your environment.
Yin
A focused practice that gently stresses the joints, connective tissue, and bones to increase flexibility and range of motion. Seated and supine poses aided by a variety of supportive props allow gravity to do the work during the 1 to 5 minute holds. Appropriate for all levels; modifications offered.
Restorative
A deeply relaxing practice that coaxes the parasympathetic nervous system to quiet the mind and rejuvenate the body. Seated and reclined poses fully supported by props are held for 5 to 20 minutes. Appropriate for all levels; modifications offered. The ultimate “doing less is more” practice.
Stretch
A full-body practice that reinvigerates tight muscles to reduce pain and increase mobility. Standing, seated, and supine poses plus a variety of props to locate those hard-to-reach places. Appropriate for all levels—from professional athletes to office workers to retirees—and modifications are offered.
Gentle
An all-round gentle practice to move the body, increase strength and joint mobility, improve balance, and focus the mind. Standing, seated, and supine poses where students can explore both movement and holds. Appropriate for all levels; modifications offered.
Basics
A more physically demanding version of the Gentle practice where a broad variety of classic yoga poses are introduced. Standing, seated, and supine poses encourage students to explore both movement and holds. Appropriate for all levels; modifications offered.
Chair Yoga
A seated practice that gently moves the body; great for those with physical challenges. This practice combines gentle flow to move the joints, longer holds to build muscular strength, and focused breathing to invite deep relaxation. Appropriate for all levels—including the option to explore standing poses—and modifications are offered.
Hatha yoga teacher training with Christy Marsden, Nicole Eber, and Bekah Turner at Yoga Blend, Los Angeles
Registered RYT-200 with the Yoga Alliance
Yin yoga teacher training with Sigrid Matthews and Dani Robinson at Black Dog Yoga, Los Angeles
CPR/AED certification by the American Red Cross
First Aid certification by Dansk Førstehjælpsråd
Community Emergency Response Team Level I certification by the Los Angeles Fire Department
Anne's path to yoga came about by accident. As a lifelong athlete, Anne joined a Basics class at Black Dog Yoga in California, and was amazed at the combined physical exertion and mental quiet. Therefore, an area of special interest is how the traditional yoga practice may improve mental resilience and prevent debilitating physical injuries for current students.
As a Danish-American, Anne has taught abroad and in her native Denmark, including at Yoga Huset Aalborg, several Workers' Unions (AOF, FOF), and hosted classes for patients and volunteers at the Danish Heart Association, plus residents at the rehabilitation facility Fontænehuset. Additionally, Anne has held regular classes at multiple studios in Los Angeles, and developed specialty yoga programs for first responders, those suffering from stress, and people with physical challenges. Anne also offers private lessons for 1-3 people in their own home.
Find Anne on social media at 
@as_christensen
Fontænehuset
“Anne was very skilled at involving the students while also creating space for them, and suggesting how to modify the poses for each person's ability.”
Mikael Sandst Jensen
Manager, Fontænehuset Frederikshavn (rehabilitation facility)
LOOP Fitness
“Anne greeted everyone and made them feel acknowledged during practice. It was great to see how she quickly modified each pose—either making it more accessible or challenging—in a professional, fun and educational way. I can wholeheartedly recommend Anne as an teacher and as a person.”
Peter Lyster
Proprietor, Loop Fitness
AOF Nord
“As a teacher, Anne was always prepared with a diverse program for our members. She is pleasant, calm, and comfortable in her role as a teacher, while also remaining humble as a yoga facilitator. Anne is highly competent, an inspiring and motivating teacher whom I'm happy to give my best recommendations.”
Helle Marckstrøm
Psychotherapist & former teacher, AOF
Frivilligcenter Frederikshavn / Hjerteforeningen
“I was pleasantly surprised that I could fully participate in Anne's Chair Yoga despite my physical limitations, and that I was able to quiet my mind during the meditation and breath exercises. Anne is a fantastic yoga teacher with a kind personality and a soft voice that gently guided us through a relaxing experience.”
Jørgen Christensen
Chairman, the Danish Heart Association (Frederikshavn branch)
I'm a new student; what should I expect in my first class?
This really depends on the class and the setting, but there are a few general guidelines.
What to do before class: Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely, but are neither overly baggy or tight. Bring a towel if you're likely to sweat. Avoid wearing strong scents, including perfume or cologne. Turn off your electronic devices unless you are a first responder on-call. Bring attention to any issues that may impact your practice.
What to do during class: Listen to your body and use the teaching prompts as suggestions rather than commands. If you experience pain, then please come out of the pose; there are plenty of variations and modifications to keep your practice pain-free. Focus your attention inward during the poses; meaning how do you feel in the pose rather than how does your neighbor look. If you feel fatigued or overwhelmed at any point, then please rest.
For more information about teaching schedule—including private, group, special, or corporate classes—and other business opportunities, please be in touch.
yoga@annechristensen.com