Annie Hanson
Annie Hanson began her yoga journey nearly sixteen years ago walking into a free yoga class in her college dormitory one evening, and the rest is history. After five years of daily practice with an array of renowned teachers, Annie began leading friends and family through private and small group yoga practices in her free time. She continued to grow her personal practice with self-study of the asana, examination of the Sanskrit language, analysis of several yogic texts and Vedic teachings, and took up a daily meditation practice. During her time at the University of Minnesota Annie added a number of Complimentary Alternative Medicine classes, including Ayurvedic Medicine, to her course load to further her understanding of the mind-body connection. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Public Health and Psychology in 2003.
In the spring of 2008, Annie’s true love and devotion to yoga finally won out, and she completed her first 200 hour Yoga Alliance recognized training in Minneapolis. Shortly after, she was offered an opportunity to instruct for LifeTime Fitness, teaching alongside many of whom helped nurture her own love of the practice. Annie has led countless classes and workshops, as well as teacher training programs at LifeTime Athletic Club in St. Louis Park ever since.
April 2012 she completed her 500 hour training with renowned instructors Dave and Cheryl Oliver at Dave’s Ashtanga Yoga & Authentic Yoga Teacher Training in Scottsdale, Arizona. Under the prodigious wisdom, nurturing and encouragement of her teachers, Annie set out to open her own yoga studio in the fall of 2013.
Today she draws inspiration for her classes at Nordeast Yoga from her love of laughter, her infatuation with the infinite, her passion for peace, and the comfort of the company she keeps. Annie continues to expand her knowledge and practice of yoga regularly, but feels that the most valuable educators by far, are her students.
In the spring of 2008, Annie’s true love and devotion to yoga finally won out, and she completed her first 200 hour Yoga Alliance recognized training in Minneapolis. Shortly after, she was offered an opportunity to instruct for LifeTime Fitness, teaching alongside many of whom helped nurture her own love of the practice. Annie has led countless classes and workshops, as well as teacher training programs at LifeTime Athletic Club in St. Louis Park ever since.
April 2012 she completed her 500 hour training with renowned instructors Dave and Cheryl Oliver at Dave’s Ashtanga Yoga & Authentic Yoga Teacher Training in Scottsdale, Arizona. Under the prodigious wisdom, nurturing and encouragement of her teachers, Annie set out to open her own yoga studio in the fall of 2013.
Today she draws inspiration for her classes at Nordeast Yoga from her love of laughter, her infatuation with the infinite, her passion for peace, and the comfort of the company she keeps. Annie continues to expand her knowledge and practice of yoga regularly, but feels that the most valuable educators by far, are her students.
Guest Teachers
Christy Costello
Christy Costello began practicing yoga 12 years ago in an effort to balance the physical and mental aspects of day to day life, and found it changed her in the most positive way. By enhancing the strength of both her body and mind, she found new devotion and focus in all other aspects of her life. Christy has remained passionately involved in the local music scene for the past 18 years, playing in local bands, event coordinating and avidly deejaying in the downtown club scene.
When the time came to deepen her yoga practice, she received a 200 hour certification through Lifepower Yoga Teacher Training at Lifetime Fitness. Christy now considers herself blessed and fortunate to be sharing her love for yoga and music with all who are willing to come. "Come as you are" is her motto. "Whether it's your first class or your 500th, there's something for everyone. Come, get you out of your head and into your body with breath, movement, music and passion! "
When the time came to deepen her yoga practice, she received a 200 hour certification through Lifepower Yoga Teacher Training at Lifetime Fitness. Christy now considers herself blessed and fortunate to be sharing her love for yoga and music with all who are willing to come. "Come as you are" is her motto. "Whether it's your first class or your 500th, there's something for everyone. Come, get you out of your head and into your body with breath, movement, music and passion! "
Niki Hildahl
Meraki: to do something with soul, creativity or love, leaving a piece of yourself in to what you are doing.
This is the essence behind all of Niki's work. For her, the healing arts is not merely a job, but a way of living. Forever a student of yoga, bodywork, and life; Niki's journey in to the ever exciting, challenging, yet rewarding world of health and wellness began in 2005 after returning from an adventurous year traveling abroad. Impulsively enrolling in school for massage therapy as well as attending her first yoga class the same year, Niki quickly realized this was not just another spontaneous, short lived experience, but rather a life calling.
From owning a small business to working alongside chiropractors and professional athletes. High end resorts and spas to the humble jungles and small islands throughout Central America, Niki's passion for bodywork, yoga and all things healing for the soul, mind, body continues to grow more and more each day. Her desire is not simply to "help" others, but to inspire anyone around her to continuously live their fullest life through the healing art of yoga, massage, and meditation.
When not practicing yoga or massage, you most likely can find Niki biking with her super cool dog or enjoying a glass of wine with her equally super cool family or friends, or simply alone with her records. A lover of poetry, quotes and all forms of writing from the likes of Rumi or Rilke to the differing Bukowski and Hunter S. Thompson, she leaves you with this:
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a ride!" - Hunter S. Thompson
This is the essence behind all of Niki's work. For her, the healing arts is not merely a job, but a way of living. Forever a student of yoga, bodywork, and life; Niki's journey in to the ever exciting, challenging, yet rewarding world of health and wellness began in 2005 after returning from an adventurous year traveling abroad. Impulsively enrolling in school for massage therapy as well as attending her first yoga class the same year, Niki quickly realized this was not just another spontaneous, short lived experience, but rather a life calling.
From owning a small business to working alongside chiropractors and professional athletes. High end resorts and spas to the humble jungles and small islands throughout Central America, Niki's passion for bodywork, yoga and all things healing for the soul, mind, body continues to grow more and more each day. Her desire is not simply to "help" others, but to inspire anyone around her to continuously live their fullest life through the healing art of yoga, massage, and meditation.
When not practicing yoga or massage, you most likely can find Niki biking with her super cool dog or enjoying a glass of wine with her equally super cool family or friends, or simply alone with her records. A lover of poetry, quotes and all forms of writing from the likes of Rumi or Rilke to the differing Bukowski and Hunter S. Thompson, she leaves you with this:
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a ride!" - Hunter S. Thompson
Lauren Sat Rattan Asheim
Lauren Sat Asheim began studying Kundalini Yoga in April 2007 and finished Level I Teacher Training Certification in February 2008. She graduated from Saint Olaf College in 2003 with a B. A. in Interdisciplinary Fine Arts and an emphasis in Dance. Lauren is an active participant in the Twin Cities performing arts community. Principles of Creativity, Prosperity, Projection and Radiance have intersected in her experiences with the fine arts as well as her continued study of yoga, meditation and other healing arts.
She is a RYT with the Yoga Alliance and a member of the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and the Kundalini Research Institute. Lauren Sat Rattan continues to deepen her knowledge of Kundalini Yoga through further study and is in the midst of completing her Level II Teacher Training.
She is a RYT with the Yoga Alliance and a member of the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and the Kundalini Research Institute. Lauren Sat Rattan continues to deepen her knowledge of Kundalini Yoga through further study and is in the midst of completing her Level II Teacher Training.
