Crystal Macdonald RYT 200, Certified Yin Yoga Instructor

Crystal started practicing yoga on and off in her young adult years in various studios but never found a studio or style that felt like home or drew her in until she began practicing at Hot Asana Hampstead over 5 years ago. She started consistently going after having her two children, leaving her career and creative outlet and was in one of those ruts of life. Struggling with anxiety, depression, and loss of self, she took one hot class and was forever changed. Fast forward through 5 years of consistent and devoted practice at the studio, closing her self owned and operated business, a lot of life, loss, injury, pain, suffering, surgery, and so much growth, she finally decided she was ready to embark on her yoga teacher training through Hot Asana Yoga University. She received her RYT200 Hr certification in March 2022. Her yoga practice on and off the mat has afforded her the opportunity to step wholeheartedly into the best version of herself. Her practice and teaching has opened her heart and mind to a more fulfilling and meaningful existence. She has an education and background in music and the arts and has a passion for creativity and connection through music, breath and movement. She believes music, breathing, and movement are medicine for healing and universal principles for connection and joy. Her intention for her classes is that you come away having learned something about yourself and experience something that makes you feel alive and more connected to yourself and others. Her classes will move you, challenge you, connect you, encourage you, and most of all, remind you of the one truth… everything you need you already have. It all starts with you.