ABOUT CROWN & SEA YOGA
Hi, I’m Anna Andersen, the heart behind Crown and Sea Yoga.
I’ve been practicing yoga for over two decades—mostly in various studios, but also barefoot in living rooms, backyards, and the quiet corners of motherhood. As a dedicated stay-at-home mom, I spent the better part of two decades immersed in the joy (and sometimes the chaos) of raising my two sons, Taj and Kai. They taught me how to live with presence, patience, and awe—all things yoga asks of us.
Over time, I began to see that yoga isn’t just a practice—it’s a way of being. It’s in the breath before speaking, the soil beneath our fingernails, and the meals we prepare with love. Everyone and everything around us can become a teacher, offering moments of awareness, compassion, or surrender if we’re willing to listen. I’ve found that life itself is a kind of moving meditation, and there’s a lesson tucked into every encounter.
I’ve always found yoga not just on the mat, but in my hands—in gardening, ceramics, and especially cooking, where creativity and care meet. My lifelong curiosity about natural wellness, especially while living with hypothyroidism, has guided me toward a more intentional and embodied way of living.
Along the way, I’ve been lucky to learn from a variety of wise and generous teachers who helped shape my understanding of yoga, each offering something beautiful that has stayed with me.
People often ask, “What made you finally want to become a yoga teacher?”
Honestly, the answer is both simple and deeply personal.
I’ve always felt a deep pull to nurture—whether through a warm meal, a quiet conversation, or simply being present. Teaching yoga is a natural extension of that love. It allows me to hold space for others to feel seen, supported, and whole. It’s not just about movement—it’s about reminding people they are loved, just as they are.
It felt like the right time. My boys were growing into independent teenagers, and with the loving support of my partner, Matt, I finally said yes.
One question I’m often asked: “Where did the name Crown and Sea Yoga come from?”
The answer begins with my sons.
Their names, Taj and Kai, beautifully translate to crown and sea - it felt like everything came full circle. It was as though the name had been waiting for me all along—a beautiful reminder that the two greatest teachers in my life had quietly shaped this journey from the very beginning.
To me, Crown and Sea is more than a name. It honors the love, growth, and transformation that motherhood has given me while also reflecting the heart of my yoga practice. The crown reminds me of our connection to our highest selves—to wisdom, intuition, and the quiet knowing within. The sea reminds me to soften, to trust, and to move with the ever-changing rhythms of life.
Together, they represent the balance I hope to cultivate in every class: grounded yet expansive, strong yet gentle, rooted yet free.
What followed was a quiet, beautiful unfolding—a reminder that it’s never too late to return to your essence, to walk toward wonder, and to rise.
In many ways, Crown and Sea Yoga is a love letter—to my family, to this practice, and to everyone who finds their way here.
I’m endlessly grateful—for the path, the pauses, the people, and the practice.
And I’m honored to share this space with you.
Love always,
Anna Andersen
ABOUT CROWN & SEA YOGA
Hi, I’m Anna Andersen, the heart behind Crown and Sea Yoga.
I’ve been practicing yoga for over two decades—mostly in various studios, but also barefoot in living rooms, backyards, and the quiet corners of motherhood. As a dedicated stay-at-home mom, I spent the better part of two decades immersed in the joy (and sometimes the chaos) of raising my two sons, Taj and Kai. They taught me how to live with presence, patience, and awe—all things yoga asks of us.
Over time, I began to see that yoga isn’t just a practice—it’s a way of being. It’s in the breath before speaking, the soil beneath our fingernails, and the meals we prepare with love. Everyone and everything around us can become a teacher, offering moments of awareness, compassion, or surrender if we’re willing to listen. I’ve found that life itself is a kind of moving meditation, and there’s a lesson tucked into every encounter.
I’ve always found yoga not just on the mat, but in my hands—in gardening, ceramics, and especially cooking, where creativity and care meet. My lifelong curiosity about natural wellness, especially while living with hypothyroidism, has guided me toward a more intentional and embodied way of living.
Along the way, I’ve been lucky to learn from a variety of wise and generous teachers who helped shape my understanding of yoga, each offering something beautiful that has stayed with me.
People often ask, “What made you finally want to become a yoga teacher?”
Honestly, the answer is both simple and deeply personal.
I’ve always felt a deep pull to nurture—whether through a warm meal, a quiet conversation, or simply being present. Teaching yoga is a natural extension of that love. It allows me to hold space for others to feel seen, supported, and whole. It’s not just about movement—it’s about reminding people they are loved, just as they are.
It felt like the right time. My boys were growing into independent teenagers, and with the loving support of my partner, Matt, I finally said yes.
One question I’m often asked: “Where did the name Crown and Sea Yoga come from?”
The answer begins with my sons.
Their names, Taj and Kai, beautifully translate to crown and sea - it felt like everything came full circle. It was as though the name had been waiting for me all along—a beautiful reminder that the two greatest teachers in my life had quietly shaped this journey from the very beginning.
To me, Crown and Sea is more than a name. It honors the love, growth, and transformation that motherhood has given me while also reflecting the heart of my yoga practice. The crown reminds me of our connection to our highest selves—to wisdom, intuition, and the quiet knowing within. The sea reminds me to soften, to trust, and to move with the ever-changing rhythms of life.
Together, they represent the balance I hope to cultivate in every class: grounded yet expansive, strong yet gentle, rooted yet free.
What followed was a quiet, beautiful unfolding—a reminder that it’s never too late to return to your essence, to walk toward wonder, and to rise.
In many ways, Crown and Sea Yoga is a love letter—to my family, to this practice, and to everyone who finds their way here.
I’m endlessly grateful—for the path, the pauses, the people, and the practice.
And I’m honored to share this space with you.
Love always,
Anna Andersen