About Me
Hi, I’m Anne Baker.
For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to taking care of myself — reading self-help books, searching for ways to live more healthy, paying attention to what my body actually needed. I think that instinct is what led me to nursing first, and later to law, where I spent years advising medical device companies. Different roles, same underlying pull: I wanted to understand health, and help people navigate it.
That same instinct shows up at my kitchen table, too. I've always loved cooking — trying new ingredients, chasing color on my plate, treating food as something to savor, not just consume. During a break between jobs, that curiosity turned into something more formal: I got certified as a health and nutrition coach.
Around the same time, I started practicing yoga — originally just to stay fit. But what I found on the mat surprised me. Yoga wasn't only working my body; it was steadying my mind and my emotions in a way nothing else had. When I moved to a new state, I leaned into my new community through my local yoga studio, and that led me to yoga teacher training. One of my teachers saw something in my practice and suggested I go further, into yoga therapy. I did — and it changed the way I understood healing altogether. More recently, I completed my certification as a breathworker, adding one more layer to how I support the people I work with.
What that means for you
The world of health and nutrition never stands still. I stay deep in wellness research and nutrition science, and continue to learn — not because I have to, but because I genuinely love it. That means you get an approach that's current, thoughtful, and personalized to your needs.
I bring all of it together — nutrition, yoga, and breathwork — into one integrative, holistic approach designed to nourish you at every level, not just the physical. My sessions often draw on Ayurveda, nutrition, therapeutic movement, and nervous system regulation, creating space for real observation, individual modification, and meaningful attention to you, specifically — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Depending on what you need, a session might include therapeutic asana and functional movement, breathwork and pranayama, restorative or gentle yoga, meditation and mindfulness, nervous system regulation practices, somatic awareness, and personalized home practices to carry with you between sessions.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
C-IAYT: Certified Yoga Therapist, International Association of Yoga Therapists
RYT-500: Registered Yoga Teacher, 500-hour, Yoga Alliance
50-hour Breathwork Certification, Soul of Yoga Institute
Member, Global Professional Breathwork Alliance
Certified Health and Nutrition Practitioner, Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
Professional background: Former nurse and Minnesota-licensed attorney with many years in the healthcare and medical device industries
My Approach
Optimal health isn't just about the food on your plate. It's about how you nourish yourself through your relationships, spirituality, career, environment, and everything else that shapes your daily life. That's what I mean by holistic — nothing lives in isolation.
Changing long-held behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes is genuinely hard. Big shifts usually require accountability — the kind that's compassionate and caring, never punishing. That's the role I play: giving you the knowledge, skills, tools, and confidence to participate fully in your own care, so the changes actually stick.
It's not a coincidence that the cultures known for living the longest, healthiest lives share the same core traits: a simple diet, an active lifestyle, strong relationships, and a sense of spirituality or purpose. Our bodies are built to want exactly that — to be strong, energized, and in balance. But getting there can feel daunting, especially when it means overhauling how you eat, building a real sleep routine, or starting to move again after a long time on the couch.
That's where I come in — supporting, guiding, and teaching you how to move forward with confidence, restoring harmony of body, mind, and spirit.
Let's talk about what you're facing.
Testimonials
“I’m certain that the breathing techniques Anne incorporated into our weekly yoga sessions helped me get better more quickly after I got sick with Covid. Now, I use them to help me whenever I need to calm myself.”
– Rita T.
“With Anne’s guidance, I’ve never eaten better in my life. I’ve learned to cook healthy, nutritious meals and have lost 25 pounds!”
— Anonymous
“I am new to yoga and don’t know the poses very well. Anne always does a great job with her verbal cueing which easily helps me get into and out of the poses. Her focus on breathing allows for relaxation and renewal of the mind and body. Anne has a true passion for her students, wanting to educate and inspire others.”
- YB
“Along our journey on Earth, we constantly get divine assistance from a variety of sources, most notably of all our fellow humans. More often than not that said assistance finds fulfillment from different people. However, sometimes by divine grace lightning strikes and you get to meet the one person who would be more than a village for you, a true representation of your goddess mother. And I found mine in my beloved Anne!
Anne is a friend you wish upon everyone, a human being who makes life so much easier for anyone she touches and I am ever so happy her gifts can reach so many more people with her work. Anne has always surrounded herself with people of every walk of life and I am sure the world is a far sweeter place by the grace of her presence!”
– Fatou D.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Me & My Approach
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A yoga teacher leads group classes built around general movement and wellness. A yoga therapist applies the tools of yoga — breath, movement, stillness — alongside real knowledge of a person's specific health concern, building a practice designed around that individual, not a room full of students.
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Breathwork uses specific, intentional breathing techniques to support the nervous system, ease stress, and help the body shift out of a constant state of fight-or-flight. It's often used alongside yoga therapy and nutrition coaching to support overall well-being, especially for people managing stress, anxiety, or the aftereffects of illness or injury.
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It's an approach to wellness that looks beyond food alone — considering relationships, sleep, stress, movement, and lifestyle as interconnected parts of your health. Rather than handing you a rigid meal plan, coaching is personalized to your circumstances, goals, and the way you actually live.
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I have completed training and certifications as a health and nutrition practitioner, yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and breath worker, building on an earlier career as a nurse and later as an attorney advising medical device companies.
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What are your qualifications?
I’m Anne Baker, a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500). I completed a 50-hour breathwork certification through Soul of Yoga Institute, am a member of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, and trained as a health and nutrition practitioner through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Before this work, I was a nurse and later an attorney, spending many years in the healthcare and medical device industries.
Working Together
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I offer sessions both in person and virtually. In-person sessions are available in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, and virtual sessions are available to clients anywhere. Wellness coaching, yoga therapy, and breathwork can all be done by video, so you can work with me from wherever you are.
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No. Sessions are built around your current ability and needs, whether you're brand new to yoga or have an established practice.
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The program includes an introductory call, an initial assessment session, and four weeks of personalized coaching covering nutrition, lifestyle habits, stress management, and sustainable behavior change, tailored to your specific goals.
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It's a no-pressure conversation where you share what you're hoping to accomplish and get a feel for how we might work together, so we can decide together whether it's the right fit before committing to a program.
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Yes, private yoga and yoga therapy sessions are available for couples and small groups in addition to individual sessions.
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The Women's Circle is a gathering where members talk openly about health, wellness, stress, nutrition, and self-care in a supportive community setting.
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Yes. The livestream classes are open to anyone with an internet connection. Gentle Yoga meets Sundays at 10 am Central, and Restorative with Yoga Nidra meets Wednesdays at 8 pm Central.
Conditions & Safety
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Yoga therapy can be a supportive, complementary practice for people navigating cancer treatment and its side effects, arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain, recovery from surgery, and everyday stress. It's designed to work alongside — never in place of — care from your medical team.
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Yoga therapy is generally gentle and non-invasive, and sessions are built around your specific situation. That said, it's always a good idea to check with your doctor before starting a new practice, especially if you're managing a serious health condition or recovering from surgery.
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No. Yoga therapy, breathwork, and nutrition coaching are meant to complement medical care, not replace it. I will work alongside your existing care team, not in place of it.
GETTING STARTED
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The best way to find out is to start with a free introductory consultation — a low-pressure conversation to talk about what you're facing and how we might work together.
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Fill out the contact form, and I will follow up to schedule a time.
Contact Me
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In gratitude,
Anne Baker
