Crystal Woodward-Turner joins Title Track Board of Directors!

Please join us in welcoming Crystal Woodward-Turner to the Title Track Board of Directors! Crystal joins our other new board member, Manape LaMere, as two wonderful additions to the Title Track family who bring so much creativity and care into all that they do.

Crystal Woodward-Turner advocates for physical, mental, and spiritual health in the Grand Traverse community and beyond as founder of Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts and as the Wellness Manager of Oryana Community Co-op.  She was introduced to natural healing remedies and yoga as a young child, and later encouraged by her daughter to reconnect with her mat to combat a knee injury, migraines, stress, and to resume a more positive body image.  ‘Karasi’ means full of life and wisdom in Swahili, and her work with Karasi nurtures a “mutuality of healing” through movement, music, and meditation encouraging overall wellness and soul-filled serenity.  Crystal is a singer‑songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and has performed in off-Broadway productions.  Since starting Karasi in 2018, it has fueled her desire to promote inner‑peace and healing through producing “soul-stirring events” with local musicians for venues such as the Dennos, City Opera House, and the Alluvion.  These events, like all her work, are about “bringing community together through the arts encouraging a deepening sense of faith, compassion and connection.”  Crystal and Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts are currently in partnership with Northwestern Michigan College and Dance Arts Academy offering various classes and Soul Stirring sessions to the community.

Crystal has shared her gifts guest speaking and teaching children mindfulness through sacred sound at Traverse City Area Public Schools and produced Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month immersive events.  She promotes unity and faith within the community; and has been a true source of energy, creativity, light, balance, and healing as she looks forward to supporting the efforts of Title Track.

Crystal earned her 200-RYT, and 500 E-RYT, is a registered member of the Yoga Alliance Association, is a certified Reiki Healer, and has taught various fitness and movement styles throughout the community and beyond.  She has also rendered her gifts as an instructor at Cowell Family Cancer Center; lecturer and guest teacher for Munson Medical Finance Center, Resonae, and Tiger Lily Retreats; while also performing and teaching at Earthworks Harvest Gathering.

Crystal is also a P.E.O. member and works quietly with her students contributing with local partners within the community through Karasi Kindness, a philanthropic branch of Karasi Fitness and Healing Arts.