Personal Trainer
Anna Claessen
My personal training sessions are especially suited to beginners, anyone who feels uncomfortable or anxious about going to the gym, and those who would like extra support or are getting back into exercise after a break.
I focus on supporting people recovering from burnout or injury. I’ve experienced burnout myself, and I know how much energy it can take just to get out of bed.
If depression, anxiety or other mental health challenges are making it hard to get started, movement can help you feel better, and I’m here to support you as you take that first step. Having experienced anxiety and depression myself, I’ll meet you with understanding and encouragement.
We’ll start exactly where you are today and find ways to make movement something you look forward to. Together, we’ll build strength, mobility and flexibility through varied, enjoyable workouts that support both your physical and mental well-being.
Sessions take place at World Class. You can choose between Smáralind, Laugar, Kringlan and Ögurhvarf.
We can meet via zoom or at World Class gym* in Iceland.
*A World Class membership is required.
You can purchase one at worldclass.is.
Education
2026 — ADHD , LGBTQ+ and Autism Coaching
2025 — Somatic Healing and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
2024 — Trauma-informed Yoga
2023 — Digital Marketing Specialist
2022 — Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt and Yin Yoga
2021 — Hot Yoga Teacher Training and myofascial release
2020 — Coaching in happiness, codependency and relationships, plus Personal Trainer School, Absolute Training and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
2019 — Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) hypnotherapy (NBI), Reiki and gong sound healing
2018 — Executive Coach at Reykjavík University
2012 — Associate degree in Vocal Performance, Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, USA
2008 — B.A. in Media Communication
2004 — Commercial College of Iceland (Verzlunarskóli Íslands)
