Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Anri moved to the UK at 11 to study at The Royal Ballet School, which led to a professional career with Hong Kong Ballet in 2003. She then discovered yoga, or it found her, while seeking ways to heal injuries and reduce stress from a life in the performing arts. Since completing her first teacher training course in 2007, she has taught more than 15,000 hours of yoga across Hong Kong, Japan, and Mainland China.

In addition to her alignment-based Hatha yoga classes, she is known among her students for using multiple props, such as myofascial release balls, Yoga Bou (stick), and others, to enhance practitioners’ experience for all age groups.

Her certifications include Yoga Tune Up and Roll Model Methods, Pre/Post Natal, Children’s Yoga, Reiki, Cranial Therapy, Thai Yoga Therapy, and, more recently, Xtend Barre, which combines dance, Pilates, and strength training. 

She is also the only Yoga Bou Master Trainer outside Japan and manages Yoga Bou International, which trains and distributes the props and organises the certification programme outside Japan. 

Beyond her role as a yoga teacher, Anri has experience managing yoga studios, including Pure Yoga and The Yoga Lane. Her other roles include serving as the Community Manager for an activewear brand dedicated to community building, being a former ambassador for Yoga Gives Back (www.yogagivesback.org), and working as a Japanese and English translator for yoga training, workshops, and events. 

Anri is grateful to all her teachers, students, and her two beautiful children, who have helped shape her into who she is today and continue to inspire her to become a better version of herself.