Born in Hokkaido, Japan, Anri moved to the UK to study classical ballet at The Royal Ballet School, which led her to a professional career with Hong Kong Ballet. In 2003, she discovered yoga, or yoga 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 over 10,000 hours of yoga across Hong Kong, Japan, and Mainland China.

Apart from teaching Alignment-based Hatha and Therapy classes, she is also a certified Yoga Tune Up and Roll Model teacher, a Pre/Postnatal and Children's Yoga teacher, an Xtend Barre instructor, and the only Yoga Bou Master Trainer outside of Japan, leading certification training on behalf of Michiko Style Association.

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.

Beyond her role as a yoga teacher, Anri has experience managing multiple yoga studios, including Pure Yoga and The Yoga Lane. In this capacity, she has mentored many teachers. 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.