meet anna
I'm a mystic, and a mum of two lively boys (and a puppy). So I'm fully immersed in weaving the sacred into daily life, amongst the beautiful chaos of parenting.
Deeply connected to nature and highly intuitive, I'm guided by what I feel more than what I'm told. I see beauty and magic everywhere - in the elements, in people and animals, in the way a flower holds the entire universe within it.
I'm really good at poaching eggs and really bad at following instructions (Sagittarius).
I'm fascinated by people and love to travel - I've lived in NZ, Australia, Canada, Bali, Hong Kong, Dubai and the UK. My son Bodhi says I conversate with everyone (he's right).
WHY I DO THIS WORK
I hold space for others because I'm guided to - I always have been. From my first yoga nidra experience at 15 (aware only of my nostrils, suspended in peace), I knew this experience was mine to share.
I know what it's like to get stuck "on" and what it's like to get stuck "off" - both are really hard. I've studied the nervous system, stress, and wellbeing extensively, not just to support others but because I needed it myself. From eating disorders, anxiety, and people pleasing, through to navigating a challenging kundalini awakening - it's been a ride.
And whilst I adore mindful movement, it has been the restorative practices that helped me find my truth.
It's such a blessing to guide people to theirs.
Anna x
Courses & Credentials
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery – The Embody Lab, 2025
Breakthrough Life Coaching Certification – NZ Life Coaching, NZ, 2024
Abundance Coaching Certification – NZ Life Coaching, NZ, 2024
Spiritual Life Coaching – Transformation Academy, 2024
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – YogaRenew, 2024
Life Coaching – Centre of Excellence, 2022
Foundations of Mindfulness Level 1 – Mindful Schools, Dubai, 2021
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Certification – Mindful Leader, Dubai, 2020
Pregnancy Yoga Teacher Training – Mindful Birth, Hong Kong, 2019
Mindfulness & the Inner Practices of Yin Yoga – Insight Yoga Institute, Hong Kong, 2018
Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine Teacher Training – Jo Phee, Hong Kong, 2017
Yoga Nidra Level 3 – Ashram Yoga, NZ, 2017
Yin for Vinyasa Teachers (100 hours) – Radiantly Alive, Bali, 2014
Spinal Integration (5-day Intensive) – Donna Farhi, Perth, 2014
Yoga Teacher Training (300 hours) – Ashram Yoga, NZ, 2012
Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours) – Ashram Yoga, NZ, 2010
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Level 1 & 2 – Ashram Yoga, NZ, 2010
Usui Reiki – Level 1 (2009) and Level 2 (2012), Australia
Additional Studies
Polyvagal Theory with Dr Stephen Porges - 2023
Your Energetic Boundaries with Cyndi Dale - 2023
The Empaths Survival Guide with Judith Orloff - 2022
Befriending Your Nervous System with Deb Dana - 2021
Mindfulness Based Mind Fitness Training with Elizabeth Stanley - 2020
Memberships
Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200
Yoga Alliance RYT-500
Yoga Alliance YACEP
Yoga New Zealand Member