A woman with dark hair tied back, smiling with closed eyes, leaning on a wooden surface, wearing earrings and a bracelet.

A former professional ballerina, now a movement and wellness coach.

Based in Arrowtown, I run Studio Yayoi, where I offer personalised training sessions focused on strength, mobility, and sustainable well-being. To me, wellness is about living fully, moving freely, and truly experiencing the richness of life through your body. Movement isn’t just exercise, it’s a practice of presence. It’s about finding peace and power within yourself, nourishing your body and mind through food, nature, connection, and building awareness, resilience, and joy.

This is a journey we walk together, and I’d love to see you on the path.

Welcome to your wellness journey,

Who is my coaching designed for?

If you're a high-performing professional, an active creative, or a recovering athlete seeking a more intelligent and mindful way to train, you've found the right place. My coaching method is designed for individuals like you, those with full schedules, high standards, and a genuine desire to feel good in their bodies.


Whether you're navigating long hours at a desk, recovering from injury, or transitioning from high-intensity athletic training to something more sustainable, I bring a holistic, thoughtful approach that blends functional strength, body awareness, and longevity-focused movement helping you train not just harder, but smarter.

Move with me.

  • Highly personalised training programme

    A fully customised plan to deliver real, lasting results bringing a holistic, intelligent approach that combine functional strength, body awareness, and longevity-focused movement. Includes in-house training sessions as well as personalised online workouts you can do anytime, anywhere. A programme built around your life, designed to keep you moving forward.

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  • Community Mat Pilates

    Arrowtown Community Centre - Rugby Club, Jack Reid Park.

    Wednesday 5:30pm

    Thursday 7am

    Friday 10:30am

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  • Groups / Events

    Studio Yayoi is continually growing and evolving, and we're always looking to connect with inspiring individuals and brands.

    If you're interested in collaborating, whether it's a PR event, a bespoke experience in the city, or something special in a remote location, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s create something unforgettable together.

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  • "Yayoi brings a beautifully unique style in her classes that highlights her background in movement and dance. Yayoi is an empathetic instructor who will guide you in your Pilates journey with the upmost care and consideration. Her classes encourage giving confidence in movement and mobility."

    Kate Benefield ‘MVM.Pilates’

  • “Working with Yayoi has been nothing short of life-changing. I was new to Pilates, totally stiff, inflexible and mis-aligned. Yayoi’s patience, expertise and personalised approach have helped me gain flexibility, strength and a sense of well-being. It’s been transformative.”

    Justin Crane

  • "I have had the privilege of being taught pilates by Yayoi for a few years now. I absolutely love her classes. Her calm energy and expert knowledge has led to a noticeable improvement to my form. I feel so much stronger and leaner, and I always look forward to her classes.”

    Victoria Harris

  • "We are lucky enough to have Yayoi as a valued member of our team at Reform Queenstown. Her background in dance translates seamlessly into her classes, with effortless style and incredible strength. Yayoi’s attention to detail is admirable, allowing each and every client to feel supported & encouraged within the studio space. After any class with Yayoi you will leave feeling challenged, re-aligned, lengthened & light.”

    Gemma Tabak, Reform Queenstown

  • “Yayoi is an incredible teacher. She makes the classes challenging without you noticing it, as they’re always made enjoyable and fun with her light and beautiful energy. You get into a real flow! I love Yayoi’s teaching style and highly recommend her!”

    Emma Lewisham

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