In June 2015, Sayuri boarded a plane from Japan to Pittsburgh and changed her life for the better in so many ways. She is now a yoga instructor at YI and growing daily in her yoga journey. She is from a small city near Kobe, Japan, where she first started yoga shortly after the birth of her daughter in 2011. During practice then, it was the only time she could feel free and calm. She believes that yoga helps you feel refreshed and energized, especially if you are staying home with children. She started Teacher Training at YI in 2017 and has since received her certificate from YI.