Anji Gopal is an osteopath, yoga specialist and wellbeing educator who is hired as a motivational speaker for her powerful blend of clinical knowledge, personal insight and practical advice on living healthier lives. She speaks with clarity about back care, the impact of sedentary lifestyles and the importance of resilience and self-care in modern working life. Organisations invite her to inspire their teams because she turns complex health science into realistic steps people can follow, helping audiences feel empowered to improve their wellbeing and performance.
Anji studied Economics and Quantitative Economics at Brunel University of London before beginning her career as an Investment Director at Barclays Bank. After experiencing back problems herself, she changed direction and trained in osteopathy, gaining her Master of Osteopathic Medicine from Health Sciences University in 2015. She became an MSK clinician in the NHS, developed the official Yoga for BackCare training module for the British Wheel of Yoga, and worked as a teacher and trainer for Triyoga UK. She also served on the Committee of the College of Medicine and founded the BackCare Foundation in 2021 to raise awareness of spinal health.
Anji has spoken and presented at a wide range of events and professional platforms. She has led Yoga sessions at the World Yoga Festival, delivered webinars such as a Women in Transport session on the impact of sedentary lifestyles, and acted as presenter and interviewer for the Academy of Physical Medicine live CPD broadcasts. Her writing has appeared in The Telegraph, The Times and Red Magazine, and she also wrote for Yoga Journal. She co-hosts the 2young2old podcast with Annie Lewis and has been a guest on shows including Richard Atherton’s Being Human podcast, where she discussed sedentary behaviour and healthy ageing.
Anji Gopal’s experience across clinical practice, education, charity leadership and media means she understands the pressures people face and how to overcome them, being hired by large companies like Nokia to share her insights. Her journey shows the power of change, resilience and lifelong learning. By combining evidence-based guidance with warmth and honesty, Anji Gopal motivates audiences to take charge of their health, build confidence and create lasting positive habits in both work and life. Hire Anji today with The Motivational Speakers Agency!
