Tanya Pergola

Born in the United States, Dr Tanya holds a PhD in Sociology and Social Psychology and has studied yoga, meditation and healthy lifestyles for over 25 years.She received her certification as a Vedic Master Educator with Chopra Global and is a board-certified Health & Wellness coach (NBC-HWC). In 2007, Dr Tanya became a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and works privately with clients seeking to alleviate chronic pain and with those recovering from cancer and heart disease.Dr Tanya lived in Tanzania, East Africa for over a decade co-founding the humanitarian organization Terrawatu and apprenticing with the indigenous Maasai people to learn secrets of staying healthy, calm and happy. Her book Time is Cows: Timeless Wisdom of the Maasai received a Nautilus Book award. Her video Maasai Yoga & Meditation filmed on location in Tanzania has become a daily practice for many people around the world.Dr Tanya is based in Miami, Florida and teaches yoga and meditation at local studios in Coconut Grove and online. She brings groups to Africa – to Tanzania and South Africa – for her signature Healing Safari.For more information visit www.tanyapergola.com