Deeply inspired by her students, her goal is to empower them to achieve greater self-awareness, balance and wholeness of being. Vanya received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification under the instruction of Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati at Kashi Atlanta. She also holds a second 200-hour certification in Kemetic Yoga as well as Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga certifications having studied with Master Instructor Yirser Ra Hotep, Stephanie Keach and Sara Longacre.