Tanaya is an accredited Yoga Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach, and Author. She is the founder of Mind Body Collective Australia, and has served on the committee of the Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (AAYT) and the AUSactive Yoga Therapy Advisory Group, contributing to the development of Yoga Therapy in Australia.
With experience spanning over three decades in mind-body research and practice, at the heart of Tanaya’s philosophy is the belief that Yoga offers a transformative path accessible to all, regardless of physical capacity, age, religion, or belief system.
Motivated by the increasing need for holistic healthcare that addresses root causes rather than symptoms alone, Tanaya is dedicated to expanding the accessibility and recognition of Yoga Therapy in Australia and beyond. She is a leading advocate for its role as a complementary and effective support for mental health conditions, trauma recovery, addiction, and complex mind-body imbalances, and continues to contribute to the evolution of Yoga Therapy as a respected therapeutic discipline.
Tanaya works with individuals and groups both in-person and online. She is the creator of several live and online workshops, trainings, events, and publications including:
- Evolving Traditions: Yoga, Ethics, & Modern Practice
- Yoga Therapy: The Kosha Evaluation Method & the HIMAP Approach
- Yamas, Niyamas & the Correlating Chakras, a 7 & 10-week Yoga Masterclass Series
- Mudra, Mantra & Meditation, Yoga Masterclass Series
- Yoga for Peri-menopause & Menopause, Yoga Masterclass Series
- Yoga for Back Pain & Spinal Health, Yoga Masterclass Series
- Power Partner Yoga, Partner yoga for both couples and singles
- Team Building Yoga & Conscious Connection Workshops for Teams
- Embodied Ethics Yoga Toolbox: the yoga card deck for yoga practitioners, students, and teachers.
Yoga Therapy: The Kosha Evaluation Method & the HIMAP Approach - Book
Yoga is a rich and multifaceted practice, offering more than just a one-size-fits-all solution. “Yoga Therapy: The Kosha Evaluation Method & the HIMAP Approach” provides an insightful look into how modern yoga branches into the specialised field of Yoga Therapy. Inside we take a look at how Holistic, Individualised, Measurable, Achievable, and Practical (HIMAP) yoga programs are highly effective in managing a wide range of conditions, from menopause to multiple sclerosis, diabetes to depression, hypertension to hypothyroidism, arthritis to anxiety, and more.
This guide is designed for yoga novices, students, teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and anyone curious to explore the often underrated—and frequently misunderstood—healing modality of Yoga Therapy. This bite-sized but resource-filled handbook serves as a practical blueprint for those willing to delve into the depths of self-exploration. It offers valuable insights into the Kosha Evaluation Method & the HIMAP Approach, a distinctive framework that sets Yoga Therapy apart from the posture-focused yoga prevalent today.
Using real-life case studies to illustrate the transformative power of Yoga Therapy, the concepts and practices herein explore the subtle nuances of the mind-body connection and offer an infrastructure for mastering self-regulation.With information that clarifies the distinctions between Yoga Therapy and the modern yoga commonly practiced today, this mini guide serves as an invaluable resource for those with an interest in the healing arts. It invites readers to explore the mind-body-heart connections that shape our lives and highlights how a personalised therapeutic approach to yogic principles and practices can aid the keen practitioner in cultivating a lifelong, rewarding practice that nurtures and heals the whole individual.
“A must read by all upcoming yoga therapists.
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani
MBBS, MD (AM), DSc (Yoga), C-IAYT
“This case study text on Yoga Therapy and the Kosha Evaluation Method showcases the important features of traditional Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga Therapy), presented clearly to suit the needs of our contemporary world.
Leigh Blashki
Pioneer of Yoga Therapy
"A short yet powerful educational resource that I highly recommend to anyone seeking to understand the principles and practices of yoga therapy.”
Dr Amy Wheeler
PhD, Founder of Optimal State Yoga Therapy, Chair of Dept. of Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda at Maryland University of Integrative Health
"An insightful contribution to the field of Yoga Therapy."
Trina Bawden-Smith
Founder of the Yoga Therapy Institute and pioneer in the field of Yoga therapy training and education
