Vanya Francis, MA

As the founder of Cherished Life, Vanya Francis weaves a unique tapestry of holistic wellness to support and uplift families during their childbirth journeys. She is a certified yoga instructor and perinatal yoga teacher educator, receiving her 200-hour yoga teacher certification under the instruction of Swami Jaya Devi Bhagavati at Kashi Atlanta, a second 200-hour certification in Kemetic Yoga and multiple Prenatal Yoga certifications. As a holistic birth doula, childbirth educator, yoga instructor, and community advocate, Vanya cultivates a space of ease, ownership, and joy throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Throughout her offerings, Vanya explores the depth of physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects that collectively enrich the experience of motherhood. Her insightful approach to childbirth education, birth doula support, and prenatal yoga is designed to unfold the intuitive wisdom of individuals preparing for birth.

At the heart of Vanya’s philosophy lies a commitment to promoting self-awareness, harmony, and holistic health, resonating throughout her 15 years of work in Atlanta's wellness and maternal health scene. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College, where she recently served as the Yoga & Meditation professor, and a Master of Arts in Communication Management from the University of Southern California. Outside her professional sphere, Vanya is a loving mother to two vibrant children, an experience that fuels her nurturing teaching style and underlines the essence of care, kindness, and love she instills in her community.