"What brings me the biggest joy is to see women fully embodied in their feminine power."
Hello Beautiful, I am Tanya, the founder and creative director of Love Not Fear Inc, and I wear many hats. I am also a bestselling author, nomadic entrepreneur, creative oracle and embodiment activist. I absolutely love what I do. I have truly created my life to be filled with all of my creative passions and dreams. This is because I never stopped dreaming and following my hearts passions. The big question I always asked myself, even when I was a little girl, was WHY AM I HERE?
That voice inside of me always kept me curious to explore my inner most dreams and desires. From temple dancing in India and unexpectedly starting a fashion lifestyle brand, to plant medicine in Mexico and joining a Moon Dance sister tribe, these two countries have taught me so much about myself & has always ignited my creative soul which in turn inspires my work and the offerings and sacred wisdom I bring forward. My biggest passion in life is sharing the wisdom of the Sacred Feminine, and everything and anything creative, whether it’s creating artwork and oracles, writing my memoirs, sharing stories and dancing under the stars or making beautiful clothes and jewelry that elevates the soul, but most of all I love to inspire others to look within, to heal, to take that risk, to follow their hearts and to dream big. Being a changemaker and planting seeds of wisdom is part of my service in this world. Teaching others to embody their light is one of the greatest gifts that I have been given. Seeing women thrive and shine when they feel embodied nurtures my soul in so many ways.
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Dancing in India
Love Not Fear was first seeded in 2010 on my second trip to India, when I went to study Classical Indian Dance at the beautiful Shakti School of Dance. I was following my passion and pursuit of cultural dance, and little did I know when I got accepted into the program, that I would be soon be running a fashion brand and business.
I fell in love with the Holy town of Pushkar when I visited India on my first journey in 1997. It felt like home and was so familiar to me, and I knew I would return.. I had no idea it would one day be my second home, and the place I would be returning each year to create my beautiful designs.
Between classes I would sit with Mr. Radhey, eating muesli and fruit, and singing devotional prayers with him, and as I watched the bustling market pace around me I realized Pushkar was not just a town of magic, mystery and ancient wisdom. Pushkar is also a town known for its abundance of tailors and textiles. A light suddenly went off and for fun, I designed and produced 100 dresses made from up-cycled saris. And what a hit they were when I returned to Canada! They sold out within 2 weeks, and I thought hmmm, I was definitely onto something!
Six years later when I returned to dance at the Shakti School of Dance, Love Not Fear Inc was founded, nineteen years after my first trip to India.
I have always had a taste for style and an eye for beautiful things, and I have been drawn to the culture of India since I was a young girl. Following my heart and innermost passions lead me on this journey, so if I only have one word of advice to give to anyone, it would be to really listen to your heart's desires. What are your passions, interests and gifts? What gives you joy and what are the things that you want to learn? What truly inspires you? Whatever it is, and there will be more than one thing, pursue them, call them in, DREAM.
Love Not Fear has grown into a big part of how I serve. Each dress, and piece of jewelry is named after a Goddess, or empowered woman that has inspired me or has left her mark in this world. I love teaching women about who these extraordinary figures are, and each design is truly embodied with their magic and power. In Pushkar, 24 hrs a day, devotional songs and prayers are performed all around town , and I truly feel like this sacred and high vibrational energy is infused into my collections and designs.
Love Not Fear has grown organically since its inception, and has truly been a spiritual experience for me. The Goddesses of India have truly made an impact on my life in a very deep, personal and powerful way and are interconnected with everything I do. My community of women is also growing, due to the thousands of women I meet through Love Not Fear. The Sacred Feminine is Rising, and I can testify that she is rising by all the women around me stepping into their embodied, feminine power.
The name Love Not Fear embodies the power & love of Goddess Durga
She is not only a warrior Goddess, who rides a lion and sometimes a tiger, and who has arms branded with weapons. She is not only the undefeated one, the unconquerable and the Remover and dispeller of difficulty and fear. She is Divine Mother and is embodied with the most powerful and compassionate love. She is the true embodiment of love not fear. And Ma Durga has always been with me, even before I knew who she was.
Jai Jai Ma! I deeply love, honour and appreciate you. Thank you for always being there when I need strength, love and inner wisdom.