Age: 51
Residence: Mt. Lebanon
Family: Husband, David, and two daughters, Emily, 16, and Olivia, 15
Education: Bachelor's degree in communications and marketing from Shippensburg University in Cumberland County
Occupation: Yoga instructor and practitioner of Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction
Background: Tant's mother practiced yoga, so Tant became familiar with it as a child and took her first yoga class as a teenager. Five years ago, she began teaching yoga and now is an instructor for organizations across Mt. Lebanon.
Noteworthy: Tant organizes a Karma Yoga Event on July 14 at the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center to raise money for Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization that helps children in places affected by war. Donations in any amount will be accepted. As part of the event, she will teach a free yoga class from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Quote: "One of the main things yoga teaches us is that we are all connected. Even though (Invisible Children) is affecting kids millions of miles away, there's still a connection. That's what really holds us together. ... If we can be of service to others, that is a wonderful thing."
