Maya Tiwari is a humanitarian and Ayurveda pioneer, praised by the Parliament of World Religions for her global work in fostering wellness, peace, and interfaith understanding. She is the founder of Wise Earth School of Ayurveda and Mother Om Mission, an expert in Ayurveda and Vedanta, and an acclaimed author. Maya survived ovarian cancer age of 23 and then trained in the ancient wisdom tradition of Veda Vyasa. She has received the prestigious Dhanvantari International Award and Rishi Award for her quarter-century-long pioneering work in Ayurveda.