Member since June 2021
Radical Honesty. Transformation begins here.
Life does not happen to us. It unfolds through the thoughts we cultivate, the emotions we embrace, the choices we make, and the actions we take. This is how destiny is shaped.
As a speaker, scholar, author, and astrologer, everything I write, teach, and present returns to one enduring principle: when we become accountable to ourselves, the fog clears, resilience is restored, and our relationships begin to reflect who we choose to become. Through Mind-Taming™, emotional intelligence, and the alchemy of the human voice, I invite people to transform awareness into action.
For nearly five decades, I have taught meditation, conscious communication, emotional intelligence, and self-regulation, guiding more than 21,000 minds toward greater peace and self-awareness through my proprietary Mind-Taming methods.
Drawing from Vedic wisdom and cognitive science, I bridge neuroscience, mythology, meditation, and the transformative power of the human voice. My presentations weave practical tools with mythic storytelling to create experiences that are intellectually engaging and immediately applicable.
I have delivered keynotes, workshops, retreats, and panels for organizations including TEDx AUBG, Sivananda Ashram, Lee Health, and Business Freedom. My ideas have also been featured on TLC, radio, podcasts, and international broadcasts.
With 48 years of yoga and meditation practice, more than 14,500 hours of study, and decades immersed in voice, breath, and contemplative practice, I bridge mysticism and methodology. I hold a Master's degree in the Philosophy and Education of Yoga and Meditation, bachelor's degrees in Western Astrology and Fine Arts, and I am completing doctoral research exploring the human voice as medicine and meditation as the direct realization of Self.
Current Fieldwork — Rebel Anthropologist
Through the Kindred Vibe Collective, my LinkedIn newsletter I explore mythology, communication, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, observation, humor, and what it means to be human.
People seek me out when they are ready to move beyond autopilot, cultivate radical honesty, and create lives of clarity, purpose, and peace.
Happiness is our birthright.
Elevating Hearts • Embodying Peace • Empowering Lives
I am fascinated by the living intelligence moving through us all. My passion is guiding others to quiet mental noise, rediscover their natural rhythm, and reconnect with the clarity, creativity, and peace already within them.
Meditation entered my life at age six. Before I had language for it, I learned how to sit in stillness and observe thought rather than be carried by it.
I grew up surrounded by nature. I played outside every day, caring for horses, dogs, and cats on our little farm. The natural rhythm of being with the animals, being outside, and being present remains my tonic. I still step into my garden each day, marveling at the flowers and taking in their exquisite beauty.
At nine years old, my mother invited me to join her for a yoga class. What stayed with me was the end of class, lying on my back, eyes closed, in deep relaxation.
I felt myself disappear.
It gave me a sense of unity in the deep quiet, a blissful peace. I just floated.
When my mother asked how I enjoyed the class, I instantly wanted to return.
Meditation is now a daily habit for me, like brushing my teeth.
Meditation entered my life at age six. Before I had language for it, I learned to sit in stillness and witness thought rather than be carried away by it. That early experience shaped the course of my life, awakening a lifelong fascination with consciousness, perception, sound, and what it truly means to be human.
For nearly five decades, I have explored the relationship between thought, emotion, breath, voice, myth, and self-awareness through study, practice, observation, and teaching. My current doctoral research explores the human voice as medicine, the culmination of more than 13 years of focused exploration into sound, nervous system regulation, consciousness, and communication.
I am the author of six award-winning books, with my seventh book, Mythic Alchemy, exploring human emotions through mythology, meditation, symbolism, and story.
At the heart of everything I share is a simple remembrance: clarity, peace, authenticity, and wisdom are not outside of us. They have been waiting beneath the noise all along.
Let’s stay curious about what it means to be human.
Recognize Looping Thoughts. Interrupt Reactions. Awaken Conscious Choice.Thought is the architect of the Mind. Every thought produces a reaction. That reaction generates another thought; we react again, and the cycle becomes a Thought Loop of reaction and re-reaction that obscures clear perception. In this high-impact talk, Ambika introduces the Mind not as identity, but as a layer of experience and a tool we can observe.
Through Mind-Taming techniques, participants learn to recognize Thought Loops, create space between thought and reaction, and experience the pause that opens the way for clearer perception, awareness of other perspectives, and conscious choice.
Ideal for: Corporate events, leadership development, emotional intelligence, workplace communication, change management, and professional development.
Takeaways:
• A clear understanding of Thought Loops and how reaction and re-reaction keep them looping.
• Mind-Taming techniques to step back from thought and interrupt habitual reaction.
• The ability to create a pause where perception clears and other perspectives become visible.
• A felt experience of the distinction between thought and the awareness observing it.
Your participation in the event was an absolute delight to experience. We were not expecting this amount of engagement, and it is all thanks to you. We’re absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback we’ve received in the last couple of days. Again, thank you!
Desislava Arnaudova, TEDx AUBG Speakers Team
Read ambika's academic papers here.
Watch testimonies of participants from Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas here.
Watch me on the TEDx AUBG panel discussion talking about taming the mind here.
Transformational Storytelling: Embracing the Nine Emotions to Awaken Wisdom
Through Navarasa—the nine classical emotions of Indian aesthetic philosophy—Ambika uses myth and transformational storytelling to deepen emotional intelligence. She brings ancient stories to life, inviting participants to experience emotion rather than analyze it from a distance and to uncover the wisdom each rasa holds.
Drawing from her seventh book, Mythic Alchemy, Ambika weaves storytelling with embodied practices, meditation, and self-inquiry. Participants explore how emotions move through experience, influence perception, and connect us to one another—awakening greater self-awareness, emotional literacy, and the capacity to embrace the full spectrum of being human.
Ideal for: Leadership development, emotional intelligence, retreats, arts & humanities programs, wellness events, and community gatherings.
Takeaways:
• A visceral experience of the Nine Rasas — the 9 sacred human emotions.
• Greater emotional literacy through myth, storytelling, and embodied experience.
• A deeper understanding of what emotions reveal rather than something to suppress or escape.
• New ways to embrace emotion as a pathway to self-awareness, connection, and wisdom.
Ambika’s storytelling is a ceremony. Her presence opens a portal that you feel in your entire being.
A participant
Thank you for the amazing experience you created for the LMHS Lean Transformation Team for our team-building retreat. You far surpassed the goals I had for a team-building stress management workshop. Your ability to integrate the philosophy and practice of yoga and meditation while making it accessible to novice and experienced students at the same time is truly masterful. The team and I are enjoying the ripple effects of the bliss that we felt as we went through the day. You are a consummate professional, devoted teacher, and caring guide on our path up the mountain. I am grateful for our partnership in the weekend spent with you.
Lee Memorial Healthcare Systems, hired by Roger Chen, VP of Organization and Management
Discover the story behind Mythic Alchemy — Watch the video
Explore the book — Mythic Alchemy
Ancient Wisdom for the Everyday Practice of WellbeingBased on her award-winning second book, Unfolding Happiness, Ambika explores the Three Pillars of Life: Lifestyle, Diet, and Sleep. Drawing from Ayurveda and yoga philosophy, she reveals how everyday choices, thought patterns, environment, and personal rhythms influence energy, clarity, relationships, and wellbeing.
Through stories, ancient teachings, and contemporary insight, Ambika makes these enduring principles accessible to modern life. Participants examine their own patterns and discover ways to work with the body and Mind rather than against them—creating greater awareness of what supports vitality, balance, and happiness.
Ideal for: Healthcare organizations, wellness events, higher education, professional development, retreats, and holistic living programs.
Takeaways:
• An understanding of the Three Pillars of Life: Lifestyle, Diet, and Sleep.
• Greater awareness of how thoughts, environment, and daily rhythms influence wellbeing.
• Ayurvedic and yogic principles for making conscious choices that support vitality and balance
• New ways to cultivate sustainable happiness from the inside out.
You gave our team tools to experience bliss — and the ripple effects continue to this day.
—Corporate Wellness Retreat Participant
On behalf of SUSS and NLB, we would like to express our gratitude for your informative and exciting sharing on 31st October. We appreciate your contribution to the Time of Your Life Celebration 2020 and the SUSS Gerontology 10th Anniversary Celebration. Our attendees and industry partners found your presentation to be insightful.
Time of Your Life Celebration 2020 and the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the SUSS' Gerontology Program Writing your Memoir for Silver Voices for the Singapore Library conference.
Explore the book— here
In her seventh book, Mythic Alchemy, Ambika uses Navarasa—the Nine Human Emotions—and transformational storytelling to invite audiences to experience emotion without turning it into identity, deepening emotional intelligence and human connection.
Buy NowMeditation entered my life at age six. Before I had language for it, I learned how to sit in stillness and observe thought rather than be carried by it.
I grew up surrounded by nature. I played outside every day, caring for horses, dogs, and cats on our little farm. The natural rhythm of being with the animals, being outside, and being present remains my tonic. I still step into my garden each day, marveling at the flowers and taking in their exquisite beauty.
At nine years old, my mother invited me to join her for a yoga class. What stayed with me was the end of class, lying on my back, eyes closed, in deep relaxation.
I felt myself disappear.
It gave me a sense of unity in the deep quiet, a blissful peace. I just floated.
When my mother asked how I enjoyed the class, I instantly wanted to return.
Meditation is now a daily habit for me, like brushing my teeth.
Meditation entered my life at age six. Before I had language for it, I learned to sit in stillness and witness thought rather than be carried away by it. That early experience shaped the course of my life, awakening a lifelong fascination with consciousness, perception, sound, and what it truly means to be human.
For nearly five decades, I have explored the relationship between thought, emotion, breath, voice, myth, and self-awareness through study, practice, observation, and teaching. My current doctoral research explores the human voice as medicine, the culmination of more than 13 years of focused exploration into sound, nervous system regulation, consciousness, and communication.
I am the author of six award-winning books, with my seventh book, Mythic Alchemy, exploring human emotions through mythology, meditation, symbolism, and story.
At the heart of everything I share is a simple remembrance: clarity, peace, authenticity, and wisdom are not outside of us. They have been waiting beneath the noise all along.
Let’s stay curious about what it means to be human.
Recognize Looping Thoughts. Interrupt Reactions. Awaken Conscious Choice.Thought is the architect of the Mind. Every thought produces a reaction. That reaction generates another thought; we react again, and the cycle becomes a Thought Loop of reaction and re-reaction that obscures clear perception. In this high-impact talk, Ambika introduces the Mind not as identity, but as a layer of experience and a tool we can observe.
Through Mind-Taming techniques, participants learn to recognize Thought Loops, create space between thought and reaction, and experience the pause that opens the way for clearer perception, awareness of other perspectives, and conscious choice.
Ideal for: Corporate events, leadership development, emotional intelligence, workplace communication, change management, and professional development.
Takeaways:
• A clear understanding of Thought Loops and how reaction and re-reaction keep them looping.
• Mind-Taming techniques to step back from thought and interrupt habitual reaction.
• The ability to create a pause where perception clears and other perspectives become visible.
• A felt experience of the distinction between thought and the awareness observing it.
Your participation in the event was an absolute delight to experience. We were not expecting this amount of engagement, and it is all thanks to you. We’re absolutely overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback we’ve received in the last couple of days. Again, thank you!
Desislava Arnaudova, TEDx AUBG Speakers Team
Read ambika's academic papers here.
Watch testimonies of participants from Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas here.
Watch me on the TEDx AUBG panel discussion talking about taming the mind here.
Transformational Storytelling: Embracing the Nine Emotions to Awaken Wisdom
Through Navarasa—the nine classical emotions of Indian aesthetic philosophy—Ambika uses myth and transformational storytelling to deepen emotional intelligence. She brings ancient stories to life, inviting participants to experience emotion rather than analyze it from a distance and to uncover the wisdom each rasa holds.
Drawing from her seventh book, Mythic Alchemy, Ambika weaves storytelling with embodied practices, meditation, and self-inquiry. Participants explore how emotions move through experience, influence perception, and connect us to one another—awakening greater self-awareness, emotional literacy, and the capacity to embrace the full spectrum of being human.
Ideal for: Leadership development, emotional intelligence, retreats, arts & humanities programs, wellness events, and community gatherings.
Takeaways:
• A visceral experience of the Nine Rasas — the 9 sacred human emotions.
• Greater emotional literacy through myth, storytelling, and embodied experience.
• A deeper understanding of what emotions reveal rather than something to suppress or escape.
• New ways to embrace emotion as a pathway to self-awareness, connection, and wisdom.
Ambika’s storytelling is a ceremony. Her presence opens a portal that you feel in your entire being.
A participant
Thank you for the amazing experience you created for the LMHS Lean Transformation Team for our team-building retreat. You far surpassed the goals I had for a team-building stress management workshop. Your ability to integrate the philosophy and practice of yoga and meditation while making it accessible to novice and experienced students at the same time is truly masterful. The team and I are enjoying the ripple effects of the bliss that we felt as we went through the day. You are a consummate professional, devoted teacher, and caring guide on our path up the mountain. I am grateful for our partnership in the weekend spent with you.
Lee Memorial Healthcare Systems, hired by Roger Chen, VP of Organization and Management
Discover the story behind Mythic Alchemy — Watch the video
Explore the book — Mythic Alchemy
Ancient Wisdom for the Everyday Practice of WellbeingBased on her award-winning second book, Unfolding Happiness, Ambika explores the Three Pillars of Life: Lifestyle, Diet, and Sleep. Drawing from Ayurveda and yoga philosophy, she reveals how everyday choices, thought patterns, environment, and personal rhythms influence energy, clarity, relationships, and wellbeing.
Through stories, ancient teachings, and contemporary insight, Ambika makes these enduring principles accessible to modern life. Participants examine their own patterns and discover ways to work with the body and Mind rather than against them—creating greater awareness of what supports vitality, balance, and happiness.
Ideal for: Healthcare organizations, wellness events, higher education, professional development, retreats, and holistic living programs.
Takeaways:
• An understanding of the Three Pillars of Life: Lifestyle, Diet, and Sleep.
• Greater awareness of how thoughts, environment, and daily rhythms influence wellbeing.
• Ayurvedic and yogic principles for making conscious choices that support vitality and balance
• New ways to cultivate sustainable happiness from the inside out.
You gave our team tools to experience bliss — and the ripple effects continue to this day.
—Corporate Wellness Retreat Participant
On behalf of SUSS and NLB, we would like to express our gratitude for your informative and exciting sharing on 31st October. We appreciate your contribution to the Time of Your Life Celebration 2020 and the SUSS Gerontology 10th Anniversary Celebration. Our attendees and industry partners found your presentation to be insightful.
Time of Your Life Celebration 2020 and the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the SUSS' Gerontology Program Writing your Memoir for Silver Voices for the Singapore Library conference.
Explore the book— here
