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Mind-Tamer, Author, Speaker, Mystagogue
Ambika Devi is a sought-after speaker, visionary guide, and master storyteller who fuses ancient wisdom with modern-day clarity. With nearly five decades of experience, six published books, and more than 21,000 individuals inspired worldwide, she teaches audiences to calm mental chaos, deepen emotional intelligence, and connect with their inner truth through the power of story, myth, voice, meditation, and communication mastery.
Awarded Female CEO of the Year for Most Inspirational Workplace Communications Specialist by CEO Monthly and Global AI, Ambika is a trusted consultant for the International Yoga Alliance and a former university professor of Holistic Health. She holds advanced degrees in the Philosophy and Education of Yoga, Astrology, and Fine Arts, and is often described as “a walking university of knowledge.”
Her presence is both grounding and catalytic. She ignites creativity, restores harmony, and offers practical tools that teams and individuals can apply immediately to enhance communication, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Whether on stage, in a boardroom, or leading a retreat, Ambika guides others back to the core of themselves — revealing that happiness is our true nature, and peace is always available within.
Get to know Ambika
I am fascinated by the intelligence of consciousness — the way it flows through everything, animating each moment with purpose and awareness. My greatest joy is guiding others to rediscover their natural rhythm — that quiet, knowing place beneath the noise of thought.
My passion weaves through every story I tell, every page I write, and every moment I share with an audience. Whether I’m speaking, painting, singing, or teaching, I invite people into a deeper conversation with themselves — one where the mind softens, the heart opens, and peace becomes a lived experience.
I am most fulfilled when someone looks at me with awe and says, “I finally felt stillness.” These moments remind me that the path of guiding others inward is sacred.
When I was in ninth grade, my English teacher told me I would never amount to anything. I struggled deeply with spelling and felt defeated by language — until I was given a gift that changed everything: meditation. Introduced to it at age six, I learned early on how to witness thought rather than be ruled by it. That single shift became the compass for my life.
Years later, technology bridged what once seemed impossible, and I now stand as the author of six award-winning and bestselling books, released through my independent publishing label.
My sixth book is a meditation on love — the kind we give, the kind we seek, and the kind we must cultivate within ourselves to truly receive it. Through friendship, family, and heartbreak, I’ve discovered that self-love is not optional; it is the foundation of everything.
Today, I teach others how to tame the mind, reframe thought, and unlock the stories waiting inside them — stories of healing, purpose, and peace.
Elevating Hearts, Embodying Peace, Empowering Lives
Ambika's Most Requested Topics
Taming the Mind
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
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A clear understanding of Thought Loops and how reaction and re-reaction keep them looping.
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Mind-Taming techniques to step back from thought and interrupt habitual reaction.
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The ability to create a pause where perception clears and other perspectives become visible.
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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!"
Desilava Arnaudova
TEDx AUBG Speakers Team
Mythic Alchemy
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
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A visceral experience of the Navarasa — the Nine human emotions.
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Greater emotional literacy through myth, storytelling, and embodied experience.
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A deeper understanding of what emotions reveal rather than something to suppress or escape.
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New ways to embrace emotion as a pathway to self-awareness, connection, and wisdom.
"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 and 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 this weekend spent with you."
Lee Memorial Healthcare Systems, hired by Roger Chen
VP of Organization and Management
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Discover the story behind Mythic Alchemy — Watch the video
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Explore the book — Mythic Alchemy
Unfolding Happiness
Ancient Wisdom for the Everyday Practice of Wellbeing
Based 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.
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An understanding of the Three Pillars of Life: Lifestyle, Diet, and Sleep.
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Greater awareness of how thoughts, environment, and daily rhythms influence wellbeing.
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Ayurvedic and yogic principles for making conscious choices that support vitality and balance
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New ways to cultivate sustainable happiness from the inside out.
"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 10th Anniversary Celebration of SUSS’ Gerontology Program, Writing your Memoir for Silver Voices for the Singapore Library conference."
National Library Board
Singapore
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Explore the book— here
Listen to Ambika Devi
Ambika is an engaging speaker and storyteller with a wealth of knowledge. She guides you with a passion for peace so that you realize outward success, and reach a greater level of health and happiness. Read and subscribe to her blog where you can read or listen to her enlightened articles. Choose your preferred channel to listen to her podcast to immerse yourself in her deep rooted wisdom.
Meditate with Ambika Podcast
Ambika's topics include holistic wellness, energy, creativity, and manifesting peace in communication and relationships. Her storytelling enlivens interviews and captivates the listener so much so, that she is often invited back as a repeat guest. Her own Meditate with Ambika podcast meditation podcasts has episodes including soothing guided creative visualization style meditation, primordial sound to tame the mind and knowledge sessions.
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Transformation Stories:
"My sincere gratitude for joining me on the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life podcast. Your insights, expertise, and sharing contributed a lot through your unique perspective. I appreciate your passion and commitment to helping others lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Thank you again for joining me and collaborating."
Avik Chakraborty
Sr. HRBP, Strategic Talent Management
"That was amazing!!! Thank you; I feel so much better. I've tried to meditate in years past, and it never worked. I could never settle my brain enough to even focus on breathing. I could feel the stress leave my body, mind, and soul! You have a true gift I can't wait to share with my sister-in-law. I've never been able to settle my mid to meditate, and you did it. Thank you!
Deborah Tylke
Director of business development RodiniavLLC
"Thank you so much, Ambika, for bringing your knowledge and your energy to us. You are such an engaging speaker, and I can say I personally say I left feeling more empowered to use my voice! 🕉️"
Melanie Hollingsworth Cabot
Happiness Coach
"Thank you, Ambika Devi, for the amazing experience you created for the LMHS Lean Transformation Team for our team building retreat. You far surpassed my goals. 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. I am grateful for our partnership in this weekend spent with you."
Roger Chen
VP of Organization and Management
"Ambika is the most listened to voice and contributor on my Meditation Podcast. I receive positive testimonials regularly from my listeners about their success with sleep in response to Ambika’s guided meditation for dreamers. In interviews she shares an unbelievable wealth of knowledge. I am always amazed by her and know that this course is going to give you a great deal of value.W
Roy Coughlan
Podcast Host
"Ambika Devi has spoken at my events twice now. The Q&A sessions were vibrant and meaningful. Each time the attendees were riveted by her every word, the Q&A sessions were vibrant and meaningful. She is knowledgeable, and lively, and knows how to engage and speak without slides! I consider that a premium bonus. I have had the pleasure of hearing her speak on other platforms and she has a broad repertoire of topics where she can speak with authority, clarity, and energy."
Rusti Lehay
Word Quest
"Ambika presented at one of my workshops on Finding Peace and her knowledge and energy were captivating. She engaged with the audience, provided valuable tools, and used humor to help keep the audience captivated. She has decades of experience and training that helps her tell beautiful and incredible stories that not only entertain but teach. She is a gem."
Troy Love
The self-love torchbearer
"Ambika Devi is a captivating and enlightening speaker who creates an immediate connection with her audience. She seamlessly blends spirituality and psychology, woven together with personal anecdotes and profound insights, guiding us on a journey of self-discovery and growth."
Warren Falkenstein
Award winning inspirational speaker, author, mindset coach, energy healer and guide
