Amaya Tala
Overview
From my roots on the islands of the Philippines, I journeyed to explore the teachings of our Divine Mother.
VALUES
ORIGIN STORY
I believe life is beautiful and that we flourish when we return to the garden of natural wisdom within.
Authenticity
Sustainability
Freedom
Healing
Divinity
Hello, I’m Amaya Tala. I'm an Embodied Wellbeing Coach and founder of Flourish Laya. I help creators, heart-led humans, and values-driven leaders cultivate calm energy, embodied presence, and sustainable rhythms in life and work. My approach weaves gentle somatics, breath & voice, nature-rooted rituals, mindset coaching, and purpose alignment that is practical, nurturing, and culturally inclusive. If you’re craving clarity that is gentle for you and the planet, you’re home. Let’s grow at a human pace. Join a class, retreat, or 1:1 mentorship for your next season of growth. Work with me: flourishlaya.life • amayatala.life
Overview
TIMELINE
2019
Mentored high school students at the The Summit Workshop held at Tallwood Virginia Beach Public Highschool based on the success of the Kapwa workshop
2018
Created and organized the Kapwa Workshop that weaved the core Filipino indigenous value into the present and future to help empower the youth in their lives. Funded by The Pollination Project.
2017
Created and facilitated the Cultural Tree Workshop held at a Philipine-American Club of Fayetteville event to educate the youth about their indigenous Filipino roots. Featured by The Pollination Project.
2022
Co-designed and co-facilitated a Filipino language embodiment course at Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines
2021
Co-organized and co-facilitated retreats in an ecovillage in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Co-facilitated a sacred circle ceremony for wellness restoration with Grandmother Patricia, a Choctaw-Navajo/Chahta-Dineh (Native American) indigenous wisdom keeper
2020-21
2020
Created The RootsWell Project, a holistic community restoration project rooted in humane principles during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2019
Featured as a guest speaker at the U.S. Coast Guard Financial Center to honor the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Diversity Day
2025
Started the van life journey to personal freedom and exploration
2024
Started learning about herbs and sharing her tea blends, oils and salves at farmer's markets
2023
Designed & facilitated a restorative art workshop at the Asian American Resource Center in Austin, Tx
2023
Led a heart and soul-based workshop for healing and restoration through natural art and music at Serpent Mound
2022
Journeyed to the Ifugao mountains to reconnect with her own roots and land
Overview
CREDENTIALS
2023
Certified Master Life Coach
2017
Ph.D. Engineering Management & Systems Engineering
Specialization in diverse teams & systems approach
2007
Bachelor of Science Business & Economics
