Urging importance to meditative and healing processes, flow and movement-based workshops, and curated immersive and transformative experiences, the invite-only gathering was curated and hosted by Cherish Expeditions and witnessed prominent fitness and wellness enthusiasts and talented facilitators and sustainable brands from all over India.

The first edition of ātmīyaṁ focused on topics like healing, subconscious reprogramming, relationship psychology, abundance mindset, and more. Sahiba Singh from The Flux School of Arts, Bangalore, hosted a session on intuitive spine movement that was focused on releasing negative emotions and traumas stuck in one’s body.

Gresham Dhanarajan from the Ardra Collective, Goa, hosted a meditative session that helped participants tap into their intuition and work on their personal growth. Arunesh Moudgil from the Circus of Meraqi, Chandigarh, hosted a water relaxation session that explored the rejuvenating powers of water. He also conducted flow sessions like slacklining and poi spinning that works on the coordination of one’s body and mind.

Ecoflea saw the sale of sustainable products from the clothing and crafts industry. The Experience centre showcased the latest Tigor EV launched by Tata motors while Uravu Indigenous Science & Technology Study Centre held a workshop where the participants were introduced to the art of bamboo bangle making. The eco-retreat also endorsed Uravu’s fundraiser to uplift the woman bamboo artisans based out of Wayanad.

The event was supported by 14 companies who stand for the cause, including Regencare and Lal Chidiya.

Allen Machado, CEO, Niraamaya Wellness Retreats, says, “Niraamaya Retreats as a brand stands for transformative experiences, and our retreat at Athirappilly, in particular, is one that our guests can seek refuge in – as the ultimate destination for self-reflection and growth through travel. We found a partner in Cherish Expeditions who sought to offer similar experiences and values through their Eco-Wellness retreat – Atmiyam.”