Niraamaya Retreats Samroha, Athirappily facilitated Kerala’s first eco wellness retreat -ātmīyaṁ. The invite-only gathering was curated and hosted by Cherish Expeditions and was attended by prominent fitness and wellness enthusiasts.
The focus was on meditative and healing processes, flow and movement-based workshops, and curated immersive and transformative experiences. Following the covid protocols, the event had extremely talented facilitators and sustainable brands from all over India taking part in it.

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. 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.“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,” said Allen Machado, CEO, Niraamaya Wellness Retreats
