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Harmika - heal. empower. liberate.

a wellness retreat for Indian millennial women dealing with mental health issues

 

Harmika, a wellness retreat for women, instigates the urgent need of a dialogue on Indian women millennials mental health issues, triggered by oppression, societal pressure, sexual violence, trauma, loneliness, urban lifestyle etc.

Harmika invites, encourages and embraces lifelong learning and development, and aim to heal, rebuild and empower the Indian women millennials with this three week experience. 

 
 
 
 

The three stages of experience are inspired by three stages of lotus blossoming.

 
 
 

 

Stage 1 - Heal / Gross Body

Consists of Body and Energy layers

As the gross body is more vulnerable and in passive state, it needs more protection, healing and empathy.

 

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Stage 1 - Heal / Gross Body

A friendly personal guide will help you through this three week experience, sharing your personal journey and making a more personalized program for you based on your individual needs.

A cozy and calm space illuminated with morning light is a perfect setting for Ayurvedic therapies. Additional physical layers, lowered ceilings and warmer tactile materials like Indian sandstone and wood further enhance the experience.

Socialize - Gather together to share personal stories, while a cool waters and a beautiful view set the right mood for the relaxed evening.

 

 

Stage 2 - Empower / Subtle Body

Consists of Mind and Intellect layers

Encourages body to be active; physically and mentally through self- learning, mindful exercises which helps in discernment, self-assurance and rebuilding self esteem.

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Stage 2 - Empower / Subtle Body

Mindful eating - To come out of passive state it is essential to be aware of all your senses including taste.

Self-defense practice in an outdoor pavillion that perfectly frames the panoramic view, setting the right tone for the active day ahead.

Amphitheater - Learning tools for personal development which helps rebuilding yourself, encouraging the body to be active and making these practices part of your lifelong journey.

 

 

Stage 3 - Liberate / Causal Body

Consists of Bliss and Awakening layers

It is about the state of being in bliss, where you are healed and enjoy your being in deep sleep and meditation.

To enjoy the bliss state, the room has a cocoon like feeling. It is built underground with lowered ceiling of warm wood, giving it a dark and cozy ambiance ideal for deep sleep.

To enjoy the bliss state when awake, mindful experiences are often realized during meditation. As your body and mind heal, you find your true self. An open blossom ceiling and silent zones are places for self-reflection.