About Us
Who We Are
Avadiya, meaning "Awakening", is a nature-based wellbeing and retreat initiative located in the historic region of Maligawila, Sri Lanka.
Created with a vision of bringing people closer to nature, awareness, and authentic human connection, Avadiya combines yoga, meditation, mindful living, cultural exchange, and sustainable practices within a peaceful natural environment.
Alongside Avadiya, 1 World Yoga in Ella serves as a welcoming space for daily yoga classes, sound journeys, retreats, and wellness experiences for travelers and local participants.
Together, these projects share a common purpose: creating meaningful experiences that encourage balance, wellbeing, personal growth, and connection with both nature and community.
OUR STORY
The journey began through years of hosting travelers, wellness seekers, and yoga practitioners in Sri Lanka.
As 1 World Yoga grew into a highly rated wellness space in Ella, a larger vision emerged the creation of a long-term eco-village and retreat environment where people from different cultures could gather, learn, connect, and experience a more mindful way of living.
Avadiya represents the next step of that vision.
Located within the natural landscapes of Maligawila, the project continues to evolve as a place where wellbeing, sustainability, community, and environmental responsibility come together in harmony.
Our Vision
To create a sustainable and inspiring environment where local and international communities can come together through wellbeing, nature, cultural exchange, and conscious living.
Our Mission
• Create meaningful experiences that support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• Foster authentic connections between people, nature, and local culture.
• Encourage sustainable living practices and environmental responsibility.
• Provide opportunities for learning, personal growth, and community engagement.
• Support local communiti
• Create meaningful experiences that support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
• Foster authentic connections between people, nature, and local culture.
• Encourage sustainable living practices and environmental responsibility.
• Provide opportunities for learning, personal growth, and community engagement.
• Support local communities through collaboration, education, and responsible tourism.