About Us
We are a part of nature. We ask ourselves: what would a river do? What would a star do? What would nature do?
We are a growing team of misfits trying to learn more about ourselves and helping others do the same. We bring beings and communities together and connect them with their inner self to explore the profound physical, mental and emotional states. We do this by designing platforms to experience these states and help people discover the essential nature.
Our Values
Slow Down — To listen, to feel, and to truly see.
Learn from Nature — To wonder: what would nature do?
Lift Each Other Higher —As the old trees once lifted the younger ones into the sun.
Live as Part of the Earth — To belong, not to dominate.
Care for the Aravallis — For the forests that have cared for us across time.
Our Team.
Azad
Educator/ Facilitator/ Founder
Emily Mester
Healer/ Facilitator/ Co Founder
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Atul Srivastava
Financial Consultant & Mentor
Sargam Mittal
PR Coordinator / Facilitator
Manjeeta Dayma
Creative Head / Facilitator
Sohna Devi
Desi Facilitator
Nitin Dayma
Forest Guide/ Facilitator
Shambhavi
Yogi/ Facilitator/ Event coordinator
Azadwadi Tribe
Members - Contributors - Supporters
Thanks to our contributors and their organizations for shaping Azadwadi
Manish Jain
Shikshantar Andolan
Udaipur
Neelam Alhuwalia
Founder Aravali Bachao
Gurgaon
Shankar
Free spirit / Er. in CSIR
Kolkata
Shailesh Churiwala
Entrepreneur / C.A.
Delhi
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Aditi Pandey
Entrepreneur
Ranchi
Manas Arvind
Gurgaon Organic Farmers Market
Gurgaon
Prabhpreet
Mool Foundation
Chandigarh
Swati Singh
Color Code Foundation
Gurgaon
Sameera Satija
WICCI Bio Enzyme Council
Shikshantar Andolan
Timeline
Year 2022 -
Year 2023 -
Year 2024 -
Year 2025 -
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First Homeschoolers' Meet – Azadwadi, Gurgaon
Hosted our first gathering with conscious families to explore alternative learning in the forest. -
Mindful Retreats in Delhi – Sainik Farms
Curated nature-based inner work experiences for urban seekers. -
Mindful Retreats – Delhi & Udaipur
Hosted nature-based retreats for conscious living and healing. -
Azadwadi Eco Festival
A celebration of rural skills, local food, and forest connection.
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Forest Walks & Eco Workshops Begin – Aravalli Hills, Gurgaon
Launched our flagship Forest IsCool sessions with local schools and families. -
Collaboration with Aravali Bachao & People of Aravali – Gurgaon
Joined hands for awareness campaigns and learning trails. -
Engagement with Kasa Nest, Tuk Tuk Gilheri and other organisations– Gurgaon & Delhi
Partnered with eco-conscious brands for community-led events and pop-ups.
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PepsiCo & KPMG Sessions – Corporate Wellness Days
Introduced zero-waste awareness, forest mindfulness, and group retreats. -
Workshops with Heritage Xperiential & Maitri Kiran Schools – Gurgaon
Outdoor experiential learning, zero-waste talks, and sustainability challenges. -
Eco-Awareness Programs with Aria Mall – Gurgaon
Designed fun, engaging eco games and storytelling spaces for families. -
Award from Gurgaon Municipal Corporation
Recognized for leading community awareness campaigns in sustainability. -
Received Ecoversity Grant
Funding to develop our forest-based eco-kitchen and community cooking sessions. -
Internships with Local Villagers
Launched eco-entrepreneurship mentorships around food, craft, and zero waste. -
Community Wall Mural
Created a public art piece reflecting our vision and local biodiversity. -
Natural Cooling System Built at Azadwadi
Designed a zero-electricity, mud-based cooling structure for summers. -
Eco-Camps with Homeschoolers & Educator Circles
Hosted immersive camps for conscious learners across ages. -
Seedball Making with 500 Kids – School Campaigns
Engaged children in forest regeneration and seed dispersal. -
Over 50+ Eco Meetups & Community Events
From zero waste to forest bathing, hosted gatherings for changemakers and curious souls. -
Zero Waste Kitchen – Ecoversity Grant Project
Set up an eco-kitchen rooted in local ingredients and no-plastic principles.
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Journey continues in Udaipur