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“From Baroque to Future Rock – A musical encounter with Swiss Musicians”

category: blackboard event music musician new_Performance performer event date: September 28, 2018

Friday, 28th September

7pm at Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Arts Research, Pondicherry

Entry Free!
Donations welcome!

	April 2019
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1 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 1, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 1, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 1, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Monday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Monday 8.30am – 9.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 1, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 1, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class April 1, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Creativity Hall of Light Italian Maestro wisdom & Yogic approach. Discover & develop the energy and physical parts of the body involved in vocal sound production. Learn to use these parts through vocal practice and consciously create and strengthen your unique inner Musical instrument. Register with Hamsini at 9487544184. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation April 1, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Kids dance in New creation: Monday 3-4 pm and Wednesday 10.30-11.30 am Thank you! Ulrike Urvasi Creative Writing Creative Writing April 1, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sanjana community The Creative writing experience is back! Never stop to be creative whatever happens in your life! Sanjana community (after Arati, before Maduka) in Francesca’s place. For info: 0413 - 2623987 or write to avmycreativewriting@gmail.com. Please call me or write to me before if this is your first time. All you need to bring with you is a pen, a notebook and the fun of expressing yourself. Let’s just show up on the page and let that “something” move through us! Donations required for guests; reduced for volunteers. Odissi Dance Class Odissi Dance Class April 1, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns April 1, 2019 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations with Hymns of the Rig Veda translated by Sri Aurobindo, led by Nishtha 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 1, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Joke Van Hoye at Vérité on Mondays from 5 – 6.30 pm: Dance meditation & creative expression (Gabriel Roth's method). Move into new fluid, fresh energy and enjoy a simple way to de-stress, connect to yourself and others, and put a smile on your face. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact: 0413 – 2622 045 or 7094104329. Colour Mediums at CREEVA Colour Mediums at CREEVA April 1, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira April 1, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sri Aurobindo World Center for Human Unity Conducted by Sam and his team. for more info: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in Dance Offering with Dariya Dance Offering with Dariya April 1, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult April 1, 2019 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 1, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 1, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class April 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Windarra farms, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605009, India No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. More info: jorge@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	2 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 2, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 2, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning April 2, 2019 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 2, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Tuesday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am 108 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga April 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop April 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Sketchers Group Sketchers Group April 2, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 2, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Feminine Dance Feminine Dance April 2, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu in Cripa, Kalabhumi on Tuesdays at 4pm. An ancient sacred art for communication, healing, transformation and to facilitate birthing. . Wear comfortable dance clothes. galit@auroville.org.in Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 2, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers April 2, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Live Sharing sessions offered by early founders & pioneers both from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville will resume from Tuesday 7th August 2018. Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led April 2, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 2, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Community Atelier With Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in We have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Blessed Souls Blessed Souls April 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Courage, Auroville, Tamilnadu Every Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm. We invite all of you to open your heart to the Divine. learning and singing all together Bhajans and Kirtans. We would love to have a drummer with us. Hamsini & Shakti 9487544184, at Creativity. Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) April 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) led by Buvana Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday OM Choir OM Choir April 2, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India OM Choir Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 2, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani April 2, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	3 test test April 3, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 3, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 3, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Wednesday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 3, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco April 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Wednesdays 10am-12pm: Building Photographic Projects with Marco. SGo beyond the single beautiful photo. Rather tell stories with good images Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Kids Dance Kids Dance April 3, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am New Creation Guest House, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Monday 3-4pm Wednesday 10:30-11:s0 Flamenco Intermediate Flamenco Intermediate April 3, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu by Lola at CRIPA. Every WEDNESDAY - INTERMEDIATE: 2.30 to 3.30pm – BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Mandala practice Mandala practice April 3, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Baraka, Auroville, Tamilnadu Wednesdays 2:30 to 5 pm, with Rosalba, exploring mandala's practice in the greenbelt of Auroville. Material all included in the requested contribution. Please contact me for all details: 9787702844 or rosalba@auroville.org.in. See more on facebook: www.facebook.com/rosalba.auroville/ Flamenco by Lola Flamenco by Lola April 3, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil April 3, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India For more info (+91) 413 2622045 or email programming@verite.in Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour April 3, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sacred Groves, auroville, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Sacred Groves, a housing project in sustainable building and living. Every Wednesday at 3:30 pm there is a guided tour for those interested in our work and achievements. More information: sacredgroves.in, or email sacredgroves@auroville.org.in or call: 9487421696. The Sacred Groves Team Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 3, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda April 3, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm New Creation Dance Studio NEW!* Dance for Teens: with Madda at New at New Creation Studio. Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya April 3, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 5pm-7pm: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya. Work with different paint mediums to use in your own expression. Gouache/Watercolors/Collage/etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita April 3, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 3, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Spontaneous Singing Spontaneous Singing April 3, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Is back on! Enjoy the pleasure of singing and discovering your own voice without any goals nor prerequisite. Let us create together an intangible and magical music. At Creativity - Hall of Light. Max. 12 people. Antoine – 8940740529 / antoine@auroville.org.in Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 3, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick April 3, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie April 3, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Beginners: 6-7pm Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Budokan Dehashakti Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan (Dehashakti) with Murugan and Surya: New class for Beginners & All levels on Wednesday evening 6.30 to 7:30 pm. We have restarted our Martial Art practice with a new class for Beginners & all levels with Murugan; Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 3, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate April 3, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Intermediate class from 7-7:30 Open to All Tango Tango April 3, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 3, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	4 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 4, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 4, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 4, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Thursday 7.30am – 8.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 4, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony April 4, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri April 4, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 4, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Creative Art with Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anous… CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anoushka April 4, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Thursdays 5pm-7pm: Have fun with colors and let the fingers dance with Anoushka.You do not need to be an artist or ever have painted before. Heres for new experiences where we let the music take over and express freely. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 4, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 4, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Meditation Meditation April 4, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Amphitheatre - Matrimandir Access only for the Amphitheatre from 5.45 pm. Please be seated by 5.55 pm. Guests: carry your Guest Card with you. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 African Pavilion drumming and dinner African Pavilion drumming and dinner April 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We drum together – no musical training necessary! For families, children, teens, adults…for everyone! • Joyful stress release / • Unifying team building • Active meditation /• Empowerment through rhythm. Location: African Pavilion, near Visitor Centre. Contact: 9047074711 / africa@auroville.org.in. Fixed Contribution is requested for building the Pavilion, thanks! Dance Contact Improv Jam Dance Contact Improv Jam April 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Dance Contact improv jam with Kartick at New Creation dance studio. Thursdays from 6 to 8pm starts 9th August Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 4, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 4, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	5 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 5, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 5, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 5, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 5, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Friday 7.30am – 8.30am 108 Form Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 5, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA Hall, Kalabhumi Rise and Shine Dance – Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka April 5, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Creativity Guest House, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Fridays 9.30am-10.30am: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC April 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp Event test Event test April 5, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 5, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 5, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club April 5, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sadhana Forest Sadhana Forest, November 2nd, Friday Schedule of Events: 4:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Tour 4:30 pm: Tour of Sadhana Forest 6:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Eco Film Club 6:30 pm: Eco Film Club begins with "previews" of short Sadhana Forest films 8:00 pm: Dinner is served 9:30 pm: Free bus from Sadhana Forest back to Solar Kitchen Before the movie, at exactly 4:30pm you are welcome to join us for a full tour of Sadhana Forest and an update of our most recent work! After the film, you are welcome to join us for a free 100% vegan organic dinner! **Note: Families and children are welcome! Dinner for children will be served at 7pm :) IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU April 5, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm SAWCHU Improvisation Theatre or IMPROV, is a form of live theatre where most, if not all, is created the moment it is performed. Contact: Ema (9943970834) or Elke (94865 20868). 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 5, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Irena. Dance meditation & creative expression. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact 0413 2622 045 or 7094104329 Capoeira Circle - Open Roda Capoeira Circle - Open Roda April 5, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Visitor's Centre, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 5, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Board Game evening Board Game evening April 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Le Zephyr Cafe, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Every FRIDAY from 6 pm onwards at Le Zéphyr in Visitors Centre. We have many games but feel free to bring along yours. Holistic Singing classes Holistic Singing classes April 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation Studio Auroville A vocal and Sound practices class to explore the impacts of sounds and vocal expression on your inner balance. contact Caroline: 7397716578 Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 5, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir April 5, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ashram School, Pondicherry The voice that chants to the creator Fire, The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word" Tango Dance Class Tango Dance Class April 5, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Argentine Tango Dancing class for beginners is offered. No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. “Practica” is held for all dance levels on Wednesday 7:30-9pm at Sawchu hall, Bharat Nivas. Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC April 5, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	6 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 6, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 6, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 6, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 6, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 6, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Kino Kino April 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Kino is a film making movement that advocates the production of short-films on little to no budget, using small crews, and non-competitive collaboration. There are Kino Groups around the world. Kino Auroville is the only one in India. We invite anyone who has made a film in the last month, between 30 seconds and 6 minutes to come and screen it. We meet every first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the MMC/CP (MultiMedia Center / Cinema Paradiso) at the Town Hall. Some of the films made can be found at this link: https://vimeo.com/groups/kinoaurovillemonthly East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering April 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 6, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 6, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Dehashakti sports and physical education, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Fi… Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Film April 6, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Children’s Film - Sunday 18 November, 4:30pm• DESPICABLE ME 3 USA, 2017, Dir: Kyle Balda, w/ Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and others, Animation, 89mins, English w/English subtitles, Rated: PG Focused Dance Improv with Tahir Focused Dance Improv with Tahir April 6, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We will explore dance improvisation with a different focus every time. All are welcome Satsang led Satsang led April 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi Life Drawing Life Drawing April 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas With Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.inWe have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation April 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Come with good spirit and comfortable clothes. with Yoffi Contact: 0413-2622 045 or 7094104329 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 6, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels April 6, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Mani at New Creation dance studio: Beginners: Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Advanced: from 7-8pm. All levels: Saturdays from 6.30 to 8pm. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 6, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	7 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 7, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 7, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:45 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Women & young girls (from 15) Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): April 7, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn Come and play the Game of your Life! (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Leela Leela April 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn, Svedam, Auroville, Tamilnadu Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): Come and play the Game of your Life! Sundays, 10 am to 12.30 (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle April 7, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay April 7, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children April 7, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Conscious Walking-Kinhin Conscious Walking-Kinhin April 7, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Matrimandir, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India A walking Meditation around the fountain of Matrimandir Every First Sunday. Receptivity and consciousness in Auroville and the world. Meet Aloka at the top of the Mahakali Pillar CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay April 7, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sundays 5pm-7pm: Life Drawing with Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 7, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • •
8 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 8, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 8, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 8, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Monday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Monday 8.30am – 9.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 8, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 8, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class April 8, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Creativity Hall of Light Italian Maestro wisdom & Yogic approach. Discover & develop the energy and physical parts of the body involved in vocal sound production. Learn to use these parts through vocal practice and consciously create and strengthen your unique inner Musical instrument. Register with Hamsini at 9487544184. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation April 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Kids dance in New creation: Monday 3-4 pm and Wednesday 10.30-11.30 am Thank you! Ulrike Urvasi Creative Writing Creative Writing April 8, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sanjana community The Creative writing experience is back! Never stop to be creative whatever happens in your life! Sanjana community (after Arati, before Maduka) in Francesca’s place. For info: 0413 - 2623987 or write to avmycreativewriting@gmail.com. Please call me or write to me before if this is your first time. All you need to bring with you is a pen, a notebook and the fun of expressing yourself. Let’s just show up on the page and let that “something” move through us! Donations required for guests; reduced for volunteers. Odissi Dance Class Odissi Dance Class April 8, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns April 8, 2019 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations with Hymns of the Rig Veda translated by Sri Aurobindo, led by Nishtha 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 8, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Joke Van Hoye at Vérité on Mondays from 5 – 6.30 pm: Dance meditation & creative expression (Gabriel Roth's method). Move into new fluid, fresh energy and enjoy a simple way to de-stress, connect to yourself and others, and put a smile on your face. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact: 0413 – 2622 045 or 7094104329. Colour Mediums at CREEVA Colour Mediums at CREEVA April 8, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira April 8, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sri Aurobindo World Center for Human Unity Conducted by Sam and his team. for more info: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in Dance Offering with Dariya Dance Offering with Dariya April 8, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult April 8, 2019 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 8, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 8, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class April 8, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Windarra farms, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605009, India No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. More info: jorge@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	9 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 9, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 9, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning April 9, 2019 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 9, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Tuesday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am 108 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga April 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop April 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Sketchers Group Sketchers Group April 9, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 9, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Feminine Dance Feminine Dance April 9, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu in Cripa, Kalabhumi on Tuesdays at 4pm. An ancient sacred art for communication, healing, transformation and to facilitate birthing. . Wear comfortable dance clothes. galit@auroville.org.in Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 9, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers April 9, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Live Sharing sessions offered by early founders & pioneers both from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville will resume from Tuesday 7th August 2018. Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led April 9, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 9, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Community Atelier With Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in We have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Blessed Souls Blessed Souls April 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Courage, Auroville, Tamilnadu Every Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm. We invite all of you to open your heart to the Divine. learning and singing all together Bhajans and Kirtans. We would love to have a drummer with us. Hamsini & Shakti 9487544184, at Creativity. Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) April 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) led by Buvana Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday OM Choir OM Choir April 9, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India OM Choir Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 9, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani April 9, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 9, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	10 test test April 10, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 10, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 10, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 10, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Wednesday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco April 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Wednesdays 10am-12pm: Building Photographic Projects with Marco. SGo beyond the single beautiful photo. Rather tell stories with good images Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Kids Dance Kids Dance April 10, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am New Creation Guest House, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Monday 3-4pm Wednesday 10:30-11:s0 Flamenco Intermediate Flamenco Intermediate April 10, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu by Lola at CRIPA. Every WEDNESDAY - INTERMEDIATE: 2.30 to 3.30pm – BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Mandala practice Mandala practice April 10, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Baraka, Auroville, Tamilnadu Wednesdays 2:30 to 5 pm, with Rosalba, exploring mandala's practice in the greenbelt of Auroville. Material all included in the requested contribution. Please contact me for all details: 9787702844 or rosalba@auroville.org.in. See more on facebook: www.facebook.com/rosalba.auroville/ Flamenco by Lola Flamenco by Lola April 10, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil April 10, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India For more info (+91) 413 2622045 or email programming@verite.in Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour April 10, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sacred Groves, auroville, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Sacred Groves, a housing project in sustainable building and living. Every Wednesday at 3:30 pm there is a guided tour for those interested in our work and achievements. More information: sacredgroves.in, or email sacredgroves@auroville.org.in or call: 9487421696. The Sacred Groves Team Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda April 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm New Creation Dance Studio NEW!* Dance for Teens: with Madda at New at New Creation Studio. Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya April 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 5pm-7pm: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya. Work with different paint mediums to use in your own expression. Gouache/Watercolors/Collage/etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita April 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Spontaneous Singing Spontaneous Singing April 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Is back on! Enjoy the pleasure of singing and discovering your own voice without any goals nor prerequisite. Let us create together an intangible and magical music. At Creativity - Hall of Light. Max. 12 people. Antoine – 8940740529 / antoine@auroville.org.in Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick April 10, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie April 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Beginners: 6-7pm Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya April 10, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Budokan Dehashakti Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan (Dehashakti) with Murugan and Surya: New class for Beginners & All levels on Wednesday evening 6.30 to 7:30 pm. We have restarted our Martial Art practice with a new class for Beginners & all levels with Murugan; Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate April 10, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Intermediate class from 7-7:30 Open to All Tango Tango April 10, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 10, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	11 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 11, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 11, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 11, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Thursday 7.30am – 8.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 11, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony April 11, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri April 11, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 11, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Creative Art with Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anous… CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anoushka April 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Thursdays 5pm-7pm: Have fun with colors and let the fingers dance with Anoushka.You do not need to be an artist or ever have painted before. Heres for new experiences where we let the music take over and express freely. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Meditation Meditation April 11, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Amphitheatre - Matrimandir Access only for the Amphitheatre from 5.45 pm. Please be seated by 5.55 pm. Guests: carry your Guest Card with you. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 African Pavilion drumming and dinner African Pavilion drumming and dinner April 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We drum together – no musical training necessary! For families, children, teens, adults…for everyone! • Joyful stress release / • Unifying team building • Active meditation /• Empowerment through rhythm. Location: African Pavilion, near Visitor Centre. Contact: 9047074711 / africa@auroville.org.in. Fixed Contribution is requested for building the Pavilion, thanks! Dance Contact Improv Jam Dance Contact Improv Jam April 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Dance Contact improv jam with Kartick at New Creation dance studio. Thursdays from 6 to 8pm starts 9th August Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 11, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 11, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	12 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 12, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 12, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 12, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 12, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Friday 7.30am – 8.30am 108 Form Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 12, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA Hall, Kalabhumi Rise and Shine Dance – Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka April 12, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Creativity Guest House, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Fridays 9.30am-10.30am: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC April 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp Event test Event test April 12, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 12, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 12, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club April 12, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sadhana Forest Sadhana Forest, November 2nd, Friday Schedule of Events: 4:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Tour 4:30 pm: Tour of Sadhana Forest 6:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Eco Film Club 6:30 pm: Eco Film Club begins with "previews" of short Sadhana Forest films 8:00 pm: Dinner is served 9:30 pm: Free bus from Sadhana Forest back to Solar Kitchen Before the movie, at exactly 4:30pm you are welcome to join us for a full tour of Sadhana Forest and an update of our most recent work! After the film, you are welcome to join us for a free 100% vegan organic dinner! **Note: Families and children are welcome! Dinner for children will be served at 7pm :) IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU April 12, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm SAWCHU Improvisation Theatre or IMPROV, is a form of live theatre where most, if not all, is created the moment it is performed. Contact: Ema (9943970834) or Elke (94865 20868). 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 12, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Irena. Dance meditation & creative expression. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact 0413 2622 045 or 7094104329 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 12, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Board Game evening Board Game evening April 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Le Zephyr Cafe, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Every FRIDAY from 6 pm onwards at Le Zéphyr in Visitors Centre. We have many games but feel free to bring along yours. Holistic Singing classes Holistic Singing classes April 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation Studio Auroville A vocal and Sound practices class to explore the impacts of sounds and vocal expression on your inner balance. contact Caroline: 7397716578 Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 12, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir April 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ashram School, Pondicherry The voice that chants to the creator Fire, The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word" Tango Dance Class Tango Dance Class April 12, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Argentine Tango Dancing class for beginners is offered. No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. “Practica” is held for all dance levels on Wednesday 7:30-9pm at Sawchu hall, Bharat Nivas. Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC April 12, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	13 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 13, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 13, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 13, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 13, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 13, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 13, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra… Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas April 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Art Matters Free for all. Discussions on Art and Artists of Auroville and elsewhere. East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering April 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 13, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 13, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Dehashakti sports and physical education, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Fi… Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Film April 13, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Children’s Film - Sunday 18 November, 4:30pm• DESPICABLE ME 3 USA, 2017, Dir: Kyle Balda, w/ Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and others, Animation, 89mins, English w/English subtitles, Rated: PG Focused Dance Improv with Tahir Focused Dance Improv with Tahir April 13, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We will explore dance improvisation with a different focus every time. All are welcome Satsang led Satsang led April 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi Life Drawing Life Drawing April 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas With Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.inWe have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation April 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Come with good spirit and comfortable clothes. with Yoffi Contact: 0413-2622 045 or 7094104329 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels April 13, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Mani at New Creation dance studio: Beginners: Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Advanced: from 7-8pm. All levels: Saturdays from 6.30 to 8pm. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 13, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	14 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 14, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 14, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:45 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Women & young girls (from 15) Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): April 14, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn Come and play the Game of your Life! (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Leela Leela April 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn, Svedam, Auroville, Tamilnadu Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): Come and play the Game of your Life! Sundays, 10 am to 12.30 (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle April 14, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay April 14, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children April 14, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay April 14, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sundays 5pm-7pm: Life Drawing with Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • •
15 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 15, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 15, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 15, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Monday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Monday 8.30am – 9.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 15, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 15, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class April 15, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Creativity Hall of Light Italian Maestro wisdom & Yogic approach. Discover & develop the energy and physical parts of the body involved in vocal sound production. Learn to use these parts through vocal practice and consciously create and strengthen your unique inner Musical instrument. Register with Hamsini at 9487544184. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation April 15, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Kids dance in New creation: Monday 3-4 pm and Wednesday 10.30-11.30 am Thank you! Ulrike Urvasi Creative Writing Creative Writing April 15, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sanjana community The Creative writing experience is back! Never stop to be creative whatever happens in your life! Sanjana community (after Arati, before Maduka) in Francesca’s place. For info: 0413 - 2623987 or write to avmycreativewriting@gmail.com. Please call me or write to me before if this is your first time. All you need to bring with you is a pen, a notebook and the fun of expressing yourself. Let’s just show up on the page and let that “something” move through us! Donations required for guests; reduced for volunteers. Odissi Dance Class Odissi Dance Class April 15, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns April 15, 2019 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations with Hymns of the Rig Veda translated by Sri Aurobindo, led by Nishtha 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Joke Van Hoye at Vérité on Mondays from 5 – 6.30 pm: Dance meditation & creative expression (Gabriel Roth's method). Move into new fluid, fresh energy and enjoy a simple way to de-stress, connect to yourself and others, and put a smile on your face. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact: 0413 – 2622 045 or 7094104329. Colour Mediums at CREEVA Colour Mediums at CREEVA April 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira April 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sri Aurobindo World Center for Human Unity Conducted by Sam and his team. for more info: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in Dance Offering with Dariya Dance Offering with Dariya April 15, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult April 15, 2019 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 15, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 15, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 15, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class April 15, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Windarra farms, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605009, India No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. More info: jorge@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 15, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	16 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 16, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 16, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning April 16, 2019 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 16, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Tuesday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am 108 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga April 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop April 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Sketchers Group Sketchers Group April 16, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 16, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Feminine Dance Feminine Dance April 16, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu in Cripa, Kalabhumi on Tuesdays at 4pm. An ancient sacred art for communication, healing, transformation and to facilitate birthing. . Wear comfortable dance clothes. galit@auroville.org.in Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 16, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers April 16, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Live Sharing sessions offered by early founders & pioneers both from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville will resume from Tuesday 7th August 2018. Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led April 16, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 16, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Community Atelier With Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in We have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Blessed Souls Blessed Souls April 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Courage, Auroville, Tamilnadu Every Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm. We invite all of you to open your heart to the Divine. learning and singing all together Bhajans and Kirtans. We would love to have a drummer with us. Hamsini & Shakti 9487544184, at Creativity. Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) April 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) led by Buvana Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday OM Choir OM Choir April 16, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India OM Choir Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani April 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 16, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	17 test test April 17, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 17, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 17, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 17, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Wednesday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco April 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Wednesdays 10am-12pm: Building Photographic Projects with Marco. SGo beyond the single beautiful photo. Rather tell stories with good images Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Kids Dance Kids Dance April 17, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am New Creation Guest House, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Monday 3-4pm Wednesday 10:30-11:s0 Flamenco Intermediate Flamenco Intermediate April 17, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu by Lola at CRIPA. Every WEDNESDAY - INTERMEDIATE: 2.30 to 3.30pm – BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Mandala practice Mandala practice April 17, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Baraka, Auroville, Tamilnadu Wednesdays 2:30 to 5 pm, with Rosalba, exploring mandala's practice in the greenbelt of Auroville. Material all included in the requested contribution. Please contact me for all details: 9787702844 or rosalba@auroville.org.in. See more on facebook: www.facebook.com/rosalba.auroville/ Flamenco by Lola Flamenco by Lola April 17, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil April 17, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India For more info (+91) 413 2622045 or email programming@verite.in Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour April 17, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sacred Groves, auroville, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Sacred Groves, a housing project in sustainable building and living. Every Wednesday at 3:30 pm there is a guided tour for those interested in our work and achievements. More information: sacredgroves.in, or email sacredgroves@auroville.org.in or call: 9487421696. The Sacred Groves Team Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda April 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm New Creation Dance Studio NEW!* Dance for Teens: with Madda at New at New Creation Studio. Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya April 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 5pm-7pm: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya. Work with different paint mediums to use in your own expression. Gouache/Watercolors/Collage/etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita April 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 17, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Spontaneous Singing Spontaneous Singing April 17, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Is back on! Enjoy the pleasure of singing and discovering your own voice without any goals nor prerequisite. Let us create together an intangible and magical music. At Creativity - Hall of Light. Max. 12 people. Antoine – 8940740529 / antoine@auroville.org.in Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 17, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick April 17, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie April 17, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Beginners: 6-7pm Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya April 17, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Budokan Dehashakti Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan (Dehashakti) with Murugan and Surya: New class for Beginners & All levels on Wednesday evening 6.30 to 7:30 pm. We have restarted our Martial Art practice with a new class for Beginners & all levels with Murugan; Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate April 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Intermediate class from 7-7:30 Open to All Tango Tango April 17, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 17, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	18 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 18, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 18, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 18, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Thursday 7.30am – 8.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 18, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony April 18, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri April 18, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 18, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Creative Art with Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anous… CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anoushka April 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Thursdays 5pm-7pm: Have fun with colors and let the fingers dance with Anoushka.You do not need to be an artist or ever have painted before. Heres for new experiences where we let the music take over and express freely. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Meditation Meditation April 18, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Amphitheatre - Matrimandir Access only for the Amphitheatre from 5.45 pm. Please be seated by 5.55 pm. Guests: carry your Guest Card with you. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 African Pavilion drumming and dinner African Pavilion drumming and dinner April 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We drum together – no musical training necessary! For families, children, teens, adults…for everyone! • Joyful stress release / • Unifying team building • Active meditation /• Empowerment through rhythm. Location: African Pavilion, near Visitor Centre. Contact: 9047074711 / africa@auroville.org.in. Fixed Contribution is requested for building the Pavilion, thanks! Dance Contact Improv Jam Dance Contact Improv Jam April 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Dance Contact improv jam with Kartick at New Creation dance studio. Thursdays from 6 to 8pm starts 9th August Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 18, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 18, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 18, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	19 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 19, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 19, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 19, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 19, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Friday 7.30am – 8.30am 108 Form Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 19, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA Hall, Kalabhumi Rise and Shine Dance – Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 19, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka April 19, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Creativity Guest House, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Fridays 9.30am-10.30am: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC April 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp Event test Event test April 19, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 19, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club April 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sadhana Forest Sadhana Forest, November 2nd, Friday Schedule of Events: 4:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Tour 4:30 pm: Tour of Sadhana Forest 6:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Eco Film Club 6:30 pm: Eco Film Club begins with "previews" of short Sadhana Forest films 8:00 pm: Dinner is served 9:30 pm: Free bus from Sadhana Forest back to Solar Kitchen Before the movie, at exactly 4:30pm you are welcome to join us for a full tour of Sadhana Forest and an update of our most recent work! After the film, you are welcome to join us for a free 100% vegan organic dinner! **Note: Families and children are welcome! Dinner for children will be served at 7pm :) IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU April 19, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm SAWCHU Improvisation Theatre or IMPROV, is a form of live theatre where most, if not all, is created the moment it is performed. Contact: Ema (9943970834) or Elke (94865 20868). 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 19, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Irena. Dance meditation & creative expression. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact 0413 2622 045 or 7094104329 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 19, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Board Game evening Board Game evening April 19, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Le Zephyr Cafe, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Every FRIDAY from 6 pm onwards at Le Zéphyr in Visitors Centre. We have many games but feel free to bring along yours. Holistic Singing classes Holistic Singing classes April 19, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation Studio Auroville A vocal and Sound practices class to explore the impacts of sounds and vocal expression on your inner balance. contact Caroline: 7397716578 Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 19, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir April 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ashram School, Pondicherry The voice that chants to the creator Fire, The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word" Tango Dance Class Tango Dance Class April 19, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Argentine Tango Dancing class for beginners is offered. No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. “Practica” is held for all dance levels on Wednesday 7:30-9pm at Sawchu hall, Bharat Nivas. Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC April 19, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	20 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 20, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 20, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 20, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 20, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 20, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 20, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Collective Creations at CREEVA Studio, K… Collective Creations at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas April 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Free for all. An experiment on detaching oneself from ego, and about respecting as well as appreciating other’s creative spirit. Have fun and learn from each other while making art collectively on a large canvas. East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering April 20, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 20, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 20, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Dehashakti sports and physical education, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Fi… Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Film April 20, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Children’s Film - Sunday 18 November, 4:30pm• DESPICABLE ME 3 USA, 2017, Dir: Kyle Balda, w/ Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and others, Animation, 89mins, English w/English subtitles, Rated: PG Focused Dance Improv with Tahir Focused Dance Improv with Tahir April 20, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We will explore dance improvisation with a different focus every time. All are welcome Satsang led Satsang led April 20, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi Life Drawing Life Drawing April 20, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas With Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.inWe have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation April 20, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Come with good spirit and comfortable clothes. with Yoffi Contact: 0413-2622 045 or 7094104329 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 20, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels April 20, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Mani at New Creation dance studio: Beginners: Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Advanced: from 7-8pm. All levels: Saturdays from 6.30 to 8pm. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	21 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 21, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 21, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:45 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Women & young girls (from 15) Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): April 21, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn Come and play the Game of your Life! (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Leela Leela April 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn, Svedam, Auroville, Tamilnadu Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): Come and play the Game of your Life! Sundays, 10 am to 12.30 (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle April 21, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay April 21, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children April 21, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay April 21, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sundays 5pm-7pm: Life Drawing with Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 21, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • •
22 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 22, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 22, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 22, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Monday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Monday 8.30am – 9.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 22, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 22, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class April 22, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Creativity Hall of Light Italian Maestro wisdom & Yogic approach. Discover & develop the energy and physical parts of the body involved in vocal sound production. Learn to use these parts through vocal practice and consciously create and strengthen your unique inner Musical instrument. Register with Hamsini at 9487544184. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation April 22, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Kids dance in New creation: Monday 3-4 pm and Wednesday 10.30-11.30 am Thank you! Ulrike Urvasi Creative Writing Creative Writing April 22, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sanjana community The Creative writing experience is back! Never stop to be creative whatever happens in your life! Sanjana community (after Arati, before Maduka) in Francesca’s place. For info: 0413 - 2623987 or write to avmycreativewriting@gmail.com. Please call me or write to me before if this is your first time. All you need to bring with you is a pen, a notebook and the fun of expressing yourself. Let’s just show up on the page and let that “something” move through us! Donations required for guests; reduced for volunteers. Odissi Dance Class Odissi Dance Class April 22, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns April 22, 2019 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations with Hymns of the Rig Veda translated by Sri Aurobindo, led by Nishtha 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 22, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Joke Van Hoye at Vérité on Mondays from 5 – 6.30 pm: Dance meditation & creative expression (Gabriel Roth's method). Move into new fluid, fresh energy and enjoy a simple way to de-stress, connect to yourself and others, and put a smile on your face. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact: 0413 – 2622 045 or 7094104329. Colour Mediums at CREEVA Colour Mediums at CREEVA April 22, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira April 22, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sri Aurobindo World Center for Human Unity Conducted by Sam and his team. for more info: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in Dance Offering with Dariya Dance Offering with Dariya April 22, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult April 22, 2019 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 22, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 22, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 22, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class April 22, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Windarra farms, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605009, India No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. More info: jorge@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 22, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	23 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 23, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 23, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning April 23, 2019 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 23, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Tuesday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am 108 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 23, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga April 23, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop April 23, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Sketchers Group Sketchers Group April 23, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 23, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Feminine Dance Feminine Dance April 23, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu in Cripa, Kalabhumi on Tuesdays at 4pm. An ancient sacred art for communication, healing, transformation and to facilitate birthing. . Wear comfortable dance clothes. galit@auroville.org.in Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 23, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers April 23, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Live Sharing sessions offered by early founders & pioneers both from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville will resume from Tuesday 7th August 2018. Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led April 23, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 23, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Community Atelier With Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in We have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Blessed Souls Blessed Souls April 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Courage, Auroville, Tamilnadu Every Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm. We invite all of you to open your heart to the Divine. learning and singing all together Bhajans and Kirtans. We would love to have a drummer with us. Hamsini & Shakti 9487544184, at Creativity. Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) April 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) led by Buvana Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday OM Choir OM Choir April 23, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India OM Choir Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 23, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani April 23, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 23, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	24 test test April 24, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 24, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 24, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 24, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Wednesday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco April 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Wednesdays 10am-12pm: Building Photographic Projects with Marco. SGo beyond the single beautiful photo. Rather tell stories with good images Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Kids Dance Kids Dance April 24, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am New Creation Guest House, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Monday 3-4pm Wednesday 10:30-11:s0 Flamenco Intermediate Flamenco Intermediate April 24, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu by Lola at CRIPA. Every WEDNESDAY - INTERMEDIATE: 2.30 to 3.30pm – BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Mandala practice Mandala practice April 24, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Baraka, Auroville, Tamilnadu Wednesdays 2:30 to 5 pm, with Rosalba, exploring mandala's practice in the greenbelt of Auroville. Material all included in the requested contribution. Please contact me for all details: 9787702844 or rosalba@auroville.org.in. See more on facebook: www.facebook.com/rosalba.auroville/ Flamenco by Lola Flamenco by Lola April 24, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil April 24, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India For more info (+91) 413 2622045 or email programming@verite.in Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour April 24, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Sacred Groves, auroville, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Sacred Groves, a housing project in sustainable building and living. Every Wednesday at 3:30 pm there is a guided tour for those interested in our work and achievements. More information: sacredgroves.in, or email sacredgroves@auroville.org.in or call: 9487421696. The Sacred Groves Team Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 24, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda April 24, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm New Creation Dance Studio NEW!* Dance for Teens: with Madda at New at New Creation Studio. Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya CREEVA: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya April 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesdays 5pm-7pm: Colour Mediums with A. Sathya. Work with different paint mediums to use in your own expression. Gouache/Watercolors/Collage/etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita April 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 24, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Spontaneous Singing Spontaneous Singing April 24, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Is back on! Enjoy the pleasure of singing and discovering your own voice without any goals nor prerequisite. Let us create together an intangible and magical music. At Creativity - Hall of Light. Max. 12 people. Antoine – 8940740529 / antoine@auroville.org.in Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 24, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick April 24, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie April 24, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Beginners: 6-7pm Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya April 24, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Budokan Dehashakti Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan (Dehashakti) with Murugan and Surya: New class for Beginners & All levels on Wednesday evening 6.30 to 7:30 pm. We have restarted our Martial Art practice with a new class for Beginners & all levels with Murugan; Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 24, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate April 24, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India Contact: Steph@auroville.org.in Intermediate class from 7-7:30 Open to All Tango Tango April 24, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 24, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	25 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 25, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 25, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 25, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Thursday 7.30am – 8.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 25, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 25, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony April 25, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri April 25, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 25, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Creative Art with Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anous… CREEVA: Let the Fingers Dance with Anoushka April 25, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity Community Atelier Thursdays 5pm-7pm: Have fun with colors and let the fingers dance with Anoushka.You do not need to be an artist or ever have painted before. Heres for new experiences where we let the music take over and express freely. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 25, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 25, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Meditation Meditation April 25, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm Amphitheatre - Matrimandir Access only for the Amphitheatre from 5.45 pm. Please be seated by 5.55 pm. Guests: carry your Guest Card with you. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 African Pavilion drumming and dinner African Pavilion drumming and dinner April 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We drum together – no musical training necessary! For families, children, teens, adults…for everyone! • Joyful stress release / • Unifying team building • Active meditation /• Empowerment through rhythm. Location: African Pavilion, near Visitor Centre. Contact: 9047074711 / africa@auroville.org.in. Fixed Contribution is requested for building the Pavilion, thanks! Dance Contact Improv Jam Dance Contact Improv Jam April 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Dance Contact improv jam with Kartick at New Creation dance studio. Thursdays from 6 to 8pm starts 9th August Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 25, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) April 25, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Practice of Aikido at the Auroville Budokan under the guidance of Sep Overlaet, 6th Dan Tokyo Aikikai. Minimum age is 15. For further information contact Sep: overlaet@gmail.com / 8489755035. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 25, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	26 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 26, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 26, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 26, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 26, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Friday 7.30am – 8.30am 108 Form Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance April 26, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 am CRIPA Hall, Kalabhumi Rise and Shine Dance – Start Your Day Dancing. Every Friday 7:30-9:00am at Cripa hall, Kalabhumi also during the summer. Open for all. Offering also individual sessions of feminine dance. For details contact: pashutlihiot@gmail.com. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 26, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka April 26, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am Creativity Guest House, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Fridays 9.30am-10.30am: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC April 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp Event test Event test April 26, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 26, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 26, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club April 26, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sadhana Forest Sadhana Forest, November 2nd, Friday Schedule of Events: 4:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Tour 4:30 pm: Tour of Sadhana Forest 6:00 pm: Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Eco Film Club 6:30 pm: Eco Film Club begins with "previews" of short Sadhana Forest films 8:00 pm: Dinner is served 9:30 pm: Free bus from Sadhana Forest back to Solar Kitchen Before the movie, at exactly 4:30pm you are welcome to join us for a full tour of Sadhana Forest and an update of our most recent work! After the film, you are welcome to join us for a free 100% vegan organic dinner! **Note: Families and children are welcome! Dinner for children will be served at 7pm :) IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU April 26, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm SAWCHU Improvisation Theatre or IMPROV, is a form of live theatre where most, if not all, is created the moment it is performed. Contact: Ema (9943970834) or Elke (94865 20868). 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 26, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Irena. Dance meditation & creative expression. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact 0413 2622 045 or 7094104329 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 26, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Board Game evening Board Game evening April 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Le Zephyr Cafe, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Every FRIDAY from 6 pm onwards at Le Zéphyr in Visitors Centre. We have many games but feel free to bring along yours. Holistic Singing classes Holistic Singing classes April 26, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation Studio Auroville A vocal and Sound practices class to explore the impacts of sounds and vocal expression on your inner balance. contact Caroline: 7397716578 Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting April 26, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir April 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ashram School, Pondicherry The voice that chants to the creator Fire, The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word" Tango Dance Class Tango Dance Class April 26, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Argentine Tango Dancing class for beginners is offered. No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. “Practica” is held for all dance levels on Wednesday 7:30-9pm at Sawchu hall, Bharat Nivas. Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC April 26, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	27 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 27, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 27, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Mixed levels with Murugan/Surya Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 27, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 27, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 27, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 27, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering April 27, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 27, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) April 27, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Dehashakti sports and physical education, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Fi… Saturday Film Matinee-Children's Film April 27, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Children’s Film - Sunday 18 November, 4:30pm• DESPICABLE ME 3 USA, 2017, Dir: Kyle Balda, w/ Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and others, Animation, 89mins, English w/English subtitles, Rated: PG Focused Dance Improv with Tahir Focused Dance Improv with Tahir April 27, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm African pavilion auroville, 12°00'21. 79°48'09., 9"E, 1st Cross Rd, M G R Nagar, Mothilal Nagar, Marie Oulgaret, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605009, India We will explore dance improvisation with a different focus every time. All are welcome Satsang led Satsang led April 27, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi Life Drawing Life Drawing April 27, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas With Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.inWe have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation April 27, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Come with good spirit and comfortable clothes. with Yoffi Contact: 0413-2622 045 or 7094104329 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 27, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels April 27, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Mani at New Creation dance studio: Beginners: Tuesdays from 6-7pm, Advanced: from 7-8pm. All levels: Saturdays from 6.30 to 8pm. Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 27, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	28 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class April 28, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 28, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 9:45 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Women & young girls (from 15) Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): April 28, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn Come and play the Game of your Life! (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Leela Leela April 28, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Butterfly Barn, Svedam, Auroville, Tamilnadu Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): Come and play the Game of your Life! Sundays, 10 am to 12.30 (above 15 years old), in SVEDAME, at the Butterfly Barn. English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Russian versions all available. Contribution kindly asked. Please call before to confirm your coming, thank you. Contact: VeroniqueJ. 9488512678. For more info visit www.leelathegame.blogspot.in Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle April 28, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay April 28, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children April 28, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay CREEVA: Live Figure Drawing with Lakshay April 28, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sundays 5pm-7pm: Life Drawing with Lakshay Figure Drawing. Classic way to understand the form, anatomy, perspective, etc. Daily Sessions @ CREEVA Open Studio • At Creativity: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 4:30pm• At Kalakendra: Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pmPls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; pls. feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovillians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 0413 2622641 / 9080371145 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 28, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • •
29 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 29, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Qi Gong Qi Gong April 29, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, at Joy GH. "Swinging" Qi Gong for beginners, is one of the ways to resolve old patterns of psycho-corporal movement into new experience. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 29, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Monday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Monday 8.30am – 9.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 29, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids April 29, 2019 @ 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Deepanam School, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class April 29, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Creativity Hall of Light Italian Maestro wisdom & Yogic approach. Discover & develop the energy and physical parts of the body involved in vocal sound production. Learn to use these parts through vocal practice and consciously create and strengthen your unique inner Musical instrument. Register with Hamsini at 9487544184. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation April 29, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Kids dance in New creation: Monday 3-4 pm and Wednesday 10.30-11.30 am Thank you! Ulrike Urvasi Creative Writing Creative Writing April 29, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sanjana community The Creative writing experience is back! Never stop to be creative whatever happens in your life! Sanjana community (after Arati, before Maduka) in Francesca’s place. For info: 0413 - 2623987 or write to avmycreativewriting@gmail.com. Please call me or write to me before if this is your first time. All you need to bring with you is a pen, a notebook and the fun of expressing yourself. Let’s just show up on the page and let that “something” move through us! Donations required for guests; reduced for volunteers. Odissi Dance Class Odissi Dance Class April 29, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns April 29, 2019 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations with Hymns of the Rig Veda translated by Sri Aurobindo, led by Nishtha 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Vérité Guest House and Programs, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India with Joke Van Hoye at Vérité on Mondays from 5 – 6.30 pm: Dance meditation & creative expression (Gabriel Roth's method). Move into new fluid, fresh energy and enjoy a simple way to de-stress, connect to yourself and others, and put a smile on your face. Dancers/movers of all ages are welcome! Contact: 0413 – 2622 045 or 7094104329. Colour Mediums at CREEVA Colour Mediums at CREEVA April 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira April 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sri Aurobindo World Center for Human Unity Conducted by Sam and his team. for more info: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in Dance Offering with Dariya Dance Offering with Dariya April 29, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult April 29, 2019 @ 5:15 pm - 6:45 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5.15 PM – SAWCHU (Bharat Nivas) \| Tuesday & Thursday: 6.00 PM – Deepanam School \| Saturday: 4.30 PM - Dehashakti Gymnasium. Free trial class every first Thursday of the month. ● KID CLASSES >> Monday & Friday: 1.15 PM - Deepanam School - Contact us prior bringing a new kid, ● OPEN RODA (Capoeira Circle) >> First Friday of each month 5.30PM - Visitor Center - Open to all!!! Contact: info@ginga-saroba.com \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women April 29, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Dehashakti Gym, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India READY TO COME BACK IN SHAPE? Let's start again to practice MMA. Cut your nails, be punctual and dress in sportswear. I can't accept more than 13 students, so punctuality is a must. Free for Aurovilian and Newcomers (by the way donation are welcome if you want to roll on a new tatami), otherwise contribution is expected. Account number: 251884. Contact Giacomo: giacomoauroville@gmail.com / 9487340778. Check our page on FB: Auroville Mixed Martial Arts. Love, Giacomo. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) April 29, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Kolangal DD Space Inviting the sacred Kolam geometry to unfold its rhythm.Good for; overall health, strength and beauty. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids April 29, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class April 29, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Windarra farms, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605009, India No partner is necessary. Please bring socks or dance shoes. More info: jorge@auroville.org.in Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP April 29, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	30 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan April 30, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Dehashakti Sports and Physical Education, Auroville Road, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Advanced (morning classes) with Murugan Please be at the Dojo/Budokan 10-15 min. before the class starts. Welcome to watch a class before you join. Beginners may wear long loose pants & t-shirt with sleeves for the start (no tight fitting please) then a white “keikogi” will be required –we have some. For all activities at the AV Budokan: Health Fund or private insurance necessary – Reasonable contribution for the Dojo is required. For Children classes and more info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 9655-485487; Murugan: 9952-812843. Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced April 30, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning April 30, 2019 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes April 30, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Tuesday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am 108 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts April 30, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga April 30, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop April 30, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) April 30, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Kolangal DD Space Learning traditional Tamil ephemeral threshold art. Financial contribution is expected! For information call (0)413-2623446, Grace Gitadelila at “Kolangal DD Space” in Douceur community behind AV Bakery- before Roma's Kitchen- Auromodel, once inside Douceur community 2nd house on the right... Sketchers Group Sketchers Group April 30, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • NEW TIMINGS Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC:An invitation to stop, observe, draw, enjoy landscape. ARTOMIC is starting a playful friendly group linked by the passion of urban and nature sketching. Join us once a week. Tuesdays 2:30pm to 4:30pm or Fridays from 10am to 12pm. Location: AV Natural spots - will vary. Please contact ARTomic (Clara): +917639065609. We will keep connected by WhatsApp L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère April 30, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi Feminine Dance Feminine Dance April 30, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm CRIPA, Kalabhumi, Auroville, Tamilnadu in Cripa, Kalabhumi on Tuesdays at 4pm. An ancient sacred art for communication, healing, transformation and to facilitate birthing. . Wear comfortable dance clothes. galit@auroville.org.in Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group April 30, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers April 30, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas, Auroville, Tamilnadu Live Sharing sessions offered by early founders & pioneers both from Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville will resume from Tuesday 7th August 2018. Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led April 30, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Creative Art at CREEVA Creative Art at CREEVA April 30, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Creativity Community Atelier With Dominique. Explore and create your own understanding of known artists and also on Art which will expand your own expression. Pls. BE ON TIME. It's a cooperative; please feel free to use the studio's art materials. It's free for Aurovilians and Newcomers. The base contribution for Volunteers is Rs.100 and Guests is Rs.200 per session. It’s a non-profit; donate generously for art to flourish. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email. Call 04132622641 or email to creeva@auroville.org.in We have an open studio every day from 9:30am to 4.30pm at Creativity Community. Blessed Souls Blessed Souls April 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Courage, Auroville, Tamilnadu Every Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 pm. We invite all of you to open your heart to the Divine. learning and singing all together Bhajans and Kirtans. We would love to have a drummer with us. Hamsini & Shakti 9487544184, at Creativity. Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) April 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) led by Buvana Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres April 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Joy Community Guesthouse, Center Field, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Qi-Gong classes with Andres: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 7am-8am, Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 pm, at Joy GH. Andres is a Practicing Traditional Acupuncturist for 18 years, he will show some exercises that are oriented to harmonize Qi flow, reduce stress, and increase vitality. +91 (0)9487272393. Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners April 30, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Aspiration Kshetra Kalari @ Aspiration Sports Ground KALARIPPAYATTU CLASSES: New classes of Kalarippayattu have started in the new ASPIRATION KSHETRA KALARI at Aspiration Sports ground. Contact numbers: 9042009200 / 9585153355 - Kalari Class for Beginners: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Evening classes 5.00 – 6.00 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Kalari Classes for advanced people: Morning classes 6.30 – 7.30 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday OM Choir OM Choir April 30, 2019 @