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Dharti Arts Residency 2019

category: blackboard event new_News and Events new_Opportunities posted on April 8, 2019

Dharti Arts Residency 2019 WHAT| WHO| [...]

Latest video on mandala pottery!

category: blackboard feature new_news feature posted on April 8, 2019

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Gautami Dakoji’s (USA)maiden Photography show titled Wanderlust – Aurodhan art Gallery Pondicherry

category: blackboard event new_Exhibition new_News and Events posted on April 8, 2019

Aurodhan art Gallery Pondicherry launches Gautami Dakoji’s (USA)maiden Photography show titled Wanderlust .It will be Inaugurated by none other [...]

Request for Proposals: Arts Research | Deadline: June 28, 2019 | Apply soon!

category: blackboard feature new_News and Events new_Opportunities posted on April 8, 2019

India Foundation for the Arts announces Request for Proposals for the Arts Research programme Application Deadline: Friday, June 28, 2019 The Arts [...]

Claire and Herve to tell us about the idea behind the first Auroville Art Camp!

category: blackboard event festival new_Film new_News and Events posted on April 1, 2019

The new "1Minute" for Auroville Art Camp with Claire and Hervé Special thanks to Auroras Eye Films Watch it on [...]

Auroville Art Camp explores a ‘new world’ ~ The Hindu

category: blackboard feature festival new_Festival new_News and Events posted on April 1, 2019

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Dance for Peace Event Solitude Farm 4th April 2019

category: blackboard event festival new_Festival new_News and Events posted on April 1, 2019

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‘SMART’ workshop, a collaborative initiative, managed by India Foundation for the Arts and Junoon

category: blackboard event new_classes/course/intensive new_News and Events workshop | class | course posted on April 1, 2019

Have you ever felt that you could do the most amazing things in theatre? That you had all these brilliant ideas and energy and ability, BUT there were [...]

Light Classical Indian Music concert at Pitanga in association with ARPANAA

category: blackboard event new_News and Events new_Performance performing arts posted on April 1, 2019

Dear all, We are delighted to bring to you once again a musical offering from the Ashram with Deepshikha and her group - this time with three aurovillian [...]

Adishakti’s “Remembering Veenapani Festival” – April 8 to 14

category: blackboard event new_Festival new_News and Events new_Performance performing arts posted on April 1, 2019

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The Auroville Theatre Group is happy to present ‘A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE’

category: blackboard event new_News and Events new_Performance performing arts posted on April 1, 2019

The Auroville Theatre Group is happy to present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE by Tennessee Williams at CRIPA, Kalabhumi Thursday, Friday and Saturday, [...]

Puducherry’s Francophonie festival gets under way – ‘THE HINDU’

category: blackboard event new_News and Events new_Performance performing arts posted on March 26, 2019

Bhu Earth will perform their new production ‘VAST’, an amalgam of Kerala’s martial art kalaripayattu and contemporary music and theatre, at the [...]

Auroville Art Camp explores a ‘new world’ – ‘The Hindu’

category: blackboard feature new_News and Events new_news feature posted on March 26, 2019

The first-ever Auroville Art Camp features artists and art students from across the country and Auroville. The Art Camp focuses on the artists collaborating [...]

Final 2 weeks for MIFA 2019

category: blackboard event new_News and Events new_Opportunities posted on March 26, 2019

Dear International Photographers, We would like to kindly remind you that with the Final Deadline on March 31, there [...]

Call for Registration for SMART workshop in Bangalore | April 12-14, 2019

category: blackboard event new_News and Events new_Opportunities posted on March 26, 2019

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Traditional Lifestyles in Dali, China – Photography Exhibition at Unity Pavilion

category: blackboard event new_Exhibition new_News and Events posted on March 26, 2019

A short-time, unexpected treasure! Traditional Lifestyles in Dali, China Photography Exhibition by Zhao Yu & Qiao Qi at Unity Pavilion about Chinese [...]

Franklin Furnace Fund

category: blackboard event new_News and Events new_Opportunities posted on March 26, 2019

2019 is the 34th anniversary of the Franklin Furnace Fund. Initiated in 1985 with the support of Jerome Foundation, Franklin Furnace has annually awarded [...]

The Watercolour Palette for Auroville

category: blackboard event new_Exhibition new_News and Events posted on March 26, 2019

The Watercolour Palette for Auroville It is my honour and pleasure to invite you for my presentation. Venue: SAIIER Hall Date: Saturday [...]

The “MARATHON SCULPTURE” in Mahalakshmi Park is installed!

category: blackboard event new_Exhibition new_News and Events sculpture posted on March 26, 2019

The "MARATHON SCULPTURE" in Mahalakshmi Park is installed! Come and celebrate with artist Helgard and the team of Light Fish Company, now [...]

Artists Unite Videos

category: art exhibition blackboard event festival new_News and Events posted on March 19, 2019

DAY 1 AT ARTISTS UNITE DAY 2 AT ARTISTS [...]

‘Awakening Birds’ theatre performance at Kripa Kalabhumi

category: blackboard event new_News and Events posted on March 19, 2019

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‘Samidha’ an Odissi Dance offering and ‘Hark’ a contemporary movement theatre

category: blackboard event new_News and Events posted on March 19, 2019

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“La Danse Ou Le Chaos” At Adishakti – Monday 25th March, 7pm

category: blackboard event new_News and Events posted on March 19, 2019

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New videos with Audrey in collaboration with CREEVA

category: blackboard feature new_News and Events posted on March 19, 2019

"Audrey talks about CREEVA" "1MINUTE" for Audrey Wallace Taylor on [...]

Auroville Art Camp and Festival 2019

category: blackboard event festival new_News and Events posted on March 12, 2019

Auroville Art Camp and Festival 2019 is starting on march 16th. Artists from all over India and Aurovilian Artists will work during one week at creating [...]

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					1 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 1, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kino Kino June 1, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 1, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 1, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 1, 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) June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	2 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 2, 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 June 2, 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!): June 2, 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 June 2, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 2, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 2, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay June 2, 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 June 2, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Conscious Walking-Kinhin Conscious Walking-Kinhin June 2, 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 June 2, 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 June 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • •
3 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 3, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 3, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 3, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 3, 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 June 3, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 3, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 3, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 3, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning June 4, 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 June 4, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 4, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga June 4, 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 June 4, 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. Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 4, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Sketchers Group Sketchers Group June 4, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 4, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 4, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers June 4, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 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) June 4, 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 June 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 June 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 OM Choir OM Choir June 4, 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) June 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 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani June 4, 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) June 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 June 4, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	5 test test June 5, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes June 5, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 5, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco June 5, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance Kids Dance June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 5, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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) June 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... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick June 5, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	6 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 6, 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 June 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 June 6, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 6, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 6, 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony June 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 6, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. The English of Savitri The English of Savitri June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 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 Meditation Meditation June 6, 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) June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 6, 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 June 6, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	7 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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. Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 7, 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka June 7, 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 June 7, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Event test Event test June 7, 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 June 7, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 7, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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) June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 Opening Solo Show: Painting Exhibition b… Opening Solo Show: Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy June 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting June 7, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	8 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 8, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 8, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra… Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas June 8, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 8, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 8, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 8, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 8, 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) June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	9 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 9, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 9, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 9, 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!): June 9, 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 June 9, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 9, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 9, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay June 9, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 9, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children June 9, 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 June 9, 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 June 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
10 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 10, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 10, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 10, 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 June 10, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 10, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation June 10, 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 Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 10, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Creative Writing Creative Writing June 10, 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 June 10, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning June 11, 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 June 11, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga June 11, 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 June 11, 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. Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 11, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Sketchers Group Sketchers Group June 11, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 11, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 11, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 11, 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers June 11, 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 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) June 11, 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 June 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 June 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 OM Choir OM Choir June 11, 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) June 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 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani June 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm Event June 11, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Poetry reading by Dr Rita Malhotra Brown Critique invites you to poetry reading by Dr Rita Malhotra on 11 June at 6:30pm. Venue: Aura Shoppe, 16 Goubert Avenue Pondicherry 605 001. For more information contact: Gayatri Majumdar Tel: 9790534782 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 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 June 11, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	12 test test June 12, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes June 12, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 12, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco June 12, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance Kids Dance June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 12, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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) June 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... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick June 12, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie June 12, 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 Opening Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaram… Opening Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	13 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 13, 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 June 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 June 13, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 13, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 13, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 13, 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony June 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 13, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. The English of Savitri The English of Savitri June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 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 Meditation Meditation June 13, 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) June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 13, 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 June 13, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	14 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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. Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 14, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 14, 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka June 14, 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 June 14, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Event test Event test June 14, 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 June 14, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 14, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 14, 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 June 14, 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 :) Opening Reception Ceramic exhibition - P… Opening Reception Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry June 14, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 25, Dumas St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India Foreign Soil , Wood-fired ceramic works by Harry Levenstein. IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU June 14, 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 June 14, 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) June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	15 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 15, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 15, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Collective Creations at CREEVA Studio, K… Collective Creations at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas June 15, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 15, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 15, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 15, 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 Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry June 15, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 25, Dumas St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India Foreign Soil , Wood-fired ceramic works by Harry Levenstein. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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. Play: Flying Chariot(s) - Pondicherry Play: Flying Chariot(s) - Pondicherry June 15, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Indiqnostrum Theatre 7, rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry A play in English. Fundraiser presentation June 15 at 7pm indianostrum.theatre@gmail.com Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP June 15, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	16 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 16, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 16, 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!): June 16, 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 June 16, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 16, 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 June 16, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry June 16, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 25, Dumas St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India Foreign Soil , Wood-fired ceramic works by Harry Levenstein. Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children June 16, 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 June 16, 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 June 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • •
17 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 17, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 17, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Inauguration Painting Exhibition by E.AN… Inauguration Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pondicherry June 17, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning June 18, 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 June 18, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 18, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga June 18, 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 June 18, 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. Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 18, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 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... Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pon… Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pondicherry June 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery Sketchers Group Sketchers Group June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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) June 18, 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 June 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 June 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 OM Choir OM Choir June 18, 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) June 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 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani June 18, 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) June 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 June 18, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	19 test test June 19, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes June 19, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 19, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 19, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco June 19, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pon… Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pondicherry June 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery Kids Dance Kids Dance June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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) June 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... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick June 19, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	20 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 20, 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 June 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 June 20, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 20, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 20, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 20, 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... Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony June 20, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 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 Meditation Meditation June 20, 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) June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 20, 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 June 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	21 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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. Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 21, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 21, 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka June 21, 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 June 21, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Event test Event test June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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) June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	22 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 22, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 22, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 22, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 22, 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) June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	23 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 23, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 23, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 23, 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!): June 23, 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 June 23, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • •
24 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 24, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 24, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Ho

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					1 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 1, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kino Kino June 1, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 1, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 1, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 1, 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) June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 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 June 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	2 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 2, 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 June 2, 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!): June 2, 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 June 2, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 2, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 2, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay June 2, 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 June 2, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Conscious Walking-Kinhin Conscious Walking-Kinhin June 2, 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 June 2, 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 June 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • •
3 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 3, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 3, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 3, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 3, 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 June 3, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 3, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 3, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 3, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids June 3, 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 June 3, 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning June 4, 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 June 4, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 4, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga June 4, 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 June 4, 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. Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 4, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Sketchers Group Sketchers Group June 4, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 4, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 4, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers June 4, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 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 June 4, 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) June 4, 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 June 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 June 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 OM Choir OM Choir June 4, 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) June 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 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani June 4, 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) June 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 June 4, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	5 test test June 5, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes June 5, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 5, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco June 5, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance Kids Dance June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 5, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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) June 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... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick June 5, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	6 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 6, 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 June 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 June 6, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 6, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 6, 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony June 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 6, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. The English of Savitri The English of Savitri June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 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 Meditation Meditation June 6, 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) June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 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 June 6, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 6, 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 June 6, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	7 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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. Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 7, 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka June 7, 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 June 7, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Event test Event test June 7, 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 June 7, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 7, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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) June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 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 Opening Solo Show: Painting Exhibition b… Opening Solo Show: Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy June 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting June 7, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir June 7, 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	8 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 8, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 8, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra… Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas June 8, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 8, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 8, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 8, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 8, 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) June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	9 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 9, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 9, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 9, 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!): June 9, 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 June 9, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 9, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 9, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay June 9, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 9, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children June 9, 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 June 9, 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 June 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
10 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 10, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 10, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 10, 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 June 10, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 10, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation June 10, 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 Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 10, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Creative Writing Creative Writing June 10, 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 June 10, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids June 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning June 11, 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 June 11, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga June 11, 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 June 11, 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. Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 11, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com Sketchers Group Sketchers Group June 11, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 11, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Po… Painting Exhibition by K.Mounissamy - Pondicherry June 11, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry For enquiries: Lalit Verma Venue: 33, Francois Martin Street, Kuruchikuppam Pondicherry 605012 manager@aurodhan.com L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 11, 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers June 11, 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 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) June 11, 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 June 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 June 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 OM Choir OM Choir June 11, 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) June 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 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani June 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm Event June 11, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Poetry reading by Dr Rita Malhotra Brown Critique invites you to poetry reading by Dr Rita Malhotra on 11 June at 6:30pm. Venue: Aura Shoppe, 16 Goubert Avenue Pondicherry 605 001. For more information contact: Gayatri Majumdar Tel: 9790534782 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 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 June 11, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	12 test test June 12, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes June 12, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 12, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 12, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco June 12, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Kids Dance Kids Dance June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 12, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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) June 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... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick June 12, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie June 12, 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 Opening Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaram… Opening Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	13 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 13, 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 June 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 June 13, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 13, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 13, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 13, 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... Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony June 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 13, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. The English of Savitri The English of Savitri June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 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 Meditation Meditation June 13, 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) June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 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 June 13, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 13, 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 June 13, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	14 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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. Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 14, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 14, 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka June 14, 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 June 14, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Event test Event test June 14, 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 June 14, 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 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 14, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 14, 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 June 14, 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 :) Opening Reception Ceramic exhibition - P… Opening Reception Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry June 14, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 25, Dumas St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India Foreign Soil , Wood-fired ceramic works by Harry Levenstein. IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU June 14, 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 June 14, 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) June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir June 14, 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	15 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 15, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 15, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Collective Creations at CREEVA Studio, K… Collective Creations at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas June 15, 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. Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 15, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European… Ivana Watercolour exhibition at European Pavillion June 15, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm European Pavillion Watercolour Palette for Auroville, by Ivana Frousova, Aurovillian, in the European House, from Saturday 11 May until Saturday 15 June 2019. L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 15, 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 Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry June 15, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 25, Dumas St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India Foreign Soil , Wood-fired ceramic works by Harry Levenstein. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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 June 15, 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. Play: Flying Chariot(s) - Pondicherry Play: Flying Chariot(s) - Pondicherry June 15, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Indiqnostrum Theatre 7, rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry A play in English. Fundraiser presentation June 15 at 7pm indianostrum.theatre@gmail.com Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP June 15, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	16 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 16, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 16, 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!): June 16, 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 June 16, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 16, 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 June 16, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry Ceramic exhibition - Pondicherry June 16, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 25, Dumas St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India Foreign Soil , Wood-fired ceramic works by Harry Levenstein. Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children June 16, 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 June 16, 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 June 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • •
17 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 17, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 17, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Inauguration Painting Exhibition by E.AN… Inauguration Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pondicherry June 17, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids June 17, 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 June 17, 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning June 18, 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 June 18, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 18, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga June 18, 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 June 18, 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. Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 18, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 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... Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pon… Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pondicherry June 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery Sketchers Group Sketchers Group June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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) June 18, 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 June 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 June 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 OM Choir OM Choir June 18, 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) June 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 Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani June 18, 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) June 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 June 18, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	19 test test June 19, 2019 @ 5:30 am - 6:30 am Visitor Center Drive, Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA stststst Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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. Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes June 19, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 19, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 19, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects w… CREEVA: Building Photographic Projects with Marco June 19, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pon… Painting Exhibition by E.ANANDARAJU- Pondicherry June 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery Kids Dance Kids Dance June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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) June 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... Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick June 19, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	20 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 20, 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 June 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 June 20, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 20, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 20, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) June 20, 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... Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony June 20, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 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 Meditation Meditation June 20, 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) June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 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 June 20, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) June 20, 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 June 20, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	21 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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. Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 21, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 21, 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka CREEVA: Learn Calligraphy with Marlenka June 21, 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 June 21, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Event test Event test June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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) June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir June 21, 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	22 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 22, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 22, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 22, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering June 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère June 22, 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) June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 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 June 22, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	23 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class June 23, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 23, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan June 23, 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!): June 23, 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 June 23, 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 Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 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 June 23, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • •
24 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners June 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 June 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 June 24, 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 Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz Photo Exhibition: On the Road by Franz June 24, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Aurelec Cafeteria, Aurelec Compound, Near Kuilapalayam Village, Old Auroville Road, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India On the Road Hitchhiking to India 50 years old photos from the time when I had travelled around the Mediterranean Sea on the road to India. by Franz open from 8 am to 5 pm in June 2019 Before I came to Pondicherry in 1972, I had travelled the countries around the Mediterranean Sea and on the road to India. Many of the monuments, still seen in the photos, are no more existing or have changed. Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts June 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 Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - Photo exhibition : Dawn of Auroville - June 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm kalakendra Art Gallery - Bharat Nivas Ongoing photo exhibition on the early days of Auroville with rare historical images and texts by The Mother. Ongoing until further notice. Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pon… Painting Exhibition by M.Jayaraman - Pondicherry June 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 24, 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 June 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. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) June 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... Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Ho