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						1 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class December 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 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 1, 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!): December 1, 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 December 1, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 1, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle December 1, 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 December 1, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) CREEVA: Recycled art for children and ad… CREEVA: Recycled art for children and adults with Supriya December 1, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sundays 3pm-5pm: Recycled art for children and adults 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 for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children December 1, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Conscious Walking-Kinhin Conscious Walking-Kinhin December 1, 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 Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP December 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • •
2 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 2, 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 December 2, 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. Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 2, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes December 2, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 2, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by… Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by Aisvarja & Grace December 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop December 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas Register for a session at: kalakendra@auroville.org.in Information: info@kolamyoga.com Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti &qu… Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti "Face to Face" December 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Bharat Nivas Inauguration on Saturday 23rd Nov at 4:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 2, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids December 2, 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 December 2, 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. Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 2, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 2, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation December 2, 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 December 2, 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 December 2, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns December 2, 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 December 2, 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. SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira December 2, 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 December 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Gurdjieff Movements Gurdjieff Movements December 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CRIPA Hall Gurdjieff Movements known as "Sacred Dances" are a powerful tool for inner and outer awareness. The practice makes it possible to become free of the automatism and habits of our body, emotions and mind. By moving differently than we usually do, we experience new qualities of energy and meet ourselves in new ways. Organizing Group: CRIPA Email: sweet.yoffi@gmail.com Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya December 2, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult December 2, 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 December 2, 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) December 2, 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 December 2, 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 December 2, 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 December 2, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	3 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 3, 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 December 3, 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 December 3, 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 December 3, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 3, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga December 3, 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 December 3, 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. Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by… Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by Aisvarja & Grace December 3, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop December 3, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas Register for a session at: kalakendra@auroville.org.in Information: info@kolamyoga.com Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) December 3, 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... Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti &qu… Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti "Face to Face" December 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Bharat Nivas Inauguration on Saturday 23rd Nov at 4:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 3, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Sketchers Group Sketchers Group December 3, 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 Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 3, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 3, 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 December 3, 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 December 3, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers December 3, 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 December 3, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Blessed Souls Blessed Souls December 3, 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) December 3, 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 December 3, 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 December 3, 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 3, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in OM Choir OM Choir December 3, 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) December 3, 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 December 3, 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) December 3, 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 December 3, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	4 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 4, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by… Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by Aisvarja & Grace December 4, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop December 4, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas Register for a session at: kalakendra@auroville.org.in Information: info@kolamyoga.com Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti &qu… Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti "Face to Face" December 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Bharat Nivas Inauguration on Saturday 23rd Nov at 4:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 4, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Kids Dance Kids Dance December 4, 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 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 4, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Flamenco Intermediate Flamenco Intermediate December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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 Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Apar… Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Aparajita December 4, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Aparajita: tel: 8860811953 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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 Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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) December 4, 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 December 4, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami December 4, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm cripa ,kalabhumi , Auroville " New in Cripa! Surya performance lab proposes contemporary dance classes directed by Gopal Dalami , a professional contemporary dancer and Actor , currently performing in the show "VAST" with Thierry Moucazambo and directed by Philippe Pelen Baldini . Contemporary dance : Body awareness, experience of the space, rhythm, improvisation , expression through movements and choreography. Open to all levels Contribution per class : 50 rs for Aurovilian and new comers, 150 rs for volunteers, 300 rs for guests. Contact : 8800929496 8076833991 Email : gopaldalami@gmail.com" Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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 December 4, 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 documentaries and discussions on Heritag… documentaries and discussions on Heritage and Communities of Northeast India - Alliance Francaise - Pondicherry December 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Alliance Francaise Pondichery, Suffren St, Duppuypet, Puducherry, 605001, India Tango Tango December 4, 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 December 4, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	5 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 5, 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 December 5, 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 5, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes December 5, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 5, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by… Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by Aisvarja & Grace December 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop Kinetic Drawing session - Workshop December 5, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas Register for a session at: kalakendra@auroville.org.in Information: info@kolamyoga.com Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) December 5, 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... Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti &qu… Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti "Face to Face" December 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Bharat Nivas Inauguration on Saturday 23rd Nov at 4:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 5, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony December 5, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 5, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 5, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri December 5, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres December 5, 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 December 5, 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 Express your inner with colours at CREEV… Express your inner with colours at CREEVA with Helgard December 5, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Helgard: tel: 9486534326 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work December 5, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CRIPA Hall Gurdjieff Movements known as "Sacred Dances" are a powerful tool for inner and outer awareness. The focus will be on group movements. This class is for regular practitioners. If you want to join Please contact Yoffi Organizing Group: cripa Email: sweet.yoffi@gmail.com Meditation Meditation December 5, 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) December 5, 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 December 5, 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 December 5, 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 December 5, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) December 5, 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 December 5, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	6 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 6, 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 6, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by… Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by Aisvarja & Grace December 6, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC December 6, 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 Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti &qu… Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti "Face to Face" December 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Bharat Nivas Inauguration on Saturday 23rd Nov at 4:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 6, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids December 6, 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 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 6, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans December 6, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Verite Big Hall New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 6, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club December 6, 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 :) Presentation on ‘HoneyBees of India and … Presentation on ‘HoneyBees of India and Auroville’ December 6, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Erik / The Natural Beekeeping Project invites all to a presentation on ‘HoneyBees of India and Auroville’ Cinema Paradiso, Friday 6 December, from 4 to 6pm IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU December 6, 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 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) December 6, 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir December 6, 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 December 6, 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 December 6, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	7 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 7, 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 December 7, 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 December 7, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced December 7, 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 December 7, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 7, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by… Kinetic Life Size Drawings Exhibition by Aisvarja & Grace December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am CREEVA Creativity Art Studio With Lakshay Tel: 9810052574 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 at Creativity Community. Kino Kino December 7, 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 Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti &qu… Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti "Face to Face" December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Bharat Nivas Inauguration on Saturday 23rd Nov at 4:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering December 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 7, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans December 7, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Verite Big Hall New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 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 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) December 7, 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 December 7, 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 December 7, 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 December 7, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation December 7, 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 December 7, 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 Documentary "What we may have lost&… Documentary "What we may have lost" by Christiane Mordelet and Stanzin Dorjai December 7, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso "What we may have lost" « CE QUE NOUS AVONS PEUT-ETRE PERDU » Directed by ChristianeMordelet and Stanzin Dorjai (Film réalisé par ChristianeMordelet et Stanzin Dorjai) In english with French subtitles Duration 52 Minutes (en anglais sous titré français, durée: 52min) Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels December 7, 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 December 7, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Theatre play ‘Noises Off’ Theatre play ‘Noises Off’ December 7, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bharat Nivas Auditorium ‘Noises Off’ a 1982 comedy by the English playwright Michael Frayn Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, B.N., Sat 7th & Sun 8th December, 8pm Satsang Teatro group ________ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	8 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class December 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 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 8, 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!): December 8, 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 December 8, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 8, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle December 8, 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 December 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) Workshop Life Drawing - Pondicherry Workshop Life Drawing - Pondicherry December 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Register with TASMAI Centre Fixed fees: Rs. 1,000 Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children December 8, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Opening Painting exhibition by Audrey La… Opening Painting exhibition by Audrey Langworthy Wallace-Taylor titled "CREEVA" - Pondicherry December 8, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Group exhibition in Pondicherry, to be held from December 8 to December 14, 2019, which will include the works of Aurovilian artists Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP December 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Theatre play ‘Noises Off’ Theatre play ‘Noises Off’ December 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bharat Nivas Auditorium ‘Noises Off’ a 1982 comedy by the English playwright Michael Frayn Sri Aurobindo Auditorium, B.N., Sat 7th & Sun 8th December, 8pm Satsang Teatro group ________ • • • • • • • • • • • •
9 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 9, 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 December 9, 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. Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 9, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes December 9, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 9, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti &qu… Photo Exhibition by Mimi Chakrabarti "Face to Face" December 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Bharat Nivas Inauguration on Saturday 23rd Nov at 4:30pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 9, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids December 9, 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 December 9, 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. Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 9, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 9, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation December 9, 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 December 9, 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 December 9, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns December 9, 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 December 9, 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. SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira December 9, 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 December 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Gurdjieff Movements Gurdjieff Movements December 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CRIPA Hall Gurdjieff Movements known as "Sacred Dances" are a powerful tool for inner and outer awareness. The practice makes it possible to become free of the automatism and habits of our body, emotions and mind. By moving differently than we usually do, we experience new qualities of energy and meet ourselves in new ways. Organizing Group: CRIPA Email: sweet.yoffi@gmail.com Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya December 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult December 9, 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 December 9, 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) December 9, 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 December 9, 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 December 9, 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 December 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	10 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 10, 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 10, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga December 10, 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 December 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) December 10, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 10, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Sketchers Group Sketchers Group December 10, 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 Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 10, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA&… Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA" - Pondicherry December 10, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Group exhibition in Pondicherry, to be held from December 8 to December 14, 2019, which will include the works of Aurovilian artists L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 10, 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers December 10, 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 December 10, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Blessed Souls Blessed Souls December 10, 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) December 10, 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 December 10, 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 December 10, 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 10, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in OM Choir OM Choir December 10, 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) December 10, 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 December 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm Karthigai Deepam celebration Karthigai Deepam celebration December 10, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Deepam School, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Everybody is warmly invited to the Karthigai Deepam celebration at Deepam, Aspiration Campus, Kuilapalayam, Tuesday 10 December, 6pm. More than 2000 oil-lamps will be lit and Deepam’s students will perform music and dance. Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) December 10, 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 December 10, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	11 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 11, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 11, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Kids Dance Kids Dance December 11, 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 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 11, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Flamenco Intermediate Flamenco Intermediate December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Apar… Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Aparajita December 11, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Aparajita: tel: 8860811953 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA&… Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA" - Pondicherry December 11, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Group exhibition in Pondicherry, to be held from December 8 to December 14, 2019, which will include the works of Aurovilian artists Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita December 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi December 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sawchu Bharat Nivas Commencing in December Minimum commitment of 3 months Registration required by the 1st of December Kindly email: yoginigandhi@gmail.com This is a beginners class. Individual classes available for intermediate and advance studies. MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women December 11, 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 December 11, 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) December 11, 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 December 11, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami December 11, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm cripa ,kalabhumi , Auroville " New in Cripa! Surya performance lab proposes contemporary dance classes directed by Gopal Dalami , a professional contemporary dancer and Actor , currently performing in the show "VAST" with Thierry Moucazambo and directed by Philippe Pelen Baldini . Contemporary dance : Body awareness, experience of the space, rhythm, improvisation , expression through movements and choreography. Open to all levels Contribution per class : 50 rs for Aurovilian and new comers, 150 rs for volunteers, 300 rs for guests. Contact : 8800929496 8076833991 Email : gopaldalami@gmail.com" Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	12 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 12, 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 December 12, 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 12, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes December 12, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 12, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) December 12, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 12, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony December 12, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 12, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 12, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 Painting workshop "The Body Draws&q… Painting workshop "The Body Draws" - Pondicherry December 12, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Register with TASMAI Centre Fixed fees: Rs. 1,200 Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA&… Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA" - Pondicherry December 12, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Group exhibition in Pondicherry, to be held from December 8 to December 14, 2019, which will include the works of Aurovilian artists The English of Savitri The English of Savitri December 12, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres December 12, 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 December 12, 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 Express your inner with colours at CREEV… Express your inner with colours at CREEVA with Helgard December 12, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Helgard: tel: 9486534326 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work December 12, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CRIPA Hall Gurdjieff Movements known as "Sacred Dances" are a powerful tool for inner and outer awareness. The focus will be on group movements. This class is for regular practitioners. If you want to join Please contact Yoffi Organizing Group: cripa Email: sweet.yoffi@gmail.com Meditation Meditation December 12, 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) December 12, 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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 African Pavillion : Samba Ya Moto African Pavillion : Samba Ya Moto December 12, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner will be served Volunteers needed: +917904143719 Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting December 12, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) December 12, 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 December 12, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	13 Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Aurovil… Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Auroville December 13, 2019 Puducherry, India Presented by Pondicherry Poets & Brown Critique 19 Poets 3 days of magic with Poetry, Music, Conversations, walks and more. For more details: browncritique@gmail.com Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 13, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC December 13, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 13, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids December 13, 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 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 13, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans December 13, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Verite Big Hall New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Painting workshop "The Body Draws&q… Painting workshop "The Body Draws" - Pondicherry December 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Register with TASMAI Centre Fixed fees: Rs. 1,200 Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA&… Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA" - Pondicherry December 13, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Group exhibition in Pondicherry, to be held from December 8 to December 14, 2019, which will include the works of Aurovilian artists L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 13, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club December 13, 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 December 13, 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). Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Aurovil… Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Auroville December 13, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm kalarigram , Auroville Post, Udayan, Edayanchavady road, Presented by Pondicherry Poets & Brown Critique 19 Poets 3 days of magic with Poetry, Music, Conversations, walks and more. For more details: browncritique@gmail.com 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms December 13, 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 Inauguration Painting Exhibition: by CLA… Inauguration Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Tibetan Pavilion- CLARA M. SEVILLA Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir December 13, 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 December 13, 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 December 13, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	14 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 14, 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 December 14, 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 December 14, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced December 14, 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 December 14, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 14, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA December 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am CREEVA Creativity Art Studio With Lakshay Tel: 9810052574 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 at Creativity Community. Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Aurovil… Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Auroville December 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Tasmai a Centre for Art & Culture, Nkc Government School, 7, Advocate Chinnathambi St, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry, 605012, India Presented by Pondicherry Poets & Brown Critique 19 Poets 3 days of magic with Poetry, Music, Conversations, walks and more. For more details: browncritique@gmail.com Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra… Art Matters at CREEVA Studio, Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas December 14, 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. Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 14, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering December 14, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeo… Upcycling & Art Exhibition by Ok Jeong Lee "Journey of Sustainability" December 14, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Centre d'Art invite you for an artist talk of Ok Jeong Lee on 30 Nov 2019. Opening 30 Nov at 4.00pm - To 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 30 Nov to 14 Dec 2.00 to 5.00pm - Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans December 14, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Verite Big Hall New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA&… Painting exhibition titled "CREEVA" - Pondicherry December 14, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm TASMAl No 17 Advocate Chinna Thambi Street, Kuruchikuppam, Pondicherry 605012 Group exhibition in Pondicherry, to be held from December 8 to December 14, 2019, which will include the works of Aurovilian artists L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 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 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) December 14, 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 December 14, 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 December 14, 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 December 14, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation December 14, 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 December 14, 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 December 14, 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. VAST Theatre show by Surya Performance L… VAST Theatre show by Surya Performance Lab- Pondicherry December 14, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Alliance Francaise Pondichery, Suffren St, Duppuypet, Puducherry, 605001, India Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP December 14, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	15 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class December 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 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 15, 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!): December 15, 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 December 15, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle December 15, 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 December 15, 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 December 15, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Aurovil… Poetry Festival 2019 Pondicherry/Auroville December 15, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Palais de Mahe - CGH Earth Hotel, Pondicherry, 4, Bussy St, White Town, Puducherry, 605001, India Presented by Pondicherry Poets & Brown Critique 19 Poets 3 days of magic with Poetry, Music, Conversations, walks and more. For more details: browncritique@gmail.com Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP December 15, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • •
16 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 16, 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 December 16, 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. Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 16, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes December 16, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 16, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids December 16, 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 December 16, 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. Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 16, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation December 16, 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 December 16, 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 December 16, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns December 16, 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 December 16, 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. SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira December 16, 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 December 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Gurdjieff Movements Gurdjieff Movements December 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CRIPA Hall Gurdjieff Movements known as "Sacred Dances" are a powerful tool for inner and outer awareness. The practice makes it possible to become free of the automatism and habits of our body, emotions and mind. By moving differently than we usually do, we experience new qualities of energy and meet ourselves in new ways. Organizing Group: CRIPA Email: sweet.yoffi@gmail.com Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya December 16, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult December 16, 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 December 16, 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) December 16, 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 December 16, 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 December 16, 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 December 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	17 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 17, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 17, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga December 17, 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 December 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) December 17, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 17, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm Sketchers Group Sketchers Group December 17, 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 Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 17, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 17, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers December 17, 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 December 17, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Blessed Souls Blessed Souls December 17, 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) December 17, 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 December 17, 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 December 17, 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in OM Choir OM Choir December 17, 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) December 17, 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 December 17, 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) December 17, 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 December 17, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	18 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 18, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm Kids Dance Kids Dance December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Apar… Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Aparajita December 18, 2019 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Aparajita: tel: 8860811953 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita December 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi December 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sawchu Bharat Nivas Commencing in December Minimum commitment of 3 months Registration required by the 1st of December Kindly email: yoginigandhi@gmail.com This is a beginners class. Individual classes available for intermediate and advance studies. MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women December 18, 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 December 18, 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) December 18, 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 December 18, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami December 18, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm cripa ,kalabhumi , Auroville " New in Cripa! Surya performance lab proposes contemporary dance classes directed by Gopal Dalami , a professional contemporary dancer and Actor , currently performing in the show "VAST" with Thierry Moucazambo and directed by Philippe Pelen Baldini . Contemporary dance : Body awareness, experience of the space, rhythm, improvisation , expression through movements and choreography. Open to all levels Contribution per class : 50 rs for Aurovilian and new comers, 150 rs for volunteers, 300 rs for guests. Contact : 8800929496 8076833991 Email : gopaldalami@gmail.com" Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 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 December 18, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	19 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 19, 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 December 19, 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 19, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes December 19, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 19, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) December 19, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony December 19, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 19, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 The English of Savitri The English of Savitri December 19, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres December 19, 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 December 19, 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 Express your inner with colours at CREEV… Express your inner with colours at CREEVA with Helgard December 19, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Helgard: tel: 9486534326 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work December 19, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm CRIPA Hall Gurdjieff Movements known as "Sacred Dances" are a powerful tool for inner and outer awareness. The focus will be on group movements. This class is for regular practitioners. If you want to join Please contact Yoffi Organizing Group: cripa Email: sweet.yoffi@gmail.com Meditation Meditation December 19, 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) December 19, 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 December 19, 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 December 19, 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 December 19, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) December 19, 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 December 19, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	20 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 20, 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 20, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Auroville Papers workshops Auroville Papers workshops December 20, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Aspiration Auroville 1) Paper-mache workshop: Date and Time: Friday and Saturday, Dec 20 and 21, from 9:30 – 12:00 am and 1:30 – 4:00 pm Description: An artistic encounter towards transforming waste paper. Learn how to make paper pulp, create your mould and give shape to your paper-mache ideas. Location: Auroville Papers, Aspiration, Auroville Auroville Papers is a handmade paper and paper products making factory located in Aspiration Community in Auroville. Auroville Papers has focused its 20+ years of experimentation and experience on ecologically sustainable practices, workshops in papermaking and more and producing finely crafted and inventive paper and products such as stationary, jewelry, paper- mache sculptures, flowers and much more. 2) Paper-making workshops Date and Time: August to December 2019 (cf calendar), two days workshops from 9:30 – 12:00 am and 1:30 – 4:00 pm Description: An introduction to the ancient art of paper making. Learn how to turn plants and weeds into pulp and make your own paper. Location: Auroville Papers, Aspiration, Auroville. Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC December 20, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 20, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids December 20, 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 Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans December 20, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Verite Big Hall New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 20, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club December 20, 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 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) December 20, 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 2019 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 OM Choir OM Choir December 20, 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 December 20, 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 December 20, 2019 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	21 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 21, 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 December 21, 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 December 21, 2019 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 am SAWCHU building, Bharat Nivas Learn Karate and Kick boxing for self-defense and body fitness. For more information contact: 9442485455 or 9786167917 Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced December 21, 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 December 21, 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 Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts… Painting exhibition "Visual Impacts" by A.Sathya December 21, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Closed on Sundays and from 12:30 to 2pm Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA December 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am CREEVA Creativity Art Studio With Lakshay Tel: 9810052574 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 at Creativity Community. Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 21, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering December 21, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans December 21, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Verite Big Hall New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 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 Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) December 21, 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 December 21, 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 December 21, 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 Vernissage Painting exhibition "Ani… Vernissage Painting exhibition "Anima": by Jyoti Naoko Eri at Centre d'Art December 21, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Date: 21st December 2019 to 4th January 2020 Opening hours: 10:30 - 12 / 3:30 - 5 Sundays and holidays by appointment only contact: 9489887192 - WhatsApp Vernissage: 21st December 4:30pm Music by Jatinder Singh Durhailay from London on Dilruba “Please park at Townhall” Satsang led Satsang led December 21, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation December 21, 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 December 21, 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 December 21, 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 December 21, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	22 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class December 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 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 22, 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!): December 22, 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 December 22, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 22, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle December 22, 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 December 22, 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 December 22, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP December 22, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • •
23 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 23, 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 December 23, 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. Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 23, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes December 23, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Tai Chi Hall, Sharnga, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Monday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Monday 8.30am – 9.30am 24 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 23, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Meditations on Savitri The entire series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta From 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs in the upstairs corridor Glimpses of the Mother photographs and texts in the Square Hall Everyone is welcome Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 23, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm Vernissage Painting exhibition "Ani… Vernissage Painting exhibition "Anima": by Jyoti Naoko Eri at Centre d'Art December 23, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Date: 21st December 2019 to 4th January 2020 Opening hours: 10:30 - 12 / 3:30 - 5 Sundays and holidays by appointment only contact: 9489887192 - WhatsApp Vernissage: 21st December 4:30pm Music by Jatinder Singh Durhailay from London on Dilruba “Please park at Townhall” Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids December 23, 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 December 23, 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. Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 23, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation December 23, 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 December 23, 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 December 23, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns December 23, 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 December 23, 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. SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira December 23, 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 December 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 Gurdjieff Movements Gurdjieff Movements December 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CRIPA Hall Gurdjieff Movements known as "Sacred Dances" are a powerful tool for inner and outer awareness. The practice makes it possible to become free of the automatism and habits of our body, emotions and mind. By moving differently than we usually do, we experience new qualities of energy and meet ourselves in new ways. Organizing Group: CRIPA Email: sweet.yoffi@gmail.com Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya December 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist A.Sathya: tel: 9486145072 All classes & workshops will be in Creativity art studio. Art materials will be provided for all our activities. For volunteers & guests fixed contribution. • Please confirm your presence with the artists at least one day before. • Age limits 11 years old onwards can attend the classes. Be on time. • For all the well wishers who want get to know more information about CREEVA are welcome to our internal meeting 10am Monday at the studio. Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult December 23, 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 December 23, 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) December 23, 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 December 23, 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 December 23, 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 December 23, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	24 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan December 24, 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am Sharnga, Tai Chi Hall, Auroville There has been a slight change in our organisation of our daily classes. On Tuesday, from 8.30-9.30 we practice the 108 form (not the 24 form) and on Thursday, from 7.30-8.30 we practice the 24 form (not the 108 form). Slight change in organisation of classes @ Tai Chi Hall Tuesday 7.30am – 8.30am Chi Tuesday 8.30am – 9.30am 108 Form Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts December 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 Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga December 24, 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 December 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For those who are new to Yoga, from 8.45 to 9 am there will be a brief presentation on Yoga and Spirituality.) Focus this week on: 'Practice - the Sunlit Path' Led by Ashesh Joshi (Contact: 9489147202, 0413 2622922). No Registration required (except for groups). Fees: Voluntary Contribution. All are welcome For details on the Integral Yoga and the upcoming workshops: please visit www.integralyoga-auroville.com. Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) December 24, 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 "Pride of Puduc… Painting Exhibition "Pride of Puducherry World Records Movement"- Inauguration by Thiru. N. Rangasamy- Pondicherry December 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aurodhan Art Gallery - Pondicherry 605012 at 33, Francois Martin Street, Kurchikuppam Opening hours: from 10am to 1pm & 3:30pm to 6pm For enquiries: Lalit Verma ph: 0413 2222795 / 2222449 Email: manager@aurodhan.com Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA December 24, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm Vernissage Painting exhibition "Ani… Vernissage Painting exhibition "Anima": by Jyoti Naoko Eri at Centre d'Art December 24, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Date: 21st December 2019 to 4th January 2020 Opening hours: 10:30 - 12 / 3:30 - 5 Sundays and holidays by appointment only contact: 9489887192 - WhatsApp Vernissage: 21st December 4:30pm Music by Jatinder Singh Durhailay from London on Dilruba “Please park at Townhall” Sketchers Group Sketchers Group December 24, 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 Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva December 24, 2019 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CREEVA at Creativity art studio Open studio. Studio will be open and art materials are available to use for those who would love to come and explore art making. Age limit is 11 years onwards. Fixed contribution for guests and volunteers. Please confirm your presence at least one day in advance. Schedule: Tuesdays to Fridays 9.30am - 12.30pm. For more info contact Aparajita at +91 8860811953 & Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4.30pm For more info contact Dawa at +91 7639719138 L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère December 24, 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers December 24, 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 December 24, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi Blessed Souls Blessed Souls December 24, 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) December 24, 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 December 24, 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 December 24, 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans December 24, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Monday 7-8am, Tuesday 5-6pm, Thursday 7-8 am. Park at Neem tree cafe, enter path on left side. The Art of Body awareness & relaxation @ Verité big hall regular classes open to all on Fridays and Saturdays 2.30-4.30pm. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in OM Choir OM Choir December 24, 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) December 24, 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 December 24, 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) December 24, 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 December 24, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	25 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners December 25, 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 </