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Soul Tracks – Se.2 ep.9 “Music chosen by Paul Blancheflower”
Botanist, Environmentalist, author and comedian Paul Blancheflower joins me in the studio, for a fun packed hour frolicking through music from the '50s to the new millennium.Song List:The Beatles - Paperback WriterDave Brubeck - Unsquare DanceJJ Cale - After MidnightLunasa - AibreanJohn Martyn - Over the HillMark Knopfler - Get LuckyBilly Bragg - Milkman of […]
Aarohan – ep.21 ” Khalifas of Kirana Gayaki II”
ep:21 Khalifas of Kirana Gayaki II Pt. Pran Nath - Raga Miyan Ki Todi Pt. Ram Narayan - Raga Jogiya Ustad Amir Khan - Raga Bairagi Bhairav GaanHira Smt. Hirabai Barodekar - Raga Puriya Kalyan Pt. A. Kanan - Raga Maru Bihag Ustad Waheed Khansaab - Raga Multan Pt. Basavraj Rajguru - Raga Shuddh Sarang Begum Akhtar - Thumri
Soul Tracks – Se02 ep. 8 “With Calvin Wumbaya!”
Musician and journeyman Calvin Wumbaya joins Matthew in the studio! Songs to stir the soul, feed the mind, and move your feet.Song List:America - Horse with No NamePink Floyd - Time/Breathe RepriseSantana ft. The Product G&B - Maria MariaMoody Blues - Nights in White SatinBob Dylan & The Band - Forever YoungBob Marley & The […]

	April 2021
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			1 Dharmaswasti Open Mic & Vegan dinner Dharmaswasti Open Mic & Vegan dinner April 1, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 12:15 am DharmaSwasti, Auroville Main Road, MDR 1115, near Brothers Pizzeria, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For enquiry tel: 9994614149 See more details Zoom online Story Building - every Thurs… Zoom online Story Building - every Thursdays April 1, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online stories,stories,stories...let us build them Age group: from 6 to 16 years old Time: 11:00 AM Indian Time Join story building Meeting by clicking: https://meet.google.com/pdz-giak-fta See more details Mandala Practice Mandala Practice April 1, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Baraka, Auroville Mandala Practice w/ Rosalba at Baraka, Thursday 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Mandala is an ancient sacred art, since the beginning of humanity, it is present as an archetype in each of us. It is not required to be an artist, the only thing you need is a lot of curiosity, passion to play with colors and shape, the rest will come by itself. Carl Jung discovered the great healing effect of drawing mandalas, it can help to heal old wounds, reconnect with the Higher Self, increase focus and concentration, and you can increase art skills and have a lot of fun. Material provided, Conscious free contribution is welcome. To book (min 1 day in advance): +91 9787702844 (WhatsApp) or rosalba@auroville.org.in See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga April 1, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at… AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri April 1, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri – read by Mother to Sunil's music - Thursdays 5:306:30 PM (weather permitting). Enjoy the beautiful open space, the immense sunset and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone not to bring/use cell phones, cameras, tablets, etc... Access is still limited to Aurovilians, Newcomers and Pass holders (have it with you) from 5.15 pm. The Gardens are open until the meditation ends See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami April 1, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation dance Studio w/ Gopal Dalami - New Creation dance studio, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm. Surya performance lab offers contemporary dance classes directed by a professional contemporary dancer. Dance: body awareness, experience of space, rhythm, improvisation, expression through movement and choreography. Open to Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers (at all levels) at present. See more details • • • • • •	2 Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey April 2, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Audrey: 9786411419 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. See more details Native American Flute: 3-Day workshop Native American Flute: 3-Day workshop April 2, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India For beginners and intermediates. Every Fridays to Sundays You will learn the scale song, improvisation, playing a simple poem, playing from the haert Sitara: tara@auroville.org.in or whatsapp 9751798408 Private lessons available See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm April 2, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at … African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion April 2, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African Pavilion African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion Learn to play African rhythms from a pro! Prakash is an artisan of many instruments and specializes in the crafting of djembes. He has been playing and teaching djembe, dun dun and other percussions, and even worked at Svaram in Auroville. Prakash even built (and rebuilt) many of our drums at African Pavilion. He will walk us through hand exercises, different drumming techniques, how to care for your drum, and he'll hand us the keys to his veteran drummer knowledge. The Shamba Ya Moto squad will definitely be joining his workshops to deepen our connection to our natural rhythms. If you'd like to be part of the core #SYM crew someday, we encourage you to join us this Friday at 4pm. Prakash and African Pavilion will provide a limited number of djembes. Bring your own djembe if you have one. Contribution will be asked and costs for 3 classes or more will be reduced. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 2, 2021 @ 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 See more details • • • • •	3 Ecstatic Dance 2021 Ecstatic Dance 2021 April 3, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 12:15 am I&I Connection: Connect with your soul through ecstatic dance and unlock your cosmic DNA to transform from within. On donation based every Saturday at Cripa from 5 to 7pm For more info www.iandiconnection.com Tel +919384460764/9345315894 See more details Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class April 3, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) April 3, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pitanga Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) – Sat., 8 - 9:30 AM w/ Isha at Pitanga. It is a series of movements that activates the 12 meridians related to the 12 main organs of the body. See more details Community Arts Circle Community Arts Circle April 3, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Chanting, painting, movement, poetry. Limited to 10 participants. Please register on Whatsapp with Gopika 9323595228. Contribution to Unity Pavilion Blue sheet. See more details Kino Kino April 3, 2021 @ 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 See more details Kolam Yoga 12 session course Kolam Yoga 12 session course April 3, 2021 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm info@kolamyoga.com starting on 13 Feb 2021 See more details • • • • • •	4 KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga April 4, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children April 4, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • •
5 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans April 5, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm April 5, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya April 5, 2021 @ 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. See more details DANCE OFFERING DANCE OFFERING April 5, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm HARMONY HALL , Bharat Nivas Welcome back to DANCE OFFERING, a unique space to practice deep listening, presence, connection, self-expression, creativity, celebration & more, through authentic movement or stillness. Space for free dance or contact improvisation, space for individual and collective discoveries. For adults of all ages and abilities ! MONDAYS, 5 - 7pm , HARMONY HALL , Bharat Nivas (weekly from 8. march on) See more details • • • •	6 Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning… Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning class) April 6, 2021 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm April 6, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga April 6, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans April 6, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details CREEVA: Finger Painting Class every Tues… CREEVA: Finger Painting Class every Tuesdays April 6, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CREEVA Join with Anushka for Finger Painting class every Tuesday 5-7pm. confirm your reservation at least a day before Whatsapp 8527016228. See more details Salsa Dance Salsa Dance April 6, 2021 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm New Creation sports ground Please bring your dance shoes/socks & water. See more details • • • • • •	7 Mystical Stories of India - weekly Mystical Stories of India - weekly April 7, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm OORJA Studio, OORJA SOUL FOOD, OLD, Auroville Rd, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India contact Mousumi 7598513797 See more details Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class April 7, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details • •	8 Dharmaswasti Open Mic & Vegan dinner Dharmaswasti Open Mic & Vegan dinner April 8, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 12:15 am DharmaSwasti, Auroville Main Road, MDR 1115, near Brothers Pizzeria, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For enquiry tel: 9994614149 See more details Zoom online Story Building - every Thurs… Zoom online Story Building - every Thursdays April 8, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online stories,stories,stories...let us build them Age group: from 6 to 16 years old Time: 11:00 AM Indian Time Join story building Meeting by clicking: https://meet.google.com/pdz-giak-fta See more details Mandala Practice Mandala Practice April 8, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Baraka, Auroville Mandala Practice w/ Rosalba at Baraka, Thursday 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Mandala is an ancient sacred art, since the beginning of humanity, it is present as an archetype in each of us. It is not required to be an artist, the only thing you need is a lot of curiosity, passion to play with colors and shape, the rest will come by itself. Carl Jung discovered the great healing effect of drawing mandalas, it can help to heal old wounds, reconnect with the Higher Self, increase focus and concentration, and you can increase art skills and have a lot of fun. Material provided, Conscious free contribution is welcome. To book (min 1 day in advance): +91 9787702844 (WhatsApp) or rosalba@auroville.org.in See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga April 8, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at… AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri April 8, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri – read by Mother to Sunil's music - Thursdays 5:306:30 PM (weather permitting). Enjoy the beautiful open space, the immense sunset and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone not to bring/use cell phones, cameras, tablets, etc... Access is still limited to Aurovilians, Newcomers and Pass holders (have it with you) from 5.15 pm. The Gardens are open until the meditation ends See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami April 8, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation dance Studio w/ Gopal Dalami - New Creation dance studio, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm. Surya performance lab offers contemporary dance classes directed by a professional contemporary dancer. Dance: body awareness, experience of space, rhythm, improvisation, expression through movement and choreography. Open to Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers (at all levels) at present. See more details • • • • • •	9 Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey Art Classes at Creeva with Audrey April 9, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Creativity, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India With artist Audrey: 9786411419 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. See more details Native American Flute: 3-Day workshop Native American Flute: 3-Day workshop April 9, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India For beginners and intermediates. Every Fridays to Sundays You will learn the scale song, improvisation, playing a simple poem, playing from the haert Sitara: tara@auroville.org.in or whatsapp 9751798408 Private lessons available See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm April 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at … African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion April 9, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm African Pavilion African Drum Course Friday 4pm - 5pm at African Pavilion Learn to play African rhythms from a pro! Prakash is an artisan of many instruments and specializes in the crafting of djembes. He has been playing and teaching djembe, dun dun and other percussions, and even worked at Svaram in Auroville. Prakash even built (and rebuilt) many of our drums at African Pavilion. He will walk us through hand exercises, different drumming techniques, how to care for your drum, and he'll hand us the keys to his veteran drummer knowledge. The Shamba Ya Moto squad will definitely be joining his workshops to deepen our connection to our natural rhythms. If you'd like to be part of the core #SYM crew someday, we encourage you to join us this Friday at 4pm. Prakash and African Pavilion will provide a limited number of djembes. Bring your own djembe if you have one. Contribution will be asked and costs for 3 classes or more will be reduced. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms April 9, 2021 @ 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 See more details Photo Circle in Centre d'Art Photo Circle in Centre d'Art April 9, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Centre d'Art, Citadines The photocircle brings together Auroville's photographers. We share our own work or show the work of global photo graphers we admire, discuss the history of photography, and share techniques. Anyone can bring and screen a small selection of images. The Photo Circle meets on the second Friday of every month. Covid procedures will be followed See more details • • • • • •	10 Ecstatic Dance 2021 Ecstatic Dance 2021 April 10, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 12:15 am I&I Connection: Connect with your soul through ecstatic dance and unlock your cosmic DNA to transform from within. On donation based every Saturday at Cripa from 5 to 7pm For more info www.iandiconnection.com Tel +919384460764/9345315894 See more details Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class April 10, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) April 10, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Pitanga Go Shin Tai So (Japanese Qi Gong) – Sat., 8 - 9:30 AM w/ Isha at Pitanga. It is a series of movements that activates the 12 meridians related to the 12 main organs of the body. See more details Community Arts Circle Community Arts Circle April 10, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Chanting, painting, movement, poetry. Limited to 10 participants. Please register on Whatsapp with Gopika 9323595228. Contribution to Unity Pavilion Blue sheet. See more details Kolam Yoga 12 session course Kolam Yoga 12 session course April 10, 2021 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm info@kolamyoga.com starting on 13 Feb 2021 See more details • • • • •	11 KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga April 11, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children April 11, 2021 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • •
12 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans April 12, 2021 @ 6:30 am - 7:30 am Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm April 12, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya April 12, 2021 @ 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. See more details DANCE OFFERING DANCE OFFERING April 12, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm HARMONY HALL , Bharat Nivas Welcome back to DANCE OFFERING, a unique space to practice deep listening, presence, connection, self-expression, creativity, celebration & more, through authentic movement or stillness. Space for free dance or contact improvisation, space for individual and collective discoveries. For adults of all ages and abilities ! MONDAYS, 5 - 7pm , HARMONY HALL , Bharat Nivas (weekly from 8. march on) See more details • • • •	13 Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning… Aikido Weapons class (Advanced - morning class) April 13, 2021 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monda… Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm April 13, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm African Pavilion Taste of Africa - Fundraiser Lunch Monday, Wednesday & Friday Noon to 2:30pm African Pavilion is offering authentic and delicious vegan African cuisine available for Rs.200: Crispy Falafel from Sudan, smooth savory Peanut Veg Medley from Burundi and mouth-watering Misir from Ethiopia. As this is a fundraising activity, all proceeds go toward African Pavilion development. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and we are excited to feed you. For any further information please call: +91 90801 59721 or email africa@auroville.org.in NO SMOKING or ROLLING ANYWHERE at African Pavilion Please stay updated on Covid regulations & keep yourself safe. See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga April 13, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans April 13, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Behind Neem tree cafe - Park New classes Art of Chi & Body Awareness Mondays 6.30-7.30 AM & Thursdays 5 – 6 PM at Lakshmi Park, opp. Neem Tree Café. New classes for beginners. Open to all. For info, contact Hans via bodyawareness@auroville.org.in See more details CREEVA: Finger Painting Class every Tues… CREEVA: Finger Painting Class every Tuesdays April 13, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm CREEVA Join with Anushka for Finger Painting class every Tuesday 5-7pm. confirm your reservation at least a day before Whatsapp 8527016228. See more details Salsa Dance Salsa Dance April 13, 2021 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm New Creation sports ground Please bring your dance shoes/socks & water. See more details • • • • • •	14 Mystical Stories of India - weekly Mystical Stories of India - weekly April 14, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm OORJA Studio, OORJA SOUL FOOD, OLD, Auroville Rd, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India contact Mousumi 7598513797 See more details Aikido Weapons class Aikido Weapons class April 14, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm BUDOKAN DEHASHAKTI Aikido Weapons class – at Auroville Budokan, Dehashakti, Beginner adults welcome with all levels, Wed., 5.30 – 6:30 PM & Saturday, 6.30 - 7.30.AM Advanced (morning classes): Tuesday 6 to 7.00 AM. Arrive at the Dojo/Budokan 15 min. before class starts. Beginners may wear long loose pants & tshirt with sleeves to start (nothing tight fitting please), then white “keikogi” will be required. Health Fund or private insurance required for all activities. Reasonable contribution for the Budokan dojo expected. For childrens classes and general info, please write to budokan@auroville.org.in or contact Surya: 0413-2623-813 or 83001 89062. See more details • •	15 Dharmaswasti Open Mic & Vegan dinner Dharmaswasti Open Mic & Vegan dinner April 15, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 12:15 am DharmaSwasti, Auroville Main Road, MDR 1115, near Brothers Pizzeria, Auroville, Kuilapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India For enquiry tel: 9994614149 See more details Zoom online Story Building - every Thurs… Zoom online Story Building - every Thursdays April 15, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online stories,stories,stories...let us build them Age group: from 6 to 16 years old Time: 11:00 AM Indian Time Join story building Meeting by clicking: https://meet.google.com/pdz-giak-fta See more details Mandala Practice Mandala Practice April 15, 2021 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm Baraka, Auroville Mandala Practice w/ Rosalba at Baraka, Thursday 2.30 to 5.30 pm. Mandala is an ancient sacred art, since the beginning of humanity, it is present as an archetype in each of us. It is not required to be an artist, the only thing you need is a lot of curiosity, passion to play with colors and shape, the rest will come by itself. Carl Jung discovered the great healing effect of drawing mandalas, it can help to heal old wounds, reconnect with the Higher Self, increase focus and concentration, and you can increase art skills and have a lot of fun. Material provided, Conscious free contribution is welcome. To book (min 1 day in advance): +91 9787702844 (WhatsApp) or rosalba@auroville.org.in See more details KoTreeYoga KoTreeYoga April 15, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sharnga Aurora's Hall KoTreeYoga moved to Sharanga community in Aurora's Hall (Right side ) A Kolàm inspired Movement practice that invites you to tune into your highest aspirations 'KO' and connect with the ancient and contemporary body of movement knowledge like a 'Tree' with its roots, trunk, branches , foliage, flowers, fruit and seeds. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 16:00 to 17:30 A financial contribution is expected. Message Grace Gitadelila info@kolamyoga.com See more details AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at… AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri April 15, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 5:45 pm AMPHITHEATRE – MATRIMANDIR Meditation at sunset with Savitri – read by Mother to Sunil's music - Thursdays 5:306:30 PM (weather permitting). Enjoy the beautiful open space, the immense sunset and heavenly music in the very center of Auroville! Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone not to bring/use cell phones, cameras, tablets, etc... Access is still limited to Aurovilians, Newcomers and Pass holders (have it with you) from 5.15 pm. The Gardens are open until the meditation ends See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami April 15, 2021 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm New Creation dance Studio w/ Gopal Dalami - New Creation dance studio, Thursdays 6 to 7.30pm. Surya performance lab offers contemporary dance classes directed by a professional contemporary dancer. Dance: body awareness, experience of space, rhythm, improvisation, expression through movement and choreography. Open to Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers (at all levels) at present. See more details • • • • • •	16	17	18
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