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 AVARTS  March 31, 2020  Posted in News and Events, News Features

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Calendar

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

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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)

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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  

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  • 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.

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  • Salsa Dance

    Salsa Dance

    April 13, 2021 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm New Creation sports ground

    Please bring your dance shoes/socks & water.

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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.

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