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“Longing and alienation in Kochi” A personal account of the Kochi Biennale by Bindu

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2	3 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 3, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning March 3, 2020 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop March 3, 2020 @ 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. See more details Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga March 3, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 3, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) March 3, 2020 @ 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... See more details Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundra… Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundraiser: Usovera (True Face) March 3, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm International Space at Bharat Nivas Premiere: Friday, January 31 st 3pm-5pm Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm Ends: March 6 th 2020 Masks by CENTOCANI Photos by Sri Kolari, Elisa & Igor There will be a live demonstration by CENTOCANI themselves and prints for sale. All proceeds go toward future cultural programs and developments at African Pavilion. See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 3, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 3, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Sketchers Group Sketchers Group March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group March 3, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 3, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details Feminine Dance Feminine Dance March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers March 3, 2020 @ 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. See more details Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led March 3, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Blessed Souls Blessed Souls March 3, 2020 @ 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. See more details Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres March 3, 2020 @ 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. See more details OM Choir OM Choir March 3, 2020 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India OM Choir See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 3, 2020 @ 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 See more details Art Documentary screening at CREEVA Art Documentary screening at CREEVA March 3, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CREEVA at Creativity Screening of the BBC Documentary at CREEVA Studio, Creativity Community on 3rd March (Tuesday), 6 - 7 pm. “Shock of the New – Episode 4: Trouble in Utopia ” The Shock of the New is a 1980 documentary television series written and presented by Robert Hughes; its combination of insight, wit and accessibility are still widely praised. The series consists of 8 episodes each an hour long and addresses the development of modern art since the Impressionists. Episode 4: Trouble in Utopia examines the aspirations and reality of modern architecture. International Style, Art Nouveau, Futurist architecture, urban planning The remaining 4 episodes will be screened over the next weeks. See more details Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani March 3, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) March 3, 2020 @ 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. See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 3, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	4 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 4, 2020 @ 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. See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 4, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundra… Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundraiser: Usovera (True Face) March 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm International Space at Bharat Nivas Premiere: Friday, January 31 st 3pm-5pm Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm Ends: March 6 th 2020 Masks by CENTOCANI Photos by Sri Kolari, Elisa & Igor There will be a live demonstration by CENTOCANI themselves and prints for sale. All proceeds go toward future cultural programs and developments at African Pavilion. See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Kids Dance Kids Dance March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Mandala practice Mandala practice March 4, 2020 @ 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/ See more details Flamenco by Lola Flamenco by Lola March 4, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! See more details Painting at CREEVA with Aparajita "… Painting at CREEVA with Aparajita "Exploring Music, Mantras and Colours" March 4, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group March 4, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi March 4, 2020 @ 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. See more details Inauguration Sanskrit confluence at Bhar… Inauguration Sanskrit confluence at Bharat Nivas March 4, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas Inauguration: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 5:00 to 6:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita March 4, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan See more details Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick March 4, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 4, 2020 @ 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... See more details MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women March 4, 2020 @ 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. See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami March 4, 2020 @ 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" See more details Spontaneous Singing Spontaneous Singing March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya March 4, 2020 @ 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. See more details Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids March 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio See more details Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate March 4, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tango Tango March 4, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 4, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	5 Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 5, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Bharat Nivas, Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 5, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 5, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Bharat Nivas at Progress Hall Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) March 5, 2020 @ 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... See more details Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundra… Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundraiser: Usovera (True Face) March 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm International Space at Bharat Nivas Premiere: Friday, January 31 st 3pm-5pm Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm Ends: March 6 th 2020 Masks by CENTOCANI Photos by Sri Kolari, Elisa & Igor There will be a live demonstration by CENTOCANI themselves and prints for sale. All proceeds go toward future cultural programs and developments at African Pavilion. See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony March 5, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details The English of Savitri The English of Savitri March 5, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres March 5, 2020 @ 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. See more details Express your inner with colours at CREEV… Express your inner with colours at CREEVA with Helgard March 5, 2020 @ 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. See more details Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details Meditation Meditation March 5, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Contact Improv Jam Dance Contact Improv Jam March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 5, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion drumming and dinner African Pavilion drumming and dinner March 5, 2020 @ 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! See more details Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting March 5, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 5, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) March 5, 2020 @ 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. See more details Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 5, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bharat Nivas at Sawchu, Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 5, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	6 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 6, 2020 @ 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. See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance March 6, 2020 @ 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. See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 6, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 6, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundra… Photo & Mask exhibition & Fundraiser: Usovera (True Face) March 6, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm International Space at Bharat Nivas Premiere: Friday, January 31 st 3pm-5pm Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm Ends: March 6 th 2020 Masks by CENTOCANI Photos by Sri Kolari, Elisa & Igor There will be a live demonstration by CENTOCANI themselves and prints for sale. All proceeds go toward future cultural programs and developments at African Pavilion. See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 6, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 6, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club March 6, 2020 @ 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 :) See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 6, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU March 6, 2020 @ 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). See more details 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms March 6, 2020 @ 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 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 6, 2020 @ 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... See more details Capoeira Circle - Open Roda Capoeira Circle - Open Roda March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details Board Game evening Board Game evening March 6, 2020 @ 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. See more details Holistic Singing classes Holistic Singing classes March 6, 2020 @ 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 See more details Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting March 6, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details OM Choir OM Choir March 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ashram School, Pondicherry The voice that chants to the creator Fire, The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word" See more details Tango Dance Class Tango Dance Class March 6, 2020 @ 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. See more details Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC March 6, 2020 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	7 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 7, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 7, 2020 @ 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. See more details Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 7, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA March 7, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kino Kino March 7, 2020 @ 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 Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 7, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering March 7, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 7, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Focused Dance Improv with Tahir Focused Dance Improv with Tahir March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Opening Photo Exhibition: "Interim&… Opening Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 7, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation March 7, 2020 @ 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 See more details Satsang led Satsang led March 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi See more details Saturday Film: Le Grand Bal + folk dance… Saturday Film: Le Grand Bal + folk dance bal March 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Documentary about an 33 years old folk dance festival in France. The bal will be held after the film in front of the Cinema Paradiso See more details Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels March 7, 2020 @ 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. See more details Music: Kalabhumi goes live! Music: Kalabhumi goes live! March 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kalabhumi 7pm Bosanova band 8pm Grateful Dead Tribute band Stalls with cakes, food and light beverages will be there too. See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 7, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	8 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class March 8, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 8, 2020 @ 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. See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): March 8, 2020 @ 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 See more details Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle March 8, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle See more details Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay March 8, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children March 8, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Full Moon Sacred Song Circle Full Moon Sacred Song Circle March 8, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India An ancient communal practice for all who delight in the magic of singing. Bring your favorite song or chant to share or tune with the group. Come and join this open circle. Invited by Svaram See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 8, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • •
9 Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 9, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 9, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Bharat Nivas at Progress Hall Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 9, 2020 @ 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. See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 9, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 9, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 9, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 9, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class March 9, 2020 @ 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. See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Creative Writing Creative Writing March 9, 2020 @ 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. See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Hymns to Agni, The … Sanskrit Confluence: Hymns to Agni, The Psychic Flame by Nishta March 9, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Odissi Dance Class Odissi Dance Class March 9, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla See more details Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Gurdjieff Movements Gurdjieff Movements March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya March 9, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Offering with Dariya Dance Offering with Dariya March 9, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 See more details 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms March 9, 2020 @ 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. See more details SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult March 9, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5 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: capoeira@auroville.org.in \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 9, 2020 @ 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... See more details MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women March 9, 2020 @ 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. See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids March 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio See more details Dance classe: Bal Folk with Lucile - wee… Dance classe: Bal Folk with Lucile - weekly March 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Progress Hall, Bharat Nivas Group traditional dances from Europe. close shoes are recommended and your own water bottle Organizing Group: Bharat Nivas Email: lucilepinteaux@gmail.com See more details Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class March 9, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 9, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bharat Nivas at Sawchu Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 9, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	10 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 10, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning March 10, 2020 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 10, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop March 10, 2020 @ 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. See more details Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga March 10, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 10, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 10, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) March 10, 2020 @ 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... See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Sketchers Group Sketchers Group March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group March 10, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 10, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details Feminine Dance Feminine Dance March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers March 10, 2020 @ 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. See more details Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led March 10, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Exploration of Isha… Sanskrit Confluence: Exploration of Isha Upanishad by Angelo March 10, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Blessed Souls Blessed Souls March 10, 2020 @ 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. See more details Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres March 10, 2020 @ 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. See more details OM Choir OM Choir March 10, 2020 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India OM Choir See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 10, 2020 @ 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 See more details Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani March 10, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) March 10, 2020 @ 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. See more details Theatre: French Version "Ahmed come… Theatre: French Version "Ahmed comes back" by Alain Badiou - Didier March 10, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kalabhumi Amphitheater, Auroville English version is on Wednesday 11 March 7PM See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 10, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	11 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 11, 2020 @ 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. See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 11, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 11, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 11, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 11, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 11, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Kids Dance Kids Dance March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Mandala practice Mandala practice March 11, 2020 @ 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/ See more details Flamenco by Lola Flamenco by Lola March 11, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! See more details Painting at CREEVA with Aparajita "… Painting at CREEVA with Aparajita "Exploring Music, Mantras and Colours" March 11, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group March 11, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Devotional songs by… Sanskrit Confluence: Devotional songs by Arunbhai Bhatt March 11, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi March 11, 2020 @ 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. See more details Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita March 11, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan See more details Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick March 11, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 11, 2020 @ 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... See more details MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women March 11, 2020 @ 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. See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami March 11, 2020 @ 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" See more details Spontaneous Singing Spontaneous Singing March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya March 11, 2020 @ 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. See more details Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids March 11, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio See more details Theatre: "Ahmed comes back" by… Theatre: "Ahmed comes back" by Alain Badiou - Didier March 11, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kalabhumi Amphitheater, Auroville, French version is on Tuesday 10 March 7PM See more details Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate March 11, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tango Tango March 11, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) See more details Music: Baithak Impromptu musical evening… Music: Baithak Impromptu musical evenings with Nadaka & Guest artists March 11, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Unity Pavilion, Auroville Every 2nd week Wednesdays 8pm: January 29 February 12 & 26 March 11 & 25 See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 11, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	12 Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 12, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Bharat Nivas, Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 12, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 12, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Bharat Nivas at Progress Hall Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 12, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) March 12, 2020 @ 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... See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 12, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 12, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony March 12, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details The English of Savitri The English of Savitri March 12, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Sanskrit Root Sound… Sanskrit Confluence: Sanskrit Root Sounds by Nishtha and Angelo March 12, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres March 12, 2020 @ 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. See more details Express your inner with colours at CREEV… Express your inner with colours at CREEVA with Helgard March 12, 2020 @ 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. See more details Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details Meditation Meditation March 12, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Contact Improv Jam Dance Contact Improv Jam March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 12, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion drumming and dinner African Pavilion drumming and dinner March 12, 2020 @ 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! See more details Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting March 12, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 12, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) March 12, 2020 @ 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. See more details Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 12, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bharat Nivas at Sawchu, Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 12, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	13 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 13, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 13, 2020 @ 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. See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 13, 2020 @ 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 See more details Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance March 13, 2020 @ 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. See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 13, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 13, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 13, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 13, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC March 13, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids March 13, 2020 @ 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 See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans March 13, 2020 @ 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 See more details The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club March 13, 2020 @ 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 :) See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 13, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU March 13, 2020 @ 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). See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Calligraphy and San… Sanskrit Confluence: Calligraphy and Sanskrit by Aravinda March 13, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms March 13, 2020 @ 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 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 13, 2020 @ 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... See more details Board Game evening Board Game evening March 13, 2020 @ 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. See more details Holistic Singing classes Holistic Singing classes March 13, 2020 @ 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 See more details Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting March 13, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details OM Choir OM Choir March 13, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ashram School, Pondicherry The voice that chants to the creator Fire, The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word" See more details Tango Dance Class Tango Dance Class March 13, 2020 @ 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. See more details Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC March 13, 2020 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Music: Kirtan and Bhakti Songs with Matt… Music: Kirtan and Bhakti Songs with Matthew at Verite March 13, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Verite Matthew is singer/songwriter and poet who weaves Sanskrit and Tamil mantras with western musical melodies. His songs evoke the essential human longing to join the sacred and the ordinary, and to shine the heart's radiance through every word, every action. www.matthewandrewsmusic.com This evening will include call and response kirtan and some English songs. @: matthew@yogacenteramherst.com See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	14 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 14, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 14, 2020 @ 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. See more details Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 14, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 14, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details CONTACT PRINT WORKSHOP - Registration re… CONTACT PRINT WORKSHOP - Registration required March 14, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India CONTACT PRINT WORKSHOP 14th March 9 am till sunset at the European House, International Zone Auroville Presented by Auroville Art Service & European House, this full-day workshop is about print using your hands, silver, and light. To register and pay by the 11th March. To sign up and info: aurovillearts@auroville.org.in See more details Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA March 14, 2020 @ 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. See more details Exhibition “Disappearing professions in … Exhibition “Disappearing professions in urban India - A people’s history of water” by Clare Arni March 14, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Exhibition Opening 22 February 2020 at 4.30pm to 7.00pm at Centre d'Art, Citadine, Auroville. Exhibition from 22 Feb 2020 to 18 March 2020. Gallery hours: 10.00 am to 12.00 am & 2.00 pm to 4.30pm. Note: Please park your vehicle at the Town hall parking. Gallery closed on Sunday. See more details East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering March 14, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Painting: Roof studio presents abstract … Painting: Roof studio presents abstract paintings The synthesis of yoga March 14, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm SAIIER Conference Hall Please do not hesitate to contact Ivana/Roof Studio if you have any inquiries. Mob. 7094344154, email: ivana.frousova@yahoo.co.uk See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 14, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Focused Dance Improv with Tahir Focused Dance Improv with Tahir March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation March 14, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Vedic Chanting by R… Sanskrit Confluence: Vedic Chanting by Rajeen and Sangeetha March 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - March 15, 2020 @ 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Satsang led Satsang led March 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi See more details Saturday Film: Le Grand Bal + folk dance… Saturday Film: Le Grand Bal + folk dance bal March 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Documentary about an 33 years old folk dance festival in France. The bal will be held after the film in front of the Cinema Paradiso See more details Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels March 14, 2020 @ 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. See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 14, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	15 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class March 15, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 15, 2020 @ 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. See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 15, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): March 15, 2020 @ 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 See more details Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle March 15, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle See more details Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay March 15, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children March 15, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Vedic Chanting by R… Sanskrit Confluence: Vedic Chanting by Rajeen and Sangeetha March 14, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - March 15, 2020 @ 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 15, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • •
16 Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 16, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 16, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Bharat Nivas at Progress Hall Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 16, 2020 @ 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. See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 16, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 16, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class March 16, 2020 @ 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. See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Kids Dance in New Creation Kids Dance in New Creation March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Creative Writing Creative Writing March 16, 2020 @ 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. See more details Odissi Dance Class Odissi Dance Class March 16, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla See more details Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Gurdjieff Movements Gurdjieff Movements March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Mantra Chanting by … Sanskrit Confluence: Mantra Chanting by Joy, Jivatman and Sonia March 16, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Approach to Watercolor through landscape… Approach to Watercolor through landscapes at CREEVA with A.Sathya March 16, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Offering with Dariya Dance Offering with Dariya March 16, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Irumbai, Tamil Nadu 605111, India Contact: 0413-2622045 or 7094104329 See more details 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms March 16, 2020 @ 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. See more details SAWCHU Capoeira SAWCHU Capoeira March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Adult March 16, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas, Auroville Classes open to all levels, led by Prof. Samuka da Índia and his students. ● ADULT CLASSES >> Monday: 5 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: capoeira@auroville.org.in \| www.ginga-saroba.com \| 9488328435 See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 16, 2020 @ 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... See more details MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women March 16, 2020 @ 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. See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 16, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids March 16, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio See more details Dance classe: Bal Folk with Lucile - wee… Dance classe: Bal Folk with Lucile - weekly March 16, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Progress Hall, Bharat Nivas Group traditional dances from Europe. close shoes are recommended and your own water bottle Organizing Group: Bharat Nivas Email: lucilepinteaux@gmail.com See more details Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class Argentine Tango Beginners Dance Class March 16, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 16, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bharat Nivas at Sawchu Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 16, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	17 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 17, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning March 17, 2020 @ 6:45 am - 7:45 am Courage, Auroville, India Reading of Savitri. Contact pat@auroville.org.in, or ramanarayana@auroville.org.in See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 17, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop March 17, 2020 @ 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. See more details Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga March 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Introduction to Integral Yoga, led by Ashesh Joshi See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) March 17, 2020 @ 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... See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 17, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Sketchers Group Sketchers Group March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group March 17, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 17, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details Feminine Dance Feminine Dance March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sharing with pioneers Sharing with pioneers March 17, 2020 @ 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. See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Hymns to Agni, The … Sanskrit Confluence: Hymns to Agni, The Psychic Flame by Nishta March 17, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Mudra-Chi led Mudra-Chi led March 17, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Mudra-Chi led by Anandi See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) Let us learn Savitri Together (in Tamil) March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Blessed Souls Blessed Souls March 17, 2020 @ 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. See more details Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres March 17, 2020 @ 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. See more details OM Choir OM Choir March 17, 2020 @ 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India OM Choir See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 17, 2020 @ 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 See more details Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani March 17, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio Beginners 6-7pm, Advanced 7-8pm See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) March 17, 2020 @ 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. See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 17, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	18 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 18, 2020 @ 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. See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 18, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 18, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Kids Dance Kids Dance March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Mandala practice Mandala practice March 18, 2020 @ 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/ See more details Flamenco by Lola Flamenco by Lola March 18, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm CRIPA Flamenco by Lola Intermediate: 2:30-3:30pm BEGINNER: 3.30 to 4.30pm. WELCOME!! See more details Painting at CREEVA with Aparajita "… Painting at CREEVA with Aparajita "Exploring Music, Mantras and Colours" March 18, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil Dance Mantra Meditation with Nikhil March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Artomic Sketchers Group Artomic Sketchers Group March 18, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi March 18, 2020 @ 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. See more details Essays on the Gita Essays on the Gita March 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Essays on the Gita, led by Shraddhavan See more details Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick March 18, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Creation Dance Studio See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 18, 2020 @ 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... See more details MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women March 18, 2020 @ 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. See more details Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami Contemporary Dance with Gopal Dalami March 18, 2020 @ 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" See more details Spontaneous Singing Spontaneous Singing March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Salsa with Stephanie Salsa with Stephanie March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya Auroville Aikido with Murugan and Surya March 18, 2020 @ 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. See more details Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids March 18, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm New Creation Dance Studio HipHop for school kids with Kani at New Creation dance studio See more details Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate Salsa at African Pavilion- Intermediate March 18, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tango Tango March 18, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 18, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	19 Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 19, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Bharat Nivas, Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 19, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 19, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am Bharat Nivas at Progress Hall Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 19, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) March 19, 2020 @ 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... See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony March 19, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details The English of Savitri The English of Savitri March 19, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India The English of Savitri, led by Shraddhavan See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi-Gong with Andres Qi-Gong with Andres March 19, 2020 @ 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. See more details Express your inner with colours at CREEV… Express your inner with colours at CREEVA with Helgard March 19, 2020 @ 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. See more details Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work Gurdjieff Movements - Group Work March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details Meditation Meditation March 19, 2020 @ 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. See more details Dance Contact Improv Jam Dance Contact Improv Jam March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 19, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion drumming and dinner African Pavilion drumming and dinner March 19, 2020 @ 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! See more details Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting March 19, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details Taijiquan Taijiquan March 19, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) March 19, 2020 @ 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. See more details Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 19, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bharat Nivas at Sawchu, Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 19, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	20 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 20, 2020 @ 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 See more details Qi Gong Qi Gong March 20, 2020 @ 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. See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 20, 2020 @ 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 See more details Rise and Shine Dance Rise and Shine Dance March 20, 2020 @ 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. See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 20, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 20, 2020 @ 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 See more details African Pavilion workshop Mask Making African Pavilion workshop Mask Making March 20, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm African Pavilion Please choose 2 non-consecutive days and contribute to the material provided. Registration: +919080159721 africa@auroville.org.in See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 20, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz &qu… Painting exhibition by Birgitta Volz "Bangla Time Travel" March 20, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm European House, International Zone, Auroville Show presented by the German Pavilion and the European House. On Saturdays and Sundays on appointment for groups, call Birgitta +919442300574 See more details Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC March 20, 2020 @ 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 See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids March 20, 2020 @ 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 See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans March 20, 2020 @ 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 See more details The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club March 20, 2020 @ 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 :) See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details Sanskrit Confluence: Vedic Chanting - Mo… Sanskrit Confluence: Vedic Chanting - Module 1 by Sangeetha March 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU March 20, 2020 @ 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). See more details 5 Rhythms 5 Rhythms March 20, 2020 @ 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 Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) March 20, 2020 @ 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... See more details Mini Festival of Indian Cinema presented… Mini Festival of Indian Cinema presented by Aurofilm March 20, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm Bharat Nivas Auditorium 17:30 THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS TIGER Documentary directed by S. Nalla Muthu India, 2018 Machli, the legendary Tiger Queen of Ranthambhore National Park in Western India was known for her fierce determination, bravery and confidence. A wonderful document shot over a period of nine years. 44’ 20:00 ELIPATTAYAM (RAT TRAP) Directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan Kerala, 1982 With: Karamani, Sharada, Jalaja, Rajam K. Nair Set in rural Kerala, the story of Rat-Trap concerns Unni, the last male heir of a decaying feudal family. His inability to accept the socio-economic changes of a new society result in his gradual withdrawal into isolation and paranoia. A landmark film of the New Indian Cinema movement. Malayalam/EST 2h10’ 5 films - Original version with English Subtitles (EST) but for Tiger documentary in English Aurofilm, Kalabhoomi, Auroville, 605 101, TN – aurofilm@auroville.org.in – Tel. 0413-2622037 – 96554854 See more details Board Game evening Board Game evening March 20, 2020 @ 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. See more details Holistic Singing classes Holistic Singing classes March 20, 2020 @ 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 See more details Traditional Sanskrit Chanting Traditional Sanskrit Chanting March 20, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details OM Choir OM Choir March 20, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ashram School, Pondicherry The voice that chants to the creator Fire, The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word" See more details Tango Dance Class Tango Dance Class March 20, 2020 @ 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. See more details Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC Aurofilm: Screening of film at MMC March 20, 2020 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	21 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 21, 2020 @ 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. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced Kalarippayattu Classes - Advanced March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 21, 2020 @ 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. See more details Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Tai Chi Classes Tai Chi Classes March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by… Photo Exhibition: "Interim" by Lisbeth March 21, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga Cultural Centre, Open daily 8am-12 and 2pm-6pm Closed on Sundays See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition Sanskrit Confluence Exhibition March 21, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra at Bharat Nivas, Ongoing Exhibition: March 5 - 21, 2020 9:00 am to 4:30 pm *There are also regular sessions for learning Sanskrit Conversation planned everyday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. For more details, please write to devabhasha@auroville.org.in See more details Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA March 21, 2020 @ 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. See more details East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering March 21, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Mini Festival of Indian Cinema presented… Mini Festival of Indian Cinema presented by Aurofilm March 21, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm Bharat Nivas Auditorium, 16:00 CLASH OF TIGERS Documentary directed by S. Nalla Muthu India, 2019 44’ A tiger mother called Krishna faces unusual challenges while raising her family of 4 cubs in the Ranthambhore National Park of Western India. Even though Krishna loses one of her young cubs while shifting them to a safer den, she raises the remaining three cubs. But her troubles are far from over as the greatest danger comes from within, with her own dominant daughter called Lightning.... English 17:00 WHEN THE FOREST BLOOMS (KAADU POOKKNNA NERAM) By Dr. Biju Kerala, 2016 With: Indrajit sukumaran, Rima Kallingal, Indrans & Prakash Bare A policeman arrests a suspected Maoist woman while in operation in the forest. But he loses the way in the vast forest he is unfamiliar with. Thus, both are stranded in the jungle! Power, rebellion, man, woman, the hunter and the hunted ... all equations utterly change the protagonists who are no more what they used to be. Malayalam/EST 1h46’ 20:00 MEMORIES IN MARCH Directed by Sanjoy Nag West Bengal, 2010 With: Deepti Naval, Rituparno Ghosh and Raima Sen A bereaved mother, dumbstruck by the news of an accidental death of her 28-year old son, comes to Kolkata to carry the last rituals, pack and carry his belongings back to Delhi. Her three-day stay in Kolkata makes her realize that the ownership of her son’s belongings, tangible or otherwise, is actually ubiquitous, distributed among all his friends and acquaintances that she will meet.... Bengali-English/EST 1h44’ 5 films - Original version with English Subtitles (EST) but for Tiger documentary in English Aurofilm, Kalabhoomi, Auroville, 605 101, TN – aurofilm@auroville.org.in – Tel. 0413-2622037 – 96554854 See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère March 21, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India L’Agenda de Mère,listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Focused Dance Improv with Tahir Focused Dance Improv with Tahir March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Inner Dance and Meditation Inner Dance and Meditation March 21, 2020 @ 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 See more details Satsang led Satsang led March 21, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi See more details Saturday Film: Le Grand Bal + folk dance… Saturday Film: Le Grand Bal + folk dance bal March 21, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Documentary about an 33 years old folk dance festival in France. The bal will be held after the film in front of the Cinema Paradiso See more details Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels March 21, 2020 @ 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. See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 21, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	22 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class March 22, 2020 @ 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 See more details Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan March 22, 2020 @ 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. See more details Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): March 22, 2020 @ 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 See more details Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle March 22, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle See more details Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay March 22, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Kuilapalayam Creative Centre For more information: 9843195290 (Selveraj of KCC)/ 9786167917 (Sundar K, Aspiration) See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP for children Screening of film at MMC/CP for children March 22, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP March 22, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • •
23 Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivatio… Qigong Daoist Methods of Self Cultivation March 23, 2020 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Bharat Nivas Contact: Tel 9150567003 www.the-taiji-family.com See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners March 23, 2020 @ 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