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	January 2020
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		1 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 Solo Painting Exhibition presented by An… Solo Painting Exhibition presented by Anwar Khan, visiting Guest Artist of Pondicherry January 1, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas Solo Painting Exhibition presented by Anwar Khan, visiting Guest Artist of Pondicherry Anwar Khan will be happy to interact with you and share his approach to Art. Dates: 27 Dec to 2nd January 2020. Opening Hrs: 9 to 4.30pm Open on Sundays 10am to 4.30pm. Kalakendra Team For Bharat Nivas 04132622488 See more details Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA January 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm See more details Painting exhibition "Anima": b… Painting exhibition "Anima": by Jyoti Naoko Eri at Centre d'Art January 1, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Date: 21st December 2019 to 4th January 2020 Opening hours: 10:30 - 12 / 3:30 - 5 Sundays and holidays by appointment only contact: 9489887192 - WhatsApp Vernissage: 21st December 4:30pm Music by Jatinder Singh Durhailay from London on Dilruba “Please park at Townhall” See more details Kids Dance Kids Dance January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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" January 1, 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 January 1, 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 Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Apar… Painting as a Prayer at CREEVA with Aparajita January 1, 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 Sacred Groves - Guided Tour Sacred Groves - Guided Tour January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 Hindustani Vocal Music Concert in benefi… Hindustani Vocal Music Concert in benefit of Art for Land 2020 January 1, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Arpanaa is delighted to bring Aarohan, Hindustani Vocal Music Concert in benefit of Art for Land 2020 by Smt. Manjiri Asnare-Kelkar a renowned exponent of Jaipur Gharana. She will be accompanied by Mandar Puranik on Tabla and Siddhesh Bicholkar on Harmonium. The contact with artiste has been facilitated by a generous support from Pt. Firoz Dastur Memorial Foundation. Please join us at Unity Pavilion on 1st January, Wednesday at 5 pm for tea. The concert will begin at 5:30 and go on for 1.5 hours. Looking forward to seeing you at Unity Pavilion for music and the cause on coming new year. See more details Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi Kathak Dance classes by Yogini Gandhi January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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) January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 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 January 1, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	2 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 Solo Painting Exhibition presented by An… Solo Painting Exhibition presented by Anwar Khan, visiting Guest Artist of Pondicherry January 2, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas Solo Painting Exhibition presented by Anwar Khan, visiting Guest Artist of Pondicherry Anwar Khan will be happy to interact with you and share his approach to Art. Dates: 27 Dec to 2nd January 2020. Opening Hrs: 9 to 4.30pm Open on Sundays 10am to 4.30pm. Kalakendra Team For Bharat Nivas 04132622488 See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing cla… Kolangal DD in Douceur(Kolam Drawing classes) January 2, 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 CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA January 2, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm See more details Painting exhibition "Anima": b… Painting exhibition "Anima": by Jyoti Naoko Eri at Centre d'Art January 2, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Date: 21st December 2019 to 4th January 2020 Opening hours: 10:30 - 12 / 3:30 - 5 Sundays and holidays by appointment only contact: 9489887192 - WhatsApp Vernissage: 21st December 4:30pm Music by Jatinder Singh Durhailay from London on Dilruba “Please park at Townhall” See more details Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony January 2, 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 January 2, 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 slide Show presented by Dr.Alexander Per… slide Show presented by Dr.Alexander Perevrzev on the Himalayas as experienced by Nicolas R January 2, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kala Kendra Gallery, Bharat Nivas You are all cordially invited to a slide Show presented by Dr.Alexander Perevrzev on the Himalayas as experienced by Nicolas R : "A Treasury of the Spirit" Thursday, 2nd January 2020 Venue: Video Room, Time: 3 to 4 pm See more details The English of Savitri The English of Savitri January 2, 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 Aura Project talk Aura Project talk January 2, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Bhumika hall, Bharat Nivas The Aura Project Team invites all to ‘Aura for the community’, Bhumika Hall B.N., Thursday 2 Jan, 4.30pm See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 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) January 2, 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 January 2, 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 January 2, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) January 2, 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 January 2, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	3 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 3, 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 January 3, 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 January 3, 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 January 3, 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 January 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 Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC January 3, 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 Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA Painting Exhibition: by CLARA M. SEVILLA January 3, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Collected funds will be donated to Auroville project Artomic Art and Permaculture Closed on Sundays afternoons and from 12:30 to 2pm See more details Painting exhibition "Anima": b… Painting exhibition "Anima": by Jyoti Naoko Eri at Centre d'Art January 3, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Date: 21st December 2019 to 4th January 2020 Opening hours: 10:30 - 12 / 3:30 - 5 Sundays and holidays by appointment only contact: 9489887192 - WhatsApp Vernissage: 21st December 4:30pm Music by Jatinder Singh Durhailay from London on Dilruba “Please park at Townhall” See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids January 3, 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 January 3, 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 Talk by Sushil Pandit "Kashmir - Th… Talk by Sushil Pandit "Kashmir - The Lost Paradise?" January 3, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Bhumika Hall, Bharat Nivas Talk by Sushil Pandit (visiting guest Scholar from Delhi) Sushil Pandit will speak about Kashmir’s civilizational connect with the rest of India. DEBATE with questions & Answers: Two authors will exchange their perspectives: Sushil Pandit and Claude Arpi (the author of a book on Kashmir (Published in France by Editions Picquier) See more details The Eco Film Club The Eco Film Club January 3, 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 January 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 IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU January 3, 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 January 3, 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) January 3, 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 January 3, 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 January 3, 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 January 3, 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 January 3, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details OM Choir OM Choir January 3, 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 January 3, 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 January 3, 2020 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	4 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 4, 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 January 4, 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 January 4, 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 January 4, 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 January 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 Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts January 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 Workshop: Self-Evaluation through CHAKRA… Workshop: Self-Evaluation through CHAKRAS January 4, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Inside India, Auroshilpam, Auroville Workshop + Presentation by Aparajita Barai 4th Jan and 4th Feb, 2020 Introduction — 9 am to 12 pm, Continuation — 2 pm to 5 pm *It is possible to attend just the 1st half, if the full-day event is difficult to attend. Pre-booking is required for all Call 0413-2622047 between 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm E-mail: insight@auroville.org.in Guests of Auroville: Fixed participation charge Aurovillians & Newcomers: Voluntary donation accepted This is a recretional activity Venue: INSIDE INDIA, Ground floor, Auroshilpam, Behind Auromode Guest-house (at the end of the lane opposite CSR) website: www.inside-india.com Organizing Group: Insight Seminars See more details Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA January 4, 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 January 4, 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 Painting exhibition "Anima": b… Painting exhibition "Anima": by Jyoti Naoko Eri at Centre d'Art January 4, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Date: 21st December 2019 to 4th January 2020 Opening hours: 10:30 - 12 / 3:30 - 5 Sundays and holidays by appointment only contact: 9489887192 - WhatsApp Vernissage: 21st December 4:30pm Music by Jatinder Singh Durhailay from London on Dilruba “Please park at Townhall” See more details East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering January 4, 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 January 4, 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 January 4, 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 Saturday Children's Film Saturday Children's Film January 4, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Children’s Film - Sunday 18 November, 4:30pm• DESPICABLE ME 3 USA, 2017, Dir: Kyle Balda, w/ Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and others, Animation, 89mins, English w/English subtitles, Rated: PG See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) January 4, 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 January 4, 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 4, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 4, 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 January 4, 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 January 4, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi See more details Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels January 4, 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 Event: Love & Longings: KABIR Event: Love & Longings: KABIR January 4, 2020 @ 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm Auromode Yoga Space Dr. Sehdev Kumar, author of The vision of Kabir, Accompanied by: Linus on the flute and Karolina Salomea - odissi. Entry free. Donation-based. See more details Music: Carrying God Music: Carrying God January 4, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm CRIPA Songs of faith and Aspiration with Jivatman (Vocals & guitar) Paula (Vocals) Matthew (Bass) Ingo (Harmonica) Wiedong (Guitar) See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP January 4, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	5 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class January 5, 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 January 5, 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 5, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): January 5, 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 January 5, 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 January 5, 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 January 5, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Conscious Walking-Kinhin Conscious Walking-Kinhin January 5, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Matrimandir, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India A walking Meditation around the fountain of Matrimandir Every First Sunday. Receptivity and consciousness in Auroville and the world. Meet Aloka at the top of the Mahakali Pillar See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP January 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 January 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 January 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 6, 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 January 6, 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 Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 6, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids January 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 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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 Tarot & Creative writing workshop Tarot & Creative writing workshop January 6, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tarot can be an extremely powerful tool when it comes to unblock imagination and create stories. The Raider Waite Smith's Tarot deck is the most used among the writers community to develop stories and create characters, plots, crisis, resolutions etc.. It contains 78 cards that are literally already scenes by themselves. And each scene can be read every time in a totally different way. Because the scenes depicted there are already somewhere in our unconscious. We just need to bring them on the surface and work with them. To write and create with Tarot in extremely fun. And interesting. This workshop can be useful also to those people that are not particularly interested on the writing process, but just on the discovery of the hidden language of the cards itself. Tarot are just holding us a mirror. A mirror where we meet and discover our many Inner Selves. classes are: Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th from 4 to 7pm. For more information and to know where the classes are held, please write to: avmycreativewriting@auroville.org.in See more details Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 6, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details Creative Writing Creative Writing January 6, 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 January 6, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla See more details Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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) January 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 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women January 6, 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 Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids January 6, 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 January 6, 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 January 6, 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 Dance: Odissi performance Dance: Odissi performance January 6, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Pavilion of India, Bharat Nivas Organised by Aurodhan. An Odissi performance by internationally acclaimed Ramli Ibrahim (Padma Shri & Sangeet Natak Awardee) and Sutra Dancers. See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP January 6, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	7 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 7, 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 January 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 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 Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop January 7, 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 7, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga January 7, 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 Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 7, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Sketchers Group Sketchers Group January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details Tarot & Creative writing workshop Tarot & Creative writing workshop January 7, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tarot can be an extremely powerful tool when it comes to unblock imagination and create stories. The Raider Waite Smith's Tarot deck is the most used among the writers community to develop stories and create characters, plots, crisis, resolutions etc.. It contains 78 cards that are literally already scenes by themselves. And each scene can be read every time in a totally different way. Because the scenes depicted there are already somewhere in our unconscious. We just need to bring them on the surface and work with them. To write and create with Tarot in extremely fun. And interesting. This workshop can be useful also to those people that are not particularly interested on the writing process, but just on the discovery of the hidden language of the cards itself. Tarot are just holding us a mirror. A mirror where we meet and discover our many Inner Selves. classes are: Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th from 4 to 7pm. For more information and to know where the classes are held, please write to: avmycreativewriting@auroville.org.in See more details Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 7, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère January 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 Feminine Dance Feminine Dance January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 7, 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) January 7, 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 January 7, 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 January 7, 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 Food festival Food festival January 7, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Next to Cinema Paradiso See more details OM Choir OM Choir January 7, 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) January 7, 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 Opening Auroville Film Festival Opening Auroville Film Festival January 7, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Salsa with Mani Salsa with Mani January 7, 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) January 7, 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	8 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 8, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Kids Dance Kids Dance January 8, 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 Auroville Fim Festival Auroville Fim Festival January 8, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cinema Paradiso/SAIIER See more details Mandala practice Mandala practice January 8, 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 January 8, 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" January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details Tarot & Creative writing workshop Tarot & Creative writing workshop January 8, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tarot can be an extremely powerful tool when it comes to unblock imagination and create stories. The Raider Waite Smith's Tarot deck is the most used among the writers community to develop stories and create characters, plots, crisis, resolutions etc.. It contains 78 cards that are literally already scenes by themselves. And each scene can be read every time in a totally different way. Because the scenes depicted there are already somewhere in our unconscious. We just need to bring them on the surface and work with them. To write and create with Tarot in extremely fun. And interesting. This workshop can be useful also to those people that are not particularly interested on the writing process, but just on the discovery of the hidden language of the cards itself. Tarot are just holding us a mirror. A mirror where we meet and discover our many Inner Selves. classes are: Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th from 4 to 7pm. For more information and to know where the classes are held, please write to: avmycreativewriting@auroville.org.in See more details Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 8, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 Food festival Food festival January 8, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Next to Cinema Paradiso See more details Dance Contemporary with Kartick Dance Contemporary with Kartick January 8, 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) January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 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 January 8, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm SAWCHU “Practica” (practice space open to all tango dancers) See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	9 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 9, 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 January 9, 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 January 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 January 9, 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 January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 9, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 9, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony January 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:45 pm Unity Pavilion - Hall of Peace Sign up: 0413-2623576 See more details Auroville Fim Festival Auroville Fim Festival January 9, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cinema Paradiso/SAIIER See more details Open studio at Creeva Open studio at Creeva January 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 9, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details African Pavilion event "Expressing … African Pavilion event "Expressing the BEAST" January 9, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm African Pavilion See more details The English of Savitri The English of Savitri January 9, 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 January 9, 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 January 9, 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 Food festival Food festival January 9, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Next to Cinema Paradiso See more details Express your inner with colours at CREEV… Express your inner with colours at CREEVA with Helgard January 9, 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 January 9, 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 January 9, 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 January 9, 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) January 9, 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 January 9, 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 January 9, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) January 9, 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	10 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 10, 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 January 10, 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 January 10, 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 January 10, 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 January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 10, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC January 10, 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 Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 10, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids January 10, 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 Auroville Fim Festival Auroville Fim Festival January 10, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cinema Paradiso/SAIIER See more details Origami Origami January 10, 2020 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Bharat Nivas, Indian Centre To celebrate the New Year of the Rat. See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans January 10, 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 January 10, 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 10, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère January 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 IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU January 10, 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 January 10, 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 Food festival Food festival January 10, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Next to Cinema Paradiso See more details Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) Kolangal DD in Douceur(Ko-Dance classes) January 10, 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 January 10, 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 January 10, 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 January 10, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details OM Choir OM Choir January 10, 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 January 10, 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	11 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 11, 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 January 11, 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 January 11, 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 January 11, 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 January 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 Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 11, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA January 11, 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 Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 11, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 11, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Inauguration Art For Land - exhibition Inauguration Art For Land - exhibition January 11, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Crown Rd, Auroville, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Inauguration with Honourable Lt. Governor of Puducherry Dr. Kiran Bedi An exhibition of more than 90 artists who donated artworks for the cause. Contact: unitypavilion@auroville.org.in Tel: 0413 2623576 See more details East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering January 11, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Venue: Swayam With Isha - Book: 0413-2622192 See more details Auroville Fim Festival Auroville Fim Festival January 11, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cinema Paradiso/SAIIER See more details Body Awareness & relaxation with Han… Body Awareness & relaxation with Hans January 11, 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 11, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère January 11, 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 Opening Painting Exhibition Opening Painting Exhibition January 11, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Saturday Children's Film Saturday Children's Film January 11, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Children’s Film - Sunday 18 November, 4:30pm• DESPICABLE ME 3 USA, 2017, Dir: Kyle Balda, w/ Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and others, Animation, 89mins, English w/English subtitles, Rated: PG See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) January 11, 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 January 11, 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 painting exhibition by Crystal Opening painting exhibition by Crystal January 11, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. See more details Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 11, 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 January 11, 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 January 11, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi See more details Food festival Food festival January 11, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Next to Cinema Paradiso See more details Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels January 11, 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	12 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class January 12, 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 January 12, 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a… Leela, the Game of the Self Knowledge (a 2000 years old game!): January 12, 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 Pongal Thanksgiving Agrarian Festival Pongal Thanksgiving Agrarian Festival January 12, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Mohanam Village Heritage Centre, opposite Imagination, Alankuppam, Auroville, Puducherry 605111, India Mohanam and Ilaignarkal Education Centre invite all to their ‘Pongal Thanksgiving Agrarian Festival’ showing gratitude to the local farmers in and around Auroville, and to a ‘National Youth Day Celebration’ channeling Youth Power for Nation Building. Mohanam Village Heritage Centre, Sunday 12 January from 10am – 4pm See more details Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 12, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle January 12, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Savitri Study Circle See more details Auroville Fim Festival Auroville Fim Festival January 12, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm Cinema Paradiso/SAIIER See more details Hip Hop Dance with Vijay Hip Hop Dance with Vijay January 12, 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 January 12, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Food festival Food festival January 12, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Next to Cinema Paradiso See more details • • • • • • • • • • •
13 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 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 January 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 13, 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 January 13, 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 Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 13, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 13, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 13, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids January 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 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 13, 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 13, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details Creative Writing Creative Writing January 13, 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 January 13, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla See more details Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 13, 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) January 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 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women January 13, 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 Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids January 13, 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 January 13, 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 January 13, 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 Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP January 13, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	14 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 14, 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 January 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 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 Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop January 14, 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 14, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Introduction to Integral Yoga Introduction to Integral Yoga January 14, 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 Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 14, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 14, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 14, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 14, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Sketchers Group Sketchers Group January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 14, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère January 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 Feminine Dance Feminine Dance January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 14, 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) January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 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 January 14, 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) January 14, 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 January 14, 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) January 14, 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 January 14, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	15 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 15, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 15, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Kids Dance Kids Dance January 15, 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 Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 15, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Mandala practice Mandala practice January 15, 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 January 15, 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" January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Contact: ARTOmic (Clara) on Whatsapp +917639065609 for varied locations See more details Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 15, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details Dance for Teens with Madda Dance for Teens with Madda January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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) January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 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 January 15, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	16 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 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 January 16, 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 January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 16, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 16, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 16, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 16, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Taiwanese Tea Ceremony Taiwanese Tea Ceremony January 16, 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 January 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 16, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details The English of Savitri The English of Savitri January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 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) January 16, 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) Auroville Aikido (Tanseikai group) January 16, 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 January 16, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	17 Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners Kalarippayattu Classes-Beginners January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC Sketchers Group at ARTOMIC January 17, 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 Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 17, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 17, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 17, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 17, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 17, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère January 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 IMPROV at SAWCHU IMPROV at SAWCHU January 17, 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 January 17, 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) January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2020 @ 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Joy Community Thursday (beginers) and Friday (regular class) 8940288090 See more details OM Choir OM Choir January 17, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2020 @ 7:45 pm - 10:15 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Oriental Dance by Eva Stehli-Ahia- Pondi… Oriental Dance by Eva Stehli-Ahia- Pondicherry January 17, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Aurodhan, 33, Francois Martin St, Kuruchikuppam, Puducherry, 605002, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	18 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 18, 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 January 18, 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 January 18, 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 January 18, 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 January 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 Saturday 7.30am – 8.30am 127 See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts January 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 Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas See more details Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at … Figurative Life Drawing with Lakshay at CREEVA January 18, 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 Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 18, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila Kolam Drawing class by Grace Gitadelila January 18, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas info@kolamyoga.com See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 18, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 18, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details East Asian Tea Gathering East Asian Tea Gathering January 18, 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 January 18, 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 18, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details L’Agenda de Mère L’Agenda de Mère January 18, 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 opening Painting exhibition by Hufreesh … opening Painting exhibition by Hufreesh Dumasia Chopra 'Cosmic Dreams' January 18, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm pitanga See more details Saturday Children's Film Saturday Children's Film January 18, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Cinema Paradiso Multimedia Center (MMC) Auditorium Children’s Film - Sunday 18 November, 4:30pm• DESPICABLE ME 3 USA, 2017, Dir: Kyle Balda, w/ Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker and others, Animation, 89mins, English w/English subtitles, Rated: PG See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) January 18, 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 January 18, 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 January 18, 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 January 18, 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 Graphic Art Exhibition and performance a… Graphic Art Exhibition and performance and dinner "The Krr Krr Night" January 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Arts & Research, Edayanchavady Road, Irumbai Panchayat, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu 605101, India An exhibition about two picture books A performance called The Ringarotus A special dinner by Maiyam Past food Dinner by 8:30pm onwards, kindly make dinner reservation at +919901665111 See more details Satsang led Satsang led January 18, 2020 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Savitri Bhavan, Auroville Main Rd, Auroville, Puducherry 605101, India Satsang led by Ashesh Joshi See more details Salsa with Mani-All Levels Salsa with Mani-All Levels January 18, 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 January 18, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	19 Body fitness & Self-defence class Body fitness & Self-defence class January 19, 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 January 19, 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!): January 19, 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 Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Savitri Study Circle Savitri Study Circle January 19, 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 January 19, 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 January 19, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details Opening Art exhibition by Usha Patel for… Opening Art exhibition by Usha Patel for "Art for Land" - Pondicherry January 19, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm TASMAI Centre for Art and Culture 17 Advocate Chinna Tambi St, Pondicherry See more details Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP January 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 January 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 January 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 20, 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 January 20, 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 Painting exhibition by Hufreesh Dumasia … Painting exhibition by Hufreesh Dumasia Chopra 'Cosmic Dreams' January 20, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts January 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 January 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 Painting exhibition by Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 20, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 20, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 20, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids Capoeira (Group Ginga Saroba) - Kids January 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 Vocal Yoga Class Vocal Yoga Class January 20, 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 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 Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Gr… Opening Kolam paintings Exhibition by Grace January 20, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kalakendra, Bharat Nivas Closed on Sundays See more details Creative Writing Creative Writing January 20, 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 January 20, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Progress Hall: (Old Library Block) by Aglla See more details Meditations with Hymns Meditations with Hymns January 20, 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 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) January 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 MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defenc… MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and Self-Defence for Women January 20, 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 Hip Hop Dance for Kids Hip Hop Dance for Kids January 20, 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 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 Screening of film at MMC/CP Screening of film at MMC/CP January 20, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Town Hall, Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India See more details • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •	21 Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan Auroville Aikido at Auroville Budokan January 21, 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 January 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 Savitri in the morning Savitri in the morning January 21, 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 January 21, 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 Painting exhibition by Hufreesh Dumasia … Painting exhibition by Hufreesh Dumasia Chopra 'Cosmic Dreams' January 21, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Pitanga See more details Exhibitions of paintings, photographs an… Exhibitions of paintings, photographs and texts January 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 Inner Work Workshop Inner Work Workshop January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 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) January 21, 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 Crystal Painting exhibition by Crystal January 21, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Tibetan Pavilion, Auroville Rd, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India Linked with the Artforland exhibition at the Unity Pavilion and the total amount donated will go towards the purchase of Lands via the Art for Land action. Sundays open from 10 to 13am only See more details Art For Land event & exhibition Art For Land event & exhibition January 21, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Unity Pavilion, International Zone, Auroville More than 90 artists have donated their art See more details Painting Exhibition Painting Exhibition January 21, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm Centre d'Art des Citadines, Auroville Centre d'Art invites you for an Exhibition of V5 painters Ezhilarasan, Venkatesh, Danasegar and Sridhar present to their new exhibition entitled ‘Emptiness’. Exhibition from 11 Jan 2020 to 28 Jan 2020. Gallery hours: 11.00 to 5.30pm. Sunday closed. Please park your vehicle at town hall parking. See more details Sketchers Group Sketchers Group January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 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 Feminine Dance Feminine Dance January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 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 Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Han… Art of Chi & Body Awareness with Hans January 21, 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) January 21, 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 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 Film: "Le Grand Bal" about Fol… Film: "Le Grand Bal" about Folk Dance in French only January 21, 2020 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Visitor Centre Organised by the Pavillion de France. Screening of the movie "Le Grand Bal" by Laetitia Carton. Screening is followed by Folk Dance at 7pm See more details