Every Monday

A spiritual practice where we chant/sing mantras filled with Love/Devotion towards divine energy, like om namah shivaya, maa kaali chants and repeat same in a group aimed to quiet the mind & help improve focus and concentration.

Nikhil Thapar is a certified Yoga teacher from Sivananda 200 RYS, Madhurai,india and trained hatha yoga teacher. He has been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions ( hatha yoga, laughter yoga,music meditations, chantings, pranayama etc) in Europe(Poland( Krakow), Bulgaria(Sofia, Plovidv and  Varna ), the Netherlands( Utrecht), Thailand  &  Russia) for the last 2 years & earlier in Dharamshala, Bhagsu, India for about 5 years, both drop-ins and also been assisting in the 200 RYS Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Programs( creating new Yoga Teachers )  with Bhagsu Yoga Institute, headed by Om Shankar Yogi. Currently living nearby Auroville.

Never stop to be creative whatever happens in your life!

Every Monday 4.30 to 6 pm @ 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 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!

from the 4th of January 2019 this is the contribution asked:

350 Rs from guests,

250 Rs from volunteers (but if you are committed on coming often and pay in advance, I can reduce it to 200 Rs).

Aurovillians and newcomers free donation, if you can.

Listening - allowing - unfolding - celebrating - offering

Everyone can dance regardless age, sex, size, flexibility…!

Offering a space to explore our own unique movement, improvisation and contact with others… Together we create the freedom and possibility to simply be in the stillness of the moment and allowing each person to be spontaneously moved by an inner pull; the music or perhaps inspired by a movement of another body. Dancing a wave, discovering on our own and as a group. Moving towards an empowered, radiating stillness.

Dariya who has been living and growing in Auroville for the past 27 years, enjoys holding space for individuals and groups to explore and expand on land and in the water. She has trained in variety of body-mind-spirit modalities.

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered with me previously. By phone/ whats app 9489805493 or mail

or mail: christine@auroville-holistic.com

www.auroville-holistic.com

 Traditionnal Hatha Yoga classes -

Classes Monday and Thursday from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm.Mixed Classes. 
Person with health issue can joined. 
With Christine Pauchard 

LOcation: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page " YOGA" in our website ) 
www.auroville-holistic.com 
Taramangaling is located 2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail contact@auroville-holistic.com 

Hatha Yoga

is a comprehensive study of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control).
We will begin by breathing exercises (pranayama) and go on standing positions to warm the body. After we go on working deeply the flexibility and the purification of the body   by the sitting positions. In my class I keep attention on breathing and awareness of the body through asanas. The alignment is not the priority but the awareness of the body and breathing are the priority.
Slowly I will adapt to your abilities and your own difficulties and help each one of you to progress in the yoga.
Why dynamic: we will keep a kind of fluidity during standing asanas  to help the mind to stay concentrate and later to go more inside (development of concentration) and develop your abilities to feel your body and be aware of your breath.

Women pregnant until 7 month can follow my class if there are active. Persons with back pain, sciatic are welcome to join and it will help them.

There are two levels:
Beginners: for whom who have almost never practice Yoga, who have physical problems and for pregnant women.
Mixed: for whom who have already practice Yoga and know the asanas.

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India.
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S.Iyengar Tradition

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, it works wonders with your Body, Breath and Mind through your observation and self-awareness in postures and different conditions.

Evenings: Every Monday,  Thursday and Saturday from 5.00 pm-6.30 pm

at Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall

(left gate, after parking go inside, take the left, follow the green path and behind the  aquarium and swimming pool there is Yoga Hall)

Drop-in class

All are welcome!

Contribution is expected.

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in or whats app +91-915-905-2743

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered with me previously. By phone/ whats app 9489805493 or mail christine@auroville-holistic.com

www.auroville-holistic.com

Ashtanga Yoga classes -Mysore style

Monday & Saturday Led class start at 7:00 am Sharp. You must reach the place 10 min Before. 

Classes every day from Monday to Saturday. No class for full moon and New moon. 

Taramangaling- 5 min after Botanical Garden -
LOcation: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page " YOGA" in our website ) 
www.auroville-holistic.com 
Taramangaling is located 2 min after Botanical Garden. 2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail contact@auroville-holistic.com 

Ashtanga  Yoga

All students commence their instruction in the same manner in which on the first day of class they are taught Surya Namaskar A, followed by Padmasana and deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest to conclude their first day of practice. The next day after Surya Namaskar A has been performed, Surya Namaskar B is taught, and one then again concludes in the same method as the previous day, with Padmasana, deep breathing, and rest. After both of the Surya Namaskar have been learned correctly, each of the various asanas are added one by one. When one asana is correct, the next one is taught. Depending on the age and ability of the student, it can take anywhere upwards of 3 months to learn the primary series.

 From Monday to Friday: the format of the practice always remains the same; one always begins practice on his own with Surya Namaskar, concludes with Padmasana and rest, and the various asanas gradually fill the space between these two poles It is through the daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga that we draw it into ourselves, understand it.
On Saturdays, group guided classes are taught, in which all the vinyasas are counted out loud and all students follow along together accordingly

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India. 
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

Every Monday and Tuesday morning.

Designed for those who want to take gentle, fearless steps towards a deeper understanding of hatha yoga. Based in the Sivananda style, these sessions support our experience of both the inner and outer aspects of yoga. 

Kaveri is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher from India’s Arhanta Yoga Ashram. She is a globetrotter and Bharatnatyam dancer who recently came to Auroville, as a Savi volunteer, to celebrate the spirit of unity and harmony of all living beings through yoga, talks and some masala chai.

Every Monday and Wednesday

"The practice guides the student to a tension-free state of radiant health achieved  through the postures (Asanas), breathing (Pranayama), Meditation (Dhyana), Concentration (Dharana), activation of the energetic centers (Chakras), and Relaxation techniques.

As a result, the flow of Prana (Vital Life Force) is unblocked 

throughout the Nadis (energy meridians). Balance is restored in the physical, mental, emotional, intuitive and psychic being.

Through constant practice contentment (santōṣḥ), ecuanimity (śamatha), conscious health, connection and well-being will be established in daily life" 

Andres began to receive teachings of yoga since youth. Vegetarian since age 14. After being blessed with the opportunity of studying yoga in several places including Krishnamacharr Yoga Shala, Auroville, Dharma Yoga Center and an Ashram in India, he finally found his inspiration in the teachings of  Sri Dharma Mittra.

He is also certified in Yoga Thai Massage by the Sunshine Massage School and Therapy Thai Massage School.

Meditation is part of his practice, and he has completed courses in Vipassana meditation, Pranic Consciousness, and Vision Quest of the Native Americans. 

Andres dedicates his life to live and transmit the teachings and Love for Yoga around South America, India and Europe.

Gurdjieff movements, also 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.

Cripa

Monday 17:00 - 19:00

every Monday and Friday drop in

Sivananda Yoga: It includes relaxation, pranayama (breath work), suryar namaskar the sun salutation and the main asanas postures in Sivananda tradition. Discover how yoga can help improve your flexibility, balance, strength and more!

Gabriele is a certified Yoga teacher (EFYTA, BYV- Yoga Vidya Germany 700 RYS), trained meditation teacher from Sarvaguna Yoga India and Reikimaster degree 2. She has been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions in India and Germany and also assisting in Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Currently she is exploring Auroville as a Savi-registered volunteer

Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S.Iyengar tradition

Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 6.45 am to 8.00 am

at Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall  (left gate)

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga , it works wonders with your body, breath and  mind through observation and awareness of yourself in mobility, stability and alignment.

Drop-in class

All are welcome!

Contribution is expected.

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in or  whats app +91-915-905-2743

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered

For more info & booking :91-9489805493
or Christine@auroville-holistic.com

LOcation: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page Yoga on our website : www,auroville-holistic.com) 
2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

 Traditionnal Hatha Yoga classes -

Classes Tuesday and Thursday from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm.
With Christine Pauchard -
 

- Auroville

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail christine@auroville-holistic.com 

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India.
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

Hatha Yoga

is a comprehensive study of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control).
We will begin by breathing exercises (pranayama) and go on standing positions to warm the body. After we go on working deeply the flexibility and the purification of the body   by the sitting positions. In my class I keep attention on breathing and awareness of the body through asanas. The alignment is not the priority but the awareness of the body and breathing are the priority.
Slowly I will adapt to your abilities and your own difficulties and help each one of you to progress in the yoga.
Why dynamic: we will keep a kind of fluidity during standing asanas  to help the mind to stay concentrate and later to go more inside (development of concentration) and develop

How to reach Taramangaling:

From Auroville: From auroville Main Village kuilapalayam, follow 3 kms the main road passing the restaurant Tantoo, . 100m after Aromas garden, there is a big green and white water  Tank on your left side and the UDavi school crossing (edayanchavadi) .  Take the muddy path which is in front of UDavi school and go staight. Pass Adventure, botanical garden and go always straight. Cross the big grass field. After Skandavan, 3rd red gate on the left

From Pondicherry: From Ginger restaurant witch is on karuvadikuppam take airport's direction- At the circle take straight karuvadikuppam main road. You will pass by in front of a dentist clinic , go straight .

Capoeira is a 500-year-old martial art form developed in Brazil by slaves to free themselves from their oppressors. Sometimes seen as a folkloric performance, it was designed to hide the fighting and defense techniques behind dance-like movements, so that the slaves would not be caught learning an art that could free them from their subjugation.

Classes are meant for 14 years old and above. No previous experience required. All levels.
Teachers: Samuka da India (Samuel) & Presidente (Kiran)

French classes at the French Pavilion...

...for Aurovilians, Newcommers and Volunteers. A 3 to 4 months module from January to April 2019, for all levels. The classes will be organised 3 to 5 times a week tentatively on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or from Monday to Friday, from 14.00 to 16.00h.

They are meant for whoever wishes  to acquire a good communication for social exchanges but also for professional needs. They cover the DELF (Diplome d'Etude de la Langue Francaise) A1 and A2 competences of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.

Tutoring will also be available fro students preparing for CBSE (grades 10 to 12) or Edexel IGSCE (Certificate, AS and A2) exams.

If you are interested or want to know more, contact gildo@auroville.org.in and inroduce yourself comprehensively.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Gildo, for the French Pavilion

The Feldenkrais Method cultivates awareness through movement. Inspired by animals and human infants, we experiment with different movement possibilities and learn about patterns of holding, discovering how to move in a skillful and efficient way. Dr. Feldenkrais designed the lessons “to turn the impossible into the possible, the difficult into the easy and the easy into the pleasant”.

Nur Bar-On has been practicing the Feldenkrais Method since 2010 and became a certified teacher after 3 years of study (2015-18). She has taught in Israel, Germany and Portugal, and likes to assist others in discovering more skillful ways of being in their bodies.

Art for Land Exhibition 2019

At Unity Pavilion

1st  February to 15th March 2019

Unity Pavilion is privileged to host the Art for Land exhibition which is into its third year.

More than 70 artists from all over the world are participating in this cycle of generosity and gratitude: All  the artists are offering their priceless creations towards fundraising for the purchase of land for completing the Masterplan of Auroville. The visitors on their part make a land donation and receive an artwork as a gift.

Simultaneously, there will be an exhibition of rare photos of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and some artworks created by Ashram artists and blessed by the Mother.

Opening timing of the exhibition: Mondays - Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm,

additionally on Sunday 3rd Feb and 10th Feb from 3 to 6 pm

Meditations with Hymns of the Rig Veda

translated by Sri Aurobindo

led by Nishtha

Mondays 4.45-6.15pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

   Every Monday 5H30 to 6h30 pm

                                                                          Thursday  5 to 6 pm

                                                                               Saturday  11 to 12 am

Psychic Awakening

led by

Dr. Jai Singh

Mondays and Tuesday 3-4pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

Just Dance - A time to dance and move freely. Drop the mind, drop into the body, shake off what you no longer need and tune in to your own spontaneous and creative movement. Dance alone, dance with others, show up as you are.  

Georgia is a massage therapist, currently in Auroville as a Savi volunteer. She describes herself as a lover of movement, who uses dance as a means of connection to herself, others and the Divine. "My passion and curiosity for the body inform my dance, my dance informs my bodywork and vice-versa."

Regular Classes of Qi-Gong at JOY Guest House on Monday and Thursday from 7 to 8 am.

Qi-gong is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space. When you practice and learn a qigong exercise movement, there are both external movements and internal movements. All levels are welcome :)

Vibrations
A Photographic Exhibition by Paulette
Saturday February 9th until Saturday February 23rd 2019

Open daily 8 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed on Sundays

where one sees nothing but the one, hears nothing but the one, knows nothing but the one -- there is the infinite.
-Chandogya Upanishad

Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville, TN 605101, India. (0413) 2622403/2622994 Pitanga@auroville.org.in

The German pavilion group cordially invites to the

Exhibition of Birgitta Volz,

the “Baobab Project” – a “Research of the Invisible”

Birgitta shows magic bark prints from a 3000 year old majestic Baobab tree.

She was invited to print this tree in the bush of Namibia in May and June 2018.

Her pictures share some of her expedition adventures and are unfolding magic.

The exhibition will be open from Mon 11.2. to Sat 2.3.

from 9 - 12.30 am and 2 – 5 pm.

It is closed on Sundays.

If you would like the artist to guide a group through the show,

please get in touch with her:

Birgitta Volz: 9442300574.

Exhibition

Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs

in the upstairs corridor

Everyone is welcome

Exhibition

Meditations on Savitri

The entire series of 47s paintings created by the Mother with Huta

from 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery

Everyday except Sunday from 9am to 12noon and 2-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan 

Everyone is welcome

What is mindfulness? And how can Yoga help us understand both the concept of mindfulness and its application? This intensive draws on traditional foundations of yoga, where the unity of mind and body results in a meditative state. While the physical aspects have been well researched, here we look more at the mind, and learn how mindfulness can make it our best friend.

Bijou began exploring Yoga in 2014, far away from civilization in the Amazon jungle. This calling led to deeper research into the ancient art, including certification in 2015 (300 hr. Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nasik). After initiations in Buddhist Meditation, Bijou found a way to incorporate Mindfulness and Yoga. His experience working with people recovering from trauma and substance abuse has enhanced his teaching, which focuses on the meditative and therapeutic aspects of Yoga.

Moving images from the archives project from old televisions in an immersive dark room. The recorded memories become meditative taking us beyond the action apparent on screen, deeper into the recesses of consciousness with which the actions were committed. It is an attempt to remember those times, the momentum and the labour of love that went into making Auroville what it is today. A projection of Auroville's continuous journey, towards becoming.

Richa Hushing and Rrivu Laha are documentary filmmakers, newcomers in Auroville. They were instantly drawn to the wealth of recorded memories from the formative years; and took upon themselves the task of drawing out the stunning visuals records for all to see and experience Auroville as it was, in the making.

Special Thanks to the installation team: Dhriti, Mridul, Bharat, Leo, Allen, Emmanuel, Krishna, Raj, Isabelle, Alok, Tapas and Michael.

To connect, contribute, support and/or host write to

 timelines@auroville.org.in

Body Creative Consciousness

Exploration in theater creativity, being in the moment on stage, going towards awareness about co-creativity in life. Playing the body in its multiple layers as a creative instrument.

For actors who want to reflect upon acting in life. For people with little or no experience in acting, but who wish to learn about acting, playing on stage with a consciousness perspective.

Facilitated by Carlos Antunes, actor, director and teacher, working as a volunteer for The Auroville Theater Group.

More information – 7598953079 or carlosnicolauantunes@gmail.com

Mondays from 10h to 12h30m

@Cripa, Kalabhumi

                                                        Bharat Nivas invites all

To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville 

A painting Exhibition offered by Ex-Students of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

3rd February to 3rd March 2019

Venue: Kalakendra Art Gallery Bharat Nivas-Auroville

Opening Timings: 9 am to 5 pm Exceptionally open on all Sundays in the month of February

To bridge the early history of Auroville's Foundation Days related to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, few events will be organised at Bharatnivas around the above Art Exhibition, inviting personalities who took part in the first month of February 1968, laying down the first stones for Aurovilians. It would be an occasion to pay a tribute to early Ashram participants and express Auroville Community's gratitude. As and when, these events will be announced in the newsandnotes.

For more information: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in

Tai Chi Quan with Lhamo at JOY Guest House Monday (Regular students only) from 5 to 6 pm

Lhamo (Zhao Zhengrong), from China, started her Martial Arts journey at age 11, when she went to a Kung fu school in Shaolin and stayed there for 3 years, practicing 9 hours a day; She learned from different masters such as Chen Style Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword, she also learned Wu Style Tai Chi Quan from other Master. Lhamo will be teaching 24 forms of Tai Chi Quan (which is simple style) for beginners; but according to the students level she will start advance level of Taichi Quan as 42 style and Wu Style 37.

Connect to your inner self through sound massage and vibrating chants. Improve your energy flow with full relaxation and decristallisation.

Satyayuga is our new facilitator from France …. full of energy and powerfull … you will be guided into the world of sound.  Satyayayuga joined Auroville and is a Newcomer at the moment.

The session takes place on our rooftop under palmtrees and open sky.

DEATH  AND  TRANSFORMATION

Two talks by Loretta on 18 and 19 February at 6:30pm

Film

GLORIA – SERVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MATRIMANDIR

an Interview of Gloria Cicionesi by Francois Gautier and Rakhal.

From childhood on Gloria was interested in architecture and went on to study Architecture at the University of Florence, Italy. There she met Piero, who studied also architecture and shared her interest in Zen-Buddhism. Later Gloria went to Paris, France and then along with Piero went to Finland to study advanced architecture under the great master Alvar Aalto. After three years they returned to Italy to work there. But they were disturbed by the amount of corruption involved in architectural work in Italy and thought of going back to Finland. Then by chance they got to know about the Ashram and Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy and the interesting project to build a city in South India; that was in 1966. When they wrote to the Ashram, The Mother wrote back ‘come immediately’.

So they came with their child Martha to Auroville and lived in Promesse. For Aspiration Piero designed the keet-huts, and later the first permanent dwelling in Auroville for Frederick and his family, named by The Mother ‘Auroson’s Home’, around which grew up the community of Certitude, also mostly designed by Piero and Gloria. Gloria worked mainly on the finishing parts such as doors, windows, kitchen, bathroom, floor etc. Apart from these constructions Piero was deeply involved in the building of Matrimandir and especially in creating the Inner Chamber according to Mother’s vision. The Mother’s vision of the Inner Chamber with the ray of the sun on the globe guided him through all the work. Piero and Gloria always discussed and shared their efforts about the work for Matrimandir. Piero prepared all the calculations and drawings (by hand in the days before computers) and Gloria worked on site to ensure that the measurements were accurately implemented by the workers. Over the years, Gloria met the Mother regularly and developed a deep and loving relationship with her and faith in the Divine work. Duration: 63min.

Monday February 18, 6.30pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

Mere entertainment or an art of living, this tool makes one blossom at every contact. In this circle of joy where each one encounters his difficulties, we laugh at the vagaries of life without worrying ourselves with what comes next. At times flexible, at times less so, the player juggles with his abilities, never quite revealing them, using 'malicia' and guided by his most childlike perception.

Class open to all levels / 13 years old and above

Conducted by Aranha & Presente under Prof. Samuka da Índia's supervision

EMAIL: info@ginga-saroba.com
PHONE: 9488328435
WWW: ginga-saroba.com

In this workshop you will learn the making and usage of colored paper pulp. You will be guided through the process of cutting and shaping a serving bowl from a waste card board on which you will apply the pulp in your own design. We will show you how to manipulate and smooth the pulp in to the shape of a bowl. Depending on the weather it usually takes an average of two days for the bowel to dry.

Females at any stage of life are warmly invited to explore one of the most ancient and beautiful forms of dance. Based on movements that come naturally and healthy to the female form. These movements release the body and open the flow of energy. We explore more advanced options of moving our bodies. We invite self expression and that's the space where all women find their way to reconnect to their femininity and powers. Come with a skirt and a scarf. Welcome! galit@auroville.org.in

  Bath in the sweetness of Devotion

We learn and sing together Bajhans and kirtans, in differents indian languages and english 

Every Tuesdays at 6pm With Hamsini,  

Sound Healing is an ancient art that has been used throughout history to awaken the inner being & align the body, heart & soul to the frequency of the universe. The Sound Bath uses the unique frequencies of various instruments to heal the body on a cellular level. 

Sound Bath Meditation is effective in: 

- Clearing stagnant energy in the body & assisting it to flow freely once again

- Increasing immune system functions 

- Rejuvenating the Spirit

- Decreasing depression & improving one s ability to regulate emotions

- Increasing focus & attention & more

Anand, Balu & Vera are Sound Healers who invite you on the journey to a healthier, happier life.

Every Tuesday from 3 to 4.30 pm

Very relaxing, slow and meditative class with a primary focus on "breathing with awareness" along with asanas or postures. Filled with breaks/shavasana after each posture, ideal for beginners or people who are looking for mindful yoga with awareness, not just exercise. Also included are traditional and creative "pranayamas", breathing practices to balance the brain hemispheres or energy channels. We end the class with a yoga nidra/yogic sleep or gratitude meditation to allow the continuation of the mindful state throughout the day or as long as possible.

Nikhil is a certified Yoga teacher from Sivananda 200 RYS, Madurai, India, and trained hatha yoga teacher. He have been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions ( hatha yoga, laughter yoga,music meditations, chantings, pranayama etc) in Europe(Poland( krakow), Bulgaria(sofia, plovidv and  varna ), the Netherlands( utrecht), Thailand  &  Russia) for last 2 years & earlier in Dharamshala, bhagsu, India for about 5 years, both drop-ins and also been assisting in the 200 RYS Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Programs( creating new Yoga Teachers )  with Bhagsu Yoga Institute, headed by Om Shankar Yogi. Currently living nearby Auroville.

Classical Hatha Yoga for all levels. Hatha Yoga in Sivanada style with Nausheen. The practise is open to all -beginners and advanced students. Sequence is of pranayama, surya namaskars and 12 posture practise followed by relaxation. This sequence is to ground and establish a relaxation within the body so the energies are harmonised. Tuesday and Thursday 7 30 to 8 45 am at Creativity Hall of Light. Contact 9487833736.

EVERY TUESDAY, 17.30, CRIPA.
Theory music classes for all ages of music lovers and music students.
Ear training, music notation writing, sight reading singing, composing etc.
By KATERYNA.

Take with you music writing book and pencil

katogav@gmail.com

 If you learn any music  instrument you probably know basic music theory.But if you are still slow in music reading, solfedge, dont know how to compose music at all, you better work on your music theory skills and develop your music mind.Thats why I started Music theory classes in Cripa for kids and adults of all ages where we are singing, listening, writing, reading, learning music composition.In my country Theory of music is compulsary for all music students.

Posted by Manohar on behalf of Katerina

Whether you want to strengthen your core, create long, lean muscles, add a low-impact workout to your exercise regimen or get rid of a regular back pain, Pilates can help!

Above all, Pilates focuses on teaching you to stabilize and strengthen your core, on keep/bring the body to his natural alignment and this is one of the most important things you can do to be/feel healthy. 

Pilates also works on developing awareness of the body, the way it moves and the relation between all the movement and the spine and core muscles.

"A man is as young as his spinal column" Joseph Pilates.

All leves are welcome.

For more information you can write to Teresa

whatsapp +917867998952 or mail teresa@auroville.org.in

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered with me previously. By phone/ whats app 9489805493 or mail christine@auroville-holistic.com

www.auroville-holistic.com

Ashtanga Yoga classes -Mysore style

Monday & Saturday Led class start at 7:00 am Sharp. You must reach the place 10 min Before. 

Classes every day from Monday to Saturday. No class for full moon and New moon. 

Taramangaling- 5 min after Botanical Garden -
LOcation: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page " YOGA" in our website ) 
www.auroville-holistic.com 
Taramangaling is located 2 min after Botanical Garden. 2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail contact@auroville-holistic.com 

Ashtanga  Yoga

All students commence their instruction in the same manner in which on the first day of class they are taught Surya Namaskar A, followed by Padmasana and deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest to conclude their first day of practice. The next day after Surya Namaskar A has been performed, Surya Namaskar B is taught, and one then again concludes in the same method as the previous day, with Padmasana, deep breathing, and rest. After both of the Surya Namaskar have been learned correctly, each of the various asanas are added one by one. When one asana is correct, the next one is taught. Depending on the age and ability of the student, it can take anywhere upwards of 3 months to learn the primary series.

 From Monday to Friday: the format of the practice always remains the same; one always begins practice on his own with Surya Namaskar, concludes with Padmasana and rest, and the various asanas gradually fill the space between these two poles It is through the daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga that we draw it into ourselves, understand it.
On Saturdays, group guided classes are taught, in which all the vinyasas are counted out loud and all students follow along together accordingly

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India. 
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

Designed for those who want to take gentle, fearless steps towards a deeper understanding of hatha yoga. Based in the Sivananda style, these sessions support our experience of both the inner and outer aspects of yoga. 

Kaveri is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher from India’s Arhanta Yoga Ashram. She is a globetrotter and Bharatnatyam dancer who recently came to Auroville, as a Savi volunteer, to celebrate the spirit of unity and harmony of all living beings through yoga, talks and some masala chai.

Please note: No class on 26 Feb

An easy, gentle blend of pranayama (breath), asanas (postures) and relaxation to lift body, mind and spirit. This class is suitable for all, as it is based on yoga’s universal principles that help guide us to union with ourselves.

Kaveri is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher from India’s Arhanta Yoga Ashram. She is a globetrotter and Bharatnatyam dancer who recently came to Auroville, as a Savi volunteer, to celebrate the spirit of unity and harmony of all living beings through yoga, talks and some masala chai.

Restorative Yoga classes are relaxing and slow paced; a whole session may consist of as few as five or six postures that are held for long periods of time. Props (including bolsters, blankets, blocks, and belts) are often used to allow the body to be in the most comfortable, supported position possible. Gentle music and guided meditation enhance the calming effects.

Restorative Yoga is known for its relaxing and healing effects. It has its roots in the yoga of B.K.S. Iyengar, who developed it to help students practice without any strain or pain. This was further expanded into a whole system of yoga which is considered ideal for those recovering from injuries or illnesses.

Restorative yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart rate, regulates the blood pressure and relaxes the body, and is therefore considered particularly beneficial for those suffering from stress-related conditions (including anxiety, insomnia or headaches). Restorative Yoga is also believed to boost the immune system and accelerate the body s natural healing process.

Sheida is a certified yoga teacher from the SportFor All Federation of Iran. She has been teaching yoga for 7 years, and is also a certified hydrotherapist, aqua yoga and swimming instructor. An avid student of health and healing modalities, Sheida recently completed training in Foot Reflexology.Sheida is a Savi volunteer, visiting Auroville from her home country of Iran.

Please Note : No class on ( 14 and 26 FEB )

Inspired by the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Transformational Yoga goes far beyond physical exercise: it also integrates the emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, enabling connection with the higher self. You will learn asanas, mantra chanting, pranayama (breathing) and meditation techniques, giving you tools to make a difference in your everyday life.

Elise Jones is a RYT 500 certified Yoga teacher (SriMa International Yoga and Meditation School) who believes that Yoga should be accessible to all. After 17 years of practice, she wants to share her learning with others and spread the joy of Integral Yoga.

every Tuesday - Drop in

Chakra Yoga Class. We focus in this class on the chakras and the energy system.  It includes relaxation, extended pranayama (breath work), suryar namaskar the sun salutation and the main asanas postures in Sivananda tradition.

Gabriele is a certified Yoga teacher (EFYTA, BYV- Yoga Vidya Germany 700 RYS), trained meditation teacher from Sarvaguna Yoga India and Reikimaster degree 2. She has been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions in India and Germany and also assisting in Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Currently she is exploring Auroville as a Savi-registered volunteer

 Every tuesday 6 to 7 pm

                                                             Saturday 6:30 to 7:30 pm

                                                     Sunday  6 to 7 pm

Every Tuesday 9 am and Friday 3 pm

The Feldenkrais Method cultivates awareness through movement. Inspired by animals and human infants, we experiment with different movement possibilities and learn about patterns of holding, discovering how to move in a skillful and efficient way. Dr. Feldenkrais designed the lessons “to turn the impossible into the possible, the difficult into the easy and the easy into the pleasant”.

Nur Bar-On has been practicing the Feldenkrais Method since 2010 and became a certified teacher after 3 years of study (2015-18). She has taught in Israel, Germany and Portugal, and likes to assist others in discovering more skillful ways of being in their bodies.

Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S. Iyengar Tradition

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, it works wonders with your Body, Breath and Mind through your observation and self-awareness in different postures, conditions.

Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 6.45 am to 8.00 am

at Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall

(left gate, after parking go inside and follow the green path, behind the aquarium and swimming pool, you are reaching Yoga Hall)

Drop-in class

All are welcome!

Contribution is expected.

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in or whats app +91-915-905-2743

Art for Land Exhibition 2019

At Unity Pavilion

1st  February to 15th March 2019

Unity Pavilion is privileged to host the Art for Land exhibition which is into its third year.

More than 70 artists from all over the world are participating in this cycle of generosity and gratitude: All  the artists are offering their priceless creations towards fundraising for the purchase of land for completing the Masterplan of Auroville. The visitors on their part make a land donation and receive an artwork as a gift.

Simultaneously, there will be an exhibition of rare photos of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and some artworks created by Ashram artists and blessed by the Mother.

Opening timing of the exhibition: Mondays - Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm,

additionally on Sunday 3rd Feb and 10th Feb from 3 to 6 pm

L’Agenda de Mère

listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi

Tuesdays 4-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

OM Choir

The voice that chants to the creator Fire,

                            The symbolled OM, the great assenting Word         (Savitri p.310)

In 1961 the Mother gave the adesh to Narad to bring down a new music. She said that one must go far above words and bring down the pure Music. Mother told us to sit in a circle and have no preconceptions as to what we would sing but to be silent and let the music descend in us. The OM Choir aspires to bring down the New Music for the New World in a collective body. We sing only OM, the creative and effectuating Word, after starting with warming-up and voice exercises given by Narad.

Tuesdays 5.45-7.15pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

The Integral Yoga

of 

Sri Aurobindo and the Mother

'It is the old methods of yoga which demand silence and solitude. The yoga of tomorrow is to find the divine in work and in relation with the world.' - The Mother

An Inner-Work-Workshop Every Tuesday

Introduction to the Integral Yoga

led by Ashesh Joshi

at

Savitri Bhavan

Every Tudesday, 9am to 12 noon

General Features

• Overview with Multimedia Presentation
• Question and Answers
• Practice in Daily Life
• Introduction to the Reference Books
• Life Story of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother
• Concentration Exercises

Each introductory workshop also highlights a new subject. Specific to the workshop. Explanations are given using various film-clips, images, charts and guided concentration.

For details, please visit: integralyoga-auroville.com

Contact: 94891 47202, 2622922

Workshop Fees: Voluntary contribution

All are welcome

Let us learn Savitri together in Tamil

led by

Buvana

Tuesdays 5-6pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

Tai Chi Quan with Lhamo at JOY Guest House Tuesday (Regular students only) from 7 to 8 am 

Lhamo (Zhao Zhengrong), from China, started her Martial Arts journey at age 11, when she went to a Kung fu school in Shaolin and stayed there for 3 years, practicing 9 hours a day; She learned from different masters such as Chen Style Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword, she also learned Wu Style Tai Chi Quan from other Master. Lhamo will be teaching 24 forms of Tai Chi Quan (which is simple style) for beginners; but according to the students level she will start advance level of Taichi Quan as 42 style and Wu Style 37.

Vibrations
A Photographic Exhibition by Paulette
Saturday February 9th until Saturday February 23rd 2019

Open daily 8 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed on Sundays

where one sees nothing but the one, hears nothing but the one, knows nothing but the one -- there is the infinite.
-Chandogya Upanishad

Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville, TN 605101, India. (0413) 2622403/2622994 Pitanga@auroville.org.in

The German pavilion group cordially invites to the

Exhibition of Birgitta Volz,

the “Baobab Project” – a “Research of the Invisible”

Birgitta shows magic bark prints from a 3000 year old majestic Baobab tree.

She was invited to print this tree in the bush of Namibia in May and June 2018.

Her pictures share some of her expedition adventures and are unfolding magic.

The exhibition will be open from Mon 11.2. to Sat 2.3.

from 9 - 12.30 am and 2 – 5 pm.

It is closed on Sundays.

If you would like the artist to guide a group through the show,

please get in touch with her:

Birgitta Volz: 9442300574.

Exhibition

Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs

in the upstairs corridor

Everyone is welcome

Exhibition

Meditations on Savitri

The entire series of 47s paintings created by the Mother with Huta

from 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery

Everyday except Sunday from 9am to 12noon and 2-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan 

Everyone is welcome

The wisdom about the body's energy lines– SEN lines (Thai) or Nadis (Sanskrit) – is one of the most important and fundamental pillars in both Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage. The meridians are energetic pathways, giving life to the body.When the energy doesn’t flow appropriately, discomfort and disease often appear.

In this workshop, you will learn the origins of this ancient knowledge and practical application through Yoga postures (Asanas), to enjoy a life with better energy flow. 

Moving images from the archives project from old televisions in an immersive dark room. The recorded memories become meditative taking us beyond the action apparent on screen, deeper into the recesses of consciousness with which the actions were committed. It is an attempt to remember those times, the momentum and the labour of love that went into making Auroville what it is today. A projection of Auroville's continuous journey, towards becoming.

Richa Hushing and Rrivu Laha are documentary filmmakers, newcomers in Auroville. They were instantly drawn to the wealth of recorded memories from the formative years; and took upon themselves the task of drawing out the stunning visuals records for all to see and experience Auroville as it was, in the making.

Special Thanks to the installation team: Dhriti, Mridul, Bharat, Leo, Allen, Emmanuel, Krishna, Raj, Isabelle, Alok, Tapas and Michael.

To connect, contribute, support and/or host write to

 timelines@auroville.org.in

                                                        Bharat Nivas invites all

To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville 

A painting Exhibition offered by Ex-Students of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

3rd February to 3rd March 2019

Venue: Kalakendra Art Gallery Bharat Nivas-Auroville

Opening Timings: 9 am to 5 pm Exceptionally open on all Sundays in the month of February

To bridge the early history of Auroville's Foundation Days related to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, few events will be organised at Bharatnivas around the above Art Exhibition, inviting personalities who took part in the first month of February 1968, laying down the first stones for Aurovilians. It would be an occasion to pay a tribute to early Ashram participants and express Auroville Community's gratitude. As and when, these events will be announced in the newsandnotes.

For more information: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in

Love -

The Truth that Saves

The Ninth Dr. M.V. Nadkarni Lecture

will be given by

Dr. Larry Seidlitz

on Tuesday February 19, 4-5pm

Transport will leave from the street behind the Ashram from 2pm onwards

Light refreshments will be served at Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

The WELL Women will introduce you to creating beautiful bowls, containers or accessories made of flattened and coiled newspaper sticks. Most likely you will end up with more than one item.

Workshops can be booked anytime during the week by early booking through:

phone: +919626055586

Email: wellpaper@auroville.org.in

Feminine Dance for pregnancy with Priscila at Pitanga

Every Wenesday from 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm

Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, (0413) 262 2403 - pitanga@auroville.org.in.

Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S.Iyengar Tradition

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, it works wonders with your Body, Breath and Mind through your observation and awareness in different postures, conditions.

Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm

at Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall

(left gate, after parking go inside, take left, follow the green path and behind the aquarium and swimming pool there is Yoga Hall)

Drop-in class

All are welcome!

Contribution is expected.

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in or whats app +91-915-905-2743

Every Wednesday

Dance liberates us from our thinking minds as we fully inhabit our bodies.To achieve inner stillness of mind we begin by chanting mantra OM several times spontaneously from the heart centre. Once the mind is slowed down, we chant the maha mantra "Hare Rama Hare Krishna"  or similar and then express the inner joy in form of natural body movements focusing entirely on the present moment.In the end, we ground the energy using proven guided relaxation technique of auto suggestion called Yoga Nidra or Yogic Sleep.

…Shiva keeping the world in balance with his cosmic dance…

Nikhil Thapar is a certified Yoga teacher from Sivananda 200 RYS, madhurai,india and trained hatha yoga teacher. He have been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions ( hatha yoga, laughter yoga,music meditations, chantings, pranayama etc) in Europe(Poland( krakow), Bulgaria(sofia, plovidv and  varna ), the Netherlands( utrecht), Thailand  &  Russia) for last 2 years & earlier in Dharamshala, bhagsu, India for about 5 years, both drop-ins and also been assisting in the 200 RYS Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Programs( creating new Yoga Teachers )  with Bhagsu Yoga Institute, headed by Om Shankar Yogi. Currently living nearby Auroville.

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6.15 pm

The practice guides the student to a tension-free state of radiant health achieved  through the postures (Asanas), breathing (Pranayama), Meditation (Dhyana), Concentration (Dharana), activation of the energetic centers (Chakras), and Relaxation techniques.

As a result, the flow of Prana (Vital Life Force) is unblocked 

Throughout the Nadis (energy meridians). Balance is restored in the physical, mental, emotional, intuitive and psychic being.

Through constant practice contentment (santōṣḥ), ecuanimity (śamatha), conscious health,  connection and well-being will be established in daily life" 

Andres began to receive teachings of yoga since youth. Vegetarian since age 14. After being blessed with the opportunity of studying yoga in several places including Krishnamacharr Yoga Shala, Auroville, Dharma Yoga Center and an Ashram in India, he finally found his inspiration in the teachings of  Sri Dharma Mittra.

He is also certified in Yoga Thai Massage by the Sunshine Massage School and Therapy Thai Massage School.

Meditation is part of his practice, and he has completed courses in Vipassana meditation, Pranic Consciousness, and Vision Quest of the Native Americans. 

Andres dedicates his life to live and transmit the teachings and Love for Yoga around South America, India and Europe.

Regular classes of Yoga Asana with Bala.

On Wednesday and Friday from 8 to 9:15 am: Yoga for core and movement, based on Vinyasa and Ashtanga styles.

On Tuesday 4 to 5:15 pm: Hatha yoga based on Sivananda style. 

every Wednesday and Thursday - Drop in

Especially desígned classes for those who are new to yoga. Step by step, you will be guided in the fundamental asanas (postures) which strengthen the body and keep it flexible, including the sun salutation, a dynamic flow of postures that increase stamina. Breathing techniques (pranayama) to help you feel at ease and to enhance concentration. Suitable for everybody!

Gabriele is a certified Yoga teacher (EFYTA, BYV- Yoga Vidya Germany 700 RYS), trained meditation teacher from Sarvaguna Yoga India and Reikimaster degree 2. She has been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions in India and Germany and also assisting in Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Currently she is exploring Auroville as a Savi-registered volunteer.

Weekly, on Wednesday afternoon.

Whether you want to strengthen your core, create long, lean muscles, add a low-impact workout to your exercise regimen or get rid of a regular back pain, Pilates can help!

Above all, Pilates focuses on teaching you to stabilize and strengthen your core, on keep/bring the body to his natural alignment and this is one of the most important things you can do to be/feel healthy. 

Pilates also works on developing awareness of the body, the way it moves and the relation between all the movement and the spine and core muscles.

"A man is as young as his spinal column" Joseph Pilates.

All leves are welcome.

For more information you can write to Teresa

whatsapp +917867998952 or mail teresa@auroville.org.in

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered with me previously. By phone/ whats app 9489805493 or mail christine@auroville-holistic.com

www.auroville-holistic.com

Ashtanga Yoga classes -Mysore style

Monday & Saturday Led class start at 7:00 am Sharp. You must reach the place 10 min Before. 

Classes every day from Monday to Saturday. No class for full moon and New moon. 

Taramangaling- 5 min after Botanical Garden -
LOcation: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page " YOGA" in our website ) 
www.auroville-holistic.com 
Taramangaling is located 2 min after Botanical Garden. 2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail contact@auroville-holistic.com 

Ashtanga  Yoga

All students commence their instruction in the same manner in which on the first day of class they are taught Surya Namaskar A, followed by Padmasana and deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest to conclude their first day of practice. The next day after Surya Namaskar A has been performed, Surya Namaskar B is taught, and one then again concludes in the same method as the previous day, with Padmasana, deep breathing, and rest. After both of the Surya Namaskar have been learned correctly, each of the various asanas are added one by one. When one asana is correct, the next one is taught. Depending on the age and ability of the student, it can take anywhere upwards of 3 months to learn the primary series.

 From Monday to Friday: the format of the practice always remains the same; one always begins practice on his own with Surya Namaskar, concludes with Padmasana and rest, and the various asanas gradually fill the space between these two poles It is through the daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga that we draw it into ourselves, understand it.
On Saturdays, group guided classes are taught, in which all the vinyasas are counted out loud and all students follow along together accordingly

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India. 
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

In yoga asana practice, alignment refers to the optimal relationship between bones and musculature, to maximize physical efficiency and ease of movement. Proper alignment is essential to reduce strain and prevent injury. These sessions feature awareness of posture, alignment, and the stretching and strengthening both sides of the body equally. It also includes instructions on the use of props, which help students at all levels to practice with greater stability, effectiveness and ease. 

Sheida is a certified yoga teacher from the SportFor All Federation of Iran. She has been teaching yoga for 7 years and is also a certified hydrotherapist, aqua yoga, and swimming instructor. An avid student of health and healing modalities, Sheida recently completed training in Foot Reflexology. Sheida is a Savi volunteer, visiting Auroville from her home country of Iran.

Every Wednesday

Somatics is a system of slow mindful movements (in the tradition of Thomas Hanna). Each week we will explore a different theme with the aim to unwind habitual holding patterns in the body, and increase flexibility, balance, coordination and wellness.

Open to all.

Maggie is a professionally trained Somatic Movement Educator and offers workshops, classes and clinical sessions in highly effective technique.

Svaram Sound Bath Experience

Every Wednesday 5.30–6.30 pm in Unity Pavilion.

Aurelio and team will create and share an experiential space of deep relaxation through a basic tuning process and exposure to the soothing waves and vibration of pure acoustic instruments. Gongs, bells, chimes, strings and diverse new and archaic sound sources will invite the listener into a sound journey into inner landscapes and synaesthetic contemplation towards a unity experience.

svaramsoundhealing@gmail.com

Pavilion Of Tibetan Culture International Zone.

TRANSFORMATION Yoga:with Elise on Wednesday from 7:00 am to 8:00 am

Transformation Yoga is an integral approach to physical health, Emotional balance, mental and spiritual clarity. It goes far beyond just physical exercise; it’s an integral approach which also integrates the emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, which enable us to have direct connection with our higher self. Transformational yoga was created and inspired by the the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. This practice gives you the tools you need in order to make a difference in your everyday life.

In the class we learn and practice asanas, mantras chanting, Pranayama breathing and meditation techniques. This variety of Yogic systems, when combined, aids the awakening of all our five bodies and seven chakras. They also support and strengthen our work towards physical health and stamima, Emotional Balance higher mental consciousness, unconditional love and bliss. Experience it for yourself!  

All are Welcome! Contact: 0413-2622401.

French classes at the French Pavilion...

...for Aurovilians, Newcommers and Volunteers. A 3 to 4 months module from January to April 2019, for all levels. The classes will be organised 3 to 5 times a week tentatively on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or from Monday to Friday, from 14.00 to 16.00h.

They are meant for whoever wishes  to acquire a good communication for social exchanges but also for professional needs. They cover the DELF (Diplome d'Etude de la Langue Francaise) A1 and A2 competences of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.

Tutoring will also be available fro students preparing for CBSE (grades 10 to 12) or Edexel IGSCE (Certificate, AS and A2) exams.

If you are interested or want to know more, contact gildo@auroville.org.in and inroduce yourself comprehensively.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Gildo, for the French Pavilion

 Every Wed and Thursday 3 to 5 pm

                                      Progress Hall Bharat Nivas

Iyangar yoga - drop in - with Olesya at Pitanga

Every Wednesday from 6.45 am to 8.00 am

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, a process of developing your body, vital organs, your mind and the quaility of intelligence through mobility, strength, stability and alignment of body in asana.

Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, (0413) 262 2403 - pitanga@auroville.org.in.

Dear Friends,

This is a closer look at Solitude farm through exploration of local food. This "Mini-Permaculture Workshop" will give you a clear insight on how to re-connect with Mother Nature through the principles of natural farming and permaculture. Includes harvesting and the secrets of our salads (mini-cooking workshop). Held every Wednesday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, with lunch and refreshments at 12:30 pm.

Contribution – Rps. 800.

To sign up, please contact Krishna: call 984 331 2960, email krishnamckenzie@auroville.org.in, or come to Solitude Farm Cafe.

Solitude was started in 1996 by a group of young Aurovillians. One of them, Krishna Mckenzie, inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka developed the farm with the ideas of Natural farming and permaculture.

Much like the rest of Auroville, the land needed tending and care. Fukuoka advocated that all the bio-resources around us, such as leaves, weeds, branches, etc., should constantly be returned to the soil to increase soil fertility. We have come to understand, over the years, that a healthy soil is Mother Earth, and through a deepening of our relationship with Her, we now use over 130 different plants in the food we serve at the café.   

No pesticides or fertilizers have ever been used on the land. We practice non-tillage and no machines or tractors are used. Every part of this land is honored and respected. 

Solitude Farm is a true example of Masanobu Fukuoka’s philosophy in practice – a road back to nature through eating local food.

Art for Land Exhibition 2019

At Unity Pavilion

1st  February to 15th March 2019

Unity Pavilion is privileged to host the Art for Land exhibition which is into its third year.

More than 70 artists from all over the world are participating in this cycle of generosity and gratitude: All  the artists are offering their priceless creations towards fundraising for the purchase of land for completing the Masterplan of Auroville. The visitors on their part make a land donation and receive an artwork as a gift.

Simultaneously, there will be an exhibition of rare photos of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and some artworks created by Ashram artists and blessed by the Mother.

Opening timing of the exhibition: Mondays - Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm,

additionally on Sunday 3rd Feb and 10th Feb from 3 to 6 pm

Vibrations
A Photographic Exhibition by Paulette
Saturday February 9th until Saturday February 23rd 2019

Open daily 8 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed on Sundays

where one sees nothing but the one, hears nothing but the one, knows nothing but the one -- there is the infinite.
-Chandogya Upanishad

Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville, TN 605101, India. (0413) 2622403/2622994 Pitanga@auroville.org.in

During the first four days, you will be exposed to the basics of Tantsu: cradling someone in a comfortable hold, which gives access to a deep level of stillness and relaxation. The micro-movements that appear will guide stretches and rotations of shoulders, arms, hips and legs, thereby releasing blockages in the energy flow.

The following two days will take you deeper into body-listening and exploration of various body movements; you will also gain knowledge about meridians, hara, and the intricate connection between mind and body.

No previous experience required!

The German pavilion group cordially invites to the

Exhibition of Birgitta Volz,

the “Baobab Project” – a “Research of the Invisible”

Birgitta shows magic bark prints from a 3000 year old majestic Baobab tree.

She was invited to print this tree in the bush of Namibia in May and June 2018.

Her pictures share some of her expedition adventures and are unfolding magic.

The exhibition will be open from Mon 11.2. to Sat 2.3.

from 9 - 12.30 am and 2 – 5 pm.

It is closed on Sundays.

If you would like the artist to guide a group through the show,

please get in touch with her:

Birgitta Volz: 9442300574.

Exhibition

Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs

in the upstairs corridor

Everyone is welcome

Exhibition

Meditations on Savitri

The entire series of 47s paintings created by the Mother with Huta

from 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery

Everyday except Sunday from 9am to 12noon and 2-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan 

Everyone is welcome

Do you find it a challenge to maintain peaceful breathing during yoga practice? If so, there is a need to explore the relationship between breath and flow. In this intensive, you will learn to understand this relationship, so there is no struggle with breath, and your yoga sessions will leave you rejuvenated, with abundant energy to take you through the day.  

Bijou began exploring Yoga in 2014, far away from civilization in the Amazon jungle. This calling led to deeper research into the ancient art, including certification in 2015 (300 hr. Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nasik). After initiations in Buddhist Meditation, Bijou found a way to incorporate Mindfulness and Yoga. His experience working with people recovering from trauma and substance abuse has enhanced his teaching, which focuses on the meditative and therapeutic aspects of Yoga.

Moving images from the archives project from old televisions in an immersive dark room. The recorded memories become meditative taking us beyond the action apparent on screen, deeper into the recesses of consciousness with which the actions were committed. It is an attempt to remember those times, the momentum and the labour of love that went into making Auroville what it is today. A projection of Auroville's continuous journey, towards becoming.

Richa Hushing and Rrivu Laha are documentary filmmakers, newcomers in Auroville. They were instantly drawn to the wealth of recorded memories from the formative years; and took upon themselves the task of drawing out the stunning visuals records for all to see and experience Auroville as it was, in the making.

Special Thanks to the installation team: Dhriti, Mridul, Bharat, Leo, Allen, Emmanuel, Krishna, Raj, Isabelle, Alok, Tapas and Michael.

To connect, contribute, support and/or host write to

 timelines@auroville.org.in

                                                        Bharat Nivas invites all

To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville 

A painting Exhibition offered by Ex-Students of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

3rd February to 3rd March 2019

Venue: Kalakendra Art Gallery Bharat Nivas-Auroville

Opening Timings: 9 am to 5 pm Exceptionally open on all Sundays in the month of February

To bridge the early history of Auroville's Foundation Days related to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, few events will be organised at Bharatnivas around the above Art Exhibition, inviting personalities who took part in the first month of February 1968, laying down the first stones for Aurovilians. It would be an occasion to pay a tribute to early Ashram participants and express Auroville Community's gratitude. As and when, these events will be announced in the newsandnotes.

For more information: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in

Tai Chi Quan with Lhamo at JOY Guest House Wednesday (All levels) from 5 to 6 pm

Lhamo (Zhao Zhengrong), from China, started her Martial Arts journey at age 11, when she went to a Kung fu school in Shaolin and stayed there for 3 years, practicing 9 hours a day; She learned from different masters such as Chen Style Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword, she also learned Wu Style Tai Chi Quan from other Master. Lhamo will be teaching 24 forms of Tai Chi Quan (which is simple style) for beginners; but according to the students level she will start advance level of Taichi Quan as 42 style and Wu Style 37.

INFO MEETING

“The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they only come when is still”

What is hypnosis?

How do right and left brain function practically?

How do conscious and subconscious interact?

Explore the depths of your mind and relax!

Meditate with ease!

Expand your therapeutic toolbox!

Apply Selfhypnosis

A 2,5 day Workshop combining experiential learning and “Theory of the Mind”

 Certified course from EKAA www.ekaa.co.in

 22-24 Feb    at  Sharnga Guesthouse Yogahall

22 Feb     4 – 7 pm.       Intro, Theory of the Mind and Selfhypnosis

23 & 24 Feb 9 – 5.30 pm.   Theory and Practice of Hypnotherapy techniques

Info meeting   20 Feb  5- 5.30 pm. at Sharnga Guesthouse Terace  www.sharngaguesthouse.in

Register Sigrid sigrid@auroville-jiva.com  9626006961 (Mobile & Whatsapp)

www.auroville-jiva.com

Your journey in healing and transformation

Mere entertainment or an art of living, this tool makes one blossom at every contact. In this circle of joy where each one encounters his difficulties, we laugh at the vagaries of life without worrying ourselves with what comes next. At times flexible, at times less so, the player juggles with his abilities, never quite revealing them, using 'malicia' and guided by his most childlike perception.

Class open to all levels / 13 years old and above

Conducted by Aranha & Presente under Prof. Samuka da Índia's supervision

EMAIL: info@ginga-saroba.com
PHONE: 9488328435
WWW: ginga-saroba.com

Our experienced Wellpaper ladies will teach you how to create the newspaper sticks that are made from rolled up newspaper that serve as reeds for the baskets. You will be instructed and supported during the process. By the end of the workshop you will have made your own basket.

Workshops in other dates can be booked in advance through:

Phone +919626055586

Email wellpaper@auroville.org.in

La communication non violente s’attache à instaurer entre les êtres humains, des relations fondées sur une coopération harmonieuse, sur le respect de soi et des autres. Cet outil de communication verbale est recommandé pour la résolution de conflits et permet de développer une meilleure relation à soi. Sa pratique repose sur l'expérimentation d'un nouveau modèle qui a pour principaux objectifs, l'identification des sentiments, des besoins et la formulation d'une demande en vue de les satisfaire. Cette approche est bénéfique pour communiquer avec davantage d'authenticité.

All are invited to the Peace Meditation in the Hall of Peace at Unity Pavilion to help call down and manifest the Peace for the world, for humanity, for ourselves, for the Divine.  This is a space for collective aspiration in silence (though sometimes we must bear with the noises of the surrounding world and still work to build the Peace), where we can connect with a Higher Peace Consciousness and allow it to influence all of our Life - individual and collective - Auroville, India and the world - Mind, Life, and Body.  Let us join together in these times of great tension and confusion around the world so that a new Power of Peace may Manifest for All.  Join us from 5:00 to 5:45 PM every Thursday.  Peace and Light to All!

Every Thursday

Healing the mental and physical body is attainable using the restorative combination of Asana(posture), pranayama( breathing techniques), mudra (gestures mimicking the psyche), Bandha(energy locks). These techniques purify the body,mind and energy systems in preparation for a deep meditative practice.

Hailing from South India, and currently residing in Auroville, Aishwarya has trained in the traditional methods of teaching yoga, receiving certifications from 1000Yoga (Bangalore) and Yogadarshanam (Mysore). She has been teaching for 1 year. “My yoga practice has taught me that there lies a potential within each one of us waiting to be discovered. I am keen to contribute to our community the meaning of yoga practice, as taught to me by my esteemed teachers.

Whether you want to strengthen your core, create long, lean muscles, add a low-impact workout to your exercise regimen or get rid of a regular back pain, Pilates can help!

Above all, Pilates focuses on teaching you to stabilize and strengthen your core, on keep/bring the body to his natural alignment and this is one of the most important things you can do to be/feel healthy. 

Pilates also works on developing awareness of the body, the way it moves and the relation between all the movement and the spine and core muscles.

"A man is as young as his spinal column" Joseph Pilates.

All leves are welcome.

For more information you can write to Teresa

whatsapp +917867998952 or mail teresa@auroville.org.in

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered with me previously. By phone/ whats app 9489805493 or mail christine@auroville-holistic.com

www.auroville-holistic.com

Ashtanga Yoga classes -Mysore style

Monday & Saturday Led class start at 7:00 am Sharp. You must reach the place 10 min Before. 

Classes every day from Monday to Saturday. No class for full moon and New moon. 

Taramangaling- 5 min after Botanical Garden -
LOcation: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page " YOGA" in our website ) 
www.auroville-holistic.com 
Taramangaling is located 2 min after Botanical Garden. 2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail contact@auroville-holistic.com 

Ashtanga  Yoga

All students commence their instruction in the same manner in which on the first day of class they are taught Surya Namaskar A, followed by Padmasana and deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest to conclude their first day of practice. The next day after Surya Namaskar A has been performed, Surya Namaskar B is taught, and one then again concludes in the same method as the previous day, with Padmasana, deep breathing, and rest. After both of the Surya Namaskar have been learned correctly, each of the various asanas are added one by one. When one asana is correct, the next one is taught. Depending on the age and ability of the student, it can take anywhere upwards of 3 months to learn the primary series.

 From Monday to Friday: the format of the practice always remains the same; one always begins practice on his own with Surya Namaskar, concludes with Padmasana and rest, and the various asanas gradually fill the space between these two poles It is through the daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga that we draw it into ourselves, understand it.
On Saturdays, group guided classes are taught, in which all the vinyasas are counted out loud and all students follow along together accordingly

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India. 
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

Every Thursday

Open Heart Space Meditation is a simple practice of becoming aware of the reality as it is without judgement, interpretation or reaction, and settling into its vast luminous expanse. We learn to embrace and let go each experience as it arises and subsides. Eventually the mind falls silent and sinks into the open heart-space, a doorway to unity-consciousness, where the inner and outer worlds meet and merge.

Along with meditation, there will be some mantra chanting, yoga, interactive dialogue, and whatever arises in the moment.

Samrat grew up in the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry. He studied upto graduation in the Ashram School/College called Sri Aurobindo International Center of Education and also studied Sri Aurobindo’s philosophy. He has practiced meditation for the past 30 years. Offered meditation classes in Europe for the past 2 months.

Please note No class on 21 Feb

Join Vera in these sessions that will enhance your knowledge of sound healing & chakra awareness. You will be guided on a vocal journey in which you will learn to utilize your unique frequency to call forth & bring out the light within you & others. 

Based on the belief that we are the creators & observers of our own lives, and we can change the reality around us by changing the reality within us, you will learn simple, effective ways of using the voice for:

- Healing oneself & others on a cellular level

- Reconnecting with the inner being

- Awakening, cleansing & aligning the chakras

- Creating one’s own personal mantra

Vera, who has been immersed in the study and practice of sound healing for 11 years, looks forward to sharing this and more with you!

Restorative Yoga classes are relaxing and slow paced; a whole session may consist of as few as five or six postures that are held for long periods of time. Props (including bolsters, blankets, blocks, and belts) are often used to allow the body to be in the most comfortable, supported position possible. Gentle music and guided meditation enhance the calming effects.

Restorative Yoga is known for its relaxing and healing effects. It has its roots in the yoga of B.K.S. Iyengar, who developed it to help students practice without any strain or pain. This was further expanded into a whole system of yoga which is considered ideal for those recovering from injuries or illnesses.

Restorative yoga stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows the heart rate, regulates the blood pressure and relaxes the body, and is therefore considered particularly beneficial for those suffering from stress-related conditions (including anxiety, insomnia or headaches). Restorative Yoga is also believed to boost the immune system and accelerate the body s natural healing process.

Sheida is a certified yoga teacher from the SportFor All Federation of Iran. She has been teaching yoga for 7 years, and is also a certified hydrotherapist, aqua yoga and swimming instructor. An avid student of health and healing modalities, Sheida recently completed training in Foot Reflexology.Sheida is a Savi volunteer, visiting Auroville from her home country of Iran.

Please Note : No class on ( 14 and 26 FEB )

Inspired by the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Transformational Yoga goes far beyond physical exercise: it also integrates the emotional, mental and spiritual bodies, enabling connection with the higher self. You will learn asanas, mantra chanting, pranayama (breathing) and meditation techniques, giving you tools to make a difference in your everyday life.

Elise Jones is a RYT 500 certified Yoga teacher (SriMa International Yoga and Meditation School) who believes that Yoga should be accessible to all. After 17 years of practice, she wants to share her learning with others and spread the joy of Integral Yoga.

every Wednesday and Thursday - Drop in

Especially desígned classes for those who are new to yoga. Step by step, you will be guided in the fundamental asanas (postures) which strengthen the body and keep it flexible, including the sun salutation, a dynamic flow of postures that increase stamina. Breathing techniques (pranayama) to help you feel at ease and to enhance concentration. Suitable for everybody!

Gabriele is a certified Yoga teacher (EFYTA, BYV- Yoga Vidya Germany 700 RYS), trained meditation teacher from Sarvaguna Yoga India and Reikimaster degree 2. She has been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions in India and Germany and also assisting in Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Currently she is exploring Auroville as a Savi-registered volunteer.

Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S.Iyengar Tradition

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, it works wonders with your body, breath and mind through your observation and awareness in different postures and conditions.

Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm

at Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall

(left  gate, after parking go inside, turn left, follow the green path and  Yoga Hall behind the aquarium and swimming pool)

Drop-in class

All are welcome!

Contribution is expected.

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in, whats app +91-915-905-2743

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered

For more info & booking :91-9489805493
or Christine@auroville-holistic.com

www.auroville-holistic.com

 Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page) 

2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

 Traditionnal Hatha Yoga classes -

Classes Tuesday and Thursday from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm.
With Christine Pauchard -
 

- Auroville

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail christine@auroville-holistic.com 

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India.
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

Hatha Yoga

is a comprehensive study of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breath control).
We will begin by breathing exercises (pranayama) and go on standing positions to warm the body. After we go on working deeply the flexibility and the purification of the body   by the sitting positions. In my class I keep attention on breathing and awareness of the body through asanas. The alignment is not the priority but the awareness of the body and breathing are the priority.
Slowly I will adapt to your abilities and your own difficulties and help each one of you to progress in the yoga.
Why dynamic: we will keep a kind of fluidity during standing asanas  to help the mind to stay concentrate and later to go more inside (development of concentration) and develop

How to reach Taramangaling:

From Auroville: From auroville Main Village kuilapalayam, follow 3 kms the main road passing the restaurant Tantoo, . 100m after Aromas garden, there is a big green and white water  Tank on your left side and the UDavi school crossing (edayanchavadi) .  Take the muddy path which is in front of UDavi school and go staight. Pass Adventure, botanical garden and go always straight. Cross the big grass field. After Skandavan, 3rd red gate on the left

From Pondicherry: From Ginger restaurant witch is on karuvadikuppam take airport's direction- At the circle take straight karuvadikuppam main road. You will pass by in front of a dentist clinic , go straight .

Classical Hatha Yoga for all levels. Hatha Yoga in Sivanada style with Nausheen. The practise is open to all -beginners and advanced students. Sequence is of pranayama, surya namaskars and 12 posture practise followed by relaxation. This sequence is to ground and establish a relaxation within the body so the energies are harmonised. Tuesday and Thursday 7 30 to 8 45 am at Creativity Hall of Light. Contact 9487833736.

Regular classes of Laughter Yoga with Nikhil on Thursday from 5 to 6:30 pm. 

Laughter Yoga is a set of joyful exercises to keep yourself healthy. Like any other exercise for example: gym, aerobics, running, etc. the aim of Laughter Yoga too is to keep your body fit and mind sound. The only exception is that it's a lot more FUN... :) ;) - About teacher/facilitator Nikhil Thapar: CLYT (Certified Laughing Yoga Teacher), trained by Dr Madan Kataria himself, founder of Laughing Yoga movement.

 Every wed, and Thursday 3 to 5 pm

                                      Progress Hall Bharat NIVAS

 Every Thursday 5 to 6pm

                                                                    Saturday 11 to 12 

                                                                  Sunday 11 to 12 

Vocal yoga with Carloline is happening every Friday from 5.30 pm till 6.45 pm.

We request all the partispants to be on time.

Iyengar yoga - Restorative class- drop in- with Nadia 

Every Thursday  from 3.30 to 4.45 pm

Yoga practiced in the style of BKS Iyengar is a very methodical approach, done with a lot of presision, using alignment principles, props and therapeutic applications. Classes are offered for four different levels of practice and those new to Iyengar should come to the drop-in classes.

Art for Land Exhibition 2019

At Unity Pavilion

1st  February to 15th March 2019

Unity Pavilion is privileged to host the Art for Land exhibition which is into its third year.

More than 70 artists from all over the world are participating in this cycle of generosity and gratitude: All  the artists are offering their priceless creations towards fundraising for the purchase of land for completing the Masterplan of Auroville. The visitors on their part make a land donation and receive an artwork as a gift.

Simultaneously, there will be an exhibition of rare photos of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and some artworks created by Ashram artists and blessed by the Mother.

Opening timing of the exhibition: Mondays - Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm,

additionally on Sunday 3rd Feb and 10th Feb from 3 to 6 pm

QI GONG PRACTICE every Monday, Thursday and                                                                                Saturday, 7 to 8 am.

SAWCHU BHARAT NIVAS./// For info : lokutta@auroville.org.in

Regular Classes of Qi-Gong at JOY Guest House on Monday and Thursday from 7 to 8 am.

Qi-gong is a form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times, often stretching the body, increasing fluid movement (blood, synovial and lymph) and building awareness of how the body moves through space. When you practice and learn a qigong exercise movement, there are both external movements and internal movements. All levels are welcome :)

Vibrations
A Photographic Exhibition by Paulette
Saturday February 9th until Saturday February 23rd 2019

Open daily 8 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed on Sundays

where one sees nothing but the one, hears nothing but the one, knows nothing but the one -- there is the infinite.
-Chandogya Upanishad

Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville, TN 605101, India. (0413) 2622403/2622994 Pitanga@auroville.org.in

The German pavilion group cordially invites to the

Exhibition of Birgitta Volz,

the “Baobab Project” – a “Research of the Invisible”

Birgitta shows magic bark prints from a 3000 year old majestic Baobab tree.

She was invited to print this tree in the bush of Namibia in May and June 2018.

Her pictures share some of her expedition adventures and are unfolding magic.

The exhibition will be open from Mon 11.2. to Sat 2.3.

from 9 - 12.30 am and 2 – 5 pm.

It is closed on Sundays.

If you would like the artist to guide a group through the show,

please get in touch with her:

Birgitta Volz: 9442300574.

Exhibition

Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs

in the upstairs corridor

Everyone is welcome

Exhibition

Meditations on Savitri

The entire series of 47s paintings created by the Mother with Huta

from 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery

Everyday except Sunday from 9am to 12noon and 2-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan 

Everyone is welcome

A Flower Exhibition

Venue: Savitri Bhavan (Square Hall)

Date: 21-28th February 2019

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm

First day opening time: 10.30am

email: divineflowers@auroville.org.in

Everyone is welcome

In the yogic tradition Bhakti, or surrendering to divine consciousness, is considered to be the easiest of the 4 paths of yoga. For most of us, especially beginners, it may be difficult to meditate just by focusing on breath. Singing mantras (devotional chants), however, is a tool that many people find helps to quiet the mind more easily, and brings a sense of unconditional “inner-self love"! This intensive ends with a guidance in "Yoga Nidra" or yogic sleep, a proven method for achieving deep, trance-like self-relaxation.

Nikhil Thapar is a certified Yoga teacher from Sivananda 200 RYS, madhurai,india and trained hatha yoga teacher. He have been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions (hatha yoga, laughter yoga,music meditations, chantings, pranayama etc) in Europe - Poland (krakow), Bulgaria(sofia, plovidv and varna), the Netherlands (utrecht), Thailand & Russia) for last 2 years & earlier in Dharamshala, bhagsu, India for about 5 years, both drop-ins and also been assisting in the 200 RYS Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Programs (creating new Yoga Teachers) with Bhagsu Yoga Institute, headed by Om Shankar Yogi. Currently living nearby Auroville.

Moving images from the archives project from old televisions in an immersive dark room. The recorded memories become meditative taking us beyond the action apparent on screen, deeper into the recesses of consciousness with which the actions were committed. It is an attempt to remember those times, the momentum and the labour of love that went into making Auroville what it is today. A projection of Auroville's continuous journey, towards becoming.

Richa Hushing and Rrivu Laha are documentary filmmakers, newcomers in Auroville. They were instantly drawn to the wealth of recorded memories from the formative years; and took upon themselves the task of drawing out the stunning visuals records for all to see and experience Auroville as it was, in the making.

Special Thanks to the installation team: Dhriti, Mridul, Bharat, Leo, Allen, Emmanuel, Krishna, Raj, Isabelle, Alok, Tapas and Michael.

To connect, contribute, support and/or host write to

 timelines@auroville.org.in

                                                        Bharat Nivas invites all

To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville 

A painting Exhibition offered by Ex-Students of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

3rd February to 3rd March 2019

Venue: Kalakendra Art Gallery Bharat Nivas-Auroville

Opening Timings: 9 am to 5 pm Exceptionally open on all Sundays in the month of February

To bridge the early history of Auroville's Foundation Days related to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, few events will be organised at Bharatnivas around the above Art Exhibition, inviting personalities who took part in the first month of February 1968, laying down the first stones for Aurovilians. It would be an occasion to pay a tribute to early Ashram participants and express Auroville Community's gratitude. As and when, these events will be announced in the newsandnotes.

For more information: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in

Open Heart-Space Meditation is a simple practice of becoming aware of the reality as it is without judgement, interpretation or reaction, and settling into its vast luminous expanse.

We learn to embrace and let go each experience as it arises and subsides. Eventually, the mind falls silent and sinks into the open heart-space, a doorway to unity-consciousness, where the inner and outer worlds meet and merge.

Along with meditation practice based on insight techniques, the session also offers simple yoga exercises, mantra chanting, energetic healing, playful interaction and dialogue, and whatever else may arise in the moment. 

Samrat grew up in the Integral Yoga Ashram of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother for 21 years and has been living in Auroville since 2000.

No previous experience is required to attend these sessions.

All are welcome!

Quiet Healing Center

www.quiethealingcenter.info -- quiet@auroville.org.in

Tel.: +91 (0)413 2622329 / 9488084966

Yin Yoga blends two styles of yoga into one practice - bringing together the benefits of passively restorative holding yoga poses with more dynamic sequences and standing postures.

Anne Sophieis an Aurovilian and a ceritified Yoga teacher; She has been practicing Yoga since 2003. Her practice is inspired by Anusara, Jivamukti and Vinyasa yoga. She has completed Hatha Yoga Alliance RYT 200 as well as RYT 300.

Iyengar Yoga with Angela

Yoga practiced in the style of BKS Iyengar is a very methodical approach, done with a lot of presision, using alignment principles, props and therapeutic applications. Classes are offered for four different levels of practice and those new to Iyengar should come to the drop-in classes.

Regular classes of Yoga Asana with Bala.

On Wednesday and Friday from 8 to 9:15 am: Yoga for core and movement, based on Vinyasa and Ashtanga styles.

On Tuesday from 4 to 5:15 pm: Hatha yoga based on Sivananda style. 

Dear Friends,

Join us every Friday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm as we explore Solitude farm and the three steps on our road back to Nature. Experience the farm with Krishna as your guide as he shares his understanding of 25 years having started Solitude Farm and studying with Masanobu Fukuoka.

For more information, please contact Krishna - 984 331 2960 & krishnamckenzie@auroville.org.in

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Solitude was started in 1996 by a group of young Aurovillians. One of them, Krishna Mckenzie, inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka developed the farm with the ideas of Natural farming and permaculture.

Much like the rest of Auroville, the land needed tending and care. Fukuoka advocated that all the bio-resources around us, such as leaves, weeds, branches, etc., should constantly be returned to the soil to increase soil fertility. We have come to understand, over the years, that a healthy soil is Mother Earth, and through a deepening of our relationship with Her, we now use over 130 different plants in the food we serve at the café.  

No pesticides or fertilizers have ever been used on the land. We practice non-tillage and no machines or tractors are used. Every part of this land is honored and respected.

Solitude Farm is a true example of Masanobu Fukuoka’s philosophy in practice – a road back to nature through eating local food.

This is a class for regular practitioners of Pilates that have already develop the undertanding the Pilates basics, to come you should...

...know how to do the pilates breathing

...know the importance of move from the core( center or power house) with the breath

...that Pilates look for quality over quantity, so stop and recover for the next exercise better than keep doing exercise skipping the right teqnics, the proper aligment or without following the breath

If you can do that you are more than welcome to come to deeper your practice and keep on developing the body strenth,flexility and ability to move the body with control and flowdity.

For any class you want to participate, you have to registered with me previously. By phone/ whats app 9489805493 or mail christine@auroville-holistic.com

www.auroville-holistic.com

Ashtanga Yoga classes -Mysore style

Monday & Saturday Led class start at 7:00 am Sharp. You must reach the place 10 min Before. 

Classes every day from Monday to Saturday. No class for full moon and New moon. 

Taramangaling- 5 min after Botanical Garden -
LOcation: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page " YOGA" in our website ) 
www.auroville-holistic.com 
Taramangaling is located 2 min after Botanical Garden. 2 minutes after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville
15 minutes from Pondy.

Privates classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail contact@auroville-holistic.com 

Ashtanga  Yoga

All students commence their instruction in the same manner in which on the first day of class they are taught Surya Namaskar A, followed by Padmasana and deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest to conclude their first day of practice. The next day after Surya Namaskar A has been performed, Surya Namaskar B is taught, and one then again concludes in the same method as the previous day, with Padmasana, deep breathing, and rest. After both of the Surya Namaskar have been learned correctly, each of the various asanas are added one by one. When one asana is correct, the next one is taught. Depending on the age and ability of the student, it can take anywhere upwards of 3 months to learn the primary series.

 From Monday to Friday: the format of the practice always remains the same; one always begins practice on his own with Surya Namaskar, concludes with Padmasana and rest, and the various asanas gradually fill the space between these two poles It is through the daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga that we draw it into ourselves, understand it.
On Saturdays, group guided classes are taught, in which all the vinyasas are counted out loud and all students follow along together accordingly

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India. 
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

Every Friday

Let’s dance in the never-ending cycle of time, to the sacred rhythms of the Universe. Express your unique movements, and dance to gain insight and energy from the creative Source. We'll let go of self-consciousness and restraint, release tension, and just enjoy the feeling of moving our bodies. Come write a new story about yourself, and experience more trust in the process of life by invoking a state of bliss.

Vera, who has been immersed in the study and practice of sound healing for 11 years, looks forward to sharing this and more with you! 

These Hatha Yoga sessions harken back to the roots of the classical form of Yoga, intended for the unity of body and mind. Hatha Yoga is often seen as the yoga of balance and posture, but this specific style is aimed at bringing the body-mind into a focused, calm and composed state, further helping in meditation.  

Bijou began exploring Yoga in 2014, far away from civilization in the Amazon jungle. This calling led to deeper research into the ancient art, including certification in 2015 (300 hr. Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nasik). After initiations in Buddhist Meditation, Bijou found a way to incorporate Mindfulness and Yoga. His experience working with people recovering from trauma and substance abuse has enhanced his teaching, which focuses on the meditative and therapeutic aspects of Yoga.

every Monday and Friday

Sivananda Yoga: It includes relaxation, pranayama (breath work), suryar namaskar the sun salutation and the main asanas postures in Sivananda tradition. Discover how yoga can help improve your flexibility, balance, strength and more!

Gabriele is a certified Yoga teacher (EFYTA, BYV- Yoga Vidya Germany 700 RYS), trained meditation teacher from Sarvaguna Yoga India and Reikimaster degree 2. She has been conducting Yoga & Meditation sessions in India and Germany and also assisting in Yoga Teacher Training Programs. Currently she is exploring Auroville as a Savi-registered volunteer

Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S.Iyengar Tradition

Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 6.45 am to 8.00.am

Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall

(left gate, park your vehicle, go nside and turn left, follow the green path and behind the aquarium and swimming pool, there is Yoga Hall)

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, it works wonders with your Body, Breath and Mind through your observation and consentration in different postures and conditions.

All are welcome!

Drop-in class

Contribution is required.

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in

                                   whats app +919159052743    

Mantra Chanting with Nikhil on Friday 5:30 to 7 pm.

A spiritual practice where we chant/sing mantras filled with Love/Devotion towards divine energy. This practice is aimed to quiet the mind, help improve focus, concentration and balance emotions. Its said to be the easiest and surest way to meditation in the bhakti yoga tradition of classical Indian yoga, best suited for emotional people using feelings as a tool/guide for finding greater alignment/balance within.

Theatre Improvisation Games: Improvisation Theatre or IMPROV, is a form of live theatre where most, if not all, is created the moment it is performed. Our 1.5-hour IMPROV workshop will give you a taste of what IMPROV is all about and teach you some cool personal and performance skills that will build confidence and self-esteem to make a great impression, awaken and express creativity, develop quick-thinking & active listening skills. Date and venue: Every Friday at 4.30 pm at SAWCHU. Contact: Ema (99439 70834) or Elke (94865 20868).

French classes at the French Pavilion...

...for Aurovilians, Newcommers and Volunteers. A 3 to 4 months module from January to April 2019, for all levels. The classes will be organised 3 to 5 times a week tentatively on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or from Monday to Friday, from 14.00 to 16.00h.

They are meant for whoever wishes  to acquire a good communication for social exchanges but also for professional needs. They cover the DELF (Diplome d'Etude de la Langue Francaise) A1 and A2 competences of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages.

Tutoring will also be available fro students preparing for CBSE (grades 10 to 12) or Edexel IGSCE (Certificate, AS and A2) exams.

If you are interested or want to know more, contact gildo@auroville.org.in and inroduce yourself comprehensively.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Gildo, for the French Pavilion

The Feldenkrais Method cultivates awareness through movement. Inspired by animals and human infants, we experiment with different movement possibilities and learn about patterns of holding, discovering how to move in a skillful and efficient way. Dr. Feldenkrais designed the lessons “to turn the impossible into the possible, the difficult into the easy and the easy into the pleasant”.

Nur Bar-On has been practicing the Feldenkrais Method since 2010 and became a certified teacher after 3 years of study (2015-18). She has taught in Israel, Germany and Portugal, and likes to assist others in discovering more skillful ways of being in their bodies.

Art for Land Exhibition 2019

At Unity Pavilion

1st  February to 15th March 2019

Unity Pavilion is privileged to host the Art for Land exhibition which is into its third year.

More than 70 artists from all over the world are participating in this cycle of generosity and gratitude: All  the artists are offering their priceless creations towards fundraising for the purchase of land for completing the Masterplan of Auroville. The visitors on their part make a land donation and receive an artwork as a gift.

Simultaneously, there will be an exhibition of rare photos of the Mother and Sri Aurobindo and some artworks created by Ashram artists and blessed by the Mother.

Opening timing of the exhibition: Mondays - Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm,

additionally on Sunday 3rd Feb and 10th Feb from 3 to 6 pm

L’Agenda de Mère

listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi

Fridays 4-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

Vibrations
A Photographic Exhibition by Paulette
Saturday February 9th until Saturday February 23rd 2019

Open daily 8 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm. Closed on Sundays

where one sees nothing but the one, hears nothing but the one, knows nothing but the one -- there is the infinite.
-Chandogya Upanishad

Pitanga Cultural Centre, Samasti, Auroville, TN 605101, India. (0413) 2622403/2622994 Pitanga@auroville.org.in

Dear Friends,

this is to inform you the next visit of the Tibetan Doctor and the tem is scheuldued on Friday the 22nd  full day and Saturdy 23rd half day. 

For your appointment call us at 0413 2622401 or 8489067332

or send an e -maill : to bodkhang97@gmail.com

The consultatation is happening at Pavilion of Tibetan Culture,  International Zone.

you are kindly request to get anappointment if you wish to see the doctor.

best regards,

Kalsang.

on be have of Pavilion of Tibetan Culture.International Zone.

The German pavilion group cordially invites to the

Exhibition of Birgitta Volz,

the “Baobab Project” – a “Research of the Invisible”

Birgitta shows magic bark prints from a 3000 year old majestic Baobab tree.

She was invited to print this tree in the bush of Namibia in May and June 2018.

Her pictures share some of her expedition adventures and are unfolding magic.

The exhibition will be open from Mon 11.2. to Sat 2.3.

from 9 - 12.30 am and 2 – 5 pm.

It is closed on Sundays.

If you would like the artist to guide a group through the show,

please get in touch with her:

Birgitta Volz: 9442300574.

22 February 2019 - 24 February 2019  (9AM - 4:30 PM)

Prana is the breath of universal life energy. Breathing and energy flow mostly happens unconsciously as part of survival process. By becoming conscious and attentive to prana — and enhancing and directing its flow through the pranayama practices—we can rejuvenate the body-mind-energy, enhance sensitivity and perception, expand inner awareness, and open the door to higher states of consciousness.

Ananda has been exploring yoga, meditation, mysticism, and energy work for more than 24 years, and has studied and practiced healing modalities for over 10 years. He is professionally trained with international certifications in Watsu, Aqua wellness, Foot Reflexology, Hypnotherapy, Pranic Healing, Alchemy of Touch – Rebalancing. 

Exhibition

Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs

in the upstairs corridor

Everyone is welcome

Exhibition

Meditations on Savitri

The entire series of 47s paintings created by the Mother with Huta

from 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery

Everyday except Sunday from 9am to 12noon and 2-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan 

Everyone is welcome

A Flower Exhibition

Venue: Savitri Bhavan (Square Hall)

Date: 21-28th February 2019

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm

First day opening time: 10.30am

email: divineflowers@auroville.org.in

Everyone is welcome

Moving images from the archives project from old televisions in an immersive dark room. The recorded memories become meditative taking us beyond the action apparent on screen, deeper into the recesses of consciousness with which the actions were committed. It is an attempt to remember those times, the momentum and the labour of love that went into making Auroville what it is today. A projection of Auroville's continuous journey, towards becoming.

Richa Hushing and Rrivu Laha are documentary filmmakers, newcomers in Auroville. They were instantly drawn to the wealth of recorded memories from the formative years; and took upon themselves the task of drawing out the stunning visuals records for all to see and experience Auroville as it was, in the making.

Special Thanks to the installation team: Dhriti, Mridul, Bharat, Leo, Allen, Emmanuel, Krishna, Raj, Isabelle, Alok, Tapas and Michael.

To connect, contribute, support and/or host write to

 timelines@auroville.org.in

                                                        Bharat Nivas invites all

To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville 

A painting Exhibition offered by Ex-Students of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

3rd February to 3rd March 2019

Venue: Kalakendra Art Gallery Bharat Nivas-Auroville

Opening Timings: 9 am to 5 pm Exceptionally open on all Sundays in the month of February

To bridge the early history of Auroville's Foundation Days related to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, few events will be organised at Bharatnivas around the above Art Exhibition, inviting personalities who took part in the first month of February 1968, laying down the first stones for Aurovilians. It would be an occasion to pay a tribute to early Ashram participants and express Auroville Community's gratitude. As and when, these events will be announced in the newsandnotes.

For more information: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in

“The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they only come when is still”

What is hypnosis?

How do right and left brain function practically?

How do conscious and subconscious interact?

Explore the depths of your mind and relax!

Meditate with ease!  Expand your therapeutic toolbox!

Apply Selfhypnosis!

A 3 day Workshop combining experiential learning and “Theory of the Mind”

 Certified course from EKAA www.ekaa.co.in

 22- 24 Feb    at  Sharnga Guesthouse Yogahall

22 Feb     4 – 7 pm.       Intro, Theory of the Mind and Selfhypnosis

23 & 24 Feb 9 – 5.30 pm.   Theory and Practice of Hypnotherapy techniques

Info meeting   20 Jan  5- 5.30 pm. at Sharnga Guesthouse Terace  www.sharngaguesthouse.in

Register Sigrid sigrid@auroville-jiva.com  9626006961 (Mobile & Whatsapp)

These Hatha Yoga sessions harken back to the roots of the classical form of Yoga, intended for the unity of body and mind. Hatha Yoga is often seen as the yoga of balance and posture, but this specific style is aimed at bringing the body-mind into a focused, calm and composed state, further helping in meditation

Bijou began exploring Yoga in 2014, far away from civilization in the Amazon jungle. This calling led to deeper research into the ancient art, including certification in 2015 (300 hr. Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nasik). After initiations in Buddhist Meditation, Bijou found a way to incorporate Mindfulness and Yoga. His experience working with people recovering from trauma and substance abuse has enhanced his teaching, which focuses on the meditative and therapeutic aspects of Yoga.

Partner flow: asana and stretching with a partner

Inversions: basic flying with partners.

Damien 90 47 72 27 40.

Awareness Through the Body (ATB) with Stefania on Saturday at 9 to 10:30 am.

Based on the Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Awareness Through the Body is a comprehensive curriculum of exercises that offer practical tools for personal growth, introspection and self knowledge, giving participants the opportunity to discover and explore more about themselves. For More info: joycommunity@auroville.org.in

Regular classes of Laughter Yoga with Nikhil on Saturday from 5 to 6:30 pm. 

Laughter Yoga is a set of joyful exercises to keep yourself healthy. Like any other exercise for example: gym, aerobics, running, etc. the aim of Laughter Yoga too is to keep your body fit and mind sound. The only exception is that it's a lot more FUN... :) ;) - About teacher/facilitator Nikhil Thapar: CLYT (Certified Laughing Yoga Teacher), trained by Dr Madan Kataria himself, founder of Laughing Yoga movement.

Every Saturday

Listening, sensing, connecting, letting go and celebrating the present moment.

The session will include active meditation, inner awareness and free flow movement. Come with good spirit and comfortable clothes.

Yoffi has been teaching yoga and movement meditation for several years, and has experienced with various body work methods. She recently completed a 200-hour training at Gurdjieff Movement Centre, and likes to share the beautiful work of The Movements.

Every Saturday (NO CLASS ON 2 FEB )

In this session the practitioner will be guided through a dynamic sequence of asanas, while using the major muscle groups to improve balance and coordination in every posture. The focus of this 1hr 15 minute session will be on centering the mind, the breath and drishti are aids in this practice. The session ends with a short visualisation practice.

Hailing from South India, and currently residing in Auroville, Aishwarya has trained in the traditional methods of teaching yoga, receiving certifications from 1000Yoga (Bangalore) and Yogadarshanam (Mysore). She has been teaching for 1 year. “My yoga practice has taught me that there lies a potential within each one of us waiting to be discovered. I am keen to contribute to our community the meaning of yoga practice, as taught to me by my esteemed teachers.

Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S.Iyengar Tradition

Every Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 6.45 am to 8.00 am

at Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall

(left gate, after parking follow the green path and yoga hall behind the swimming pool)

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga , it works wonders with your body, breath and mind through observation and awareness of yourself in stability, mobility and alignment.

Drop-in class

All are welcome!

Contribution is expected

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in or whats app +91-915-905-2743

    Asana and Pranayama in B.K.S. Iyengar Tradition.

Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday   5.00 pm to 6.30 pm

at Sharnga Guest House Yoga Hall (left gate)

Iyengar Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga, a process of developing your body, vital organs, your mind and the quality of intelligence through mobility, strength, stability and alignment in asanas.

Drop- in class

All are welcome!

Contribution is expected.

For more information: olesya@auroville.org.in or whats app: +91-915-905-2743

For any class you want to participate, you have to register with me beforehand, by phone/ whatsapp 9489805493 or mail.

Ashtanga Yoga classes - Mysore style

Classes every day from Monday to Saturday. No class for full moon and new moon. 

Taramangaling- 5 min after Botanical Garden -
Location: At Taramangaling (How to get there. Explanation at the bottom of the page " YOGA" in our website www.auroville-holistic.com)
Taramangaling is located 2 min after Botanical Garden if you come from Auroville.
15 minutes from Pondy.

Private classes can be given on request. Contact: 91-9489805493 Or  by mail christine@auroville-holistic.com 

Ashtanga  Yoga

All students commence their instruction in the same manner in which on the first day of class they are taught Surya Namaskar A, followed by Padmasana and deep breathing, and a few minutes of rest to conclude their first day of practice. The next day after Surya Namaskar A has been performed, Surya Namaskar B is taught, and one then again concludes in the same method as the previous day, with Padmasana, deep breathing, and rest. After both of the Surya Namaskar have been learned correctly, each of the various asanas are added one by one. When one asana is correct, the next one is taught. Depending on the age and ability of the student, it can take anywhere upwards of 3 months to learn the primary series.

From Monday to Friday: the format of the practice always remains the same; one always begins practice on his own with Surya Namaskar, concludes with Padmasana and rest, and the various asanas gradually fill the space between these two poles It is through the daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga that we draw it into ourselves, understand it.
On Saturdays, group guided classes are taught, in which all the vinyasas are counted out loud and all students follow along together accordingly

Christine was born in France in 1967. After completing her studies as Nurse in 1988, she started working as a nurse and soon started

 travelling in India seeking “for the truth” through pilgrims around Rishikesh

A few years later with the financial support of sponsors she  crossed  The Himalays with horses from Kathmandu to Srinagar for 8 month, later on, she followed the Mekong river from his stream in Tibet ( Xining- Kham) though South east of Tibet, Yunnan, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodge.

In 1995 She created Orient explorers a tourism and travelling association and worked within until 2002. She came across Vipassana meditation  and decided to settle in Auroville in 2002,  an intentional spiritual community located in South India.

In 2004, after two years studying  Hatha Yoga and Yengar, she discovered  Ashtanga Yoga  and started to  study with Monica Marinoni until 2016 and  since 2007  under the guidance of Sri Sharath Jois  (Sri K. Pattabhi Jois’grandson)  at the Krishna Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India. 
In 2010 she opened “ Yoga et Bien-etre”, where she was teaching for 4 years, running Hatha Yoga class evenings  and daily Mysore style program in the mornings. And the last year, she started to offer workshops on Yoga and meditation including Satsang about Yoga sutra, relaxation and pranayama.
For 13 years she studied the yoga through her own daily practise and teaching, the mind through regular and repetitive meditation retreats, she gave importance to the sadhana, she learned more about the body through her training and experience in Thai yoga massage and about the mind through her training and practise in NLP (sessions, workshop) .   

With deep gratitude and respect she shares the primary series teachings as she has been taught by Monica Marinoni and Sri Sharath Jois.

  Every Saturday and Sunday 11 to 12

Ananda Kumar offers weekly Pranayama class on Saturday mornings from 7 am till 8.30 am.

We offer these classes mainly for Aurovilians. All are ininvited.

Ananda Kumar offers Heart Meditation every  Saturday from 5.30 till 6.45 pm.

from Saturday 19th till the 30th of March 2019. 

QI GONG PRACTICE every Monday, Thursday and                                                                               Saturday, 7 to 8 am.

SAWCHU BHARAT NIVAS./// For info : lokutta@auroville.org.in

Russian Language

for beginners

every Saturday 5-6pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

For further details

please contact: Alena-Amrita

alenaaauroville@gmail.com

Everyone is welcome

L’Agenda de Mère

listening to recordings with Gangalakshmi

Saturdays 4-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan

Everyone is welcome

Satsang

A sharing for spiritual upliftment

led by Ashesh Joshi

Savitri Bhavan Amphitheatre

Saturdays 5.00 to 6.30 pm

Everyone is welcome

Tai Chi Quan with Lhamo at JOY Guest House Saturday (All levels) from 7 to 8 am 

Lhamo (Zhao Zhengrong), from China, started her Martial Arts journey at age 11, when she went to a Kung fu school in Shaolin and stayed there for 3 years, practicing 9 hours a day; She learned from different masters such as Chen Style Tai Chi Quan and Tai Chi Sword, she also learned Wu Style Tai Chi Quan from other Master. Lhamo will be teaching 24 forms of Tai Chi Quan (which is simple style) for beginners; but according to the students level she will start advance level of Taichi Quan as 42 style and Wu Style 37.

Everyone is invited to join us in the garden any Saturday morning.

Come at 7.00am and experience some of our activities as we grow food for Auroville. 

Have breakfast at 9.00am and then look around the farm with or without our audio guide.

For further information go to our video channel (please subscribe):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw3yfytiXNvJTpu4KRlYAcg?guided_help_flow=3

or contact Priya; priya@auroville.org.in

Reiki is an ancient, non-intrusive complementary therapy. As a hands-on healing technique, it enhances the body’s own innate ability to heal itself and helps restoring balance and harmony to mind, body and spirit.

Anyone can learn Reiki; no need to have any special inclination towards healing, unique gift, or prior experience.

Betty is a Reiki Master Teacher, recognised by the Usui Reiki Federation, and practitioner of Usui Reiki since 2005.

No previous experience required!

The German pavilion group cordially invites to the

Exhibition of Birgitta Volz,

the “Baobab Project” – a “Research of the Invisible”

Birgitta shows magic bark prints from a 3000 year old majestic Baobab tree.

She was invited to print this tree in the bush of Namibia in May and June 2018.

Her pictures share some of her expedition adventures and are unfolding magic.

The exhibition will be open from Mon 11.2. to Sat 2.3.

from 9 - 12.30 am and 2 – 5 pm.

It is closed on Sundays.

If you would like the artist to guide a group through the show,

please get in touch with her:

Birgitta Volz: 9442300574.

Exhibition

Sri Aurobindo - A Life-Sketch in Photographs

in the upstairs corridor

Everyone is welcome

Exhibition

Meditations on Savitri

The entire series of 47s paintings created by the Mother with Huta

from 1961-67 is on display in the newly extended picture gallery

Everyday except Sunday from 9am to 12noon and 2-5pm

at

Savitri Bhavan 

Everyone is welcome

A Flower Exhibition

Venue: Savitri Bhavan (Square Hall)

Date: 21-28th February 2019

Time: 9.30am to 5.00pm

First day opening time: 10.30am

email: divineflowers@auroville.org.in

Everyone is welcome

The term ‘rib cage’ may give the impression of something closed, lacking the ability to breathe. But as toddlers, before we learned to walk on two legs, we knew how flexible this part of our body really is, and how pleasurable it is to breathe deeply when the ribs are soft and pliable. Crawling or walking on “all fours" gives the ribs a reminder of this softness, while standing on two feet can diminish this feeling. In this intensive, we will remind ourselves how to roll and breathe like we did when we were toddlers!

Nur Bar-Onhas been practicing the Feldenkrais Method since 2010 and became a certified teacher after 3 years of study (2015-18). She has taught in Israel, Germany and Portugal, and likes to assist others in discovering more skillful ways of being in their bodies.

Somatics is a system of slow, mindful movement. It improves the function of the nervous system, creating more ease and freedom within ourselves.

Somatics teaches us to recognise and release holding patterns, resulting from pain, injury, stress or habituated posture, and enhances any kind of exercise such as yoga, dance, sport or just moving through life. You will also learn a daily practice in order to maintain better flexibility, coordination, balance and wellness, resulting in a decrease of aches commonly attributed to stress, injury and ageing.

Maggie is a certified Somatic Movement Educator and graduate of the International Institute for Somatic Movement Education. She is also a highly trained massage therapist and has been working in the field of pain relief for over 15 years.

No previous experience required!

Moving images from the archives project from old televisions in an immersive dark room. The recorded memories become meditative taking us beyond the action apparent on screen, deeper into the recesses of consciousness with which the actions were committed. It is an attempt to remember those times, the momentum and the labour of love that went into making Auroville what it is today. A projection of Auroville's continuous journey, towards becoming.

Richa Hushing and Rrivu Laha are documentary filmmakers, newcomers in Auroville. They were instantly drawn to the wealth of recorded memories from the formative years; and took upon themselves the task of drawing out the stunning visuals records for all to see and experience Auroville as it was, in the making.

Special Thanks to the installation team: Dhriti, Mridul, Bharat, Leo, Allen, Emmanuel, Krishna, Raj, Isabelle, Alok, Tapas and Michael.

To connect, contribute, support and/or host write to

 timelines@auroville.org.in

                                                        Bharat Nivas invites all

To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Auroville 

A painting Exhibition offered by Ex-Students of Sri Aurobindo Ashram

3rd February to 3rd March 2019

Venue: Kalakendra Art Gallery Bharat Nivas-Auroville

Opening Timings: 9 am to 5 pm Exceptionally open on all Sundays in the month of February

To bridge the early history of Auroville's Foundation Days related to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, few events will be organised at Bharatnivas around the above Art Exhibition, inviting personalities who took part in the first month of February 1968, laying down the first stones for Aurovilians. It would be an occasion to pay a tribute to early Ashram participants and express Auroville Community's gratitude. As and when, these events will be announced in the newsandnotes.

For more information: bharatnivas@auroville.org.in

“The answers you seek never come when the mind is busy, they only come when is still”

What is hypnosis?

How do right and left brain function practically?

How do conscious and subconscious interact?

Explore the depths of your mind and relax!

Meditate with ease!  Expand your therapeutic toolbox!

Apply Selfhypnosis!

A 3 day Workshop combining experiential learning and “Theory of the Mind”

 Certified course from EKAA www.ekaa.co.in

 22- 24 Feb    at  Sharnga Guesthouse Yogahall

22 Feb     4 – 7 pm.       Intro, Theory of the Mind and Selfhypnosis

23 & 24 Feb 9 – 5.30 pm.   Theory and Practice of Hypnotherapy techniques

Info meeting   20 Jan  5- 5.30 pm. at Sharnga Guesthouse Terace  www.sharngaguesthouse.in

Register Sigrid sigrid@auroville-jiva.com  9626006961 (Mobile & Whatsapp)