WHAT’S ON TODAY

Please come 5min prior.
Wear comfortable clothes.

Contribution: 500 INR for drop-ins & 350 INR for Aurovilians/Volunteers
Join us for this enriching experience and elevate your dance journey.
Block your sport: 8800929496

Other levels:
Age 6 to 7 every Monday from 3:45 to 4:45pm
Age 8 to 10: every Saturday from 9:15 to 10:30am
Age above 10: every Saturday from 10:30am to 12pm

Tel" 9600225764

Other levels:
Age 4 to 5 every Monday from 2:30 to 3:30pm
Age 8 to 10: every Saturday from 9:15 to 10:30am
Age above 10: every Saturday from 10:30am to 12pm

Tel: 9600225764

Aikido is a martial art created in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba, a
master in traditional Japanese martial arts. Aikido is a path which
aspires to the unity of mankind, the unification of the self with the
universe, the union of Spirit and Matter. Seen as such, and in the
perspective of the integral development of the being as
emphasized by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, it is no wonder that
Aikido has always been greatly valued in Auroville and introduced
since the very early years. Both children and adults can enjoy and
benefit from its complete practice. There are no competitions in
Aikido. On the self-defense aspect of it, an aggressor's attack may
be stopped without harming or injuring him/her.
The AV Aikido group welcomes new practitioners, Youth and Adult
students, and the ones who would like to revive an old
(abandoned) practice!
Adult classes:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 6 - 7:30am, early morning.
Beginners are most welcome. Girls and women are especially
called to join us.
Children/ young students:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 - 5pm
For the time being no Saturday 9 - 10am class are offered.
Contact us for more info and registration: write to
budokan@auroville.org.in or WA 8300643963 Philippe G. or call
9952812843 N. Murugan.
Cristo, Surya, Murugan, Rita and Philippe
for Auroville Aikido

Practice and embody the power of the voice, your most potent healing instrument

Please bring your own water bottle and socks.
Every month new batch beginner.
Minimum commitment 1 month.
Please confirm before coming, registration required: Mani 8637633696
Bakisatadance@gmail.com

Aikido is a martial art created in the 1920s by Morihei Ueshiba, a
master in traditional Japanese martial arts. Aikido is a path which
aspires to the unity of mankind, the unification of the self with the
universe, the union of Spirit and Matter. Seen as such, and in the
perspective of the integral development of the being as
emphasized by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, it is no wonder that
Aikido has always been greatly valued in Auroville and introduced
since the very early years. Both children and adults can enjoy and
benefit from its complete practice. There are no competitions in
Aikido. On the self-defense aspect of it, an aggressor's attack may
be stopped without harming or injuring him/her.
The AV Aikido group welcomes new practitioners, Youth and Adult
students, and the ones who would like to revive an old
(abandoned) practice!
Adult classes:
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 6 - 7:30am, early morning.
Beginners are most welcome. Girls and women are especially
called to join us.
Children/ young students:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 - 5pm
For the time being no Saturday 9 - 10am class are offered.
Contact us for more info and registration: write to
budokan@auroville.org.in or WA 8300643963 Philippe G. or call
9952812843 N. Murugan.
Cristo, Surya, Murugan, Rita and Philippe
for Auroville Aikido

Every Tuesdays
Contact: 9489147202
www.integralyoga-auroville.com

From 21 August to 5 September 2026

Tuesday to Friday 2-5.30 / Saturday 10-12.30 / 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

Roy Chvat was a man of many talents. He was a soulful guitarist, a brilliant raconteur, an excellent chef—and, as this exhibition shows, a gifted artist. He was also a humble and understated human being, which is its own form of talent. The work on display here is remarkable, but Roy never sought recognition for it, never assembled it or pushed for an exhibition. I doubt he’d even have described himself as an artist (though he clearly was). So we are fortunate to see this body of work gathered together at last, in one place, in memory of a beloved and singular Aurovilian life.

The aesthetic quality speaks for itself, as does the variety. What’s perhaps less apparent is the work’s historical significance. These aren’t just beautiful drawings; they are also capsules of time, records of moments in Auroville’s history, and often—as in the covers of the News and Notes—acute works of social satire and commentary. Roy was one of Auroville’s pioneers. He dug foundation pits at the Matrimandir, he planted saplings, and he helped build the community’s first bakery. He’d lived a lot. You see the richness of that experience reflected in these works, like a tapestry of life in Auroville over the decades.

Finally, the humor. Like everything else with the man, Roy’s humor was both abundant and understated—a dry, wry take on the world, a sensibility that seemed to know that everything is passing and nothing really matters. It was humor, but it was also wisdom, a certain spiritual detachment. Roy was my friend, and, like so many, I was a beneficiary of that wisdom. I guess you could call it the yoga. These paintings are a beautiful expression of one remarkable Aurovilian’s quiet yoga.
Akash Kapur 2026

From 21 August to 5 September 2026

Tuesday to Friday 2-5.30 / Saturday 10-12.30 / 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

Roy Chvat was a man of many talents. He was a soulful guitarist, a brilliant raconteur, an excellent chef—and, as this exhibition shows, a gifted artist. He was also a humble and understated human being, which is its own form of talent. The work on display here is remarkable, but Roy never sought recognition for it, never assembled it or pushed for an exhibition. I doubt he’d even have described himself as an artist (though he clearly was). So we are fortunate to see this body of work gathered together at last, in one place, in memory of a beloved and singular Aurovilian life.

The aesthetic quality speaks for itself, as does the variety. What’s perhaps less apparent is the work’s historical significance. These aren’t just beautiful drawings; they are also capsules of time, records of moments in Auroville’s history, and often—as in the covers of the News and Notes—acute works of social satire and commentary. Roy was one of Auroville’s pioneers. He dug foundation pits at the Matrimandir, he planted saplings, and he helped build the community’s first bakery. He’d lived a lot. You see the richness of that experience reflected in these works, like a tapestry of life in Auroville over the decades.

Finally, the humor. Like everything else with the man, Roy’s humor was both abundant and understated—a dry, wry take on the world, a sensibility that seemed to know that everything is passing and nothing really matters. It was humor, but it was also wisdom, a certain spiritual detachment. Roy was my friend, and, like so many, I was a beneficiary of that wisdom. I guess you could call it the yoga. These paintings are a beautiful expression of one remarkable Aurovilian’s quiet yoga.
Akash Kapur 2026

contact Savitri (+91) 8940477667

Tuesdays 
10:30 - 11:15  Body conditioning 
11:15 - 12 am  Modern Dance Classes

Thursdays

07:30 - 08:15  Body conditioning 
08:15 - 9 am  Modern Dance Classes

From 21 August to 5 September 2026

Tuesday to Friday 2-5.30 / Saturday 10-12.30 / 2-5.30
Morning by appointment

Roy Chvat was a man of many talents. He was a soulful guitarist, a brilliant raconteur, an excellent chef—and, as this exhibition shows, a gifted artist. He was also a humble and understated human being, which is its own form of talent. The work on display here is remarkable, but Roy never sought recognition for it, never assembled it or pushed for an exhibition. I doubt he’d even have described himself as an artist (though he clearly was). So we are fortunate to see this body of work gathered together at last, in one place, in memory of a beloved and singular Aurovilian life.

The aesthetic quality speaks for itself, as does the variety. What’s perhaps less apparent is the work’s historical significance. These aren’t just beautiful drawings; they are also capsules of time, records of moments in Auroville’s history, and often—as in the covers of the News and Notes—acute works of social satire and commentary. Roy was one of Auroville’s pioneers. He dug foundation pits at the Matrimandir, he planted saplings, and he helped build the community’s first bakery. He’d lived a lot. You see the richness of that experience reflected in these works, like a tapestry of life in Auroville over the decades.

Finally, the humor. Like everything else with the man, Roy’s humor was both abundant and understated—a dry, wry take on the world, a sensibility that seemed to know that everything is passing and nothing really matters. It was humor, but it was also wisdom, a certain spiritual detachment. Roy was my friend, and, like so many, I was a beneficiary of that wisdom. I guess you could call it the yoga. These paintings are a beautiful expression of one remarkable Aurovilian’s quiet yoga.
Akash Kapur 2026

Movement for Health & Clarity.
400 Rs. for guests
300 Rs. for Verite guests
200 Rs. for volunteers (Savi ID)

Fees:
Rs.350/- for guests
Rs.150/- for volunteers

Drop-in 15min prior to register

Join us for classes for teens and adults (15 yrs and above)
Intermediate : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - 5.15 PM -
Dehashakti
Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday - 6.00 PM- Dehashakti
Contact: 7598446327
Let us know if you would like more information.

Join us for classes for teens and adults (15 yrs and above)
Intermediate : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - 5.15 PM -
Dehashakti
Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday - 6.00 PM- Dehashakti
Contact: 7598446327
Let us know if you would like more information.

Please bring your dance shoes/socks & water.
Registration before coming: +91 8637633696

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