Aug 6–10, 2026
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, Auroville, India

Limited spots. Registration Mandatory
https://pages.razorpay.com/pl_SDxZKq9J8poO6s/view

Structured movement sessions integrating floorwork, improvisation, soft acrobatics, and animal movement.

Designed to enhance strength, mobility, coordination, and overall body awareness through a progressive and consistent practice.

Contribution:
* ₹500 drop-in
* ₹4500 (13 sessions — recommended for consistent practice)
* Aurovilians: ₹300 drop-in | ₹2500 (13 sessions)

Open to all levels

To know more: 8800929496

Step into the world of traditional and sustainable building crafts through a hands-on learning experience designed for architects, designers, conservation enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about natural materials.

Finishes explored in the workshop:
* Chettinad Lime Plaster
* Rajasthani Thappi Plaster
* Moroccan Tadelakt Plaster
* Mud-Lime Plaster and much more
___________

Alongside the technical learning , the workshop is designed to be interactive, engaging, and joyful — with ice-breaking sessions, collaborative activities, and music jams in the evenings to build community and shared experience.

Limited seats available.

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4oEJMv1_DL9MU6XWQ6zZif7eP42A7QPfXrRfVqhpixP3Pww/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Reach us:
9080252595
9971511285

– Coloring & Creating: Designing beautiful, one of a kind mandalas.

– Finding Focus: A playful way to build concentration and patience.

– Self-Expression: Every circle tells a story. What will you say?

by prior registration only on +919047569721

Manas Arvind is an entrepreneur, innovator, educator, and design thinker working at the intersection of food systems, agroecology, and grassroots entrepreneurship. His work is rooted in practice, with a strong focus on creating viable, land-based livelihoods.
He is the founder of the Gurgaon Organic Farmers Market, a local food initiative that has been running successfully for over a decade, and Grainny’s, an organic food brand focused on everyday nourishment. Through the Farmversities Alliance, he continues to support learning ecosystems around farming and rural enterprise.

Registration Link (Mandatory)
https://forms.gle/XtysP8Eef3hQk2n37

Limited spots

Friday(27th March) | 3pm-5pm
Location- https://maps.app.goo.gl/AKoo6riUbTSGP9HQ7

Contact- Charan +91 8431764831

A rare look inside Miraculous Productions’ wildly imaginative stage work, Compost Mentis.
Created by Aurora’s Eye, this documentary follows director Jesse and costume designer Jyotis as they build a world where bacteria are heroes, plastic is an obstacle, and the human brain becomes a battleground.

Originally written by Johnny in 2005, the story has been reimagined and rescripted for this production. At its core: a compost bin community in crisis. When their human stops separating organic and inorganic waste, plastic blocks access to food. Survival demands strategy.

A small bacterial strike team embarks on an audacious mission – from the edge of the bin, onto a fly, to the house cat, and into the human bloodstream via a scratch. Along the way they negotiate with the formidable Ninja Lymphocytes before confronting the Left Brain and Right Brain themselves. The goal: restore reason. Restore composting. Restore balance.

This documentary captures the precision of the directing process, the conceptual development of the costumes, and the creative mechanics behind staging microbes, immune warriors, and cognitive hemispheres – all while maintaining the play’s environmental urgency and wit.

A film about theatre-making.
A play about waste.
A story about changing minds.

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#MiraculousProductions
#AurorasEyeFilms
#BehindTheScenes
#TheatreDocumentary
#EcoTheatre
#SustainableArt
#EnvironmentalTheatre
#DevisedTheatre
#StageProduction
#CostumeDesign
#TheatreDirector
#CreativeProcess
#Composting
#WasteSegregation
#ArtForChange
#Auroville

In this 2 1/2 hour class we will first measure, design and paint a beautiful watercolor mandala before learning how to bring it to life with paper embroidery  

Please message me if you want to register

Presented by The School of the Inner Way.

Course Schedule

• Dates: February 2 to February 21

• Days: Monday to Saturday

• Time: 7.30 am – 10.30 am

Program Details

This three-week intensive is designed for beginners and follows three steps through the discovery of Chi work and the 24 posture form. Led by Krishna, the course is primarily directed towards:

• Focus: Concentration techniques to stay focused.

• Physical Mastery: Mastery of the body through breathing and muscular relaxation.

• Coordination: Improvement of movement through balance and coordination.

• Chi Mobilization: Learning to perceive and guide Chi in the body using will, imagination, and muscular activity.

Note: This is a recreational activity.

Information & Booking

• Contact: Krishna

• Phone: 0413 – 2623187

• Email: taichi@auroville.org.in or taichi.auroville@gmail.com

• Websites: www.artduchi.in | www.artduchi.com

Presented by The School of the Inner Way.

Course Schedule

• Dates: February 2 to February 21

• Days: Monday to Saturday

• Time: 7.30 am – 10.30 am

Program Details

This three-week intensive is designed for beginners and follows three steps through the discovery of Chi work and the 24 posture form. Led by Krishna, the course is primarily directed towards:

• Focus: Concentration techniques to stay focused.

• Physical Mastery: Mastery of the body through breathing and muscular relaxation.

• Coordination: Improvement of movement through balance and coordination.

• Chi Mobilization: Learning to perceive and guide Chi in the body using will, imagination, and muscular activity.

Note: This is a recreational activity.

Information & Booking

• Contact: Krishna

• Phone: 0413 – 2623187

• Email: taichi@auroville.org.in or taichi.auroville@gmail.com

• Websites: www.artduchi.in | www.artduchi.com

Get connected with the past to grow in the future

Join in for a masterclass on the depths of viewing cinema and to think like an independent media maker by aakash gaur.

This will be followed by the screening of his film titled “itti dur bhagay” (ran so far).

Also join us in the discussion of a journey of a film from natyashastra to netflix by classical dancer and author, sapna.

Date: 20th december (saturday), 2025
Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Contributions welcome

Venue:
chez nous, maitreya, near sun farm,
ami road, auroville – 605101

For more details, get in touch with sapna: +91 9840786788

Get connected with the past to grow in the future

Join in for a masterclass on the depths of viewing cinema and to think like an independent media maker by aakash gaur.

This will be followed by the screening of his film titled ‘itti dur bhagaya’ (ran so far).

Also join us in the discussion of a journey of a film from natyashastra to netflix by classical dancer and author, sapna.

Date: 20th december (saturday), 2025
Time: 10 am to 1 pm

Contributions welcome

Venue: chez nous, maitreya, near sun farm,
Ami road, auroville- 605101

For more details, get in touch with sapna: +91 9840786788

It exposes the gap between lived experience and institutional language, using silence, fragmentation and repetition to question how we listen — and what it means to witness.

Dramaturgy, design & direction by @dir_balan

: Saturday 13th December
: 7.30pm
: Cripa, Auroville
: ‪+91 90921 79209‬
Entry free, contributions welcome.

It exposes the gap between lived experience and institutional language, using silence, fragmentation and repetition to question how we listen — and what it means to witness.

Dramaturgy, design & direction by @dir_balan

: Saturday 13th December
: 7.30pm
: Cripa, Auroville
: ‪+91 90921 79209‬

17 – 22 Nov, 7.15-9.15am daily (Mon-Fri) & 9-3.30pm (Sat)
Auroville (Radiance) – in-person only

This evidence-based MBSR course is designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease & resilience. It blends ancient mindfulness practices with cutting-edge neuroscience, providing you with practical skills to work with stress, physical pain & difficult emotions & thoughts in a way that feels empowering, not overwhelming.

Whether you’re facing work pressure, relationship difficulties, or health concerns, or want to see deeper into your patterns, mind & true nature, this course offers practical, time-tested techniques. The course has been shown to help manage a range of health issues, including chronic pain, diabetes, menopause & depression. With gentle curiosity, you’ll discover where you get stuck & how to make healthier choices.

Each session, you’ll engage in guided meditations & self-reflection, learning tools you can use everyday. This journey of self-discovery is perfect for beginners, experienced practitioners & those interested in bringing mindfulness into their professional work.

The course is carefully led by Helen, a qualified MBSR teacher certified in Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness.

To book WA 7094753054. For more details see innersightav.org/1weekmbsr or watch youtube.com/watch?v=mV8tiLTtrY8

These drop-in sessions offer a powerful 14-step somatic movement ritual first introduced by movement therapist and pioneer Tripura Kashyap.

Designed as a self-practice tool, the ritual supports you in releasing stuck energy, grounding the nervous system, and reconnecting with your body’s wisdom—gently, intuitively, and at your own pace.

You’ll be guided through each step and will leave with a repeatable home ritual for emotional self-regulation, rest, and renewal.

‍ No dance or prior experience needed—just a body and openness to listen to it.
All movements are simple, adaptable, and invitational.

Contribution: 450 Rs for guests, 250 Rs.for volunteers, Voluntary for AV/NC

These drop-in sessions offer a powerful 14-step somatic movement ritual first introduced by movement therapist and pioneer Tripura Kashyap.

Designed as a self-practice tool, the ritual supports you in releasing stuck energy, grounding the nervous system, and reconnecting with your body’s wisdom—gently, intuitively, and at your own pace.

You’ll be guided through each step and will leave with a repeatable home ritual for emotional self-regulation, rest, and renewal.

‍ No dance or prior experience needed—just a body and openness to listen to it.
All movements are simple, adaptable, and invitational.

Contribution: 450 Rs for guests, 250 Rs.for volunteers, Voluntary for AV/NC

Experience the Living Symbol. Let colours be your guide. May this exploration lead you closer to the supramental truth where all is one, and colours become the language of the soul.

1) Exhibition: Savitri Bhavan, Garden Room, 1 – 3 October 2025
A contemplative display inviting inner connection and reflection. Interact with the Mother’s symbol as a living presence. Let colours speak to you, awaken your inner being, and reflect your journey.

2) Workshop: Savitri Bhavan, Sangam Hall, Friday 3 October 2025

• 16:00 – 17:00 Exhibition in the Garden Room

• 17:00 – 20:00 Workshop in the Sangam Hall

Kindly attend the exhibition before the workshop as the workshop builds on your exhibition experience.

Space for experiential discovery, dialogue, and deeper understanding. The workshop delves into areas helping understand colour:

• Physics of light and colour

• Physiology of colour vision

• Colour psychology

• Colour theory in art and design

• Significance of colour in traditional Yoga

Please bring a white / light coloured T-shirt for a colouring of the Mother’s symbol experience.

We are happy to announce a course in Market Gardening from Nov 5th 2025 to Jan 28th 2026.

This is the first in the course series on different aspects including integrating animals in farming, orchard design and management and an integral philosphy of food and agriculture.

To make this course accessible to a wide range of learners and practitioners, the course offers a hybrid engagement- offline and residency.

The course fee is also on a sliding scale with possibilities for scholarships.
We welcome you to register for the course, and share it with others who may be interested.

– AuroOrchard

Market Gardening

Submit your film by December 15th
fifescannes@gmail.com

https://tally.so/r/w4zRMY?fbclid=IwT01FWAM3uBFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHnfI-6jKt3VDo22_gLpPNdeCD2DR3gASlAXJxEelDU8wyK2geWwVz1GlnuG__aem_UR4bb9buKOs-ayHVOiUFyA

Discover the art of aerial acrobatics in a supportive and playful environment. This class is designed for adults of all levels who wish to build strength, flexibility, and confidence while exploring aerial movement and expression.

For more information, please contact:
+91 97873 32791

About the Event

Join us for The Flow, a guided chakra meditation with immersive sound, mantra, and frequency designed to:

• Awaken inner energy

• Support deep tissue emotional cleansing

• Restore balance and harmony

• Promote holistic healing

This session invites participants to connect, flow, and immerse themselves in a transformative sound journey.

All are welcome

SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
Department Of Performing Arts
Presents

KOOKURAL
VERBATIM OF KEEZSATHAMANGALAMPET

03 SEPT 2025
6:30 PM
VENUE: KALARI GROUND

DRAMATURGY, DESIGN & DIRECTION
BALASUBRAMANIAN. G

We’re baaaack! And focusing all our curiosity, reverence and ideas on women over 35.

Join us for our first workshop series ‘The Unlived Life’ where we turn the page from all that didn’t come to pass to all that’s yet to come.

Over 4 sessions; 2 movement and body based explorations & 2 meticulously designed group work processes, we’ll discover how to make the most of this messy, glorious middle passage. This is our prime, sisters, and we’re going full tilt.

What: Info here https://www.instagram.com/p/DNXUEjfRRbj/
Facilitators: Biraj Bose & Vega Jiwon Moon, bios here https://www.instagram.com/p/DNXWDcHRVIx/
When: August 21 & 22 and Aug 27 & 28
Time: 5:30 to 8 pm (good things take time)
How: Via Zoom, Register here https://tinyurl.com/4py5zxv7

Can’t wait to see you (again)! Gather ’Sovereign’ Sisters

Emergence Magazine invites you to connect with the living world through simple acts of attention. This practice is designed to open the senses to something beyond yourself.

Since the very beginning, we have been intimately linked with trees, sharing breath within Earth’s great respiration of carbon and oxygen. And while we often reduce trees to ornaments within our landscapes and consume them as expendable resources, they constantly invite us—through bloom, shade, wonder, breath—into closer relationship. In this practice, you are encouraged to respond to such gifts with a renewed quality of attention and acknowledge the threads that bind you and the tree together within a shared biosphere.

https://emergencemagazine.org/practice/encountering-trees/?utm_source=Emergence+Magazine&utm_campaign=466797c49c-Newsletter_20250803&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-0be9b497cf-357156590

Spring again

Synopsis

A man walks, carries, waits, remembers, embraces.

Life exists, tranforms, travel in cycles…

A plant endures winter, trusting that spring will come…again.

Spring Again is a physical theatre performance by Andres Fagiolino; a tribute to that moments of life, in which all of a sudden, everything changes forever.

Credits

Director: Andres Fagiolino (Uruguay)
Assistant Directors: Paavit Chhabra (India), Mallika Musafir (India), Marcel Duarte Mercader (Spain)
Performer: Andres Fagiolino
Research: Andres Fagiolino, Alaya Turcotte (Canada)
Dramaturgy : Andres Fagiolino, Alaya Turcotte, Paavit Chhabra, Mallika Musafir, Daniel Hernandez (Venezuela)
Costume Design: Andres Fagiolino, Ronja Lethabo (Germany), Kumud
Costume making: Mallika Mussafir, Ronja Lethabo
Set Design : Andres Fagiolino, Tal Hyam
Light Design: Andres Fagiolino
Mask Design: I.B.Oka (Bali)
*Mask mak

What we provide:

• A vibrant cultural experience

• A variety of flowers to choose from

• Multiple traditional designs to try

Monday to Saturday
11:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Duration: 2 hours
Wellpaper, Auroville
Contribution-based

Interested?
WhatsApp: +91 93857 44722