‘Coming Alive to Music,’ a video from the Music Library reveals the power of music. Auroville's Music Library shares its music; find the link on the main page of the Music Library Group of Auronet. ATB: Awareness through the Body commencing on May 20; weekly classes throughout the summer. To reserve a place/for more information contact Amir by mail (tamaramir@auroville.org.in) or call 975 125 7709. Read more

Lively and vibrant young Trishala shares with us her enthusiasm over volunteer work with Integral Animal Care just behind Edayanchavadi, and before Red Earth Riding School. Since she got a break at school she have decided to spend this time something different, wanted to be useful. And since the whole family was visiting Auroville at the time of the cyclone Thane, Trishala was very much inspired by The Dream, and by so many different possibilities to learn, to grow, and to actively participate, to see different perspectives. Read more

Healing Touch is a therapy focused on the energy field of the body that assists in balancing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the self. By tapping into the array of energy centers in the body, Healing Touch encourages the being's natural ability to heal. I spoke with a group of Healing Touch certified practitioners who have come to offer Healing Touch classes as a gift to Auroville. Read more

Three exceptional musicians come together in Auroville to celebrate their shared cultures and music making. Anwar is one of the greatest living oud players from Iraq. The oud, a middle eastern lute is one of the most beautiful instruments , and Anwar sings in classical Arabic . Heather Lee has the finest high soprano voice in Australia and has sung all around the world . Dr Kim Cunio is a leading performer and researcher of sacred music who has set many of the vanishing spiritual texts of the world to music to international acclaim. Read more

Featured today is an interview with Aurovilian Dianna, journalist with Auroville Today, expressing her enthusiam for the recent film festival. 'If we want peace on earth, we need to get an idea of what peace is' from the recent Auroville Seminar 'Renewable Townships of Tomorrow;' a book on Tamera Community in Portugal has been given to Laboratory of Evolution. The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmother's film ‘For the Next 7 Generations’ is their story. Hopefully they will sit in council in Auroville next year. Read more

Auroville Life Education Centre celebrated the completion of the first 3-months Healthcare giver workshop. A lively audience watched the eight women participants of the workshop receive their certificates from Zerina, Coordinator LEC, and Ulrike who led workshop. It was heartwarming to hear the caregivers from neighbouring villages talk about their experience of undergoing a transformative workshop that changed their notions about the reality of caring for the sick. This was followed by some snacks and soulful music by Tiago and Anischa. Read more

Dr.Shanu from the Auroville Health Center addressed a group of trainee caregivers at Life Education Center and shed light on pain related to Cancer. In her talk, she elaborated on the multi-dimensional aspects of the "total pain" a Cancer patient undergoes and the factors contributing to pain and relief of suffering. Palliative care, an approach that improves the quality of life of patients facing the illness and treatments used to alleviate the side effects of curative treatments such as chemotherapy was discussed in brief. Read more

On last Saturday 6th of August in Pavilion of Tibetan Culture they inaugurated the exhibition of photos on the day of Auroville Marathon taken by Sarath Shenoy and here’s a short interview with him made by Tanja. NAGA-MANDALA adapted from the play by Girish Karnad will be performed at CRIPA in Kalabhumi on August 13th 14th 2011 at 5pm. We feature short interview with Jill, the director of it. Sri Aurobindo's Dasrhan tokens can be collected at Pitanga on 11th, 12th, 13th between 9 - 12 and 2 - 6 pm. Read more

Gino in Discipline farm shows us a bee hive and explains how he became part of the project of rising awareness about the actual situation of our bees here in Auroville. Honey is not only a nourishing wonder, it is also anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-oxydant. We learn from the behavior of the bees, seeing how, all their life, they share the same small amount of space, in a community where they evolve from the job of cleaning the hive to the higher one of looking for pollen in flowers, until they attain the final goal of taking care of the Mother, the Queen Bee. Read more

A wall is not necessarily only a wall; from this idea came an inspiration to create a musical wall explains Manu, an architect and one of the caretakers at International House, in the International Zone. Carma and Leonardo arrived just in time, and with the right skills to implement this idea. Leonardo started to work on instruments right away in cooperation and technical support from Swaram, and after two months of extensive work, some instruments were ready to be use, and placed into or next to the wall. Discussion was on musical walls and other topics, with the sound of instruments played, all made from recycled materials. Read more

Today's news is multi-featured, presenting announcements starting with Johnny, who puts together a parade for Earth day from the Youth Centre to the Visitors' Centre, inviting anybody interested in joining, either walking or with a float, which could be anything from a bullock cart to a wheel barrow and all themes fine, from clowns to clerics. And a call for teachers: Future School is looking for an English teacher with a strong academic background in English and/or a passion for an in-depth study in English language and literature.Refer to 'Dispelling Myths,' a program on AurovilleRadio concerning the meeting which was held last Saturday at Visitors' Centre called due to the incidents taking place on Auroville's roads. Read more

"The water of Fukoshima Nuclear Plant, we are sorry to make you suffer. Please forgive us. We thank you, and we love you." was heard today all over the globe. Masaru Emoto, Messenger of Water during over twenty years research of hado measuring and water crystal photographic technology have been witnessing that water can turn positive when it receives pure vibration of human prayer no matter how far away it is. Some joined this collective prayer with all sincerity, open heart and love at Quiet Healing Center at noon. Read more

Svaram started as a social development project with local unemployed youngsters. But in over more than a decade, it has developed into a real research enterprise in sound. It is a work in matter with sounds, which helps to symbolically manifest and reflect, through the craft-work, the deep underlying vision in Auroville. Svaram researches and produces a wide variety of ‘world-music instruments' from original and primal sound- makers to sophisticated string resonators, which find application in the emerging field of music education, sound therapy and personal growth. To Aurelio, musical instruments are like archetypal principles and as such limited to what one can do with them, but it does allow him to manifest some of the research in sound in the quest for that "unique sound of Auroville." Read more

Today's news offers a variety of announcements starting with Auroville's Housing Service, about to launch an Auroville Housing needs and resources survey which will provide information necessary for accurate planning for future housing., to be launched at the Housing meeting on 10 March. Next a reminder from Auroville Vehicle Service, followed by an invitation for Open House at Buddha Garden on Thursday and finally, also on 10 March, a powerpoint presentation by Sigrid will be made on New Classical Homoeopathy. Read more

Monday 21 February 2011, a day dear to the hearts of the children of the Mother; it's in recognition of Her birthday, celebrated by many early this morning at the Matrimandir Amphitheater. On Her birthday, a beginning:the laying of the foundation stones for the long awaited Auroville Institute of Integral Health complex. Featured in this news are a series of comments from several people who were present on-site, close to Arka, on the Crown Road. Also in the news: on official visit to Auroville. Sri Mati Vibha Puri Das, Secretary of the Dept. of Higher Education has expressed interest in developing new opportunities for collaboration between Auroville and various government sponsored projects, particularly in the field of education. Read more

The news today features Rom Whitaker who visits Auroville once again to present his newest film on a subject that attracts and repels most of us: snakes. Rom demystifies some of our fears by identifying which snakes are poisonous, which snakes are aggressive and how important it is if bitten to remain quiet, still and be taken for an injection of anti-venom. And, to have torchlight when walking about at night. Announcements include two events for tonight: at Kalabhumi, Cabaret Theatre 7 pm to 10. Also tonight at SAWCHU Improvisational Theatre, beginning at 7.30 pm. Read more

Today's news offers an interview with Jo. Each morning Jo accepts a wide variety of people who give themselves the gift of a 10-minute break to take a seat and allow Jo to lay her hands on head, shoulder, neck with her intuitive healing hands. Also in the news an announcement for Saturday's Manos de Aqua (Hands of Water) at Creativity Community's Hall of Light, a reminder and change of venue for the General Meeting on Thursday February 10 at 5 pm on Housing in Town Hall (not in SAWCHU as initially planned.) Read more

Margo of World Education, talking about her first time in this part of the world, about the profound impact of Awareness Through the Body and, about AurovilleRadio is the feature of today's news. Announcements include a 3-day Hospice workshop offering information on what hospice actually is (the emotional impact of working with people in the process of dying) plus just how it might be set up in Auroville. The Auroville Handbook, radically reworked, is available once again at the Visitors Centre Information Service and at PRISMA in Aurelec. Read more

We strive to have meaningful communication with others, but sometime what we achieve are arguments or misunderstandings, especially with the people we care most. Non violent Communication is a mean towards understanding each others needs and L'Aura Joy from the College Guest House explains how to achieve helpful, productive, non violent interactions. Find out more with her workshops at the College Guest House or participate at the international meeting in Pondicherry www.invci.com

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In two days of very intense and various Christmas fair events at Youth Center we had a chance to see, participate, taste ...so much...and amongst others Suryan into a pleasant surprise to many decided to bring joy with his sweet voice. He accompanied himself on guitar, as usual, and later on Nico joined him with rhythm - percussion part of the performance. Although it was an open show - jam session, no one else didn't have the courage to join them on the stage. And what started as a sweet soft signing, ended as a lyrics powerful, and rhythmic encouraging mood to the party ...

Today's news features long-time friend of Auroville Lesley, in an interview in which she talks of temples and faith healing in relation to mental health, as practiced in South India. Announcements include Saturday's talk by Georges van Vrekhem 'Sri Aurobindo's Descent into Death,' an early call to help organise an Eco-Music Festival to be held 29th Jan at Solitude Farm, plus a reminder concerning our carbon responsibility.

Reconnective Healing can be a life-changing experience. It utilizes evolutionary frequencies of a new bandwidth brought in via a spectrum of light and information which allow for healing, totally different from any energy work or technique of the past. Dr. Eric Pearl is the instrument through which this work is unfolding, spreading throughout the world, attracting interest and appreciation from researchers, scientists and doctors. Eric says: 'If you're lucky your healing will come in the form you anticipate. If you're really lucky, your healing will come in a form you've not even dreamed of – one which the Universe specifically has in mind for you.'

Many people around Auroville know Jivan by his warm presence and beautiful voice. Over the course of our conversation, he explains his approach to chanting and views on music as a way to build community. He offers ways to expand consciousness and to let our voices be heard and our selves to be healed by music. His work with 'Rainbow Chants' in particular, focuses on helping groups and individuals manifest and enjoy good vibrations. Jivan also agreed to do some chanting for this interview and the peaceful message it sends can be felt, just by listening to the recording. For him, chanting is just one tool to spread positive energy – and good times. He also talks about his three CD's, out now, and how you can get your hands on them.

Tuesday, 5th of October and with Andrea Paige we talked about colon hydrotherapy, which is she offering at Quiet Healing Center. Our life style, eating and thinking habits affect our bodies deeper than we are aware off, and the overflow of toxins in our body can cause dis – eases, and that therapy allows our cells to successfully detoxify themselves, following in the body's natural cleansing process. In news we are also announcing movies for today and tomorrow, and a note from Unity Transport Service about the passes for the new tollgate coming up between Kootroad and Jimper.

The news today features an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Eric Pearl of ReConnective Healing fame; to learn just what this breakthrough in healing means, listen to the interview in its entirety which will be broadcast next week. And a reminder for tomorrow's extravaganza: a play written, produced and directed by the one and only Johnny ably assisted by Jana, Jessie and Muktha. And an announcement from the Entry Service of their need to pause in taking new appointments in order to complete those in process.

Today's news, broadcasted by AurovilleRadio returning volunteer Andréa, features an overview of “Khandar – The Ruins” a movie playing at 7:30pm in the Sri Aurobindo Auditorium at Bharat Nivas tonight. The highlight of the news program today is an interview with Ethan from Living Routes, talking about a program happening tomorrow, all day in Town Hall. From 9:30am the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium, created by the Pachamam Alliance, will be held, and it is open to Aurovilians and Guests alike. Listen in for more details on this life-changing event. Also in the news is an announcement of a program with Georges Van Vrekhem in Town Hall Sunday September 26th at 10:30am.

For most of the Auroville schools term break starts on Monday, and schools reopen on 4th f October. Also the Road Service will use that time to work extensively on the roads, so we can expect changes in our daily routes to the work and back home. On Saturday 18th of October at Pitanga at 7.30 pm we will have a chance to listen to a concert of father and son – Sieger Duo playing jazz improvisations. What all the bamboo is good for we will see on Saturday – in the morning at Solar Kitchen and at Visitor Center in the evening. ACT Community Transport is organizing again a full moon walk around the sacred mountain at Thiruvanamalai on 22nd of September. Read more

Noguchi Haruchika était un guérisseur japonais qui a découvert le “katsugen undo”, un mouvement naturel du corps visant à s'auto-rééquilibrer et s'auto-guérir. Cette pratique obscure et connue de peu fut présentée par Ananda, samedi 11 septembre 2010, lors d'un conférence organisée par le Pavillon de France. La conférence aborda aussi les limites de la guérison par les mains et la classification, faite par Noguchi, des différents types de corps des êtres humains et leurs spécificités.

An interview with Andie is the feature for today's news. Andie, always a most welcome volunteer at AurovilleRadio, offers in addition to radio work her skill as a teacher of English at Auroville Language Lab in a six-week intensive course, starting today. Also an announcement of a conference and talk on Alcoholism which took place on Saturday in celebration of the 3rd birthday of the Surrender AA Group (that's Alchoholic Anonymous.) As it's said in recovery, alcohol is cunning, baffling and powerful. Therefore dissemination of knowledge on this subject is continuously called for. Open AA meetings are held every Saturday evening at the Merriam Hill Centre, Center Guest House.

The skills of four young Aurovillian BharatNatyam students we would be able to see at Arangetram Performance at Sri Aurobindo Auditorium at Bharat Nivas tomorrow on 10th of September at 6pm. On Sunday morning at 10 am at Village Action at Irumbai road the Surrender AA group will celebrate the 3rd birthday with the talk on alcoholism. We talked with Jo about new service she's offering to the people who work at Town Hall. Tonight we can see a Spanish movie at Cinema Paradiso or we can join the sacred circle of ethnic chanting at Verite Hall. Read more