" Running a marathon is a dream: It is intense, it is arduous, it is challenging both physically and mentally and it demands all of you - commitment, endurance, persistence, focus.” This is what you can read in the website of the Auroville Marathon (marathon.auroville.com). What is missing in this sentence is the pleasure the runners have. In the interview recorded at the arrival, we have heard a lot of appreciation for the beauty of the trail, the warm and familiar atmosphere and the good organization. Some athletes just make it short. Awesome. Read more

In Svedam at Well cafe on 7th of January was an initial presentation of a dream and a a manifestation of reality of aquatic body work center, which would be located in the hearth of Auroville, next to Arka community. Through over a decade of aquatic and other work in Quiet, latest came to the point where it's insufficient for all the demands and needs of clients and as well of the practitioners of aquatic healing therapies. The team of Aquatica already well expressed their commitment to their work and  to the project Auqatica because amongst themselves they've managed to collect already 30 percent of the total sum of 65lakhs which are needed for it..For more images click Read More.Read more

In a world where athletics often spill over with conflict and aggression, a competitive sport whose foundation is joy and goodwill is a rare phenomena. Coren, captain of Auroville's Ultimate Frisbee team, explains the game, how it reached Auroville and why it is here to stay. The team recently came back from the Chennai Ultimate Frisbee Tournament in which they won the 'Spirit of the Game' award. The award is given to the group who keeps the game fun, joyous and full of goodwill. A game which develops these qualities makes this game 'at home' in Auroville.

Last Wednesday, 22nd of April a "Conversation Cafe" on Holistic Food Systems took place at La Terrace. There were not as many participants as had been hoped for, but still a very interesting conversation took place. Some well known Auroville faces such as Krishna, Anandi, Antonio, and Marc (of course) took part as well as some guests and visitors, too. Main theme was a question: Is Auroville really working towards a holistic food system? Or, what could we do to become self sustainable?
Enjoy this 45 min. long excerpt of the conversation by clicking PLAY to download it.

Un cartello con scritto ashtanga yoga appeso ad Auromodelle. Da qui parte l'intervista di Daniel a Monica, milanese di nascita, studiosa di letteratua indiana e traduttrice di autori anglo-indiani. Dal 2001 si dedica allo studio dell'Ashtanga Yoga  presso il Research Institute in Mysore in India. Ad Auroville, “l'unico posto al mondo in cui potrei vivere”, dice Monica, inizia ad insegnare questa pratica ai bambini nel 2003. Da allora gestisce una scuola di yoga ed un sito http://www.ashtangayoga-auroville.com

El entrevistado de esta semana es Thiago, un joven portugues que nos cuenta como hace para integrar la Capoeira en Auroville. Nos explica la importancia que este deporte tiene en la vida de los que practican, de la integracion del arte, de la danza y de los movimientos en esta lucha/baile que conquisto aurovilianos de todas las idades. Ademas, nos cuenta como hace para desarrollar su proyecto con niños de Auroville, integrando el arte, la ecologia y la espiritualidad.

A marathon of 42 kilometers in celebration of Auroville's 40th anniversary! Frederick, one of the organizers, explained that the  basis, the heart of the marathon is not about beating the others. It's an inner goal they race toward.
The running course will pass through  significant sites that marked the life of Auroville past, present and future; the history of the city unfolds on the road.

Compassionate Communication Weekend Workshop

Is based on the Nonviolent Communication (NVC) model developed by Marshall Rosenberg, and facilitated by Tewa.
Join Tewa at Verite to study and practise this simple 4-step process that, when used consistently, can lead to communications that increase harmony, clarity and connection (including self-connection).

Dates: Saturday and Sunday, April 29 & 30
Times: 10am - 5pm both days
Place: Verite
Bring: Water bottle, pen, paper, snack

There will be a 1hr lunch break from 1-2pm.

Tewa is an Non Violent Communication trainer candidate and a guest to Auroville for 3 months. She is passionate about the NVC process and the potential it has to effect clear, compassionate, heart-centered communication in a variety of settings.