Pondy's "third space" — café, co-working, events, movie nights, meetups. Board games, card games, puzzles. Ultra-secure WiFi. Open Tue–Sun 12 PM–12 AM.
Old Pondichéry charm. Acoustic Saturday afternoons; coffee and slow conversation.
Auroville's oldest farm, 25 acres of red earth. Provides 50%+ of Auroville's fruits and vegetables, 90% of its eggs. Wed 10–12 farm walks — pre-register.
Healthy Plate monthly meal scheme for Aurovilians, volunteers and guests. 20% off for Aurovilians. Group bookings welcome.
Mindful baking, eggless options, DIY baking kits with tasting at events. Regular drops in community chat.
Hemp oils, protein powders, hemp foods (granola, pasta), eco-friendly body care. Open Mon–Sat 10–4:20 pm.
Working farm and nursery — sells seedlings, vegetable and flower plants, also a restaurant. Free Saturday tours. Weekend workshops on permaculture, food forests, seed saving.
Integral Regression Therapy — childhood issues, self-confidence, fears and phobias, past life therapy, inner child work. 1:1 sessions.
Body work, massage, Auroville-rooted product line. Near the Lycée Français.
Therapeutic bodywork. Repeatedly asked-after in both groups; takes appointments.
Multi-modal healing — physical, energetic, emotional. Active in the bioregion network.
Move. Breathe. Reset. Mon / Wed / Fri, 6:30–7:30 PM. ₹500 drop-in · ₹2,500 monthly pass. Free ice bath access during heat wave.
Guided meditation, aerial yoga class, yoga therapy, asana clinic workshops, healthy gourmet meals.
Group or individual classes by appointment.
Tristhana Yoga, Pranayama with Chanting, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, MBSR week-long intensives. Retreats, intro sessions, and ongoing programmes throughout the year.
Acupuncture · Cupping · Deep Tissue Massage · Foot Reflexology · Thai Yogi Full Body Massage · Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy · Aromatherapeutic Massage · and more.
Facial rejuvenation, hair restoration, Ayurvedic massage, healing sound bath, heart-centred resilience work, physiotherapy, foot reflexology, energy healing & Reiki. Licensed and certified.
Shamanic Illumination (deep blockage release for burnout, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue) and Shamanic Chakra Clearing. Also: Astrology Analysis and medical coaching. 60-minute sessions.
Tarot as a mirror of inner reality. Consultations in English or French.
Intuitive guidance on your present and future. An activity under Abhaya, a unit of Artisana Trust, Auroville.
Supportive guidance for personal and spiritual growth. Rooted in self-enquiry; uses Ericksonian hypnosis, NLP, and the Enneagram of Liberation. Heart-based, trauma-informed. 11-session arc. In person and online.
Conscious pregnancy & childbirth education in English & Tamil. Office Open House every Saturday 10–12 at Arka Guest House.
Sound healing sessions for better sleep, stuck thoughts and emotions, chakra healing, and back pain relief. Upon request.
A weekly ancestral movement practice exploring the body's natural intelligence through ground work, fluid transitions, and deep mind–body integration. Every Saturday 9:30–10:30 AM. Open to all levels.
Movement practice weaving rhythm, coordination, and flow using ropes as extensions of the body. Develops spinal fluidity and meditative presence. Every Sunday 9:30–10:30 AM. Ropes provided.
Weekly movement practice exploring ancestral memory and the body's natural intelligence through ground work, fluid transitions, and mind–body integration. Every Wednesday 9:00–10:30 AM. Open to all levels.
Hatha Tantra yoga practice. Every Wednesday 7:30–8:40 AM. Yoga mats available — arrive on time.
Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30–8:30 AM. By appointment only.
Customised calisthenics training, tailored nutrition strategy, and lifestyle recalibration. Limited-access program for depth and accountability. DM 'REBOOT' to inquire.
Free online community call offering relational tools, IFS Parts Work and somatic practices for integration and support. Every Tuesday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM IST.
Professional psychotherapy sessions available online and in-person. Accepting new clients.
UNESCO heritage Sound and Art Massage therapy combined with Akashic Records reading. Integrates five traditional healing methods to restore balance. By appointment.
Long and short stay accommodation near Auroville and Pondicherry. Swimming pool access at ₹350/hour.
Private 1-on-1 art sessions — scribbling, charcoal, abstract. In person or online. No experience needed.
Aikitaiso (zen movement): Mon–Fri 8–9 AM, Wed 5–6 PM, Sat 9–10 AM. Aikido adults: Mon–Fri 6–7:30 AM. Children (7+): Mon–Thu 3:50–4:50 PM.
Free, donation-based Aikido classes for children. Limited places. Contact Devanand.
Regular classes every Friday. Drop-in also offered.
Process-based training in self-discovery, authentic expression and embodiment. Mon 2–4 PM · Wed 2–5 PM at CRIPA. Covers improv, voice, breath, body awareness, journaling.
Every Monday, 2:00–4:30 PM. Ongoing open workshop in presence, play, and the art of the clown.
Hindustani Vocals · Piano for Kids · Tabla / Violin / Viola / Trumpet · Guitar & Bass · Singing. Full academy in the heart of Auroville. Also Shanks Kini (music producer & coach, 8 yrs Mumbai industry).
Exploration of Savitri's mantric lines. Every Tuesday 4:30–5:15 PM, followed by OM Choir at 5:30 PM.
Life and Works of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. Every 3rd Saturday, 3–5 PM at the Auroville Visitors' Centre Auditorium. Also offered for volunteers, interns and staff.
E-Cycle Tour · Blind Date Tour · Kolam Workshop · Living Lands Cycle Tour · Saree Draping Workshop. Also: Visa Extension & E-FRRO assistance, document support.
Hands-on workshops with 100% natural dyes — Shibori + Indigo, Batik + Indigo, embroidery. Beginner-friendly. Morning + afternoon sessions, half-day from Rs 4,400.
Surf lessons for everyone — beginner, advanced, kids, non-swimmers. Also: ice bath, pottery, slackline walking.
Joy flights, paramotor and paragliding training and pilot certification in India.
Open water, pool, ocean, and swimming therapy. Ages 6 and above.
Carnatic vocalist and educator — trained from age 7 under Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna. Performer, composer, teacher. Individual and group sessions.
Learn Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam Adavus, choreography, and history of Indian classical dance. Student of Padmabhushan Guru Sri Vempati Chinna Satyam. 3 days per week, flexible timings.
Permaculture work focused on local-food nutritional heritage. Free Saturday tours. Intensive weekend workshops on permaculture, food forests, and seed saving.
Dr Aravind Anto (MDS), oral & maxillofacial surgeon. Dental implants, wisdom-tooth extractions, complex care.
House visits and clinic-based care for dogs and cats around the bioregion.
Computer + Apple device sales and service. Data recovery. Located in Utsav Complex.
Books, EPF/ESI/GST/TDS compliance, individual ITR filing, PAN services, Tally and Zoho training. Also serves non-Auroville entities.
Routine inspection, pruning, deadwood removal — keeps trees safer in storms. Emergency tree work. Mon–Sat 8 AM – 4 PM.
Developmental, growth-focused astrology. Written analysis and 1:1 consultation of your natal chart. No fortune-telling. With Marion Mikuch BSc.
Housekeeping help around Auromodele and nearby communities. Independent, dependable.
Experienced amma available for cooking and cleaning. Highly recommended by community members — reliable and thorough.
Experienced househelp, cook and cleaner — 10 years at La Farm cheese-making unit. Tamil-speaking. Available in and around Auroville.
Experienced amma seeking 4-days-a-week cleaning work. Available in and around Auroville. Contact Murugeyan to reach her.
Landscape design and garden work in and around Auroville. Frequently recommended for both residential and larger projects.
Garden design and landscaping services in the Auroville–Pondicherry bioregion.
Available for gardening services with experience in nursery work. Half-day or 2-hour slots for gardens and eco projects.
Tango Café evenings, Argentinian empanadas, free entry. Sunday milongas.
Calm, daylit space for facilitators — workshops, yoga, meditation, fitness, potlucks, circles. Marketing support for first-time facilitators.
New creative retreat near Auroville with bamboo structures and outdoor spaces. Seeking artists, facilitators, and creators to host workshops in art, pottery, crafts, music, movement, or wellness.
Multi-use studio in Auroville hosting movement, yoga, dance and creative workshops.
Lush open-air café inside Auroville serving organic meals, fresh juices and wood-fired pizza in a garden setting. Popular lunch and dinner spot.
Community-run bakery producing whole-grain sourdough breads, pastries and baked goods daily. A long-standing Auroville institution.
Community café in Auroville known for wholesome local and South Indian food. Relaxed, welcoming space popular with residents and visitors.
Serene retreat centre with yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and healing therapies. Offers classes, workshops and residential programs in a peaceful garden setting.
Holistic healing centre offering Ayurvedic treatments, massage, craniosacral therapy and other healing modalities in a tranquil Auroville setting.
Auroville's main cultural hub for dance, music, theatre and performing arts. Hosts regular classes, workshops and public performances.
Beloved café in Auroville known for its baked goods, continental breakfasts and relaxed atmosphere. A favourite with long-stay visitors.
Iconic Auroville community dining hall powered by a large concentrating solar dish — one of the world's largest solar cookers. Open to visitors for lunch.
Popular Auroville pizzeria serving wood-fired pizzas and Italian food. A reliable favourite for casual dinners inside the township.
Auroville's main sports and recreation ground with a swimming pool, football field and outdoor facilities. Open to residents and registered visitors.
Chilled-out café in Auroville popular for coffee, light bites and good conversations. Frequented by residents and long-stay guests.
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Trades list last refreshed · 10 May 2026