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.
Traditional millet-based Tamil meals — vegan Valsi (₹170) and non-veg Unvalsi (₹320): varagu grain, murungai soup, adai, seasonal thuvaiyal, coal-roasted fish, slow dry-roast beef. Bulk orders need advance booking; delivery extra.
Plant-based home-cooked lunchboxes delivered daily around Auroville from Kottakarai — daily specials, chapati miniThali or regular miniThali. Weekly subscription; limited orders each day.
Food cart plus daily brunch-box delivery on a rotating menu — chapathi with veg dal and cauliflower dalna, wheat paratha with aloo dum, phulka with rajma (₹125–220). Cart runs evenings and closes by 8:30 pm; brunch delivery late morning.
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.
60–90 minute healing bodywork sessions blending deep tissue massage, Thai massage, joint release and breath-led touch. By appointment, in Auroville or on request.
Lessons for all ages and levels — kids, teens and adults, beginner through advanced. By appointment in Auroville. Instagram @watersports_mani.
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.
Professional performance-craft classes at CRIPA, Auroville — the Method, voice and speech, scene study. "Find your truth through theatre."
Make and take your own upcycled paper bowl or bracelet. Drop in Monday to Saturday, 11 am–3 pm; sessions run 1.5 hours. ₹750 for up to 3 participants, ₹650 each beyond that, with group discounts on request.
Preschool, daycare, robotics and workshop camps for ages 1–7. No screen time, activity-based learning, no admission fee; daycare from ₹3,000/month. Early-bird admissions open.
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.
Auroville's waste-collection and reuse hub. The community's standing answer to "where do I give this away?" — usable clothes, household goods and materials get a second life here, and it's the first place to check when you need something second-hand.
The free store at Pour Tous Distribution Centre — bring clothes, toys, bed linen, bags and shoes; take what you need. Accepts donations from guests as well as Aurovilians.
Certified Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage therapist based in Auroville. When someone asked for deep-tissue work, two voices answered independently: "one of the best in Auroville" and "best around the Auroville region."
The community's standing answer for printing and paper — flyers, chart paper, stationery. Named three separate times in a month for three different asks.
The courier the group reaches for — "they pretty much assure 48 hours" across India. For overnight-critical parcels, the group's experience says Bluedart from Pondy (pickup by 2 pm).
Laundry and dry cleaning — the contact passed along when the group was asked for a laundry service (a question that came up twice in a month). Ask Seethalakshmi.
Pick-up and drop of shopping lists, groceries and deliveries to your doorstep, plus two-wheeler and four-wheeler rides anywhere in Auroville.
Doorstep delivery across Pondicherry — groceries, food, medicines, meat and fish, parcels, pet supplies, nursery plants, organic products and pooja items.
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.
Guided walks through the 50-acre gardens: native Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest conservation, themed gardens and nursery. Check current tour timings before visiting.
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