We are so proud to pronounce the Love Bund finished. Named after the heart shaped hole dug to obtain the soil, it has taken well over a month and a half to be stomped, packed and patted into perfection. Hours of laughter and sweat have been spent, with our friends Mumpty and Crowbar, in […]
CONTINUE READING →Monday morning, during breakfast, is the time when our Sadhana volunteers offer and request workshops. We’ve seen it all; from designing beautiful, etherial dreamcatchers to giving percussion lessons, from henna tattoos to discovering the hidden secrets of the forest. Every week is packed with creativity! Two such workshops lately have been facepainting and intercultural communication. […]
CONTINUE READING →The entire course was invited to a beautiful and inspiring farm, the home of Ananda and his family located in Thiruvannammalai, a local city about 110kms away. Spending 4 days there the course excitingly built a composting toilet, created a raised bed area for future vegetable garden and also took on a few maintenance progress […]
CONTINUE READING →A large group of children and their teachers came all the way from Chennai this Friday to visit Sadhana Forest! They were extremely enthusiastic and hard working and loved being a part of the scene here. Some children joined moving piles of branches, still left from the cyclone! Others joined in the kitchen and the […]
CONTINUE READING →A market was held in Auroville to celebrate Earth Day. Sadhana Forest came with our chefs and some creative hands to share some of our joys and talents. Our chefs prepared some snacks to give out in the market. Sheela’s Special Laddus (ball-shaped Indian sweet) made mainly from various local organic flours and jaggery (palm […]
CONTINUE READING →One beautiful contribution came after the cyclone, at the beginning of the year from a volunteer named Claudius. His wish was to fund and build a Yurt and share his knowledge of the subject with anyone here interested to learn. Construction began shortly and a team of volunteers rushed to finish the Yurt in the […]
CONTINUE READING →Now that we’ve begun to see real recovery of our structures after the cyclone, it’s time to share the joy with our friends and well-wishers across the globe! Volunteers have moved into recently finished structures which have been redesigned to better withstand storms such as the cyclone. The newest models are much more stable and robust; shorter […]
CONTINUE READING →Dear potential volunteers, As usual, we are happily accepting volunteers in India!!! This is a very happy and active time in Sadhana Forest! Our big dormitories are fine, they have not been damaged in the cyclone! Hoping to see you soon! Warmly, Yorit and Aviram
CONTINUE READING →Dear friends of Sadhana Forest, On Friday December 30, Cyclone Thane hit the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry with heavy rains and wind speeds of up to 135 kph (83 mph) and tidal surges of up to 1.5 meters (5 feet). The cyclone hit the whole coast from Chennai down to Karaikal. Our district, […]
CONTINUE READING →Here is Auroville Radio’s half hour Interview with volunteers of Sadhana Forest on the effects of the cyclone. Click here to listen on Auroville Radio Website
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Eco Film Club, every Friday at Sadhana Forest Schedule of Events: 16:00 Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Tour16:30 Tour of Sadhana Forest18:00 Free bus from Solar Kitchen to Sadhana Forest for the Eco Film Club18:30 Eco Film Club begins with “previews” of short Sadhana Forest films20:00 Dinner is served21:15 Free […]
The first film, 73 Cows, is a touching story about a UK cattle farmer who became the first person in the UK to trade beef for sustainable organic vegan farming. The second docu-movie, To Infinity and Back, showcases Kuntal Joisher, the first man to climb Mt. Everest with 100% vegan gear and food.
Last Chance to See: Blue Whale is a gripping documentary that explores the majestic and endangered blue whale. With stunning visuals and expert insights, it highlights the whale’s critical role in marine ecosystems and the urgent threats they face. This film underscores the importance of conservation efforts to protect these gentle giants and our planet’s […]
In this documentary we dive deep into the world of lentils! Lentils are undemanding plants from drier regions, yet at the same time they are extremely rich in protein and are real power packs, full of minerals and trace elements. They could hold the key to fighting famines and to boost the nutritional profile of […]
2018/ 41 minutes/ Rebecca Cappelli The film explores the impact of our food and lifestyle choices on our health, our home planet and our values. It shares inspiring stories from athletes, food and fashion entrepreneurs, a public speaker, and an ocean environmentalist.