1. Yoga and meditation classes

Yoga is a way of life, an art of righteous living or an integrated system for the benefit of the body, mind and inner spirit. This art originated, was perfected and practiced in India thousands of years ago. Aim of Yoga is the attainment of the physical, mental and spiritual health.

2. South Indian martial arts classes

Silambattam , a traditional Dravidian martial art based on fighting with sticks dates back 5000 years when the stick was the primary tool to defend oneself. Beginners are first taught footwork patterns and then go on to the spinning techniques of the stick.

3. Classical Dance Classes

Bharatanatyam is thought to have been created by Bharata Muni, a Hindu sage, who wrote the Natya Shastra , the most important ancient treatise on Classical Indian Dance. It is also called the fifth Veda in reference to the foundation of Hindu religion and philosophy, from which sprang the related South Indian musical tradition of Carnatic Music.In ancient times it was performed as Dassiattam by mandir (Hindu temple) Devadasi.

4. Indian Cooking Class

India is home to over 60 varieties of lentils and legumes, all which are high in fiber, protein and packed with valuable minerals and vitamins. In this session, learn to prepare India foods deliciously! We will show you the best storage tips and how to wash, prepare and cook for a complete Indian meal.

5. Social Service

Non Governmental Organizations are the Non Profit Organizations formed for the welfare and development of a people of a sector or community or eradicating a particular problem and so on. Pondicherry has some NGOs working on street Children, Child Welfare, Women Development, Eco Farming, Organic Farming, Self Help Groups, Human Rights, Women Rights, Self Employed Youths, Agricultural Development and much more.

6. Ayurveda Lecture

Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. Derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots - 'ayus' (life) and 'ved' (knowledge) - and offering a rich, comprehensive outlook to a healthy life, its origins go back nearly 5000 years. To when it was expounded and practiced by the same spiritual rishis, who laid the foundations of the Vedic civilisation in India, by organising the fundamentals of life into proper systems.

7. Ayurvedic Massage

Massage reduces muscle-tension and relieves pain, opens the pores of the skin, thus eliminating poisons from the body through sweat. It also speeds up blood circulation.

8. Thai yoga massage

The healing art of Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient and sacred system of healing with roots in Yoga, Ayurvedic Medicine and Buddhist spiritual practice. It is a unique and powerful system of Yoga Therapy, which combines rhythmic massage, acu- pressure, asanas (Yogic stretching exercises), gentle twisting, energy work and meditation.

9. Heritage walk

The Heritage Walk made people aware of the architectural heritage and living culture of Pondicherry and also guided them through the French Quarter, Tamil Quarter and Muslim Quarter and the neighbourhoods pointing out places of historic and religious importance, intricately designed buildings, the town houses, and the various other buildings depicting the French style.

10. Pottery Making Demonstration

Pottery is the ceramic ware made by potters. It also refers to a group of materials that includes earthenware, stone ware and porcelain. The places where such wares are made are called potteries. Meet, interact and learn pottery making.

11. Horse riding

The South Indian Equestrian Association was created in 2001 to bring together and support the equestrian sport in South India . Members of the association include all of the riding schools in South India such as; Red Earth Riding School in Auroville, Embassy Riding School in Bangalore , Chennai Equestrian Academy , Karnataka Mounted Police and the Hyderabad Police Academy , along with many others. Formerly horse riding in South India had been dominated by the Military and the Police Academy.

12. Meet Experts

Meet experts in your area of specialization ad share your ideas, views and thoughts with them (Doctors, Professors and Lawyers).

13. School/ University visit

Visit Schools and University in india. Have a first hand information of the Indian standards and method of education. Interact with the students and the faculties.

Organised between: 10 Am to 2 Pm

14. Health Camps

Participate in the health camps organised for local people and have a first hand information on the importance of health care and the role it plays in the developing countries.

15. Visit Fossil Woods Park

Fossils are mineralized, or otherwise preserved, remains or traces of animals (such as footprints), plants, and other organisms.The petrifaction process occurs underground, when wood becomes buried under sediment and is initially preserved due to lack of oxygen. Mineral-rich water flowing through the sediment deposits minerals in the plant's cells. As the plant's lignin and cellulose decay away, a stone mould forms in its place.

16. Learn to Make Hut

Learn to make a hut out of coconut leaves. It involves weaving the coconut leaves in a crossed pattern and arranging them one above the other. The method is simple but efficient which could with stand extreme temperature during summers and monsoons

17. Farm Activities

witness the art of Indian farming, Ploughing the wet land by bullocks, sowing seeds, harvesting and milking the cow.

18. Industrial Visit

The Ashram runs a small handmade paper unit which utilizes waste-paper and natural substances to produce high quality paper in a large variety, board, fancy stationery, greeting cards, decorative items etc. The products can be purchased from SABDA.

Bookbinding and screen printing are also done in this unit, which take care of the needs of the Ashram and the schools.

19. Lunch or Dinner with an Indian Family

Have luch or dinner with an Indian Family prepared in a traditional way and interact with them.

20. Traditional Game

Learn traditional tamil games. Dayakattai a game similar to lodo is quiet famous among the tamil people.

21. Lectures

lectures on Hinduism, Hindu Gods and Goddesses, Secrets of Hindu Mythology, Spiritual Leaders, Social System, Indian Art and Architecture, Indian Stories and Message and Ayurveda.