Freedom of the body 

An experiential immersive workshop designed and guided by Philippe Pelen and Thierry Moucazambo, assisted by Bianca & Saman from Surya Performance Lab

The theme of this workshop is Ananda (Joy) in the cells.

According to Mother and Sri Aurobindo, if a divine Power of Light and Ananda were to descend into the physical being… it would illumine and remodel the cells, awaken the consciousness in the whole organism, so that even the body would become a vessel of supreme beauty and delight.

A path to follow from the mind to the heart and from the heart to the body, through deep relaxation, frequencies, meditation, Pranayama, yoga, visualization, and a spontaneous natural dance. A joyful experience to open the door to the dialogue with the cells.  

This workshop is open to all: Aurovilians, newcomers, volunteers and guests who want to discover and experiment with cellular consciousness. It is also open to participants who have attended previous workshops and want to experience deeper inner practice. Each workshop offers a different experience.

SIV: After 19 years with Auroville, this was the first time I ever did anything related to the cellular realms of the body. I now understand that I have to develop the capacity to go inside. How I do not know yet. For years I have been wondering about what this inner world is like when you live in it. Now I understand more about what it means. To me this is Huge!

Ocean: Having spent almost 18 years on my path of self-discovery, learning about myself, human interactions and reality we live in, in search for the Truth and unity, only this time I was able to tap into something so close to myself, yet never explored before, giving a feeling of coming home. Although I made an attempt to understand the "Mind of the Cells", I was not able to experience it myself but rather touched the subject intellectually. It all changed in your workshop... I found myself tapping into something very precious and I would call extraordinary, an intimate connection with myself. It almost felt like entering through a new door. And you gave us the key! Introducing us into the world of our cells, not mentally but by our perception and awareness with ease.

Este: I really want to thank you for this workshop that you are starting in Auroville. It is very very beautiful. For my side it gives more meaning to being here in Auroville. We are here to know ourselves, to talk to our cells; we are here for the work of the Mother.

This retreat has been designed and will be led by two experienced Auroville facilitators: Philippe Pelen and Thierry Moucazambo.

Originally from Réunion Island, a multicultural French island in the Indian Ocean, they have been aurovilians for many years. They are dancers, performers, choreographers, directors and energy healers.

Drawing on their experience of living on an island with a history of slavery and colonisation, and inspired by Sri Aurobindo and Mother for 30 years, they have developed a methodology they call the 'decolonisation of the body, cells, imagination and mind'.

Their exploration of the actor-dancer's body has evolved naturally into transformative energy healing. They teach their method at various universities around the world and to different spiritual and artistic groups.

They have also lectured at UNESCO and created and directed 34 shows, performing in 83 countries with artists from around the globe. They have performed at the Opéra de Paris, the Théâtre de la Ville in Paris, and the world's biggest festivals.

They are deeply involved in the Yoga of the Cells and dialogue with cells. Based in Auroville, they have trained with Bhaga from the Auroville Laboratory of Evolution, Barbara and various mentors and scientists from around the world, as well as many special 'First People' leaders from South Africa, New Caledonia and Australia.

In Auroville, they founded the Surya Performance Lab, created numerous shows and training programs.