Lilaloka, the place of Play (in Sanskrit), offers a new educational approach centred on Joy, in order to become our own life’s creator. Through joy, the child blossoms and finds his or her path, gains trust in his or her potentialities. Joy connects us to our inner child, to others and gives meaning to life: it is a crucial value to recover in today’s world. Lilaloka offers various activities, based on Play, which allow the child to reveal itself as an individual and amongst others, without competition or judgement. This place is opened to all children, schooled or not, having difficulties or not, beyond all categorizations and allowing a mix of ages. The team of Lilaloka wants to work in collaboration with schools and parents,considering each child as an evolving being.

Ongoing Activities

Lilaloka offers collective activities such as games, in a cooperative spirit, arts and crafts activities, nature and environmental exploratory, story-telling, drama and other activities.

We are offering individual and/ or group activities.The current team of facilitators has developed his/her own speciality to work with children.

New born and Parents

(One time per week)

Age group 0-12 months

The newborn stage is a precious and transformative time, both for the baby and the parents. During this period, it is essential to offer a safe, nurturing environment where the child feels secure, loved, and supported. By being present, responsive, and gentle, parents lay the foundation for trust and emotional well-being. Supporting the baby’s integral development means caring not only for physical needs but also creating space for emotional bonding, sensory experiences, and peaceful connection. In doing so, parents help their child grow in harmony, feeling grounded, confident, and deeply connected to the world around them.

Nesters’

(1 time per week/or according to the group needs)

Age group 1-2 years old, accompanied by parents

Parental education plays a vital role in nurturing a healthy attachment process between parent and child. Understanding a child’s emotional and developmental needs helps caregivers respond with empathy, consistency, and presence—key elements in building secure attachment. This strong early bond supports the child’s emotional regulation, confidence, and ability to form trusting relationships later in life, making the parent-child connection a cornerstone of holistic development.

Infants’ community

(Daily mornings)

Toddlers from 1 ½ years to 3 years

This space will provide a nurturing and thoughtfully prepared environment where little ones can grow freely, supported by Integral education and the principles of free progress. Inspired by pedagogies such as Waldorf and Montessori, this setting honours the natural rhythms, curiosity, and individuality of each child. Through meaningful activities like sensory play, movement, nature exploration, and practical life tasks, children develop independence, emotional security, and a deep connection to themselves and their surroundings, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.

Free flow mornings activities

Open to all age group children (4+)

Free flow morning activities for children offer a unique opportunity to learn outside the structure schooling. In this open, child-led environment, kids can explore, create, and discover at their own pace through art, nature play, storytelling, science experiments, and hands-on projects. This approach encourages free progress and integral education by supporting each child’s natural curiosity, emotional growth, and individual learning journey, nurturing both their independence and love of learning.

Afternoon activities

For children 3 to 6 years old (two times per week)

This environment will support the child growth by nurturing intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual with diverse activities. In this stage of rapid development, children thrive in environments that encourage independence, hands-on learning, and respect for their natural curiosity. Implementing child-centered methods to supports free exploration and self-discipline, while integral education to ensures a holistic focus on the child’s whole being, helping them grow with confidence, empathy, and a deep love for learning.

For children for 6 years old to 11 years (One time per week)

Activities include:

Fine coordination skills development through art and crafts.

Occupational Therapy, Individual and small group

Sessions by appointment for schooler and non-schooled children. The individual sessions are done in collaboration with the Supportive Learning Satellite team, schools and parents.

Research and training:

Lilaloka’s team wishes to share its knowledge and offer training to students and educators from Auroville and all countries, attracted by the international aspect of Auroville. Indian researchers in the educational field are particularly welcome.

For further information, kindly e-mail: lilaloka@auroville.org.in

Or WhatsApp to 9655519546

website:   https://lilaloka.in/

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The Team

Leela, Ritam, Christine, and Ana are professionals from diverse fields with many years of experience in education. We have worked with children of all ages—as well as adults—across various nationalities, both with and without specific needs. Each of us has developed her own area of specialization.

“Each individual is a special manifestation in the universe; therefore his true path has to be absolutely unique.”
- The Mother
How to participate in building Lilaloka?
  • By your enthusiasm for the project!
  • By donations of equipment
  • By your financial donations (see details below).
How to give?
  • If you have an Auroville Financial Service account, you can transfer a donation to Unity account 252023 mentioning Lilaloka as the purpose.
  • If you live in India or abroad you can send your donation via the Auroville online Donation Gateway: http://www.auroville.com/donations/
  • For Indian donations please contact us by email to register your donation under DCG (24-SAI-LLK).  
  • If you live abroad, you can also send your donation via the AVI USA online Donation Gateway: https://give.aviusa.org/page/Lilaloka

Please inform us at the time of sending (with a reference e-mail if possible), so that we can acknowledge the receipt as soon as possible.

Get in Touch

For group activities, please WhatsApp to 9655519546


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