Body Resonance Workshop, Auroville 10-17 Aug 2025 by Yumiko Yoshioka

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Who Can Attend?

Open to all those who wish to reconnect with their bodies and discover new ways of expression.

Yumiko’s workshops are attended by all genders and age groups from 20s till 70s.

Many professional dancers, actors, performers, therapists, healing practitioners join to learn and integrate the techniques into their practices.

Highlights

Begin with gentle exercises inspired by Noguchi Taiso, Taichi, and Yoga to release tension and prepare your body for a journey of self-discovery.

Learn breathing techniques and dynamic training to enhance the flow of energy within your body.

Activate your universal memories and connect with the primal essence of life through Butoh dance exercises.

Explore free association and improvisation to unlock your creative potential and express your unique self.

About the Teacher

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Yumiko Yoshioka is an internationally renowned Japanese Butoh dancer, choreographer, and teacher based in Berlin. She created the 'Body Resonance' methodology, which explores the body as a living archive of memories and sensations.

This approach bridges the internal and external worlds through organic movement, reflecting her profound understanding of the importance of deepening consciousness of the body.

Her method not only enhances dance and expression but also illuminates daily life, opening individuals to the deeper layers of their inner world and rediscovering subtle beauty in each moment.

She continues to teach the method globally, inspiring a new generation of dancers, performers, and healing practitioners through her unique body movement workshops.

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Registration

Facilitation fee :

Rs 29,736 (incl. 18% GST)

The fee excludes accommodation, meals and transportation etc. Please see information below to estimate your budget for these expenses.

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We offer reduced fee for a few who are passionate about body movement practices but have affordability challenges. Please write to us about your situation.

A place is guaranteed only after you receive a confirmation letter which will be sent once we receive your registration form and the payment.

Residents of Auroville and Newcomers

For payment through FS Account, please write to us.

Please state if you need special consideration. We have few places for very keen residents with limited budget.

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Information

Contact

E: av.bodyresonance@gmail.com

W: https://bodyresonance.wixsite.com/info

Address :

Auroville Consulting,

Kalpana, Auroville,

Tamil Nadu 605 101,

INDIA

Schedule

Arrival : Saturday 9 August 2025.

Workshop : Sunday 10 August till Saturday 16 August (9AM-1PM and 4PM-7PM every day).

Event: Solo performance by Yumiko Yoshioka on Sunday, 17 August at 1930 Hrs.

Departure : Monday 18 August (suggested).

Venue

Cripa Main Hall, Auroville (near Pondicherry, India)

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Accommodation

A wide range of guest houses are available in the area costing between Rs 1500 - 4000 per night. We suggest booking Auroville managed guest houses as early as possible as they generally get full.

CENTER GUEST HOUSE

centerguesthouse@auroville.org.in

Tel: +91 413 2622 155 (land line)

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ATITHI GRIHA GUEST HOUSE

atithigriha@auroville.org.in

Tel: +91 413 2622 445 (land line)

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See complete list of Auroville guest houses.

Reaching Auroville

Pondicherry airport (PNY) has daily flights from Bengaluru and Hyderabad and is a 30 minutes drive by taxi (Rs 500) to Auroville. The nearest international airport is Chennai (MAA) and it takes about 3 hours to reach Auroville by taxi(Rs 3200-3500). Airport pick up can be booked with Auroville managed taxis at:

UNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE (UTS)

INTEGRATED TAXI SERVICE (ITS)

Food

Guest houses usually include breakfast and also have options for dinner. There are many eateries in and around Auroville offering a wide range of healthy cuisines (Rs 250-800 per meal)

Local transportation

Auroville is rural forested area spread over several kilometers. Walking to the dance studio in the sunny weather may not be comfortable. Guest houses can arrange rental of bicycles or scooters (Rs 150-500 per day).

Weather and clothes

Auroville is generally hot and humid during August with bright sunshine. Temperatures in the day can range 33-36 C and nights can be 25-28C. The dance studio is not air conditioned but well ventilated. Please bring loose fitting comfortable clothes with several changes. Laundry service is provided by the guest houses and clothes dry pretty quickly.