House culture & lifestyle

• Physically active
• Be part of our life
• Early birds

Addition Lifestyle: Our Eco-Friendly Way of Life & Diet We practice an eco-friendly way of life including veganism, alternative construction, solar energy, biodegradable toiletries, compost toilets and conscious consumption. All who stay here are expected to be mindful of their purchases and avoid generating waste if possible in order to fulfill our goal of being a zero waste community.              Sadhana Forest we eat a pure vegan diet, which means no animal products from living or deceased animals. We eat fruits, vegetables, whole-grain brown and red rice, millets, herbs, spices, beans, and dal, and source as much as is possible from local and regional organic farms.   We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.  On Thursdays we offer breakfast and lunch, and on Saturdays and Sundays we offer breakfast and dinner. When no meals are offered, guests may choose to cook in our kitchen using community ingredients or go out to local restaurants. No-Drug Policy All guests are asked not to smoke cigarettes (including both local “bidis” and electronic cigarettes), use drugs, or drink alcohol, inside or outside of Sadhana Forest, during their entire stay!  This includes time spent in Auroville, Pondicherry, Koot road, and anywhere else you visit during your stay here. This guideline helps us always to remain fully aware of our behavior and maintains our personal health, safety and security.  It is also our way of supporting those who would like to live a life free of these substances.  Only come to Sadhana Forest if you are 100% sure that you are able and willing to completely respect this request.  Volunteers who do not respect this guideline will be immediately instructed by the Project Director to leave Sadhana Forest for at least 6 months.