National Permaculture Conference 2026
The most valuable crop you will ever grow is your family’s health
From Seed to Sustainability a practical, end-to-end roadmap to develop a fully functional, integrated, economically viable and regenerative permaculture farm, taught by people who have done it at the farm level, community level and national level.
People Care • Earth Care • Fair Share
August 22 & 23, 2026 (Sat, Sun)
Gain Timeless Wisdom from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
A special Blessing for the Permaculture Movement
With the gracious presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji, this conference will bring together wisdom, sustainability, and practical action. His message will inspire farmers, students, professionals, and communities to build a healthier relationship with nature and create a regenerative future.
Inspiring Guidance
Learn from a global spiritual leader
Sustainable Vision
Discover ideas for a better future
Diverse Community
Connect with change makers from across India
Practical Impact
Take actionable steps for our planet
— WHY THIS MATTERS NOW —
The food on our plates is quietly changing our health, and that of our planet
Nobody chooses to feed their family chemicals, but the way most food is now grown has made it hard to avoid. Diet and lifestyle are closely linked to India's rising disease burden. The numbers below are official, and they are moving in the wrong direction.
1 in 9
Indians now face a lifetime risk of developing cancer
Source: ICMR – NCDIR
28%
48%
— Take Back Control —
This is not a Farming Conference. It is a Decision to Take Back Control of your Life through Permaculture
You cannot control the air over a city or the water in a canal, but you can control what grows on your land, what your children eat, and where your food comes from. Permaculture is not just a farming technique; it is a way to live a regenerative life — one that is in tune with nature, not against it.
- Living & Healthy soil • Nutrition Rich food • honest livelihood • Inner calm
— IS THIS FOR YOU? —
For people who are ready to move from dream to design
One roadmap, many starting points. If any of these sound like you, this weekend was built for you.
The Dreamer
Urban professionals & families
Health First
Health-conscious individuals
Idle Land Owners
Landowners with unused land
The Builder
Investors & collectives
The Grower
Existing & new farmers
Next Generation
Students, retirees & changemakers
— STRAIGHT ANSWERS —
The Real Questions, Answered Honestly
This conference is built to answer exactly what stops most people — and a few things that may not have crossed your mind yet.
How do I choose the right land?
How do I find workforce for my farm?
How do I secure water without tankers?
Which legal policies & subsidies matter?
Can I actually earn money from this?
What am I not even thinking about yet?
The 360° PERMACULTURE FARM Roadmap
Every Piece Of The Puzzle, Brought Together
Land & Law
Evaluate soil, check water tables, and navigate agricultural policies, subsidies, zoning, and certifications.
Water & Energy
Earthworks, solar setups, energy flow in various elements of the farm, and decentralized off-grid technology that make a farm self-reliant.
Ecosystem Design
Integrated design, food forests, soil regeneration, cow based agriculture, and bio-char.
Spiritual Anchor
Breathwork, meditation, and inner wellness practices that keep the farmer as healthy as the farm.
Four Steps
From finding the land to sustaining the farmer
The conference moves through the full arc of a farm project — land, infrastructure, soil, plant life, community, economics, and the inner landscape of the person caring for it all.
Finding Land
- Smart land buying: topography, soil quality, and water access.
- Collective ownership models for friends, families, and groups.
- Government policies, subsidies, zoning, and certifications.
- Building relationships and integrating with village life.
Cultivating Life
- Living soil, advanced composting, and liquid bio-fertilizers.
- Multi-layered food forests and climate-specific plant planning.
- Fruit trees, timber, seasonal vegetables, and agroforestry systems.
Building Infrastructure
- Keyline systems, swales, ponds, drought resilience, and monsoon planning.
- Solar energy, smart backups, and appropriate farm technology.
- Latest tools that can make farming more efficient.
- Natural construction, cottages, and waste management.
The Mindful Farmer
- Meditation, Sudarshan Kriya, breathwork, and mindfulness.
- Practices to stay energized, centered, and grounded.
- Agnihotra for environmental purification and atmospheric harmony.
Learn from experienced practitioners who have designed, grown, and sustained real regenerative systems — not only for themselves, but at community and national scale.
2 Days National Conference on Permaculture Agenda:
Day 1:
7:00 - 8:00 am
Wellness Session:
Morning yoga and mindfulness meditation.
8:00 - 9: 45 am
Wholesome Breakfast
10:00 - 11:30 am
Inaugural & Keynote:
Foundational vision and introductory address.
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- Speakers: Inauguration by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
- Keynote by Chairman &
- Keynote by Chief Guest.
11:45am – 12:45pm
Agriculture In Harmony with Nature’s Intelligence:
Core permaculture practices and sustainable cultivation.
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- Speaker: Rajender Bhatt
13:00pn – 14:30pm
Satvic Lunch
14:45pm – 15:30pm
Securing our Liquid Lifeline:
Hydrological Resilience, Water security strategies and advanced harvesting solutions.
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- Speakers: Devraj Reddy
15:30pm – 16:15pm
Food Forest Architecture:
Ecosystem blueprinting and long-term land management.
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- Speakers: Patanjali Jha
16:15pm – 16:45pm
Refreshment Break:
16:45pm – 18:00pm
Executive Roundtable:
Women in Permaculture, grassroots leadership, and community empowerment.
18:30pm – 20:00pm
Evening Plenary:
Day 1 Satsang with dedicated seating, followed by the official dinner.
Day 2
06:30am – 08:30am
Optional Art of Living Permaculture Farm Tour
07:00am – 08:00am
Wellness Session:
Morning yoga and meditation.
08:00am – 09:30am
Wholesome Breakfast
10:00am – 11:00am
Soil-Gut Axis:
Soil microbiology dynamics, Human Health and earth regeneration systems.
Speakers: Dr Nanda Muthku
11:00am – 11:45am
Strategic Land Planning:
Site selection frameworks, legal compliances, and land preparation.
12:00pm – 12:30pm
Agro-Economics:
Cownomy and ancient-to-modern ecological integration.
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- Speaker: Ashish Singhal
12:30pm – 13:00pm
Policy Advocacy:
Institutional scaling and environmental policy frameworks.
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- Speaker: Chandra Shekhar Biradar
13:00pm – 14:30pm
Networking Luncheon:
Mid-day dining and professional networking.
14:30pm – 15:15pm
Ethical Finance:
- Permaculture economics and principle-based wealth models.
Speakers: Dyaneswar Bodke
15:15pm – 16:00pm
Soil to Survival:
Restoring The Human Ecosystem
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- Speaker: Abhinav Roy
16:00pm – 16:30pm
Refreshment Break:
Afternoon tea and networking recess.
16:45pm – 18:00pm
Closing Ceremony
18:30pm - 20:00pm
Day 2 Satsang followed by Dinner.
Conference Supporters
We are grateful to the following organizations for supporting the National Permaculture Conference
Learn from leaders in ecological and regenerative practice
A few of the confirmed speakers for the event
Binay Singh
Dr. Nanda Kishore Methuku, MD
Abhinav Roy
Ashish Singhal
Prof. Dr. Chandrashekhar M. Biradar
Dr. Devaraja Reddy N.J.
With nearly four decades in groundwater rejuvenation, Dr. Reddy founded the NGO Geo Rain Water Board and has pioneered water-conservation efforts across India — including 80,000+ borewell recharge systems and thousands of farm ponds. He holds the Karnataka State Rajyotsava Award and the India Water Warrior Award.
Patanjali Jha
Shri Rajendra Bhat
Mr. Dnyaneshwar Bodke
Everything you need for a rich two-day learning experience
Seats are limited by the Ashram's residential capacity, and the dates are fixed — Aug 22 & 23. Registration closes once the room is full.
- Access to all technical sessions
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Legal and policy panels
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Networking events and community interactions
- AoL Permaculture Farm Tour
National Conference on Permaculture 2026
— MORE THAN A WEEKEND —
You are not just learning. You are joining a movement.
Learn it. Live it. And help carry it forward for the next generation.
August 22 & 23, 2026 • Art of Living International Ashram, Bangalore
Visit Us
Art of Living Permaculture
Art of Living International Ashram
21st Km., Kanakapura Road,
Udayapura,
Bangalore, 560082
Call Us
+91-97391 19591
Email Us
info@aolpermaculture.in