Sunrise Yoga Sessions Under Helios
Engage in your senses, explore natural rhythms, and connect with the Sun in this fun, multisensory experience! This free series combines seven different yoga, meditation and breathwork classes at the Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, under the glow of the breathtaking, larger-than-life artwork Helios created by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram.
All classes are free to book and take place at 7.30AM, Monday to Friday and 8.30AM, Saturday and Sunday. Click here for more information.
This summer’s most instagrammable moment has landed!
For one week only, step into the glow of Helios, a breathtaking, larger-than-life artwork created by renowned UK artist Luke Jerram. Arriving in New Zealand for the first time, Helios is both a scientific wonder and a multi-sensory artwork, offering a rare opportunity to visualise the beauty and complexity of our closest star – don't miss your chance to catch a glimpse up-close before this sun sets.
Measuring six metres in diameter and created at a scale of 1:200 million, Helios is constructed from approximately 400,000 images of the Sun’s surface. These images combine photography by astrophotographer Dr Stuart Green with data from NASA solar observations. Internally lit, this spherical installation allows for a safe yet awe-inspiring examination of the Sun’s extraordinarily detailed surface, revealing features such as sunspots, spicules, and filaments.
Named after the ancient Greek and Roman sun god – symbolic of time and life. Helios blends real solar imagery with animated lighting accompanied with an immersive surround-sound composition by Duncan Speakman and Sarah Anderson, creating a powerful and unforgettable experience.
Viewing of Helios in the Concert Chamber at Auckland Town Hall is free and open to everyone, with no booking required at any time. A programme of associated free events will be announced in the coming weeks.
Co-commissioned by National Trust, Cork Midsummer Festival, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Royal Naval College and University College London.
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