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Venue for hire by the hour or day. Meetings, Events, Conferences, Photoshoots, Trainings, Gatherings & More

A Y U is an oasis of calm in the heart of Dunedin's vibrant warehouse precinct. Natural light-bathed studio
Meeting area, AV lounge + Kitchenette
Reception area + changing room
High ceilings throughout
Ground floor access + lift to toilets
Keycode guests access

Our space, your way!

05/08/2024

Humans of A Y U! Today we're introducing not one, but 4 talented humans. These are the musicians gracing our space with their experimental and alternative music on Saturday for Audio Lounge!

Tristan Dingemans playing Solo as Kāhu - Tristan is an Ōtepoti based musican best known for his thunderous, electric guitar wizardry and lead vocals in High Dependency Unit and Mountaineater, and now for his more recent solo and ensemble project including the pared back and beautifully spacious Sound Journeys with his wife Jasmin.

Italiks (aka Alpharhythm) has been making beats of all shapes & sizes for over 25 years . An accomplished producer and seasoned musician , his deep, heavy dub riddims are complemented by live guitar and smooth, soul drenched vocals. Guaranteed to move the feet, soothe the soul & rattle the rib cage.

Motoko Kikkawa is an Ōtepoti based violinist known for her musical improvisation as well as her visual art. She performs many different genres of music and in several bands. She plays everything from quiet sound art performances in art galleries through to loud punk rock.

New Zealand based composer and bass player Simon Eastwood has a diverse practice, including orchestral and chamber works, electronic pieces, and improvisation. As a bass player, he regularly performs in a variety of contexts, playing in orchestras and chamber ensembles as well as rock, jazz and folk groups. He is currently Mozart Fellow at the University of Otago in Dunedin.

Come and hear these amazing instrumentalists for yourself this Saturday at 6:30pm.

Event listing; www.facebook.com/events/1544458273172663/1544458279839329/

Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/91373/Audio-Lounge.utr

05/08/2024

Feels a bit like spring 🌱☀️🌱

03/08/2024

Come and join the first of our community events celebrating the incredible and diverse local talent of experimental and alternative musicians, and offering a laid back, intimate and interactive adventure in listening!

With an absolutely EPIC lineup 💥 💥 💥

SATURDAY 10th AUGUST | Doors Open 6:30pm
EARLYBIRD $20+bf / $25+bf

- MOTOKO KIKKAWA + SIMON EASTWOOD
- ITALIKS
- KĀHU

Event listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/1544458273172663/1544458279839329

Tickets: https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/91373/Audio-Lounge.utr

02/08/2024

Come join the amazing Serotoninstudionz for Reset & Reflect, on WED 28th AUGUST 7 - 8:30pm, an evening of resetting and reflecting and gaining some clarity in your life.

Whether you need a break from the daily grind or just want to take some time to pause and reflect, this event is the perfect opportunity. So book yourself in and get ready for a night of self-care and personal growth.

With Guided Mindfulness meditation, A written reflection exercise and closing with Loving-Kindness and Compassion practice that ensures you leave feeling ready to embrace the week ahead.

P.S> Our recent newsletter had an error in for this listing which said the event was from a different person - apologies!!

Our Reset & Reflect sessions offer the perfect escape to reset your mind with intentional reflection, mindfulness and loving-kindness.

29/07/2024

This week's Yoga, Movement and Dance with spaces available at A Y U:

💥Tonight/MON 6pm: Move Inward with Della & Michael - all welcome

💥Tomorrow/TUES 7:30pm: Soma Yoga 8 Week Journey - Open Level - 2 spaces

💥WED 10am: Mobility at A Y U with Health and Fitness with Amber - all welcome

💥FRI 7pm: Wild at Heart: Ecstatic Dance Dunedin with Soma Yoga

Boom!

25/07/2024

Humans of A Y U! Meet Duke!

Duke is a Phd Researcher at Otago University who has been a follower of the Sufi path for over a decade. He is most inspired by Idris Shah’s psychology of the heart, and Omid Safi’s insights on Sufism as a path of Radical Love. Duke’s practices include meditation, chanting, breathwork, song, and dance.

Duke is an inspiring facilitator who loves to amp up the sufi practices, bringing them to life with respect, love and enthusiasm.

You can experience some of Duke's awesome Sufi facilitation in the upcoming Breath, Meditation and Mantra with Soma Yoga on this Saturday 27th July, 3 - 6pm

24/07/2024

Workshop ready! Do you have a presentation, training or workshop that needs a special element (like our gorgeous space 🤣) to emphasise your content?

We are here for you! Tell us more about your thing and we’ll support your vision ✨

[email protected]

24/07/2024

Jungle lovers 🌱 🍃 if you can’t be outdoors, bring the outdoors in.

24/07/2024

* * * EVENTS * * *

Yes, we have a lot of private bookings, but we also have many public ones that you can join!

Coming up this week:
Elemental Chakras - Soma Yoga Journey
Soma Healing Journey: Mixed Group Sessions
Soma Healing Journey: Women's Group Sessions
Breath, Meditation & Mantra: Immersive Event
Ebb & Flow - A Yoga & Qigong Journey

22/07/2024

Studio view!

Our studio area gets used for all sorts of things! From kids playing at a birthday party, to eid celebrations, yoga, qi gong, dance and music through to conferences, meetings and workshops!

As you may have guessed, we love variety....so let us know what you have in mind for this space and we will do our best to support your vision.

22/07/2024

Humans of A Y U, meet Tamara!

Tamara is a Yoga instructor and Ayurvedic Wellness Coach from Twizel, and originally from Brisbane.

She blends yoga, qigong, ayurveda, meditation and mindfulness in her approach to wellness, guiding us to uncover and discover that sweet and deep spot inside all of us where satisfaction, peace and love (and all those good things) are residing.

We cannot wait to welcome her and her guests to A Y U monthly (or so) to offer sessions, including one you can join this coming Sunday 9:30 - 11:30: Ebb & Flow, a Yoga and Qi Gong Journey!

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/836326294670517

Welcome Tamara ❤

17/07/2024

Love working around nature, do you? 🌿

If you can't work outdoors, then bring the outdoors in!

15/07/2024

Our Space, your way

11/07/2024

So looking forward to this Sacred Voice Ceremony with Charlotte of Wildsong Healing happening on Saturday 20th July!

You do not need to know how to sing.

This session is about using your voice to drop into your body in a more blissful and expansive way, opening ourselves up to powerful and transformational vibrational shifts.

Be sure to book soon if you are joining!
More info & bookings: https://www.facebook.com/events/828385245809928

10/07/2024

We are all natural storytellers, and our stories, our expressions of self, are always just below the surface.

What if you answered the call to fish up the stories inside of you? To write them down without fear of judgement or censure? They could become poems, stories, lists…anything you wanted!

Come at join Author Kim Cope-Tait on WEDNESDAY 17th July at 6pm for SOUL BONSAI: Writing as a Spiritual Practice.

Using the Amherst Writers & Artists Method of leading creative writing workshops, Kim’s speciality is putting you at ease, drawing out what is sleeping in your heart, and cultivating a safe space to explore your creative voice.

No experience needed!

https://www.facebook.com/events/950898262649131/952852642453693

09/07/2024

Humans of A Y U.

Meet Angela Dempster-Passang! Angela is a friendly and passionate facilitator who has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong since 1990 and we are so excited to be welcoming her sessions to A Y U!

Angela will be offering Zhineng Qigong Workshops and classes, covering gentle injury repair, boosting immunity, and qi improvement for body mind and spirit.

All exercises can be done sitting or standing and suit all ages and levels of health.

Save the date now for her first workshop: Intro to Qigong coming up on next Saturday July 20th 10am - 12pm!

You can register directly with Angela via Zhineng Qigong Dunedin Aotearoa

03/07/2024

Wild at Heart: Ecstatic Dance Dunedin is back this Friday 5th at 7pm, and we're looking forward to it!

Enjoy the freedom and release of freestyle dance with the music in a wave (starts of slow, builds up to faster and bassy, then slows down again).

See you on the dance floor!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1032453208037518/1032453234704182

02/07/2024

We love having your workshops and presentations!

This was an awesome workshop by Tātai Aho Rau Core Education with a group of 30 or so learning about Creative New Zealand sustainable careers.

Do you have something in mind for A Y U Community Space? Reach out for a viewing or to check availability: [email protected]

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7 Crawford Street, Ground Floor
Dunedin
9016

Website

https://www.ayu.co.nz/

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The old safe in our venue is awesome and functional. It only took a few minutes to make the plans to turn it into a props closet housing yoga props, decor, lighting and more! The shelving was made from reused timber which was originally used in this building! #interiors #history #artdeco #safe

Create an impact with your upcoming trainings, meetings and conferences in 2024!

Create an impact in 2024 with our epic and versatile space for your upcoming trainings, meetings and conferences! Our spacious venue comes fully equipped with a Projector, PA, tables & conference chairs, soft furnishings & yoga props… AND a kitchenette for your catering needs! A Y U Community Space is 150m2 of pure, open plan zen. Handily situated on the ground floor of 7 Crawford street in Dunedin’s Warehouse Precinct. With five specifically designed areas, including a natural light bathed studio, meeting area, AV lounge, kitchenette, reception area and changing room - A Y U is the perfect blank canvas for your business or brands needs. Get in touch and let’s chat about pricing and availability, and lock in some dates for 2024 - We can’t wait to host you. Email Beryl & Jasmin at: [email protected] #AYU #ayucommunityspace #ayudunedin #ayudunedinevents #dunedinevents #eventspace #communityspace #functionspace #corporatehire #ourspaceyourway #oasisofcalm #dunedinnz #dunedinnewzealand #ōtepoti

We recently had lululemon Australia and New Zealand’s Dunedin Pop Up Store at A Y U! Did you come by and check it out? #lululemon #dunedinpopup #popup #popupstore #AYU #ayudunedin #communityspace #dunedinevents #dunedinnz

The YU MEI Archive Event at A Y U over the weekend! Did you drop in? Keep up to speed with what’s upcoming at AYU at www.ayu.co.nz/whatson #yumeibrand #ayu #popupsale #archivesale #dunedineventsspace #dunedinnz

It was so great to have the team from @lonelylingerie visit Dunedin with their Pop-Up Sale at A Y U over the weekend! With so many amazing pieces, we hope you found yourself some goodies! Keep up to date with our latest events at https://www.ayu.co.nz/whatson or subscribe to get notified at https://bit.ly/ayu-subscribe #LonelyFreedomKeepers #lovethyself #lonelylingerie #dunedinpopup #popupsale #lingerie #swimwear #clothing #ayu #ayudunedin #communityspace #dunedineventspace #eventspace #dunedin #dunedinnz #dunedinevents #eventsdunedin #dunedinnewzealand #ourspaceyourway

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So fresh & so clean! With community wellbeing in mind during these times of risk awareness, we have taken some extra, sensible precautions. We have upped our cleaning ante with extra deep cleans per week. We've added new protocols for all hirers include surface & equipment cleans after use. And we also have a wall mounted hand sanitiser (and extras) located in the reception area, as well as a hand washing station in the kitchenette. All so you can relax, and enjoy your time at A Y U! #enjoy #relax #spacetobe

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A Y U

Welcome to A Y U Wellness Arts Event Space.

A Y U is multi zone, multi purpose space for people to use for conferences, trainings, events, huis, meetings, photoshoots, product launches........etc! We have a lovely, light filled studio space for the likes of movement, yoga, tai chi, dance etc., a community table for meetings, sessions and creative pursuits, a classroom area for presentations, lectures, AV situations and a kitchenette for your beverage and catering delights.

We will happily configure our space to meet your needs.

We are at 7 Crawford Street, near Queen’s gardens and in the heart of Dunedin’s historic warehouse precinct.