Hi everyone,
My apologies for the lateness of this newsletter! I have been in the process of healing an injured shoulder. Its been a beautiful yet challenging journey as the pain has brought to the surface many unconscious beliefs and patterns that I have needed to let go of in order to move forward with more ease and flow. Wow! The 'shoulder' had forced me to not 'do' anything. This has been rather interesting for me! and yet the bliss of reconnecting with my Self has been worth it! I have been learning and growing so much through this experience and my connection to Spirit has been strengthened.
I'm excited to be moving into this new era with you! According to many spiritual traditions we have now entered a cycle of rejuvenation and peace. These are the times we have been waiting for. We have come to a point where we can consciously remember who we are and live from this awareness. I'm thrilled to be sharing the journey with each and every one of you, as we remember who we are. Our challenge now is to live from our hearts and not be enticed by the old paradigm of separation and fear. Every moment presents a new opportunity to say "yes" to life, love and joy; the only reality that is truly ours.
"Love is all there is. I surrender to love"
Our gift to the world is to remember this and live it in our lives every moment. This is my commitment and resolution for 2013. Will you join me?
This season we are celebrating the Earth Element; the Earth is our home. In Chinese Medicine it is the element that sustains and nurtures us. It rules the digestive organs of the stomach and the spleen, helping us to digest our life experiences and become more of who we are.
My favourite analogy for the Earth element, and truly the heart of Wu Tao, is that of receiving everything that is offered from Life , with gratitude and non-resistance. The Earth says:
"open your heart
open your mind
open your body
and receive what I am offering
you for your growth and healing"
Reflect on this; whatever comes your way (consciously or unconsciously), you have asked for! Nothing in your experience of reality is accidental. Everything, absolutely everything is there for your healing and evolvement. So, say "yes!" and "thank you!"
Life will never let you down, just as the Earth is always beneath your feet. The energy is always available for your healing. Gratitude will help you to receive and integrate the experience, so that you can come home to your SELF.
The Wu Tao Dance process is particularly helpful for when the experience of life becomes difficult or challenging. I encourage you to take your current challenges into the dance.
We are looking forward to dancing and sharing more Wu Tao offerings with you in 2013.
Wu Tao Couples Class
This group class is such a beautiful way to connect with your partner in love. Learning and doing the dances together brings you to a space of peace and balance. It's great to get this by yourself but its blissful to share this experience with your beloved.
Steve and I love doing this class! It opens our hearts to each other in a beautiful and fun environment and the unimportant aspects of life fall away very easily.
A great way to enhance your relationship, and resolve conflicts through moving beyond the mind!
Beginners Class starts Thursday 21st February at 6.30pm - 8pm
Venue is Studio 42 at 8A Phillimore St Fremantle
Cost is $300 per couple for 8 weeks or $40 per session.
Call me on 0417 989 397 or email michelle@wutaodance.com to book your place
Check out our brilliant administrator Kate Sullivan's new website! www.sacredessentials.com.au
Its a wonderful resource of spiritual wisdom for every woman in today's world. Congratulations Kate! Its a beautiful expression of you!
Warmest Love and blessings,
Michelle
Creator and Director
Wu Tao Dance
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
"Shine your Light" Wu Tao December 2011
Dear friends,
Blessings and warm wishes for the forthcoming festive season. Here in Western Australia, the weather is heating up, the ground is drying and already it feels like summer! Its been a busy and special few months for me. I continue to move through the grief of my daughter Belle's recent transition but joy is present as well now, which is a welcome relief. She is happy and very much alive. My spiritual practice has become very important as I work to surrender myself to the place where all is well. Wu Tao is part of my practice.
I spent the best part of October on an Australian Wu Tao tour ending with a powerful instructor training in Mornington Victoria. I have felt so blessed and grateful for the love coming my way over the past months, especially from everyone in the Wu Tao community, that I simply had to make a trip and thank everyone. If you dance Wu Tao at a class with one of our lovely instructors, you will know how gorgeous and amazing they are! Instructors and students alike, the Wu Tao community is full of beautiful, sweet and precious human beings.
Wu Tao Spring Ceremony
The Wu Tao ceremony for Spring was held in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, celebrating new life and dancing the renewed and healed world into being. The energy at all ceremonies was powerful and vibrant.
With a focused intention, we danced together, sending healing ripples into the world and creating positive change. I am reminded of this song: "From little things big things grow" and I firmly believe that good things will flow from the energies we generated. To all those who attended, thank you for your healing presence. It was truly lovely to meet you and dance with you.
The next ceremony will be celebrating Summer and the Element of Fire and the time of transformation and purification.
Click here to find out where and when you can join a ceremony close to you.
Instructor Enhancement Days
In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne we also had our annual Instructor Enhancement Days. It is always a joy to be with the amazing beautiful people who teach Wu Tao, dancing and learning together. I am grateful and blessed to be part of such a special community. Thanks to all the wonderful instructors who lovingly support all our students not just in Australia, but also in New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Brazil and Austria! Next year we will also have instructors in the UK, US and South Africa! Yes, the Wu Tao tree is spreading its branches far and wide.
Instructor Training
My trip culminated in the 7 day Instructor Training Intensive which was held at the first purposely built Wu Tao studio, in Mount Martha (close to Mornington Peninsula) and home to Diana Bonwick and her family. What a perfect environment in which to study and learn Wu Tao! We were surrounded by nature, birds, horses and trees, with perfect weather blessing us every day. Congratulations to Lisa, Maria, Bev, Shireen, Lisa and Jane on the successful completion of the course! Thanks to Diana for looking after us so well and organising the delicious Indian food we ate daily.
"What an amazing week! Dancing daily with six of our truly beautiful Wu Tao family, under Michelle's caring guidance, was blissful. It hardly seemed like we were studying and preparing for examination! The intensive was challenging, joyful and healing combined. What a great honour to be able to teach Wu Tao and share its great depth. Thank you Life & Michelle!". (Jane Southwell)
In 2012, we will be holding the first Training intensive in Bali! Start your course in 2012 and complete it on this beautiful tropical island! For information about our Instructor Training Courses for 2012 click here.
Enrol in any of our training programs in December or January and receive special bonus gifts from us. Click here for details.
Wu Tao Bali Retreats in 2012!
For some time now I have been fantasizing about taking people to Bali for Wu Tao. I have always found Bali to be especially healing and relaxing.
Bali is a deeply spiritual place. For a start, the Balinese people live their faith daily. They live in constant respect and contact with Spirit through their Hindu ceremony and rituals and are very open, warm and friendly. The whole island feels very feminine and heart oriented.
Bali is a deeply spiritual place. For a start, the Balinese people live their faith daily. They live in constant respect and contact with Spirit through their Hindu ceremony and rituals and are very open, warm and friendly. The whole island feels very feminine and heart oriented.
I have been researching on the internet looking to find the perfect place to host Wu Tao retreats. I was referred to one and on my enquiry, an email came back with the address, BelleButterfly! What a synchronicity! I took this to indicate that I was on the right path with my dreaming about Bali.
Things have been moving quickly with us being offered the opportunity to lease a retreat centre in Ubud for a year. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but if all goes well, Steve and I could be in Bali very soon offering Wu Tao Dance training, retreats, music retreats, workshops and classes! It could well be the perfect next step for us and Wu Tao. If we do get to Bali our place will be open to you and we hope you will join us for a relaxing and healing time at our new retreat centre. I will keep posted with updates!
Its not too late to order Wu Tao DVD's, music and books for your family and friends for Christmas! If you place an order this week, you should receive your order before Christmas day if you are in Australia, but don't delay! The new Advanced DVD, Wu Tao Wisdom DVD and Wu Tao for Couples DVD are now available. Go to Our Shop page to place your Christmas order today.
Sondra Ray in Perth December 2011
Our dear friends Sondra Ray and Mark Sullivan will be in Perth next week offering their very powerful Loving Relationships Training as well as private sessions. I highly recommend their work to cut through the ego dross and lift yourself to new levels of consciousness.
Our dear friends Sondra Ray and Mark Sullivan will be in Perth next week offering their very powerful Loving Relationships Training as well as private sessions. I highly recommend their work to cut through the ego dross and lift yourself to new levels of consciousness.
Click here for all the details or contact either myself 0417989397 or Steve 0429197710 email richsound1@gmail.com
Coming home to Self - The True meaning of Christmas
Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of the Christ energy into the world. What does this mean for you? For most people the true meaning of Christmas has been lost in the consumerism of buying presents and eating alot of food. The spiritual meaning has been reduced to the nativity story of the birth of Jesus. I like to think of Christmas as the time to celebrate the landing of Christ consciousness onto our earth, into this dimension. It has arrived and is held within each of us. We may not all know that we carry it, but it is this sacred spirt that is our True Nature.
Here is a short meditation process (taken from our Course in Transformation) to help you remember your true Self and in doing this, help others awaken to their true nature:
- First, find a quiet space for yourself where you can relax without interruption for 1/2 hour.
- Get some coloured pencils or textas and paper to draw/write on.
- Put on some of your favourite relaxing music.
- Sit comfortably and take some deep breaths, letting go of all tension in your body and mind as you exhale.
- Now ask yourself these questions:
- Who am I?
- Draw/write whatever comes to mind
- What are the burdens I carry?
- Draw/write whatever comes to mind
- What is the truth of who I am?
- Draw/write whatever comes to your mind
- Once you have answered these questions by drawing or writing, do the Wu Tao Fire Dance, brushing off the burdens you have discovered into the Fire.
- When you are finished the dance, sit quietly for a few minutes taking your breath into your heart. Feel how much easier it is to feel your Self and how natural it is to radiate love now your Heart is relieved of what it was carrying around.
The Tree
By Miranda Brett
(Wu Tao Instructor Melbourne Australia)
(Wu Tao Instructor Melbourne Australia)
I make no apology for who I AmI simply grow wherever I am planted
Spreading, exploring the Earth
Graciously receiving all that is given
all the elements, nutrients and space that is needed for this vital life
Creating a strong, firm foundation, steadfast, brave and true
Following the natural rise of energy as I find myself moving outwards through the leaves and branches into the Light
Spreading, creating, Giving Fully
I am worthy to be here and I hide nothing
I shine beautifully and without reservation, allowing my magnificence to be witnessed with my ever-changing canopy of leaves, the fragility of new growth, tender buds, flexibility, movement, dancing in the wind, buffeted by storms, lashed by rain.
Some boughs straight and strong, other branches dead and withered
Embracing it all, denying nothing
See me with my perfect imperfections
You and I,
Yin and Yang
We dance, touch, create, merge
Experiencing ourselves Fully
For we are One.
Spreading, exploring the Earth
Graciously receiving all that is given
all the elements, nutrients and space that is needed for this vital life
Creating a strong, firm foundation, steadfast, brave and true
Following the natural rise of energy as I find myself moving outwards through the leaves and branches into the Light
Spreading, creating, Giving Fully
I am worthy to be here and I hide nothing
I shine beautifully and without reservation, allowing my magnificence to be witnessed with my ever-changing canopy of leaves, the fragility of new growth, tender buds, flexibility, movement, dancing in the wind, buffeted by storms, lashed by rain.
Some boughs straight and strong, other branches dead and withered
Embracing it all, denying nothing
See me with my perfect imperfections
You and I,
Yin and Yang
We dance, touch, create, merge
Experiencing ourselves Fully
For we are One.
Summer Recipe for You
Watermelon SaladThis recipe is cooling and cleansing. Summer is the ideal time to enjoy fruits such as juicy, sweet watermelon. Rocket lettuce is bitter and stimulates the Liver. Lemon juice will keep your body alkaline.
Ingredients1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups baby rocket leaves, washed and spun dry
1/8th seedless watermelon, rind removed, and cut in 1-inch cubes
200g good fetta cheese, 1/2-inch diced
1 cup whole fresh mint leaves, julienned
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
1/4 cup minced shallots (1 large)
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups baby rocket leaves, washed and spun dry
1/8th seedless watermelon, rind removed, and cut in 1-inch cubes
200g good fetta cheese, 1/2-inch diced
1 cup whole fresh mint leaves, julienned
DirectionsWhisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, shallots, honey, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking constantly, to form an emulsion. If not using within an hour, store the vinaigrette covered in the refrigerator.
Place the rocket leaves, watermelon, feta, and mint in a large bowl. Drizzle with enough dressing to coat the greens lightly and toss well. Taste for seasonings and serve immediately.
The picture below is of my beautiful girls and myself last Christmas. Belle's last Christmas in her body. She was the happiest I have ever seen her and had the best day in absolute joy and bliss.
I wish for you a beautiful Christmas with your loved ones. May your spirit shine bright and bring joy and peace to all around you. See you in 2012!
Lots of love
Michelle
Wu Tao Dance
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My darling Belle has Flown
Dearest Wu Tao Teachers, Students and Fellow Travellers,
Its exactly 3 weeks today that my darling girl Belle flew away into the skies leaving us behind. At this time 3 weeks ago we were in intensive care at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, sitting by her, singing and reading her favourite stories to her while we waited anxiously for her sister Dakota to fly in from London to say goodbye. What a long 20 hour flight that was for her and us!
Dakota made it in time to help her sister on her way and Belle held on to say good-bye. This day was indeed the saddest day of my life. It was also incredibly gentle and beautiful. Belle left her body surrounded by love and support. Though it is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, we were there to let her go with love and gratitude.
Her dad Rafael, her Auntie Simone, my darling man Steve and Dakota's sister Aurora were also there. I write this consumed by grief. How else can it be so, I miss my baby so much! So hard to let her go....
But I do also wish to share the incredible amount of miracles and blessings surrounding our precious Belle's journey. Many of you may know that since Belle first went to hospital in late 2009 that I felt things change and that Belle was preparing to leave then. For no apparent reason other than a trip to hospital of which we had had many in the past, I felt a shift, a change in trajectory and I was overwhelmed with grief for many months. Last year she had 2 severe pneumonias and visits to intensive care. The last trip was especially stressful for me. I had a lot of resistance and fear. I didn't want to be in the hospital and go through this ever again. It was very hard for me and I am sure for Belle too.
One day when meditating on Belle at this time, she came and told me she was done here and was preparing to leave. More grief, more unreality. What to do with this information? Was I making this up?
Since that time we have had the most fabulous time. Almost a year with no illnesses, and heaps of joy, laugher, fun and happiness. Belle enjoyed the best christmas with her family. She went surfing for the first time and started high school with a great teacher and new communication device. We had lots of fun every afternoon with her beautiful carers Amy and Kathrin. They were her best friends and mine too. The past year was truly a gift of joy that we will always remember and celebrate.
I went to India as I have done for the past few years and had a great time and a very special healing from a dear friend Richard. The grief of the past 2 years was taken away with the flow of the divine Mother moving through me. I knew I would be ok through the immense transition that lay ahead.
However, nothing prepared me for this incredible loss. The disbelief and the anguish are real. My mind cannot make sense of it. I know Belle is doing fine and doesn't need me anymore, but my grief stops me being able to feel her as she is. I know she is close by and free and happy somewhere. But where?
What do I do with my empty hands? The hands that loved to feed her? The arms that willingly changed her and attended to her? The mind that tuned into hers and knew what she she needed and how to make her happy? My mother body, my mother identity is struggling with these things.
I know that in God's time I will transition through this period. And I will be better for it. I know that many good things will flow from this experience. I will be free to be of service in other ways. I am so glad I had the job to be Belle's mum. Reflecting on what she brought to so many, I know she was a bringer of much light and love. She lifted the vibration of many people in her orbit simply with her presence. She didn't need to do anything except be. She had me and her dad to take care of her body vehicle.
Belle opened up many people's hearts. She taught compassion, tolerance, patience, joy and love. She opened people up to what lived within them. She was a true healer. I said to many people throughout her life that she was a master teacher. I believe this to be so. I don't think she was here to complete karma, though I do know she specifically came to remind her dad of his true nature. I know I had a contract with her. I would be her mother, and she would hold the space to help me bring in Wu Tao. Her spirit is way bigger than her body looked. She is a tall and incredibly beautiful angelic being.
The perfection, the perfect timing, the impeccable guidance of spirit through all our lives is so clear to see right now. For the first time in 10 years I have time to rest from work and can be fully present to face my grief. That in itself is a miracle! I feel surrounded by love and support from my darling family, friends and people everywhere. On a subtler level, I feel completely taken care of, often bathed in a warm blanket of invisible love and tenderness.
I don't care to hold back my tears with anyone. They are flowing as I write. Then they dry up only to flow again later. Its a time of firsts and lasts. Belle's last meal was coco pops! A special treat.
I haven't got to my first Wu Tao class yet. Next week I will start again. I know Belle will be dancing with me when I do.
Lyndall Parsons has organised a collective Wu Tao dance for Belle on the 7th August. Everyone is welcome. Check out the link on facebook or call your local teacher to find out where you can join in. https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=238413869513423
Belle watching the cricket game at Christmas!
Here is a beautiful link of my girl laughing.
Thank you all for your prayers, love and support through this difficult time. I am very grateful for all the cards, flowers, phone calls and emails that you have sent to us.
Much love,
Michelle
Wu Tao Dance
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Finding Balance in 2011
Hi there ,
2011 has arrived and what a year it is already! In Australia, the east coast is severely flooded. On the west coast we have intense heat and fires. In other parts of the world there are tornadoes, snow, earthquakes and hurricanes. Mother nature is speaking and she is loud right now!
I feel for all those who are bearing the brunt of her force. It cannot be easy dealing with the impact of these severe weather conditions.
Over the years there has been much talk of changing weather patterns and global warming. It seems to be here! We are living through extremely challenging times which I believe hold the potential for complete transformation of our planet and humanity. Can we rise to the challenge?
When I first created Wu Tao, I had many visions and messages. One of them was that the world would need many human lights to shine through the turbulent days ahead. To be a light, we would need to be clear of limiting thoughts and patterns held in our minds and bodies.
When we are clear of what we are not and remember who we are, we can rest in that knowing and be WHO WE ARE.
Wu Tao would help us to remember. It has been doing that now for 10 years. Helping to bring us home to our true Self, the radiant divine aspect of our being that is at One with Life and always in peace and love.
We have been offered many tools and ways to remember. Now it is time to BE IT. To be the Light of your True self and shine the way so others remember. To rest in your Self and hold that space of peace and love within the turbulence of the world around you. This is our time to show what we are! To walk the talk!
View your experience as an opportunity to evolve and know yourself as a powerful co-creator with Life. Take responsibility, be your Self and do what ever is needed to restore balance and peace for yourself and others.
This is the gift of the Earth element in Wu Tao. Gratitude and appreciation for everything that life brings you. Being receptive and open to whatever comes your way. It is no use resisting what is in front of you.
My thought right now is that Life is presenting us with significant and powerful opportunities for transformation. Earthquakes, floods, relationship breakdowns whatever. We want to return home. To our truth and our Selves. Are we ready to wake up?
Are you awake? If you are, then your purpose now is to shine as brightly as you can and light the way for others to also awaken. It doesn't matter where you are or what is going on around you. This is your job now.
If you are stuck in ways of thinking that are making you feel depressed, angry, anxious or fearful, are you ready to find another way?
I strongly recommend Wu Tao to help you maintain balance and energy and clear your body and mind of limiting emotional and mental patterns through these challenging times.
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I want for you to know that you are peace. That you are what the world has been waiting for. That you are a divine, powerful and magnificent being.
Here is my gift to help you remember.
Please click on the link below to access The Tao meditation to help you connect back to Life.
The music was composed by my beautiful partner Steve Richter. The words I wrote over ten years ago when Wu Tao was being conceived. I hope it takes you home to your Self.
Blessings and much love
Michelle
Wu Tao Dance
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