Prelaunch DVD Sale!
I have finally finished the production of the Wu Tao Advanced DVD which contains the Tao Dance, Surrender Dance and all the advanced movements for the 5 element dances!
And the DVD of the 5 element dances, modified for the wiser ones amongst us! "Dance yourself to Health with Wu Tao Wisdom!
And the Wu Tao for Couples DVD with the 5 Dances to do with your partner!
Yay! Its been fun creating all these products and I hope you will enjoy the result!
None of these have not been released to the public yet, but I have a small number of each of them available and I am offering them to you here as a pre-release special.
You will be one of the first people to own one of these special release DVD's if you purchase here.
This link will take you to the purchase page
(If you want them order quickly before they run out).
View of Herakhan Ashram from the riverbed
You may have heard this story before, but in case you haven't, I dreamt of Herakhan when I was first starting Wu Tao around 10 years ago. I was dancing with a brown skinned man, a healing delicious dance where the Yin and Yang felt in perfect balance - the real divine marriage. As we were dancing, the windows popped out and the roof flew off and we were in an amazing vista of mountains. When I arrived in Herakhan for the first time 4 years ago and went to the temple, I recognised it instantly! This was the room of my dream! Surrounded by beautiful mountains and the same room! ( Steve and I also danced Wu Tao in the temple then which was another miracle).
Mahavatar Shri Babaji
I don't understand how it all works, but what I do know is that Babaji has been overseeing and guiding Wu Tao and calling me home to this place.
This year the trip was easy, subtle and deep. After a 10 hour bus ride to a small city of 2 million (Haldwani), we took jeeps up the mountain passes to the ashram. A divine journey every time. One where the presence of Spirit becomes very strong. Its like the small voice inside suddenly becomes extra loud!
At the ashram, it was straight into the daily routine of 4am bath in the river, followed by meditation and chandan ( the guru/yogi applies sandalwood paste to your forehead to calm the mind) in the temple, then a quick chai and Aarti (devotional singing) at 6. It feels like I've been up for hours and ITS ONLY 7AM IN THE MORNING!
This year I didn't flinch or hesitate once while doing my morning dip. In previous years I have had quite alot of resistance to the freezing cold water!
Havan Fire Ceremony
The main ceremony of the day is the Havan. As this is the festival to the Divine Mother, Navaratri, each day there is a powerful fire ceremony to a different aspect of the Divine Feminine. (if you want to know more about this follow the link here ). The Havan is amazing. Everyone can bring a coconut and put all their problems into it. It is offered to the Fire who burns everything away. There is a lot of ego burned up at the fire ceremonies!
Shri Muniraji, who is the saint who Babaji left in charge facilitates this ceremony with utter dedication and presence. Its hard to describe the love and peace that radiate from this man. He is the epitome of understated power and strength. Quietly doing his duties of service to all who come to Herakhan.
Shri Muniraji at the Havan
The main message I received from Babaji this year was to follow my heart. To listen and walk the way of my heart in all matters.
Mahavatar Babaji's Feet
The teachings of Babaji are very simple. Truth, simplicity and Love.
I would love to be sharing this experience with you, so if you are interested in coming with me next year please let me know. Dates are March 19 - April 4 2012
Winter Health Tips
In the southern hemisphere we are approaching winter, the time of dreaming and resting. Winter is the season to build, replenish and connect with our inner dreams and our heart's desires. Not yet to birth them but to look within, reflect on what we want and nourish body, heart and spirit.
Winter corresponds to the Water Element and the Kidney and Bladder organs in the body. The Kidneys especially need replenishing during this time. Rest, warming and nourishing food, inner reflection and dreaming all help to support these organs during the season of cold. So will doing the Makko Ho Stretch for Kidneys and Bladder below.
Kidney and Bladder Meridian Stretch
Winter Warmer to Nourish your Kidney Qi!
Winter Broth Recipe
- Bring a large pot of water to boil
- Add 3 stalks of celery with green leaves
- One bunch of parsley
- Add one carrot
- 1 potatoes
- 2 tomatoes
- Big bit of fresh ginger
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Some fennel seeds
- Some brown mustard seeds
- Some cumin seeds
- Some cardomen pods
- Some pepper corns
- Good sea salt
- 2 bay leaves
- Any veg. Peels ( as pumpkin)
- Chicken carcass
Once the water has come to boil and you have added all the incredients, put the pot on the smallest burner and turn it right down.
Now keep it just going for several hours on very very low. This will produce a very deeply nurturing and nourishing broth to help build your stores in winter.
Once the broth is finished pour it through a sieve and use this very rich broth (instead of just water) to make your favourite soup, yummy sauce, paella, risotto, stews Or simply have a cup of it the way it is.
Shared by Diana Bonwick
Wu Tao Instructor Mornington Victoria
Wu Tao Sacred Ceremony
Winter Ceremony
We warmly invite you to join us for the Winter ceremony, "Dance of Dreaming" in June 2011.
Come and vision and dream our lives and the life of this world anew.
Let's ask ourselves: What it is we want to birth in ourselves?
In Humanity? On this Earth?
What is our highest Vision for all beings?
The clean crisp air
draws me within
The walls of my mind
my heart... it does sing
The things I tend to
at this time of year
Nurture my soul
and nourish me whole
Composed and surreal
with courage and strength
I withdraw and prepare
for the coming Spring
The chilling rain
it pounds on my roof
keeping me home
cooking hearty soups
My soul is rested
my spirit is clear
My mind is prepared
for the coming year
Adele Oram
(Wu Tao Instructor Upwey Victoria)
April 10, 2011
Surrender
I
I resist
I control
I choose pain
I choose suffering
I control
I resist
I am afraid
"Help me God!"
I fall into the darkness
Into silence
I am embraced
I surrender
I let go
I feel light
I am free
I am changed
Full of light
Full of love
Full of hope
Full of peace
I now flow with life
Surrendering to all that is
Faith in life and myself
I flow
I let go
I choose love
I choose peace
I let go
I flow
I AM
I
Rachel Gard
Wu Tao Instructor New Zealand
April 2011
Poem by Rumi
(Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic jurist, theologian and mystic.)
This being human is a guest-house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
Shared by Miranda Brett (Melbourne Instructor)
Your Say
"I love how the Wu Tao Dances leave me feeling so alive and invigorated and full in my body, mind and soul"
Tahnaya, Melbourne
"I love when dancing Wu Tao I step from time into timelessness,
from separation into oneness and
from restlessness into blissful stillness. "
Diana Manuela
"I have completed your online beginners course which was absolutely fantastic and has had a profound effect on me and continues to do so. Wu Tao is a combination of all that I have known and am interested in and resonates with the very fibre of being."
Lisa Monk NSW
"When I first danced Wu Tao I knew I was on a special journey. The last few years for me were a very stressful and emotional period of my life. Thanks to Wu Tao I navigated the path and managed to stay focused and clear headed. From learning the dances, meeting other wonderful Wu Tao Ladies and then embarking on the instructors course, has been just wonderful therapy for my mind and body.
Finding my inner self and dealing with life became a fun journey. All thanks to my wonderful mentors Michelle and Ulla, whom I now look upon as my spirit sisters.
Now my journey has taken another path, back to my wonderful family who I missed so much. Love is all around me now and I look forward to the exciting path of introducing Wu Tao to South Africa!
Girls I will keep you informed of my new endeavours, I miss you all stacks, and think about you all every time I dance. Who knows when our paths will meet again. Thanks to you all wonderful ladies, and let me say, if any of you are thinking of taking the course, don't hesitate! Perfect harmony for your mind and body can be attained!
Happy dancing, Love D x"
Denise Kevan (Wu Tao Instructor South Africa)
