"Changing Times Wu Tao April News

Dear friends, Its nearing Autumn in Australia, though where I am in Perth, its still very warm and perfect for the beach!  No sign of rain, just blue skies and gentle breezes. My apologies for the lateness of Wu Tao News.  I usually like to get one out to you once a month but life has been moving very fast these past weeks and its only now I have had the time to sit and write to you properly. 2012 has started with a great deal of intensity and challenge and I suspect there is more to come as the energy frequency on the planet changes and we are called to live more authentically and lovingly.  I have noticed that many people (including myself) are undergoing deep transformation both internally and externally through powerful experiences such as illness, loss, and changes in location, jobs, relationships etc.  Wow!  Its big, its beautiful and it takes a great deal of energy to move gracefully through these major upheavals!   I wonder, what is going on for you in your life?  Are you experiencing a lot of change?   I believe we are in a wonderful period of evolvement on our planet.  A new world is beckoning strongly to us.  A new version of ourselves maybe?  One that is free, creative, joyful, loving, strong and grounded firmly in trust and surrender to Spirit (Life, God whatever you like to call it).  The intense shedding of our old skins whether we consciously choose it or not, is well underway.  I have no idea where we will end up, but I do have a sense of excitement and anticipation as I witness the changes going on in the world and within myself.   \ Wu Tao definitely helps in transforming the old. It is a gentle and beautiful way to return home to your Self.  There is no where else to go!  It connects you to the flow of inner energy (Qi) that is the source of all life.  Once you restore this natural flow through the flowing movements of Wu Tao, peace, vitality and joy arise spontaneously!  Check out the article below by instructor Erica Fletcher and use the seasons as a guide to restore harmony and balance. Autumn Dreaming by Erica Fletcher (pic by Sterling Kekoa)  Autumn is the season that marks the beginning of the year's Yin time, not unlike the waning moon. Yin energy is slow, dark, descending, inwards moving, feminine, nurturing and healing energy. It's the start of the time to invest in your Self, slow down and rest. As important as it is to initiate new beginnings in the Spring and Summer months, it is equally important to recover and grow in spirit during the Autumn and Winter months. Read More While I dance I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. That is why I dance." ~ Hans Bos New Instructors in 2012 2 weeks ago we held the Instructor 7 Day Intensive at Kookaburra Creek Yoga Centre (WA).  My very favourite place to teach! http://www.kookaburracreek.com As always it was a powerful and rich learning experience for all who attended.  Congratulations to Shireen (NSW), Marlene (NSW), Bev (QLD), Prabhuta (WA) and Robyn (WA) on completing the course.  Keep your eyes out for these new teachers who will guide you beautifully through a Wu Tao class!  You will find their details on our main website atwww.wutaodance.com shortly. The picture below is of Marlene Humphrey.  She will be teaching her classes with Shireen in Cronulla NSW. We just love this pic of her reading the Wu Tao book and practising! Interested in becoming a Wu Tao Instructor? click here for info.Become an Instructor 6 - 12 July Instructor Training in New York! July will see the start of the first Instructor Training Course to be held in New York City!  We are very excited to be sharing Wu Tao with our American friends! This is a wonderful opportunity to be one of the first people in the US to share this wonderful method of healing body, mind and soul.  If you know someone in the US who would benefit from Wu Tao please pass this information on. Interested in becoming one of the first Wu Tao teachers in the US? Click here! Wu Tao Instructor Training NYC International Wu Tao Wu Tao teachers are continuing to spread their wings beyond Australia and can now be found in countries which include New Zealand, Japan, Brazil, UK, South Africa and Germany amongst others.  This link will take you to a listing of our teachers around the world. Wu Tao Instructors  To find out more details about individual instructor's offerings, please go directly to their page.  What people are saying about Wu Tao  (At Erica Fletcher's Class in Northern NSW.http://wutaodancing.wordpress.com/) "I love going to Wu Tao with my Mum because it is very relaxing. I love the music. I love the water dance." Darcy, aged 7 "I look forward to my Wu Tao every week!! It's MY TIME. Wu Tao energises me and really gets my whole body alive. I have taken a while to get all the dances in my memory but now that they are in there, I can flow with the imagery that Erica gives us during each dance and this has taken my experience of each dance to a whole different level. I can forget about what move I have to do next and get lost in the actual dance season and element, which I love and can really visualize.  When I dance, slowly my body builds up energy as each dance moves through its cycle. I then really enjoy lying on the floor and flowing in the cool water of Erica's river meditation. I go from really hot and pumping to very relaxed and cool in a very short time and this really makes my whole body and mind relax...so much so that I can't get off the floor when we are finished...it's bliss...the ultimate in relaxation I have never experienced before. I always sleep well on Wednesday nights and for a few nights after that too.I really love the feeling of an energised body and a relaxed mind. A juxtaposition that is hard to explain!!" Kate, aged 40+ "I enjoy the Wu Tao music, meditation and company at the classes. My balance has improved dramatically and I feel agile and young again. I have a bad back due to osteoporosis but the movement is helpful. At first, it was challenging to make it all the way through the dances but my fitness slowly improved and now I can keep up the the young ones! Thank you Erica for your inspirational leadership." Dot, aged 70+ April Offerings Are you experiencing a lot of change in your life at present?  If so, Wu Tao can help you ground and balance while you move through the challenges of embracing your new life.  If you can't find a class close by then one of our DVD's will help you learn and practice at home.  Use the DVD 2 - 3 times a week to really increase your peace and vitality. To help you in restoring and balancing your energy this month we are offering the following specials:  Purchase the Ultimate Beginners Package in April and receive a free MP3 of our relaxing 'Deep Peace Meditation'.  This will be sent direct to your email on receiving your order. Click here to buy. Start ANY home study course in April and receive 6 months free membership to our Wu Tao Transformation site where you can have access to tonnes of video, music and meditations to help you learn the dances and integrate Wu Tao into your life.  (We will sign you up immediately on receiving your order). Start the Instructor Training Course in April and receive either $300 off your course cost OR the Food as Medicine Ecourse for free. Wu Tao for Couples Steve and I are starting a new Wu Tao Couples class on Tuesday April 17th in Fremantle 6.30-8.00pm.  We would LOVE to be dancing with you and your partner! Wu Tao danced with the person you love is fun, intimate and very sweet.  You will also get fit! Call me to book in 0417 989 397 or email taodancer@gmail.com. Private sessions with Michelle I am now offering private sessions using Wu Tao dance and deep transformational work for healing, clarity and purposeful alignment.  If you are ready to move forward and live from a creative, authentic place, I am here to serve you.  Call me to book a session 0417 989 397 or email taodancer@gmail.com Wishing you perfect harmony, perfect beauty and perfect balance. Lots of love   Michelle  Wu Tao Dance Want more peace, balance and energy in your life? Start the Ultimate Beginner Course  Get the DVD Package  Find a class close to you Become a Wu Tao Instructor Share this email with a friend Did someone forward this to you?subscribe here   Unsubscribe If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter you can unsubscribe here.

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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.

Start the Ultimate Beginner Course

Get the DVD Package 

Find a class close to you or

Become a Wu Tao Instructor

and get to know your True Self!

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.

 http://www.sendspace.com/file/pag1o3

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

Are you Ready to Start Living your Sacred Purpose?

Hi everyone,

To prepare yourself for the webinar, it would be wonderful if you could take a few minutes to ask yourself the following question and jot down the answer:

Q. What am I absolutely passionate about?

EVENT: Living your Sacred Purpose Webinar
Time : Monday 11th October 6pm Perth Time Australia

Listening Method : Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice).

To attend, visit :
http://AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=15156066

For all other time zones please use the time zone converter at
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

(You can listen in for 48 hours after the call via this link above, if you can't make it live at 6pm!)

I've learnt a few more things that will make it easy for you to join the call. If you want to call in on the phone, the easiest way is to purchase an international phone card. It costs a couple of dollars for an hour.

Phone number to dial from Australia:
0011 1 918 8770147
Then enter conference no: 978814#

When you register you will get access to the webinar for 48 hours so you can listen to it again. This will make it easy to take notes after the event and put into practice what you have learned.

If you have questions you would like answered at the webinar write them down prior to it starting.

I am really looking forward to meeting you in cyberspace!

Blessings!

Michelle Locke
Wu Tao Dance

PS. If the link doesn't work for you, try cutting and pasting the link into your web browser. That should do it!