wutao, Author at Wu Tao Dance

In this modern life, with competing demands, finding balance is essential. Balance is a key component of Wu Tao, and one we talk about often. But what does balance actually mean? Knowing when you are unbalanced is intuitive. It could be, the sense that something just doesn’t feel quite right. Or that internal restlessness […]

Have you found yourself feeling unbalanced lately? Has the change of seasons impacted your health? Change in weather can impact our meridians, our thoughts and our Chi. When your Earth Element is unbalanced you are caught in a cycle of overthinking. Anxious thoughts can block you from all the beauty life has to offer you […]

‘Just think of any negativity that comes at you as a raindrop falling into the ocean of your bliss.’ Maharishi Mahesh Yogi You deserve things that bring you happiness into your life. A part of finding your bliss is becoming open and receptive to the beauty life offers. For that we must surrender to the […]

What are you thankful for today? Was your morning coffee divine? Did a stranger show you kindness on your way to work? There is so much to appreciate in this world, from the big, bright and beautiful right down to the small everyday things that we may take for granted. One of Wu Tao’s core […]

“To understand the immeasurable, the mind must be extraordinarily quiet, still.” Jiddu Krishnamurti Your mind and soul are not designed to have constant stimulation. When we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often forget that to live fully. We need to look after our health and seek inner calm. […]

It’s time to take a deep breath and release what may be hindering your natural growth. Wu Tao dances of Air, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth, unblock Qi and draw vibrant energy into your body. Each element is connected to deeply to the seasons. We look upon the changing leaves as the opportunity to unblock Qi […]

Have you been feeling overwhelmed in this busy, hectic world? Struggling to find ways to manage your chronic illness or pain? Looking for a long-term technique to maintain inner peace and mental health? It’s time to allow yourself to find clarity, peace with every breath and joy in every movement… It’s time to come Back […]

Essential oils are amazing in their ability to replenish the body and mind. They can help ground and heal you through their aroma, especially in times of stress. Stress manifests in our body in alarming ways. The physical strain of it can lead to poor health, but these damaging impacts can be balanced with essential […]

“It is water, in every form and at every scale, that saturates the mind. All the water that will ever be is, right now.” National Geographic Are you feeling pulled to be by the water? Or longingly looking at images of the ocean? Water has a profound connection to the body and soul. There’s a […]

Stress is an emotional disorder How do you handle stress? Traditional Chinese Medicine considers stress to be an emotional disorder which has physical effects on the body and the mind. Sometimes, when the internal organs are imbalanced (such as Liver or Heart weakness), the body becomes unable to handle stress. Therefore it is is vital […]

How would you like to learn some simple stretches that increase your energy AND your flexibility at the same time? Introducing the Makko Hos Stretches! These are a series of 5 easy stretches that balance the Qi energy in the body. According to my Shiatsu teachers, these were developed by Shizuto Masunaga, A Zen Shiatsu […]

Weight is a sensitive subject, and most of us have struggled with trying to lose a few (or more) pounds at some point in our lives. Diets, exercise, supplements, seaweed wraps, hypnotherapy — you name it, and someone you know has probably tried it. Well, it turns out that we may be looking for solutions […]

Are you experiencing any physical or emotional pain right now? Pain in Chinese Medicine is often caused by blocked energy in the body. In Chinese Medicine free flowing energy equals no pain. If there is pain, there is no free flow. The liver job is to maintain the free flow of the vital energy (Qi) […]

I’ve been exploring the relationship between hormones and diet for a long time. Most recently, after developing a stress induced hypothyroid condition. (Don’t underestimate the impact of stress folks!). I love cooking and food as medicine is one of my hobbies. I am always experimenting with different foods and researching the benefits of particular foods […]

Can you see the peace in her eyes? This could be you! 6 weeks, 1 hour a week is all it will take to bring you to home to balance, peace and joy! Come and learn the 5 element dances that harmonise the energy flow throughout your body. Improve your flexibility, increase your strength and […]

By Prabhuta Wilson The last Wu Tao gathering in Perth for the year we had at Booyeembara Park on a Sunday morning before Christmas. For this we celebrated with the Summer Ceremony, rejoicing with gratitude for all the beauty and gifts that the Summer brings. We all came with flowers and petals and a lovely […]

Do you want to be a vehicle for positive change in the world? Sharing Wu Tao with your community is a beautiful way to effect powerful inner and outer change. Our Instructor training course is a program that will transform you. Not only will you gain the skills to teach Wu Tao within your […]

Many people ask me what inspired Wu Tao. Well, there was really two things. My love for dance and my belief in the philosophy of Taoism. I have always loved the Tao. It’s abstract. It’s not a religion, but it gives awesome guidance on how to live in harmony with Life. This video gives some […]

Have you always wanted to go to India but never had the opportunity? Are you craving a deeper connection to the Divine? Join me for the trip of a lifetime in 2016! I have been fortunate to have made such a journey to a place called Haidakhan Viswa Mahadam Ashram, which means ‘the most beautiful […]

Many years ago when I was just starting out on my self development journey (and in quite a dark place when I reflect back), I had an encounter that changed my life in a profound way. A man in a pub came up to me and gave me a photocopy of a picture of a […]

Tahini is a nut paste made from ground sesame seeds and it’s a nutritional powerhouse!It’s an acquired taste and for years I didn’t get into it at all even though I knew the healthy goodness that was in that sticky paste. For instance Tahini is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B15, […]

I learned about self nurturing the hard way. When I think back to my earlier years, I was so damn hard on myself about everything. I seriously spent a good part of my life beating myself up for not being good enough. I remember going to a self development workshop where I had a long […]

Last week was a big one for me. I had to leave home for eight weeks to do a nursing prac in another state of Australia! For the past few weeks I have been going through separation anxiety and a fair amount of fear about the unknown. So many variables to deal with. However I […]

[audio:https://s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wutaoproducts/homestudy/Gentle+Flow+1.mp3] I have just finished a beautiful healing week on the Island of the Gods for the Surrender to Heart Retreat. Peaceful, relaxing and transformative. I wrote this music about Bali, and hope it gives you a taste of peace and flow today. Lots of Love, Michelle

This is an absolutely fabulous video about a woman doctor – Dr Terry Wahls, who healed herself of Multiple Sclerosis using a combination of nutrition, exercise and meditation. I love it that she is a doctor who can now influence mainstream medicine through her experience, research and protocols. If you are reading my blog, I […]

A life transforming dance event with Michelle Locke. Sydney – Saturday 18th October 1 – 5pm Melbourne – Saturday 25th October 1 – 5pm Come and learn specific tools to live your life in balance, flow and joy! Are you caught up in the ‘mundane’ aspects of your life? Would you like your soul to be in […]

Today by some random accident, I came across this lovely article by a woman called Chell who had used Wu Tao to help her through a difficult time. I was very touched to read about her experience and as always felt humbled that Wu Tao had helped someone I hadn’t met. You can read her […]

“Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally, to the unfolding of experience moment to moment. Acceptance of what is, paying attention to our thoughts and feelings without judgement” Mindfulness according to Jon-Kabat Zinn I recently read this description of mindfulness meditation and was struck with how similar the definition is to an experience […]

It’s a weird thing writing about Summer when I am in winter, but I know you may very well be living on the other side of the world, experiencing the summer ‘yang’ aspect of life! While I am rugged up by the fire, you may well be sheltering from the heat of the sun, hiding […]