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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

If you are wondering how to nourish your Kidneys in Winter, then look no further than soup. A good soup, as part of a nutritious diet supports the grounding and nourishment of our core. It contains plenty of water, its warm and there are many ingredients we can use in a soup that support the […]

I hope you are enjoying the season whether it be high summer or a stormy winter like here in Western Australia! I am loving the winter storms though the cold is not my favourite temperature. In my part-time job of working with children with special needs, I have been enjoying long drives along the coast, […]

Ulla McAllister is! Ulla was the first ever person I trained to teach Wu Tao way back in 2002 and she’s leaving Perth! I could not have created Wu Tao without her. She has encouraged, supported and held my hand and that of all her students too. We have all been blessed by her presence […]

According to glowing reports about Anni Gemell’s class, the answer is a resounding Yes! Anni has been holding her classes on the beautiful northern beaches for close to 10 years. She has seen many people come through her classes, some staying for years while others have moved on to other things. Her students love her […]

So what exactly is Qi? Qi is the universal life energy. It’s invisible to most of us but it permeates absolutely everything we see and everything we can’t see as well. Qi has been called many things through the ages; Holy Spirit, the sixth sense, the feminine energy of an individual’s consciousness, kundalini, and Ki. […]

Here is a wonderful article by one of our instructors Sandy Macfarlane detailing her personal journey with Wu Tao. What a story she’s got to share! Her experiences through marriage breakup, 2 strokes, a heart attack AND a powerful out of body experience moved me deeply. She is one amazing and inspiring woman! Thanks Sandy […]

I went to India for the first time in 2008. There is only one place I needed to go and that was to Babaji’s Ashram in Herakhan. There are lots of stories to tell about Herakhan and I aim to share more of them with you this year, suffice to say it is the holiest, […]

Hello beautiful friends! I just had to share this happy song with you today! It just so captures relaxation, ease and joy! I hope you have an amazingly gorgeous weekend. I know I am going to with Bobby McFerrin setting the pace! Enjoy.

I’ve been making green smoothies since Christmas and have been enjoying the immediate energy boost and yummy flavours, however, coming from a Chinese Medicine background, I have been wondering if green smoothies really are good for the digestive system namely the spleen which is so important to good digestion and metabolism from a TCM point […]