The House of 1000 Mirrors

10964338_s Long ago in a small, far away village, there was a place known as the House of 1000 Mirrors.  A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit.  When he arrived, he bounced happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house.  He looked through the doorway with his ears […] Continue reading →

Clayton Yoga presents at the St Louis Art Fair

 The stage is set again for Michelle Maue to present a 30 minute free public yoga class for all participants interested.  Each attendee will be asked to practice a variety of accessible and very relaxing yoga poses.  Everyone is welcome no matter what your background or level. The 2012 ST LOUIS ART FAIR will be […] Continue reading →

Fable of the Porcupine

10590977_s It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions even though they gave off heat to each other. After awhile, they decided to distance themselves […] Continue reading →

No Harm in The Waiting

11810682_s Please enjoy this short excerpt from my new book “Tantra Living, A Yogini’s Guide to Happiness”. “As a yoga teacher training other yoga teachers, I value student’s self-determination.   In order to stay true to the practice of joyous, authenticity and transformation, each of us must be able to tend to, touch and transform our suffering.   […] Continue reading →

Top 10 Reasons to Try Yoga!

11546525_s  According to Yoga Alliance, here are the most important 10 reasons why trying yoga might be just the best idea for you. Why not give it a try in our studio? Check out our class schedule here! 1. STRESS RELIEF Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body. Be encouraging relaxation, yoga helps […] Continue reading →

Announcing Clayton Yoga Corporate Classes!

Unbenannt Would you like to de-stress at work, find more energy throughout the day, and feel ready to relax in the evening? Michelle Maue, owner of Clayton Yoga launches her new website this week specializing in corporate yoga programs at  www.claytonyogaatwork.com Since 2001, Michelle has taught corporate yoga classes to various wellness-minded corporations. Michelle Maue was […] Continue reading →

Yoga is… Paradise Found Within

paradise within I have always been intrigued with deep relationships and close intimacy. How we as people affect one another and are changed forever. In Buddhism, there is a strong belief that we are already interconnected. That my own getting liberated, happy and confident, forgiving and humble, will strengthen the planet as a whole. Sometimes, I overwork, […] Continue reading →

Transforming Stress Into Joy!

3295083_s One of the reasons water is the most powerful of all 4 elements and can literally bend or shape rock, is its ability to ceaselessly and continually put pressure on the same place. This is also the force that creates diamonds. In our yoga practice, breathing and noticing our breath is very similar. With perseverance, […] Continue reading →