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Who is Michelle Rae Sobi?
yogi. artist. mentor. Michelle Rae Sobi is a yoga teacher trainer, mentor, continuing education provider (YACEP), and author. TRAINER MENTOR YACEP AUTHOR TRAINER Yoga teacher training programs designed with structure, flexibility, and real-world application. Students are supported through mentorship, practice teaching, and a steady learning rhythm. MENTOR Guided support for teachers and students developing their voice, confidence, and direction. This work focuses on clarity,
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CHAT with Michelle
Do you have questions? Send me a CHAT below in the GREEN BAR. Michelle
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Yoga Alliance Reviews
Over 150 verified graduate reviews through Yoga Alliance Social Credentialing. Yoga Alliance Reviews These are graduate reflections shared through the Yoga Alliance review system over many years of teaching. They represent students from diverse backgrounds, including aspiring yoga teachers, experienced educators, prenatal specialists, children's yoga teachers, and practitioners seeking to deepen their personal practice. "I am so grateful to have found Edge Yoga School & Arts
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Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher: Trauma-Informed 500hr Course
Join us for our flagship course in 2026. Registration is open. Curious about the course? See a sample from the manual. Announcing Our Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher, Trauma-Informed Course at Edge Yoga School At Edge Yoga School, we are preparing a new learning path for yoga teachers and dedicated students who want a deeper, more integrated way to study, practice, and teach. Our Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher, Trauma-Informed course is a year-round Yoga + Ayurveda Integration Pathway designe
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2026-27 Yoga Teacher Training Plan
2026 Yoga Teacher Training Plan
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Salt Cave Yoga
CODE: DWA2026 Yoga + Salt Cave Has life been stressful lately? Come reset in the salt cave for an hour for yoga. I promise you will feel better after class...or I'll give you a pass for another time. That is how good it is. Do you want to learn to teach yoga in cool places? Head on over to our programs page and peruse the offerings. 200hr = Become a Yoga Teacher 300hr = Learn to Teach Yoga in Cool Places 500hr = Integrate Yoga into Daily Life 85hr = Serve Prenatal Yoga Mama
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Yoga Retreat Specialists: When to Use a Project Manager vs. a Travel Agent
Understanding the different kinds of professional support that may help bring a retreat concept to life Completing the Yoga Retreat Specialist continuing education course can help a yoga professional understand how to develop a thoughtful retreat concept. It does not mean the graduate must build every schedule, coordinate every contributor, or manage every travel detail alone. Once the educational experience is complete, the Yoga Retreat Specialist becomes the owner of their
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Children's Yoga Teacher Training Event
Helping Children Thrive Through Yoga Helping Children Thrive Through Yoga Discover a joyful pathway into Children's Yoga, mindfulness, and Yoga Alliance teacher training. Children naturally move, imagine, breathe, and play. Yoga gives them a safe space to develop confidence, emotional resilience, focus, creativity, and self-awareness while having fun. Join Edge Yoga School for a welcoming community workshop introducing Children's Yoga through playful movement, breathing techn
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What are the Yoga Alliance Acronyms?
RYT 200, RYT 500, RPYT, RCYT, YACEP Michelle Rae Sobi, Yoga Alliance Edge Yoga School Yoga Alliance Programs Edge Yoga School offers five Yoga Alliance registered training pathways designed to support students from foundational teacher training through advanced and specialty credentials. 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Our RYS 200 program is a 200-hour foundational yoga teacher training experience. After successfully completing the program, eligible graduates may apply to Yoga
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What It Means to Be Part of Yoga Alliance
Edge Yoga School has been registered with Yoga Alliance for over a decade. Yoga Alliance Credentials What It Means to Be Part of Yoga Alliance Being part of Yoga Alliance means being connected to a larger professional community committed to yoga education, ethical teaching, lifelong learning, and responsible leadership in the field of yoga. For students, it offers a helpful point of reference when choosing a teacher training program. For teachers and schools, it creates a sha
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Yoga Field Trips
Where to practice yoga beyond the yoga studio Herrick Lake, July 2026 Learning Beyond the Studio: Why Edge Yoga School Includes Field Trips When most people imagine yoga teacher training, they picture a studio. A yoga mat. A classroom. A whiteboard. A carefully planned sequence. Those experiences are certainly part of the journey. At Edge Yoga School, we value structured education, clear learning objectives, and a comprehensive curriculum built from nearly two decades of teac
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Yoga | Executive Portfolio Mentorship
Experienced Teacher Pathway: Documenting Your Training Journey Michelle Rae Sobi, Mentor   Welcome to Executive Portfolio Mentorship Welcome. Thank you for placing your trust in Edge Yoga School. Your decision to pursue Executive Portfolio Mentorship recognizes something important: Your years of study deserve thoughtful organization, professional guidance, and individualized mentorship. The purpose of this workbook is not to test your knowledge. It is to create a roadmap f
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Take Your Yoga Practice Beyond the Studio This Holiday Weekend
Free yourself in outdoor yoga Herrick Lake, Wheaton IL Take Your Yoga Practice Beyond the Studio This Holiday Weekend # Take Your Yoga Practice Beyond the Studio This Holiday Weekend There is something remarkable that happens when we step outside. The pace slows. The breeze becomes noticeable. The sound of water replaces the hum of traffic. We remember that nature has always been one of our greatest teachers. This holiday weekend, I invite you to take your personal yoga prac
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Friday Night YTT | Yoga Teacher Training Lab
Some of us bloom at night. Moonflowers Bloom at Night Whether you're working toward your 200-hour certification, advancing into a 300-hour program, or simply looking for a supportive community to deepen your practice, our Friday Night Teacher Training Lab was designed with flexibility in mind. Join us one Friday each month in Downtown Wheaton for an engaging in-person learning experience. Complete your remaining coursework through live interactive webinars and on-demand lesso
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Nature's Yoga Studio
Under a canopy of trees DuPage County, IL Nature's Yoga Studio Every once in a while, a photograph reminds us that the most beautiful yoga studio was never built. I recently flew my drone over the farmhouse and found myself looking down at a quiet meadow bordered by towering trees beneath an endless summer sky. There were no walls, no mirrors, no carefully placed props, and no carefully curated décor. There was only grass beneath the trees, clouds drifting overhead, and the g
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Yoga | Summer YTT Schedule
Afternoons, Evenings, Weekends...oh my! Choose the format that best fits your schedule. Attend in person, online, or create a hybrid learning experience that combines both. All sessions are offered in small groups with Michelle Rae Sobi and are reserved in advance through Eventbrite. Edge Yoga School | Summer Schedule Tuesdays | 2-4pm Webinar or In Person Fridays | 2-4pm Webinar Fridays | 7-8pm Webinar Sundays | 2-4pm Webinar or In Person Pull out your paper calendar and rese
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International Day of Yoga
Take the pledge for a partial scholarship! CODE: YOGADAY26 Take the pledge for scholarship pricing ans share yoga with the world. International Day of Yoga: A Reflection and a Pledge Tomorrow, June 21st, we celebrate the International Day of Yoga. For some, yoga begins with movement. For others, it begins with a breath, a moment of stillness, or the simple realization that life is asking us to slow down and listen. At its heart, yoga is a practice of self-reflection. It invit
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Why Yoga Might Be the Most Unexpected Golf Gift This Father's Day
Father's Day Gift Idea: Yoga for Golfers Many golfers spend hours searching for the perfect club, the latest gadget, or one more lesson that might improve their game. Yet some of the greatest opportunities for improvement happen away from the course. A golf swing asks a lot of the body. The shoulders rotate. The hips turn. Balance shifts. Breath and focus play a role in every shot. Yoga offers an opportunity to explore these same qualities from a different perspective. In a Y
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Yoga | What can we learn from a cell?
What to let in, and what to release. Finding Balance: The Art of Stability and Mobility Balance is often described as standing on one foot, holding a posture, or remaining steady when life feels uncertain. Yet balance is much more than a physical skill. It is a principle found throughout nature, movement, and the living systems that support us every day. In yoga, balance is not achieved by maximizing one quality. It is achieved by understanding the relationship between opposi
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Yoga | A pause for you
Enjoy a ten-minute sound bath A Blanket of Warm Light There are moments when the world feels loud, demanding, and fast. Notifications arrive. Responsibilities stack up. Thoughts race ahead to tomorrow before today has even finished unfolding. In those moments, many people are not looking for more information. They are looking for relief. Recently, I recorded a simple 10-minute guided sound meditation built around a single image: a blanket of warm light gently settling over th
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