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How Students Learn

Some watch, others listen, how do you learn best? 🧠 HOW STUDENTS LEARN — KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE Core Teaching Theory for Edge Yoga School Trainees 🌿 Overview: Why This Matters Understanding how students learn is just as important as knowing the poses.At Edge Yoga School, we teach from a trauma-informed, compassionate model where learning happens through: repetition sensation clear structure emotional safety choice and autonomy This module helps you meet students where they

Michelle Rae Sobi

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Benefits vs Risks

Finding the balance in your yoga practice 🧘 BENEFITS & CONTRAINDICATIONS OF YOGA — KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE Grounded in the Benefits & Contraindications section on page 103 of the Edge Handbook 2026. 🌿 Overview The Benefits & Contraindications page appears in the handbook as a safety-awareness anchor for teachers. It sits in the section describing posture families and how to create balanced, safe, and accessible classes . This module summarizes what teachers must keep in mind

Michelle Rae Sobi

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What to say in a yoga class?

These are things seasoned yoga teachers know to say. 🗣️ CUES + QUALITIES + MODIFICATIONS — KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE Based on handbook templates (pages 119–126) and Asana Library excerpts from pages 61–66 of the Edge Handbook 2026 Final.pdf. 🌿 Overview: Why These Three Teachings Matter Across the handbook, every posture includes three key components: Cues — how to guide a student safely into a pose Qualities — what the pose should feel like in the body Modifications — acces

Michelle Rae Sobi

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Chakras 101

The foundation of what you need to know 🌈 CHAKRAS — KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE Grounded in the Chakra section from page 93 of the Edge Handbook 2026 Final.pdf. 🌿 Overview: What Are the Chakras? According to the handbook, there are seven main chakras in yoga , each aligned with the spine and nervous system. Their colors follow the familiar ROYGBIV spectrum: Root — Red Sacral — Orange Solar Plexus — Yellow Heart — Green Throat — Blue Third Eye — Indigo Crown — Violet Each chakra

Michelle Rae Sobi

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Meditation Techniques

Here are some inspirations for you. 🧘‍♀️ MEDITATION TECHNIQUES — KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE Based on the “Meditation Techniques” section (Workbook page 94) listed in the Edge Handbook 2026 Table of Contents. 🌿 Overview: Why Meditation Matters Meditation is one of the core limbs of yoga and serves as a bridge between concentration (dharana) and deeper awareness (dhyana). The Meditation Techniques page in the handbook (page 94) is situated after the 8 Limbs and before Props, indic

Michelle Rae Sobi

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Create a Class

Let's organize our postures for a smooth class 🧩 “CREATE A CLASS” — FOUNDATIONAL SEQUENCING TOOL Based on the Edge Handbook 2026 (Workbook pages 119–126), expanded to your full 5-orientation Snippet system. 🌿 Overview: Why We Use This Template This foundational tool teaches you how to create a clear, safe, and well-organized yoga class using the full five-orientation Snippet framework : Standing Seated Kneeling Supine Prone Every posture you teach lives in one of these cate

Michelle Rae Sobi

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What are Snippets?

A short segment to practice teach. 🧩 SNIPPETS FRAMEWORK — KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE Based on the Snippets section listed in the Edge Handbook 2026 (Table of Contents pages 113–114) 🌿 What Are Snippets? Snippets are small, intentional mini-sequences that help you design yoga classes with clarity and confidence.Instead of building a full class from scratch, you combine short, orientation-based clusters of poses to create flow, stability, and safety. Each Snippet contains 3–5 pos

Michelle Rae Sobi

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A Seasonal Touch: Winter Detox + Renew

Edge Yoga School trainees are invited to refine their workshops! As winter invites us inward, our upcoming workshop is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your practice, refine your teaching skills, and enjoy a warm, supportive space to learn and grow. This seasonal offering blends thoughtful sequencing, meditation, and hands-on learning so you can feel confident guiding others with clarity and ease. Who / What / Where / When / Why Who: Edge Yoga School Trainees What:

Michelle Rae Sobi

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Our Programs — Edge Yoga School & Arts

Just the deets. No fluff. Introduction This packet brings together the core materials for your Edge Yoga School & Arts training pathway, including learning objectives, syllabus overview, mentorship structure, rubric expectations, instructor bio, and details to support your journey. Learning Objectives Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Develop a strong foundation in yoga postures, sequencing, and class structure. Understand key anatomical principles and how they support safe move

Michelle Rae Sobi

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