25-2026 YTT Schedule

Choose Your Schedule in DuPage County.

Get ready to dive deep into the world of yoga teaching in our hands-on "Yoga Teacher Training: Lab" workshops!

Our 200-hour yoga teacher training is a Yoga Alliance approved course. Upon completing your training with Edge, you will be able to register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher. This is the benchmark for teaching yoga classes whether they be in person, online, or private sessions. Earn your RYT 200 today!

Already have your RYT 200? Advance your studies in our 300 hour yoga teacher training to refine your classes, gain confidence through experience teaching, learn how to offer theme-based classes and workshops! Send us a CHAT to begin a conversation. Do you want to teach more people? Earn your Prenatal Yoga and Children's Yoga, Trauma-Informed distinctions this year. These progams build off what you learned in your 200 and begin to answer the questions of who you want to teach. RCYT & RPYT are open for enrollment.

Begin your journey for any cohort that works best for you!

Lecture

Earn hours in these sessions while you fill out your workbook with online video podcasts.

Lab

Let's put into practice what you learned in the lectures. You will work with the instructor and fellow students to craft your skills.

Practicum

Here is your chance to shine! We will hold a safe space for you to practice your skills with your cohort and prepare you for the wonderful world of teaching.

I’m excited to share a beautiful evolution in how we support you here at Edge Yoga School.

For many years, Edge has followed this same rhythm — a flexible-but-structured training model that honors real life, protects your progress, and supports your growth. I’ve simply been managing it manually behind the scenes. This update is not a change to what Edge is — it’s simply clearer guidance, so every student knows exactly how to succeed and feel supported from day one.

After deep reflection and integrating insights from my Executive Coaching work and my current AI studies at UC Berkeley, I’ve refined our onboarding model to help you:

• feel grounded

• make steady, confident progress

• reduce overwhelm

• connect more frequently

• get the support you need

• stay aligned with a simple, predictable weekly rhythm

Here’s what’s new and what you can expect moving forward.

1. Weekly Training Tracks

Choose one weekly training day that fits your life:

Track A: Tuesday Labs (2–4pm CST)

Track B: Friday Labs (2–4pm CST)

Track C: Sunday Labs (2–4pm CST)

Track D: Friday Webinar Labs (6–7pm CST)

You stay in your chosen track for 8 weeks at a time.This brings grounding, simplicity, and predictability into your training experience.

To request a track change, simply submit a written petition in Slack.For those already in multiple tracks — and that structure is working beautifully for you — please continue on.This update applies moving forward and does not alter existing arrangements for current students. Your original agreement is honored without change, if you so choose.

2. One Weekly Small-Group Interactive Webinar (60 minutes)

Fridays 7–8pm CST

This is our shared weekly touchpoint where we:

• connect as a community

• ask questions

• practice teaching in breakout rooms

• stay aligned with the syllabus

• learn one focused teaching concept each week

• This becomes your “home base” of support.

If you can’t attend live (life happens!)

Whether due to work, family needs, illness, travel, or tech issues, please don’t worry — you won’t fall behind.

A blog post recap with key takeaways will be published on the Edge Yoga School website within 48 hours, so you never miss the material.

This respects real-life circumstances while maintaining a steady weekly rhythm for the group.

3. One Weekly On-Demand Assignment

Complete one of the following each week:

• Teachable lesson

• Workbook page

• Sequencing exercise

• Anatomy lesson

• Assigned reading

Submit your reflection via PDF or screenshot in Slack.

4. One Yoga Class + Reflection Weekly

Choose any yoga class you enjoy and complete a brief reflection:

• What did I notice?

• What did I learn?

• What will I borrow or change as a teacher?

This is where your personal teaching wisdom grows.

5. Holiday Labs + Workshops = Enrichment (Not Required)

Seasonal workshops, SW Naperville pop-ups, Salt Cave sessions, art meditations, and bonus events are now clearly framed as optional enrichment.

This keeps your core weekly responsibilities simple and removes holiday confusion.

6. Clear Communication Lanes

To support clarity and reduce overwhelm:

Slack DM → arrival & quick questions

Slack Channels → announcements, lessons, schedule

Weekly “What’s On Deck” → posted every week in Slack

Office Hours → 15 minutes after every lab/webinar (in-person or online)

Written Confirmation Requirement → any verbal request must be restated in Slack DM for clarity

This ensures a clean timeline and avoids miscommunication.

7. The Edge Agreements (Given at Enrollment)

• Edge is both flexible and structured.

• Your weekly track anchors your progress.

• Each week: 1 lab + 1 webinar + 1 assignment + 1 yoga class.

• Holiday programming is optional enrichment.

• Slack is our communication home.

• DM upon arrival; doors stay locked for safety.

• All petitions submitted in writing.

• No unsupervised, independent practice labs.

• Office hours available; all details must be restated in Slack.

• You have 18 months to complete your training.

Why This Matters

This updated onboarding design ensures:

• fewer decisions

• more grounding

• stronger boundaries

• better progress tracking

• clearer expectations

• reduced overwhelm

• higher success rates

• a more supportive community container

• It protects your progress and the collective wellbeing of the group.

Closing

I’m truly excited about this next evolution of Edge Yoga School.This model supports who you are today and who you’re becoming as a teacher.

If you have questions, I’m here during office hours, in Slack, and throughout your full 18-month journey. If you are interested in enrolling, send us a CHAT here on our website.

With gratitude and belief in you,Michelle

#edgeyogaschool #yogateacher #yogaalliiance

We offer a flexible schedule for you to choose from! Your training will consist of lecture, lab, and practicum.

Thanks for choosing Edge Yoga School. Welcome to our Tribe! We offer our training in seasonal cohorts, so begin when it is right for you. We do sell out though, so your tuition reserves your space in our program.

Your yoga teacher trainer has nearly twenty years of experience training. We offer a proven training model that offers a flexible schedule that allows you to choose the right path for you. Some students prefer an intensive training experience, while others will opt to take the full eighteen months to complete their training. Select which training track works best for your schedule, and know you may always register for other venues, special events, and field trips ala carte as your schedule and resources allow. Please send us a CHAT to begin a conversation about your program today.

Namaste, Michelle Rae Sobi, RYS E-RYT 500, RPYT, RCYT, YACEP

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