A Glimpse of Yoga
- Michelle Rae Sobi
- 36 minutes ago
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Edge Yoga School's eBook and manual companion
By Michelle Rae Sobi, RYS
yogi. digital artist. mentor.
Yoga is far more than a sequence of poses — it is a lifelong conversation with the self. Long before asana became the most recognizable doorway into practice, the ancient yogic path offered eight interconnected limbs designed to support human flourishing, emotional steadiness, and spiritual clarity. These teachings were never meant to be abstract or unreachable. They were meant to be lived: breath by breath, moment by moment, choice by choice.
The Eight Limbs invite us into a holistic way of being. They shape how we relate to others, how we care for ourselves, how we move, breathe, focus, meditate, and ultimately how we experience unity and connection. Each limb builds upon the previous one, creating a progression that is both practical and profoundly transformative.
This book offers a modern, trauma-informed, heart-centered interpretation of these timeless teachings. It is written for students, teachers, and seekers who want to understand yoga beyond the mat — who want to feel how these teachings live in the body, influence the mind, and soften the heart.
This is not a philosophical textbook. It is a companion — a guide you can return to again and again as your practice evolves. Yoga is not about performing perfectly; it is about becoming intimate with who you are beneath the noise, hustle, comparison, and expectations of daily life.
As you read, I invite you to move slowly. Take breaks. Breathe deeply. Let each section land in your body as much as your mind. These teachings are not meant to be memorized — they are meant to be felt.
May this exploration offer you clarity when life feels busy, steadiness when life feels uncertain, and inspiration when your inner light feels ready to expand.
May the Eight Limbs remind you that every part of your journey — the messy, the radiant, the tender, and the strong — belongs here.
Welcome to the path.
Welcome home,
M.