Yoga Teacher Mentorship
- Michelle Rae Sobi
- Oct 29
- 7 min read
Updated: 21 hours ago
One-hundred hours to Mastery
The Art of Becoming: A Journey Through Yoga Mentorship
Yoga is more than movement — it’s a conversation between the body, the breath, and the teacher within.
RESOURCES Mentor Overview Training Rubric
Mentorship Training
Mentorship Worksheet Template
At Edge Yoga School, our mentorship path is designed to nurture that inner dialogue through study, practice, and teaching. Each lesson becomes a mirror for self-discovery, inviting you to move from information to embodiment.
General Knowledge: The Foundation of Teaching
Our mentorship begins with ten essential webinars that illuminate the heart of yoga teaching.
Types of Asanas: Explore how each posture expresses strength, balance, and surrender.
Effective Cueing: Learn how to guide others with clarity and compassion.
Qualities of Movement: Discover the art of refinement — where alignment meets grace.
Modifications: Honor the individuality of every student, ensuring benefits outweigh risks.
Class Plan Design: Create classes that meet people exactly where they are.
Yoga Styles: Understand how pacing and athleticism shape the student experience.
Breathing: Develop a personal pranayama practice that anchors your energy.
Meditation: Craft meditations inspired by art and creativity.
Props: Learn how simplicity and intentionality elevate practice.
History of Yoga: Bridge ancient teachings with modern expression.
Professional Knowledge: Deepening the Practice
Once the foundation is set, we deepen our inquiry.
Study the anatomical intelligence of each asana.
Refine verbal cues to help students find their own expression.
Learn when to progress or regress a pose through thoughtful observation.
Align your class design with your lineage and philosophy.
Explore how style, pace, and athleticism affect accessibility.
Build a daily pranayama ritual — one centering breath at a time.
Discover the power of Art Meditations as tools for presence.
Experiment with props to enhance stability and ease.
Reflect on how the history of yoga continues to shape our modern practice.
Practice Skills: From Concept to Creation
Learning becomes wisdom through doing.Each “Lab” is an opportunity to create a workshop that embodies your learning:from your favorite asana to themed class planning, from meditation techniques to prop usage.This phase encourages you to experiment, express, and refine your teaching voice in a safe, mentored space.
Teaching Skills: Sharing Your Light
The final step of mentorship is to offer your workshop to others.You’ll practice standing in your truth — leading with confidence, compassion, and creativity.Through guided teaching labs, you’ll learn to deliver your message authentically, holding space where transformation can unfold.
The Journey Continues
Yoga mentorship is not a finish line; it’s a path that deepens with every breath.As your practice evolves, so does your teaching. At Edge Yoga School, mentorship is where study meets soul — where knowledge becomes wisdom and teachers become guides.
Ready to begin your journey? Send us a CHAT or enroll in our program.
Level 3 Yoga Teacher Training & Mentorship Program
Student Overview
Welcome to the next step in your yoga journey. This Level 3 program is designed to support you in deepening your personal practice, refining your teaching skills, and growing into the most authentic version of yourself—on and off the mat. Whether you are seeking advanced training, mentorship, or a more confident and meaningful teaching voice, you’re in the right place.
✨ What This Program Is About
This is a mastery-building, lab-based training and mentorship program that blends ancient yogic wisdom with modern teaching practices. You’ll explore the full spectrum of yoga—movement, meditation, breathwork, philosophy, subtle body theory, and personal development—while building the skills needed to offer thoughtful, confident, and inspired classes.
Throughout your journey, you’ll receive guidance from Michelle Rae Sobi, who will support you in refining your unique voice, clarifying your purpose, and developing the professional tools needed to share your offerings with the world.
Curious about what a lesson in lab sounds like? Give one a listen offering feedback on a class taught by Edge Alum during yoga teacher training.
🎓 What You Will Learn
✅ Deepen Your Knowledge of Yoga
Explore yoga history and philosophy in a way that relates directly to modern life.
Study the subtle body, chakras, 8 Limbs of Yoga, and foundational teachings.
Understand how ancient concepts apply to today’s students.
✅ Strengthen Your Personal Practice
Develop personalized practices in asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, and kriya.
Learn how to design meaningful sessions inspired by art, breath, or energetic themes.
Grow in your connection to your physical, emotional, and energetic bodies.
✅ Refine Your Teaching Skills
Create, refine, and teach practical “labs” that build your confidence and mastery.
Practice clear cueing, safe alignment, observation skills, and the art of sequencing.
Learn how to hold space with presence, compassion, and trauma sensitivity.
✅ Advance Your Professional Path
Receive individualized mentorship to support your growth as a teacher and leader.
Build your professional brand with modern tools—including AI-assisted content creation.
Clarify your message, your offerings, and the personal teaching style you bring to your community.
🌱 Program Highlights
Mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi Receive personalized guidance and reflective conversations to support your development.
Lab-Based Learning - Instead of passively absorbing information, you’ll create, practice, and teach your own labs to develop true mastery.
Holistic Approach - Explore anatomy, philosophy, meditation, breathwork, subtle body theory, and professional development in one integrated program.
Supportive Community - Practice with peers who value growth, authenticity, and the yogic path.
Modern Teaching Skills - Learn how to share yoga in today’s world—with creativity, confidence, and clarity.
💫 Who This Program Is For
This training is perfect for you if:
You’re a certified yoga teacher ready to deepen your skills.
You want to feel more confident in your teaching voice and class style.
You’re drawn to philosophy, meditation, energy anatomy, or the subtle aspects of yoga.
You appreciate mentorship and want guided support on your teaching path.
You’re interested in creating workshops, advanced classes, or teaching trainings.
You want tools for professional growth, branding, and building a sustainable practice.
You’re ready to step more fully into leadership—with heart, integrity, and authenticity.
🌟 Your Path Forward
By the end of this program, you will be prepared to teach with greater depth, confidence, and clarity.You’ll have a portfolio of labs, meditations, reflections, and offerings that represent your unique voice and approach.
Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of yourself—and a stronger sense of how you want to share yoga with the world.
Feel free to send me a CHAT to begin a conversation. See your learning objectives and syllabus below. I look forward to walking alongside you!
Yoga Humanities workshops — Reflects the spirit of self-discovery, mastery through practice, and refinement through labs, while evaluating students’ ability to teach from the Eight Limbs (Yamas through Samadhi).
🌿 Yoga Humanities Teaching Rubric
Inspired by the voice and philosophy of Michelle Rae Sobi
Focus Areas: History · Philosophy · Subtle Body Theory
🧘♀️ Purpose
This rubric supports trainees in developing and teaching workshops on the deeper layers of yoga—bridging philosophy with practice. Each student will offer workshops (solo, written, or presentation-based) on the Yamas, Niyamas, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi, using templates refined in lab.Mastery comes not from perfection, but from presence, preparation, and purpose.
🌼 Instructor Guidance
During labs: Encourage trainees to workshop one concept at a time—refine delivery, cue mindfulness, and test engagement.
During teaching: Observe clarity of communication, embodiment of philosophy, and the emotional resonance they cultivate.
During reflection: Have students self-assess which dimension of the Eightfold Path they connect to most deeply and which still feels abstract.
🕉️ Feedback Reflection Prompts
At the end of each workshop, invite trainees to journal:
“What aspect of yoga philosophy did I embody most authentically today?”
“How did my delivery invite students to live their yoga?”
“What refinements will I bring forward into my next offering?”
🌺 Rubric Outcome
Students will move into mastery through iterative practice, guided mentorship, and self-reflection. The intention is not only to teach yoga humanities—but to live them.
Assessment for Yoga Mentorship
Mentor Overview Training Rubric
The bottom line. What we do and how we do it. All are welcome.
Purpose: Our rubric provides a framework for assessing the development of yoga teachers as they cultivate both technical proficiency and personal authenticity. It emphasizes embodiment, alignment, mindfulness, and the ability to connect yoga’s ancient wisdom to modern practice.
Reflective Prompts for Trainee Growth
At the close of each module, trainees are invited to reflect on the following:
What aspect of teaching felt most aligned with your authentic voice?
How did your choices support student safety, inclusion, and mindfulness?
What philosophical or anatomical principles informed your teaching today?
How will you refine your approach in the next session?
Instructor Use
Trainers may use this rubric during observations, peer reviews, and final assessments. It may be applied to written submissions, solo projects, or live teaching demonstrations.
Goal: To empower each trainee to teach from a place of confidence, knowledge, and compassion—embodying yoga as both practice and way of life.
Want to know more? Send us a CHAT to begin a conversation with your mentor, Michelle Rae Sobi.
Still not sure? Here are the benefits of mentorship:
Finding Your Voice: The Edge Yoga Teacher Mentorship Journey
At Edge Yoga School & Arts, our mission has always been simple — to support and encourage yoga teachers as they share mindful living with the world. Over the years, I’ve seen so many graduates emerge from teacher training ready to serve, yet still yearning for a gentle hand to help them refine their teaching voice.
That’s why I created the 100-Hour Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program.
This mentorship isn’t another certification to collect; it’s a conversation — between you, your students, and your evolving practice. It’s a space to grow, reflect, and reconnect with why you chose to teach yoga in the first place.
What Makes This Mentorship Unique
This program is intentionally designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’ve just completed your 200-hour training, stepped into leadership through your 300-hour, or have been teaching for years, mentorship offers the support and accountability to move from inspiration to integration.
Personalized Guidance: Ten one-on-one mentorship sessions curated around your teaching goals and lifestyle.
Real-Time Feedback: Practical advice, class observations, and authentic dialogue.
Professional Growth: Build your confidence in sequencing, cueing, and connecting with students.
Community Connection: Join a network of yogis who value integrity, artistry, and mindful living.
Why 100 Hours?
A hundred hours gives us the right amount of time to go deep — not rushed, not superficial. You’ll have space to refine your skills while integrating mentorship into your teaching rhythm.
And because Edge Yoga School honors flexibility, you can enroll as a stand-alone mentorship program or add it to your 200-hour or 300-hour journey as an upgrade.
Who It’s For
This mentorship is for yoga teachers who want:
A supportive and encouraging relationship with a seasoned mentor.
Practical, real-world feedback that improves their teaching immediately.
A clear path for continuing education and Yoga Alliance CE credits.
If that sounds like you, consider this your invitation to step into deeper alignment — both as a teacher and as a lifelong student of yoga.
Ready to Begin?
Your journey doesn’t end when the certificate is printed. It unfolds, one class, one reflection, one connection at a time.
Let’s continue your story together through mentorship — with creativity, compassion, and community at heart.
