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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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Soothing sounds in a salt cave for you # An Evening of Stillness: Meditation & Sound Bath in the Salt Cave There are few things more valuable in our busy lives than the opportunity to pause. To set down our responsibilities for a little while. To step away from the constant stream of information, notifications, decisions, and demands. To simply rest. Join us this Saturday for an afternoon of meditation and sound in the peaceful setting of the Salt Cave. While meditation can b

Many of us spend our days looking down. Heart Openers in a World That Asks Us to Fold Inward Many of us spend our days looking down. Down at a phone. Down at a keyboard. Down at a task list. Down at the endless stream of information demanding our attention. Our shoulders begin to round. The chest narrows. The neck strains forward. Over time, the posture of our body begins to mirror the posture of our mind. Protective. Guarded. Contracted. This is one of the reasons heart-open

A beautiful doorway through postures. Come sit beside me for tea. Not because there is something you need to accomplish today. Not because there is a certification waiting at the end of a checklist. Not because anyone is asking you to become something other than who you already are. Simply because there may be possibilities worth exploring. Over the years, I have discovered that people rarely arrive at yoga teacher training because they want to memorize anatomy terms or learn

Let our senses settle a bit as we hold space for you. Tour the Studio Some spaces are furnished. Others are created. When students first step through the door at Edge Yoga School, they often pause for a moment before saying anything at all. The fairy lights glow softly against the walls. Crystal singing bowls rest quietly in the candlelight. Music drifts through the room. Cushions invite conversation. Yoga mats wait patiently for practice. What many people don't realize is th

What is already here? Some projects begin with a grand vision. Others begin with a clear phone case, a sheet of origami paper, and a cup of tea. Recently, I activated an older iPhone as my personal phone. The work phone remains just that...work. The new setup is part of an ongoing experiment in reclaiming time, creating boundaries, and allowing more space for the things that nourish me. When searching for a new phone case, I found myself drawn less toward luxury brands and mo

The Quiet Power of Gathering After Practice There is something meaningful that happens after yoga practice when no one rushes away. The props are stacked. The nervous system softens. Tea is poured slowly. Conversation becomes gentler. Someone shares a reflection from class. Someone else asks a question they may not have asked in a formal lecture setting. Laughter happens naturally. People exhale. At Edge Yoga School & Arts, our post-practice luncheons following Ayurvedic Yoga