Join us for our flagship course in 2026. The waitlist is open. 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 designed to support real learning through repetition, sangha, t

Join our monthly membership for all of your CE needs with Yoga Alliance. Continuing Education with Edge Yoga School Yoga Alliance requires registered teachers to complete 30 hours of continuing education every three years. At Edge Yoga School, continuing education is designed to be flexible, meaningful, and aligned with the real needs of working teachers. Our growing Continuing Education Library allows you to explore the yoga styles, teaching methods, and specialty topics tha

Core training textbooks and companion study resources By Michelle Rae Sobi, RYS yogi. digital artist. mentor. THE YOGA TEACHER This gem is a practical, heart-centered guide created to support both new and experienced yoga teachers in finding their voice at the front of the room. This book includes thoughtfully written teaching scripts to help you confidently lead your favorite asana with clarity, presence, and authenticity. Designed as both a study companion and a teaching to

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A prop to help your practice find balance between release and contrology. Yoga on the Reformer Teacher Training The Fire of Practice 100-Hour Program Yoga on the Reformer Teacher Training is a 100-hour program designed for yoga teachers and serious movement practitioners who want to explore the relationship between yoga, apparatus-based movement, and disciplined practice. Rooted in the yogic concept of tapas, the steady fire that develops through consistent effort, this train

Mindful ways to reduce stress There are moments when the mind feels full. Ideas, tasks, conversations, and screens can all compete for attention. One gentle way to smooth the mind is to return to the hands. Origami offers a quiet path into focus, patience, and creativity. The lotus flower has long symbolized clarity emerging from complexity. In many contemplative traditions, the lotus represents the unfolding of awareness. Folding a paper lotus is a small, tangible way to exp

Join us for a quiet and creative gathering centered around the simple art of origami and the calming ritual of tea. Lotus Origami + Tea In this two-hour experience, participants will learn how to fold a paper lotus step by step while enjoying a warm cup of tea and conversation. Origami is a beautiful way to slow down the mind and focus the hands. Through a series of simple folds, a square of paper gradually transforms into a lotus flower. The lotus has long symbolized clarity

Eleven pages self-reflection Self-Discovery Through Self-Study Yoga students often begin practice believing they are learning poses. Over time, something quieter begins to unfold. The poses become mirrors. The breath becomes information. The spaces between movements begin to reveal patterns we did not know we carried. Yoga does not ask us to become someone new. It asks us to become aware of who we already are. This process is called self-study. In the classical yoga texts, se

A More Mindful Path to the Wedding Day Wedding planning is often painted as a season of joy, romance, and celebration, but anyone who has lived it knows that it can also bring pressure, decision fatigue, stress, and a surprising amount of emotional and physical strain. Between dress fittings, family dynamics, scheduling, travel, vendors, and the desire to make each moment meaningful, it is easy for the bride, groom, and wedding party to become overwhelmed before the big day e

Now Open: March to July, 2026 training cohort Spring 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Immersion Join us this Spring for a focused 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training immersion designed to blend lecture, lab, and practicum in a structured yet personalized format. This seasonal immersion supports close mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi and offers a grounded pathway for trainees who want consistent guidance, in-person connection, and meaningful hands-on learning within our Wheaton stu

Let's answer a question that continues to surface inside our sangha and from the those exploring the Yoga + Ayurveda Integration Pathway Hi beautiful community 🧘🏻‍♀️ Let’s answer a question that continues to surface inside our sangha and from those exploring the Yoga and Ayurveda Integration Pathway. What is an Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher? An Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher is a yoga professional who understands not only how to guide asana, breath, and meditation, but also how to support

Monthly 90-Minute Gatherings for Rest, Reflection, Tea Ritual, and Community Connection ONYX MONTHLY WORKSHOP SERIES 2026 Sensory Restorative Experience Monthly 1st Friday Mar 6 Apr 3 May 1 Jun 5 Jul 3 Aug 21 Sep 4 Oct 2 Nov 6 
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Yoga, Meditation, Tea...oh my! The 2026 Community Rhythm at Edge Yoga School We are pleased to share the 2026 community rhythm for our Wheaton studio, thoughtfully designed to support consistent learning, meaningful connection, and accessible entry points into the Edge Yoga School experience. Throughout 2026, our Yoga Teacher Training programs continue to meet Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 2–4 pm, providing a steady mentorship environment where trainees develop confiden

Ayurvedic Living at Edge Yoga School Ayurvedic Living at Edge Yoga School: Tea as a Daily Ritual TIP: When the urge to snack arises, consider reaching for a warm cup of tea first. Often the body is asking for nourishment, grounding, or hydration rather than additional food. A thoughtfully prepared herbal tea can calm the nervous system, support digestion, and provide gentle micronutrients that help the body return to balance. At Edge Yoga School, our approach to Ayurveda cent

Salt Caves, Day Retreats, Self-Massage...oh my! Galentine’s Week is here, and we have created a special self-care bundle to celebrate friendship, creativity, and renewal. Choose one experience or join the full Galentine’s Self-Care Series: Galentine’s Night Mini Portraits: Love Your Look Photo Refresh Confidence-boosting mini portraits for personal branding, dating profiles, or simply celebrating yourself. Mini Retreat: Sacral Center Workshop An afternoon of gentle movement,

My crown jewel has just been released. The Yoga Teacher is Live There are moments in the creative process when a project quietly asks for patience. This book was one of those moments. It unfolded slowly through photographs, teaching notes, and reflections gathered over years of working with yoga teachers in training, in practice, and in real classrooms. Today, I am grateful to share that The Yoga Teacher is now live. This book is a visual and reflective guide created for teac

A Wellness Lens on Cultural Change Yoga as Response A Wellness Lens on Cultural Change Yoga has always emerged in response to human conditions. Not as escape, but as practice. Not as optimization, but as relationship. In moments of rapid change, yoga does not ask us to keep up. It asks us to listen. Across culture, people are living longer, working differently, learning later in life, and carrying more cognitive and emotional load than ever before. These shifts show up quietl

Images, Energy, and Choice Every image has a footprint. Not only where it travels, but how it is made. As image generation tools become more accessible, it has become easier to create large volumes of visuals in a very short amount of time. High resolution outputs, repeated iterations, and novelty driven image challenges all rely on significant computing power. That power draws energy. Energy has impact. This is not a call to fear technology or avoid it. It is an invitation t

Edge Yoga School & Arts presents... EDGE YOGA SCHOOL & ARTS, LLC MANIFESTO Edge Yoga School & Arts exists as a mentor led, solopreneur run education and creative practice. I operate intentionally as a single mentor in close relationship with each student, prioritizing depth, trust, and individualized guidance over scale, automation, or growth for its own sake. Learning and creativity are relational practices. They unfold through presence, dialogue, and shared experience, not

Create Your Own Galentine’s Day Retreat in Naperville Galentine’s Day doesn’t have to be loud or overbooked. This year, it can be spacious, nourishing, and entirely your own. You’re invited to create a personalized Galentine’s Day retreat experience in Naperville, blending restorative wellness services with a grounding group meditation to close the day. Instead of committing to a single all-day retreat, you get to choose what your body and heart need most. Begin your day at N