Connecting the dots from education to profession. Some wins arrive all at once. Others are built slowly, through months of learning, experimentation, revision, and the willingness to keep going until every piece finally makes sense. The creation of the SOBIS EDGE ecosystem was one of those wins. This process unfolded over approximately seven months and drew from several meaningful learning experiences, including an art class at College of DuPage, AI Advantage with Igor, and U

Come Sit Beside Me for Tea Come sit beside me for tea. There is nothing you need to accomplish today, no certification waiting at the end of a checklist, and no expectation that you become someone other than who you already are. This is simply an invitation to pause, breathe, and consider that 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 San

Learn about the history of coreXyoga™ Edge Alum Jenna, Circ 2015 Why Core Strength Became Personal: The Story Behind coreXyoga™ In 2004, Michelle Rae Sobi’s relationship with movement changed dramatically. A serious accident resulted in complex orthopedic injuries and lasting physical challenges. She was eventually told that she should expect to continue relying on a walker or another mobility device. By 2008, Michelle’s insurance coverage for physical therapy had run out, bu

Trauma-Informed Series Trauma-informed yoga is not limited to one population or teaching environment. It is reflected in the language we use, the choices we offer, the structure we create, and the way we respond when a student participates differently than expected. Edge Yoga School’s new Trauma-Informed Series includes three separate continuing education workshops: 🌱 Teaching Trauma-Informed Yoga to Children Explore supportive language, developmentally appropriate choices,

Letting the real back in. Edge Alum, Faby Are We Ready to Let the Shadows Back In? Are you beginning to yearn for photographs with shadows? For years, photographers have worked to control them. We have softened them, filled them, moved lights to avoid them and edited them away. Shadows across a wall, beneath a hand or around the body were often treated as problems to solve. Now I wonder if it is time to let them back in. We are surrounded by an increasing amount of digital ar

Understanding the different kinds of professional support that may help bring a retreat concept to life Completing the Yoga Retreat Specialist continuing education course can help a yoga professional understand how to develop a thoughtful retreat concept. It does not mean the graduate must build every schedule, coordinate every contributor, or manage every travel detail alone. Once the educational experience is complete, the Yoga Retreat Specialist becomes the owner of their

Helping Children Thrive Through Yoga Helping Children Thrive Through Yoga Discover a joyful pathway into Children's Yoga, mindfulness, and Yoga Alliance teacher training. Children naturally move, imagine, breathe, and play. Yoga gives them a safe space to develop confidence, emotional resilience, focus, creativity, and self-awareness while having fun. Join Edge Yoga School for a welcoming community workshop introducing Children's Yoga through playful movement, breathing techn

RYT 200, RYT 500, RPYT, RCYT, YACEP Michelle Rae Sobi, Yoga Alliance Edge Yoga School Yoga Alliance Programs Edge Yoga School offers five Yoga Alliance registered training pathways designed to support students from foundational teacher training through advanced and specialty credentials. 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Our RYS 200 program is a 200-hour foundational yoga teacher training experience. After successfully completing the program, eligible graduates may apply to Yoga

Edge Yoga School has been registered with Yoga Alliance for over a decade. Yoga Alliance Credentials What It Means to Be Part of Yoga Alliance Being part of Yoga Alliance means being connected to a larger professional community committed to yoga education, ethical teaching, lifelong learning, and responsible leadership in the field of yoga. For students, it offers a helpful point of reference when choosing a teacher training program. For teachers and schools, it creates a sha

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

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

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

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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