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Salt Cave Field Trip
Learn more about Ayurveda Thinking about deepening your knowledge of Ayurveda? Join us on these field trips and earn hours in your yoga teacher training program! Ayurvedic Yoga Field Trips
Location: Naperville Salt Cave April 29, 2026, 12-2pm May 27, 2026, 12-2pm June 24, 2026, 12-2pm July 15, 2026, 12-2pm August 26, 2026 Local Retreat Day 12-2pm + 2-3pm September 23, 2026, 12-2pm October 28, 2026, 12-2pm November 4, 2026, 12-2pm #edgeyogaschool #ayurvedaNaperville #saltcave

Michelle Rae Sobi
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April at a Glance
Spring into Spring with self-care special events! APRIL AT A GLANCE Edge Yoga School & Arts April invites a gentle rhythm of study, practice, creativity, and rest. Our weekly structure remains steady, with a dedicated Spring Break pause to support integration and spaciousness. Please find a print-friendly event list below and register for what works for you. WEEKLY RHYTHM Sundays Teacher Training Lab + Tea Sangha 2:00pm Lab 2:30pm Tea Gathering A soft landing for the week ahe

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Supporting Hawaii’s Animals During the Storm
Together, we can extend care where it is needed most. Supporting Hawaii’s Animals During the Storm As many of you know, Hawaii has recently experienced severe storms and flooding, impacting communities across the islands. Alongside families and homes, many animals have also been displaced, brought into shelters, or are in need of care and support. At Edge Yoga School & Arts, we believe our practice extends beyond the mat. It is rooted in compassion, community, and meaningful

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Serve + Study Bundle
A Summer Invitation for Those Who Serve It takes a village. Serve + Study Bundle A Summer Invitation for Those Who Serve There is a certain kind of person who gives to others as part of everyday life. Teachers. School staff. Public servants. Community leaders. You show up, day after day, often holding space for others before tending to yourself. This offering is for you. The Serve + Study Bundle was created as a quiet thank you and an open door. A way to support your growth,

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Yoga on the Reformer
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

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Yes to the Dress to I Do
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

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Spring Immersion YTT
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

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher: Trauma-Informed 500hr Course
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

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Community Rhythm at Edge Yoga School
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

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Continuing Education Redefined
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

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Galentine's Week is HERE!
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,

Michelle Rae Sobi
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The Yoga Teacher
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

Michelle Rae Sobi
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The Art of Yoga
A year of the muse The Art of Yoga as Muse: Introducing the Crown Pathway At Edge Yoga School, we believe yoga is not only something you practice on the mat. It is something you live, feel, notice, and carry into the way you create and express yourself in the world. The Crown Pathway was designed with this understanding at its core. This advanced personal practice journey invites experienced yoga practitioners to explore yoga as a source of creative inspiration. Rather than f

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Mentorship over information is a choice
Why should you choose a small group experience? Mentorship over information is a choice. In a world where more content is always one click away, it can be easy to believe that learning happens by collecting, consuming, and completing. At Edge Yoga School, we move differently. We value relationship over accumulation, presence over pace, and embodied understanding over information alone. Our trainings are not designed to overwhelm you with material or measure your worth by how

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Inside the Photoshoot: Real Expressions of Yoga and Self
A story of strength, softness, and the quiet courage found in practice. Soft Release With head tipped gently back and hands at the base of the skull, the posture feels open, quiet, and receptive. Release and Reflection Hands ground into the mat as the upper body folds deeply and the head softens toward the earth… the posture reflects release, introspection, and a quiet moment of inner listening. Centered and Reflective Palms together at the chest with a serene expression… a q

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Teacher or Mentor?
The key difference between teaching and guiding you. Edge's Yoga Mentorship Edge Yoga School & Arts 130 W Liberty Dr #7, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA Purpose The Yoga Mentorship Program at Edge Yoga School is designed to support emerging yoga teachers in refining their personal teaching style, strengthening professional readiness, and developing confidence through individualized guidance. What to expect Students can expect a supportive and personalized mentorship experience focused

Michelle Rae Sobi
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A New Year’s Eve Reflection
Top Ten Reasons to Enroll in Yoga Teacher Training in 2026 Top Ten Reasons to Enroll in Yoga Teacher Training in 2026 — A New Year’s Eve Reflection New Year’s Eve has a way of gently inviting us to pause — to look back at who we’ve been, and to look forward to who we are becoming. For many, yoga teacher training isn’t just about learning to teach yoga. It’s about stepping into a season of growth, courage, healing, and purpose. As we close the year and welcome a brand-new one,

Michelle Rae Sobi
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📚 The Books That Shape My Teaching, My Practice, and My Life
What's on your reading list? Books have always been companions in my journey — as a yoga teacher, artist, mentor, lifelong learner, and curious human being. My shelves are filled with titles I’ve read, studied from, underlined, cried over, returned to, and carried with me through different seasons of life. They’re not decorations. They’re mile-markers of growth. Many of these books have informed my approach to teaching yoga, designing training programs, supporting students, a

Michelle Rae Sobi
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Yogi Mini Photoshoots
Limitless Possibilities for sharing your yogic offerings. Mini photoshoots are the perfect way to capture meaningful moments without the time or cost of a full session. First, they’re intentionally short + stress-free — ideal for anyone who wants beautiful photos but prefers a simple, low-pressure experience. Second, mini sessions are budget-friendly while still delivering professional quality images, making them a wonderful option for seasonal updates, creative headshots, or

Michelle Rae Sobi
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2026-27 Yoga Teacher Training Plan
2026 Yoga Teacher Training Plan

Michelle Rae Sobi
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