Here are some breathing techniques to explore. Breathing Techniques (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 Overview Breath is the thread between body and mind.In yoga, your breath becomes the foundation of your practice—organizing movement, supporting focus, and regulating your nervous system. When breath and body work together, movement requires far less effort and becomes more fluid and intentional. This lesson explores foundational breathing techniques used in

Here are some common benefits and risks to know. Benefits and Contraindications of Yoga (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 Overview A balanced yoga practice includes a wide variety of spinal movements: neutral, flexion, extension, lateral bends, rotations, and inversions. Understanding how these movements support the body—and when they may require caution—is essential for safe, inclusive, and compassionate teaching. This lesson explores the benefits of yoga, t

Asanas are the physical postures of yoga. Asanas (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 Overview Asanas are the physical postures of yoga. They prepare the body for meditation, steady the mind, and support the nervous system. Yoga is called a practice because there is no finish line—only continued exploration. Each posture has many expressions, and as a teacher, your role is to help students discover the version that feels right for them.In yoga, there is no “ri

Timeless books to know to enhance your journey. Move Towards Mastery with these trusted resources. (Lesson — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 Overview Mastery in yoga teaching is not about perfection — it is about curiosity, consistent study, and the willingness to deepen your understanding through trusted sources. This lesson invites you to explore foundational texts, reputable publications, and the lessons within this course to strengthen your knowledge and confiden

The Eight Limbs Explained 8 Limbs of Yoga (Lesson 1 — Edge Yoga School Educational Library) 🌿 Overview The eight limbs of yoga, described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, outline the full path of yoga practice. These limbs are: Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi .Each limb plays a meaningful role in the life of a yogi, supporting a journey toward awareness, compassion, discipline, and inner steadiness. 🕉️ History of the Eight Limbs Th

We meet weekly for lab...here's some topics we work on together. EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA — KNOWLEDGE BASE MODULE Based on the Edge Handbook 2026 (Workbook pages 83–91) 🌿 Overview: The Eight-Limbed Path According to the handbook, the eight limbs coined by Patanjali are: Yamas, Niyamas, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi .Each plays a valuable role in the life of a yogi, offering structure for ethical living, inner awareness, embodied practice, breathwork, conc

What ChatGPT says about me. Michelle Rae Sobi: A Brand Story There are people who build programs, and there are people who build worlds. Michelle Rae Sobi has always been the latter. Edge Yoga School & Arts grew from Michelle’s quiet, steady conviction that education can be both structured and soulful, rigorous and compassionate, ancient and innovative. She began her work the way many teachers do—one class, one student, one moment of connection at a time. But even then, somet

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By Michelle Rae Sobi, Edge Yoga School & Arts The yoga world is evolving, and so are the ways we communicate, teach, and share our work. As teachers, we hold the responsibility of expressing ourselves clearly, compassionately, and ethically—both on and off the mat. With this in mind, I am honored to introduce a new offering at Edge Yoga School & Arts: the Ai for Yogis 40-Hour Certification. This program was created for yoga teachers, creatives, and wellness educators who want

Waitlist is open! 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. 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. TIP: Audio On Students will enjoy low-tech in-person labs for practice, while a

Yoga in Universities Let's get yoga in the schools by becoming certified Yoga Teachers. In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of knowledge and skills is more important than ever. Whether you are a student preparing for your future, a professional aiming to advance your career, or a lifelong learner seeking personal growth, the journey of learning is ongoing. This blog post explores how we can empower growth for all these groups by providing insights and resources that addr

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