You May Already Be Further Along Than You Think Recently, my application to sit for the PMI Project Management Office Certified Professional examination was accepted by the Project Management Institute. As I began preparing for this next step, I found myself looking at nearly two decades of work through a new lens. Developing teacher trainings, coordinating retreats, launching websites and bringing programs through credential approval had involved far more than teaching yoga.

Earn your CYP in a year-long mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi A self-paced, mentor-supported journey for yoga teachers and experienced practitioners exploring personal practice through creativity and reflection. Sobi Art School is pleased to introduce Crown Pathway, a self-paced, mentor-supported journey through seven centers of personal practice. Crown Pathway was created for yoga teachers who want to explore visual storytelling as a way of sharing their craft, as well as e

Your local news...from the other side of the world. WHAT’S ON THE FRONT PAGE? One of my favorite things about travel is discovering what I didn’t know I didn’t know. This morning in Rome, I found myself looking through newspapers from Italy and the United States. Same day. Same world. Many of the same events. And yet, remarkably different front pages. War and international conflict. European economics. Italian politics. Culture. Sport. Public figures. Stories that command eno

Connecting the dots from education to profession. Now that you have completed your training, capture your practice with a professional photoshoot. The most authentic way to share your offerings is by sharing your offerings. You will be guided by an experienced photographer that understands your style. Rehearse a teaching demonstration and receive feedback before approaching a studio. Knowing what to expect can go a long way for a teacher to prepare in a safe space. Send Miche

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

Create with Ease. Lead with Heart. Build with Support. You don’t need to hustle harder or burn yourself out to stay visible as a creative, teacher, or solopreneur. You need the right support systems — and that’s where The Art of Ai comes in. I’ve built an intuitive, heart-led way to use AI as a creative partner — not as a replacement for your voice, but as a tool that amplifies it. This work is designed especially for yoga teachers, artists, healers, mentors, and purpose-driv

How to bridge sacred texts with modern times. Edge Alum, Haley S. Have you been wondering how I serve yoga with Ai? Take a moment to explore my path and you will see how it has been illuminated along the way. Michelle Rae Sobi is a visual artist, educator, and founder of Sobi Art School, LLC, a creative studio dedicated to mindfulness through the arts. Her work weaves together color, texture, story, and contemplative practice to help students explore their inner landscape and

Edge presents Sobi Art School Behind the Rebrand: Why Sobi Art School Was Born If you look at my path in reverse, the story actually makes perfect sense. Right now, I’m back at UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School , deepening my work in Visual Arts through AI and Visual Storytelling. It feels like the natural continuation of something that began years ago — a way of weaving together everything I love: yoga, creativity, technology, and teaching. During the shutdown period, I enr