This course is the traditional 200hr yoga teacher training approved by Yoga Alliance. It is a hybrid of online and in-person learning. Upon completion of 180 in-person training hours and 20 hours of homework, the student is eligible to graduate from Edge Yoga School and register with Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT-200.
The cornerstone of our training is to make yoga available to all by offering approachable, inclusive classes. The training is arranged in snippets for ease of learning. Many teachers find that transitioning from one pose to the next is the most challenging component of instruction. By providing training in segments of three (snippets) much of the work is done for the instructor. This approach is the hallmark of our training program. It provides interchangeable snippets so that the instructor is not so dependent on class plans. We believe this makes for a more versatile instructor that can respond to the group class element with ease.
Edge Yoga Teacher Training is committed to providing you a comprehensive knowledge base of yoga asanas (poses.) These asanas can be taught in an array of formats from the stillness of Hatha Yoga to the seamless flow of Vinyasa Yoga. The poses remain the same, while the pace and order of the snippets are decided by the instructor. We focus on a style of yoga that aims to improve the physical health of the body, while stilling the mind.
So whether you are looking to hone your craft and become a teacher, or enhance your personal practice, we welcome you!
We look forward to walking alongside you in your journey. It is said that the best instructors remain students throughout life.
Required Reading:
Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele
The Anatomy of Yoga by Leslie Kaminoff, 2nd edition iPhone app available
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
Michelle Rae Sobi has been involved in fitness since age 14. She has been teaching yoga for over a decade. She specializes in all levels classes so that anyone who comes to class can enjoy yoga, regardless of experience.
She offers yoga teacher training nationally. Her yoga teacher training program is endorsed by The American Council on Exercise and Yoga Alliance. She is a published author of The Yoga Asana Handbook, Yoga Snippets, and A Glimpse of Yoga. She has presented at the SWC Fitness Mania in Rosemont, where her program "coreXyoga" was nominated “Best Program.”
She holds an ACE certification in Group Fitness, a Fitness Instructor degree, Precision Nutrition, and numerous specialty certificates. She holds the RYT-500 distinction and founded Edge Yoga School, a Registered Yoga Alliance School. Her yoga studio, Power Edge Yoga Fitness, LLC is a member of the Association of Fitness Studios.
Edge Yoga School offers 200-hour, 500-hour, Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, as well as university level prep courses for The American Council on Exercise to include the newly renowned Health Coach Certificate
Her passion is teaching others what she knows, and her specialty is training others to become a Yoga Teacher Trainer. When she’s not teaching, she can be found playing with her puppies or creating a new dish made of whole food.
Michelle Rae Sobi
Owner, Edge Yoga School
RYT-500, ACE, RYS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does RYT-200 stand for?
A Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher of 200 hours.
The school in a nutshell…
Our 200hr program focuses on teaching you how to teach, while our 300hr program teaches you how to lead workshops, retreats and yoga teacher trainings.
Flexible Schedule
The 200hr & 300hr YTT runs year-round. You choose the training day that works for your schedule. Begin anytime, but sessions do sell out! See the schedule for times and days available. So whether you learn best audibly, visually or by doing, we've got you covered. We offer an array of training sessions to meet your schedule. More…
Once I start the course, is there a deadline I have to finish?
Edge Yoga School understands you have a busy schedule. That is why we have developed a flexible schedule so you can learn at your own pace. Since we are teaching you at up-to-date industry information, meaning your education will be trending and relevant, we request that you finish within 18 months.
Are there any additional costs aside from tuition?
There are five books required for class:
The Anatomy of Yoga by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews
The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Light On Yoga by B.K.s. Iyengar
Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Yoga Anatomy Fundamentals (optional) $349 More...
Are refunds available?
Unfortunately not. Once the course is accessed, we have no way to "return" intellectual information. You can, however, transfer it once to another party.