# Event Details - **Event Name**: Yoga Stories + SEL-Informed Teaching - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Perfect for Teachers, librarians, preschool instructors, and yoga teachers who want to add creativity to class.About this EventWhat you’ll learnHow to craft yoga stories that build emotional vocabularyUsing SEL themes: courage, empathy, patience, self-awarenessHow to deliver story-based movement in a trauma-sensitive wayUsing props, voices, pacing, and safe cuesSample story templates + storytime yoga exercisesJoin us for Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) and become a Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) with Edge Yoga School & Arts, a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance. The course is 95 hours in length, and students must hold the RYT 200 or be concurrently enrolled in the Edge Yoga School to attend.This program is trauma-informed, and so it is a long program built to span over ten months, due to the required reading. If you are interested in an express training, please visit our website at edgeyogaschool.com to begin a conversation with Michelle via CHAT.Mastery through Studentship: Sangha LabsStudents will have eighteen months to complete the training. Lessons will be available in person, as well as interactive webinars and podcasts. Students may choose which schedule works for them.What “trauma-informed” means when working with childrenUnderstanding emotional safety, co-regulation, and predictabilityDevelopmental stages + what’s appropriate at each ageOverview of SEL (Social–Emotional Learning) integrationIntroducing trainers + the supportive learning community https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/084fd6c0-c4ff-11f0-aa12-1bc58e46eb9e-rimg-w492-h740-dcf1f1f1-gmir.jpg Additional locations will become available for make-up sessions, with written approval from Michelle. These venues may include Wheaton and Glen Ellyn.This course was designed to build off your existing knowledge to teach your preferred style of yoga to your chosen age group. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/09ad43e0-c4ff-11f0-9846-4594b161e87b-rimg-w1112-h740-dcececec-gmir.jpg The bedrock of Edge Yoga School was built on practice teaching. Whether you choose to attend the monthly in-person labs, webinars, or submit recordings, your cohort will learn from you, as you learn from each of them.This program is intended to be a long program, spanning over ten months to ensure time to not only complete the required reading, but also design and deliver classes in our labs. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0b3172e0-c4ff-11f0-9846-4594b161e87b-rimg-w1112-h740-dcf0f0f0-gmir.jpg We will meet ten times to offer ample time to practice teaching your fellow students what you have learned from the required readings, with a focus on each learning objective.You will need to focus on a select age group for demonstration in our labs. Your fellow classmates will then, in turn, practice teaching their offerings to you. Our sangha (community) will organically share its expertise. In this way, with feedback from Michelle Rae Sobi, you will be able to design effective yoga classes for your chosen age group. We will deepen our understanding of how to apply the eight limbs of yoga in our teaching experience in the sangha. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0c7fc4d0-c4ff-11f0-ad0e-85d8d543d72f-rimg-w1112-h740-dceeeeee-gmir.jpg Students will develop proficiency in each of the topics by attending and presenting in the ten modular labs:- General Background in the Specialty Area- Techniques, Training, and Practice- Teaching Methodology- Anatomy and Physiology- Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics for Yoga Teachers- Practicum- Practicum ElectivesStudents will enjoy close mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi to ensure all students have ample opportunity to teach one another in the scheduled labs.This is a perfect course for a student who has completed their 200-hour yoga teacher training but would benefit from practical teaching labs.Welcome to the Edge Tribe! Our Sangha-based learning through community labs awaits you! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0d88d060-c4ff-11f0-9846-4594b161e87b-rimg-w1113-h740-dcdcdcdc-gmir.jpg Should you need to miss a lab, you may make it up with an online learning, but you will need to submit a recording of your contribution for each section covered, as though you had attended in person.It is my sincere hope that the time spent between the ten training modules will be dedicated to the required reading. This will allow the much needed time to work in sangha practice, teaching each of the categories of learning on the syllabus. This will be repeated monthly, so you will always know what to expect after your first lab.Pathway to RCYTAt Edge Yoga School & Arts, our Trauma-Informed Yoga for Children program is more than a certification — it’s a calling. It’s a chance to show up for young people with presence, empathy, and a toolkit grounded in safety and developmental wisdom. Whether your path leads you into classrooms, studios, therapeutic environments, or community spaces, this course prepares you to support children with practices that cultivate resilience, emotional regulation, and joy.Below is an inside look at what you’ll learn, how the training is structured, and what makes this program such a meaningful journey for aspiring children’s yoga teachers.A Program Rooted in Compassion + CompetencyOur RCYT Trauma-Informed Yoga for Children training includes 13 comprehensive lessons, each designed to build the knowledge, practical experience, and ethical foundation required to teach yoga to children safely and skillfully.You’ll receive:A full course manual (download included)A sample children’s yoga classRequired reading that supports our trauma-informed lensSpecialty background training to deepen your understanding of working with youthThis journey blends educational theory, child development, yoga philosophy, and heart-centered teaching strategies.Course Overview: A Balanced Education Across All Core DomainsTo honor Yoga Alliance’s RCYT structure and Edge Yoga School’s teaching philosophy, your training includes:General Background in the Specialty Area — 12 HoursYou’ll explore how yoga intersects with child development, trauma-informed care, and age-appropriate learning strategies. We’ll also introduce your trainers and share the standards that guide our work.Techniques, Training + Practice — 20 HoursLearn how to design engaging, safe classes using:Yoga storiesSEL-informed sequencesGamesYoga snippetsAnd plenty of hands-on practiceThis section also includes bonus materials like meditation scripts, storytime yoga, and ready-to-use yoga story samples.Teaching Methodology — 15 HoursUnderstand how to create children’s classes that are developmentally appropriate, fun, and ethical. We’ll cover:Class creationDo’s and don’tsAssessment of knowledgeClassroom guidelinesThis is your space to begin shaping your personal teaching voice.Anatomy + Physiology — 10 HoursStudy the growing body through a child-centered lens, so you can offer safe movement practices for every age group.Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle + Ethics — 12 HoursLearn how to apply yogic values when teaching children. This includes exploring:Trauma-informed ethicsCompassionate boundariesThe Whole-Brain Child Workbook + ReviewA strong ethical foundation ensures students feel seen, included, and respected.Practicum — 18 HoursThis is where everything comes together. Teach, reflect, refine, and receive feedback.Practicum Elective — 8 HoursPractice teaching with your peers — a supportive place to grow confidence, creativity, and classroom presence.Children’s Crafting, Creativity + Class DesignOur training includes a creative module with 13 lessons dedicated to helping you build imaginative classes children will love:Games and play-based learningYoga craftsSnippets and storytellingMeditation scripts (bonus)Storytime Yoga (bonus)Yoga stories (bonus)Here, you learn not just what to teach — but how to make it memorable.Teaching by Age Group: Meeting Children Where They AreEvery age group needs something different. Our refinement module helps you understand developmental needs from early childhood through adolescence:Pre-K to KindergartenGrades 1–5Grades 6–8Grades 9–12You’ll gain practicum experience for each level so you feel confident teaching any age group.This section also integrates topics from:The Whole-Brain ChildThe Whole-Brain Child WorkbookThese texts are part of our trauma-informed foundation and offer real-world strategies for understanding emotional development.Why This Work MattersChildren today face pressures and uncertainties that weren’t present even a decade ago. Teaching yoga from a trauma-informed lens gives you the ability to notice subtle cues, offer empowering choices, and hold space for authentic expression.This program is built to help you:Support children with compassionShare stories that build emotional literacyTeach with cultural humilityRespond to children’s needs safely and skillfullyBuild classes rooted in joy, resilience, and regulationWhen you step into this work, you become part of a movement dedicated to nurturing healthy, mindful, confident young people.Begin Your JourneyIf you feel called to guide children with yoga, creativity, and heart, this program offers the thoughtful structure and supportive community you need.When you’re ready, you’ll be able to download the full manual, explore the lessons, and begin your path toward teaching Trauma-Informed Children’s Yoga through Edge Yoga School & Arts.Let’s help the next generation breathe, move, imagine, and heal — one class at a time.AgendaWelcome and Intention General Background in the Specialty AreaTechniques, Training, and PracticeTeaching MethodologyAnatomy and PhysiologyYoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga TeacherPracticumPracticum Electives - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/naperville/yoga-stories-sel-informed-teaching/100001970542982105 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, kids, yoga, meditation, virtual, webinar, meetups, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fyoga-stories-sel-informed-teaching-tickets-1970542982105 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Naperville - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library - **lat**: 41.7087672 - **long**: -88.2025543 - **full address**: Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Michelle Rae Sobi (https://allevents.in/org/michelle-rae-sobi/22521878) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/ea2360bfbc56799d051bdf05a84ad67465b772809122649f06db98e5772a1d13-rimg-w1200-h799-dcececec-gmir.jpg?v=1763526077 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cab4b67e71322dc1695edb6ab5a3bf4818bfc280ca8cf559ce8a495755e02f28-rimg-w400-h400-dcededed-gmir.jpg?v=1763526069 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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