YACEP Pilates + Yoga Fusion Teacher Training
Updated: Oct 9
Earn 30 YACEP Continuing Education hours with Yoga Alliance within this training
Explore ten common postures and movement patterns shared by yoga and Pilates through the lens of anatomy and teaching methodology. Compare how breath, alignment, muscular engagement, and movement intention shape each practice, even when the forms look similar.Designed for yoga and Pilates teachers and practitioners interested in crossing over, this course examines the major muscles and joint actions involved, the relationship between stability and mobility, and practical adaptations for different bodies.
Build on what you already know while developing clearer cues and an appreciation for the distinct approach of each discipline.This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to add a Pilates fusion to their yoga classes, or to deepen their understanding of the anatomy of movement.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS TRAINING? Yoga Teachers looking to add Pilates to their repertoire while earning continuing education hours for Yoga Alliance.
WHAT IS THIS TRAINING? This is a 100-hour Pilates + Yoga Fusion Teacher Training that represents CLARA PILATES, wife of Joseph Pilates. It includes our signature ACE Group Fitness certificate which aims to assist for sitting for the American Council on Exercise exam, and an additional twenty hours with Yoga Anatomy on-demand led by Leslie Kaminoff.
WHEN IS THE TRAINING?
Training will be a hybrid of in-person, on-demand, and interactive webinars for the full one-hundred hour program. Students may also choose to simply earn the 30 hours for YACEP continuing education hours, should they not aim to seek full certification. Students unable to attend in-person may opt virtual programming. You will work closely with Michelle Rae Sobi to ensure you enjoy the full curriculum.
INTENSIVE EXPERIENCE October 1, 2026 to November 15, 2026 - Tuesday In-Person Labs 2-4pm - Wednesday Webinars 2-4pm - Saturday In-Person Labs 2-4pm Prerequisite: 200hr yoga teacher training or concurrent enrollment
WHERE IS THIS TRAINING? In our Downtown Wheaton studio located at 130 W. Liberty Drive #7, Wheaton IL 60187. There are also on-demand lessons, and interactive webinars to support your learning journey.
WHY TAKE THIS TRAINING?
Pilates is raging right now for a number of reasons. There is a demand for manual labor work force seeking core strength, people losing weight with weigh-loss drugs seeking toning, and a general sense of heat amongst the people looking to burn it off. Pilates does that. Edge Yoga School will work closely in mentorship with Michelle Rae Sobi. This will cast a broader net for employment than seen with proprietary trainings offered by franchises.
SOBIS EDGE
Are you already a seasoned Pilates teacher? Connect with Michelle about potential placement in local venues in need of Pilates Teachers now. Submit your resume via CHAT in the green bar below.
