Discover the Impact You Were Meant to Make

The Yogic Path is Lifelong

Whether you dream of teaching yoga or simply want to deepen your understanding of yourself, our 200-Hour Yoga + Meditation Teacher Training is a transformational journey into movement, mindfulness, purpose, and community.

Over 13 weeks, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and support to guide others while building a stronger connection to yourself.

✓ Yoga Alliance Certified 200 hour Certification

✓ Inclusive & Trauma-Aware Approach

✓ 4 Months Unlimited Yoga Included ($450 value)

✓ Scholarships & Payment Plans Available

✓ No Teaching Experience Required

Applications are now open for our September cohort.

Spring 2026 Zion Well YTT group at graduation.

 

This Training Is For You If...

  • You've fallen in love with yoga + want to learn more.

  • You want to teach yoga classes in your community.

  • You want to feel more confident speaking in front of others.

  • You're seeking deeper purpose and personal growth.

  • You want tools to support your mental health and wellbeing.

  • You crave meaningful community and connection.

  • You want to learn about yoga beyond the poses.

You do not need to be advanced, flexible, or planning to teach. 3+ months of yoga practice recommended.

“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim.”

- BKS Iyengar

Tell us your why

“Zion Well's YTT was one of the best experiences of my life. Each detail of the training was clearly crafted with care and love, and I came away with a deeper knowledge not just of the practice of yoga, but of myself. Art and Aubrey are incredible teachers, who uplift and empower their students.”

— Beth, 2025 Spring YTT Graduate

“I'm so grateful to Zion Well. They truly integrate their values all throughout their business and don't shy away from being advocates and allies in an industry that can so often be whitewashed.”

— Ellie, 2022 Spring YTT Graduate

Curriculum

  • Together we explore the history of yoga so we can lay a strong authentic foundation of teachings. In learning about philosophy we examine the Yamas and Niyamas (principles of how to live well).

  • We extensively guide and break down every yoga posture including anatomy, alignment, cues, props, modifications, benefits and safety. Learn how ALL bodies can practice yoga.

  • We will go through many different types of meditation, mindfulness and breathwork. We also teach proper ways to guide from start to finish.

  • First we break down your purpose for teaching yoga and teach you how to create a compassionate message for your teachings. In this section we teach best practices for crafting a yoga sequence including proper transitions and more. Learn how to create your first yoga class!

  • Learn what it means to be a yoga instructor and how compassion plays a huge part in this important role. Learn impactful tools to help support your mental health. We teach ways to include all yogis in your teachings by breaking down barriers and learning safe language on the mat.

Schedule

The 200 hr Zion Well Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training offers a flexible schedule that is blended between self guided content, zoom sessions and in person meetings. Trainees receive a free membership to Zion Well studios through the length of the course. For the 13 weeks of training the schedule will be organized as follows:

Tuesdays: 5:30 - 7:30 p on Zoom

Saturdays: 12 p - 4 p in person at the Ann Arbor Zion Well studio (3384 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor MI)

Yoga Teacher Training Staff

  • Aubrey headshot photo

    Aubrey Schupbach

    FOUNDER, LEAD TRAINER

    200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, 2014

    500 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, 2023

    Katonah Yoga 200 HR level - in process

    3700+ teaching hours, 12 years total

    12 yoga teacher trainings lead, 21 yoga retreats hosted

  • Art headshot photo

    Art Schupbach

    FOUNDER, LEAD TRAINER

    200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training, 2016

    Yoga Nidra Certified, 2019

    Forest Bathing Certified, 2020

    500 HR Certification - in progress

    SATYA Certification- in progress

    2700+ teaching hours, 10 years total

    12 yoga teacher trainings lead, 21 yoga retreats hosted

  • Kelsey Leach

    INSTRUCTOR

    200 HR Yoga Teacher Training, 2017

    Yoga Sculpt Certified, 2018

    85 HR Prenatal Certified, 2023

    Hands On Adjustments Training, 2025

  • Misty Sparrow

    INSTRUCTOR

    200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training 2022

    Restorative and Yin Certified 2023

    Hands on Adjustments Training 25/26

  • Chelsea Fitzgibbon

    INSTRUCTOR

    200 hr Yoga Teacher Training 2021

  • Mallory Newall

    INSTRUCTOR

    200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training 2017

    85 Hour Prenatal Certified 2018

    Restorative + Yin Certification 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We recommend that. you have been practicing yoga in some capacity for 3+ months. This can include home practice, videos on Youtube etc.

  • All of the in person (Saturday dates) can be made up if you must miss a section. All Tuesdays are recorded and can be watched at a later time. Each week is unique and has a different requirement for make-up so please inform your lead instructor of any time you must miss so arrangements can be made. Email with questions about specific dates or concerns.

  • Throughout the course you are required to complete about 2+- hours (per week) of content outside the scheduled time together. This content is a combination of videos, readings and short reflections. You have 1 year to complete all of the self guided content.

  • No problem at all! If you do not plan to teach and do not care if you receive a certification through Yoga Alliance you will not be required to complete the practicum section (where you must teach 5 classes to your cohort)

  • Yes we offer limited scholarships for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+ and single parents. Apply for a scholarship ASAP as space is limited.

  • Yes! We offer 6,9 and 12 month payment plan options. Our payment plans do not have any interest but may incur a credit card processing fee. We are flexible so let us know what would be most supportive to you.

  • In order to finish the certification you must complete all course requirements.

    • Practice a minimum of 30 hours with a lead Zion Well instructor.

    • All training hours completed

    • All self guided content completed

    • Final exam submitted

    • 5 practicum classes taught

  • Yes! The Zion Well teacher training program has an entire section dedicated to meditation, mindfulness and breathwork. You will learn about how these things impact the body especially the nervous system as well as how to facilitate. Most trainees find this is a great time to dive into their personal meditation practice.