about us

A community of love, acceptance and movement.

Zion Well is an inclusive community of wellness. No matter where you are on your journey, at Zion, you belong.

Our name Zion was inspired by the beauty and stillness of Zion National Park in Utah— a place where nature invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect to something greater. Across cultures, the word Zion often symbolizes sanctuary, peace, and harmony — all of which reflect the heart of our mission.

Zion Well is a safe and affirming space for the LGBTQIA2+ community and for anyone seeking refuge, growth, and healing. Through yoga, meditation, and breathwork, we offer tools to help you create a sanctuary within yourself — a place of inner strength, softness, and self-awareness.

Both Zion Well studios sit on native lands once enjoyed by Peoria, Potawatomi, Wyandot, Fox, Myaami and Anishinabewaki Native Americans. We recognize these places as sacred.

Zion Well has no connection to Zionism or any political or religious ideology. We unequivocally condemn genocide, settler colonialism, and the ongoing violence against Palestinians. Our values are rooted in justice, compassion, and the belief that true wellness includes collective care.

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Husband + wife team Art and Aubrey Schupbach opened the first Zion Well location in June of 2019 in Ypsilanti MI.From the beginning, their dream was to create a community built on the ethical principles of yoga that was also accessible and inclusive.

Throughout the pandemic the physical location was closed for a total of 9 months. During that time they launched an online video platform, Zion Video, with over 300 on demand videos (still growing). This also sparked the beginning of the virtual option for all Zion Well classes which still remains today. At the end of 2020 they held their first yoga teacher training and have hosted 12 YTT programs since.

In 2021, Zion began hosting wellness retreats as a way to connect more deeply with their community and nature. Some of the places they have ventured so far include: Zion National Park, Joshua Tree, Iceland, Boulder Colorado, Italy, Greece, North Carolina, Hocking Hills Ohio, Costa Rica and more. In an effort to create greater access to these impactful tools, Ann Arbor Zion Well was later opened in February of 2023.

At Zion Well, we believe our community is a living story—always growing, always evolving. Guided by the voices, needs, and desires of our members, we shape what we offer together. Our teachers and team are committed to deepening their own yoga education so that we can continue bringing forward meaningful practices, tools, and support for the years ahead. Zion Well isn’t just a studio—it’s a shared journey, and we’re grateful to walk it with you.

Our Story

Aubrey and Art, husband and wife team who founded Zion Well together standing in a tree pose.

“At Zion Well, we honor our universal yearnings: to feel seen, heard, understood, valued and to create an impact. Yoga and meditation have profoundly impacted our lives not just physically but mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We believe these are highly underestimated tools are lifesaving. We are so grateful to be on this journey alongside our amazing community.” - Aubrey and Art Schupbach, Zion Well founders

Zion Well is for you if…

  • You're looking for more than just a workout.

  • You want a yoga practice that supports your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

  • You're new to yoga and want to feel welcomed, not intimidated.

  • You're an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your practice.

  • You value alignment, mindful movement, and learning—not just keeping up.

  • You want to regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and feel more at home in your body.

  • You're seeking genuine community and meaningful connection.

  • You believe wellness should be inclusive, accessible, and rooted in compassion.

  • You appreciate teachers who meet you where you are and encourage curiosity over perfection.

  • You want a place where you can grow—on and off the mat.

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