Movewell Yoga School’s 200-hour teacher training provides the building blocks to dive deeper into your own practice or to step into the role of a teacher. This training focuses on yoga history, meditation, pranayama (breathwork), anatomy, and teaching methodology. This is a Yoga Alliance certified training.

This Training is for you if you want to ...
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  • Teach! Or not teach! You will learn how to teach a well-rounded, intentionally sequenced vinyasa class, but you will also learn how to make your own yoga practice adaptable and sustainable so you can practice for life!
 
  • Honor yoga lineage and tradition. You will learn more than poses and sequencing! We believe teaching and honoring the multifaceted path of yoga maintains its authenticity and integrity.
 
  • Be part of a community with like-minded people. You will learn, grow, and be supported as you expand your comfort zone.​

Meet your Facilitators

Jackie Kerkman

 E-RYT 500 hour certified, Jackie has been teaching yoga for nine years and has taught more than 2500 classes. She also holds a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and incorporates her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology into her classes. Jackie has used her academic and clinical background to help develop the core curriculum for Movewell Yoga School’s training. Jackie enjoys challenging students through powerful, purposeful, and intentional movement.

Alexa Deacon 


​E-RYT 200 hour & RYT 500 certified, Alexa has been teaching yoga for seven years and has taught over 2000 classes. She also holds a master’s degree in Higher Education and has used her background in teaching and curriculum development to help design Movewell Yoga School’s training. Alexa enjoys helping students discover the power of their own yoga practice. 

TRAINING SCHEDULE

 Training occurs both in-person and online over the course of 10 weeks from January 2025 to April 2025. Training will be a mix of lecture, practical application, practice teaching, demonstration, discussion, and self-study. A free 30 class pack for Milwaukee Power Yoga is included in the training tuition. and students are expected to attend 25 classes outside of training hours. 

TRAINING DAYS & HOURS

  • Wednesdays 6:00pm  - 8:30pm : (online)
  • Saturdays 10:30am - 6:30pm : (in-person)
  • Sundays 10:30am - 5:00pm (in-person)

TRAINING DATES 2025

  • January 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 29 
  • February 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 19, 22, 23, 26
  • March 1, 2, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23
  • April 2, 5, 6, 12, 13 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

Students of Movewell Yoga School can expect a lot of learning, practicing, and teaching. By combining different approaches to learning, training will be immersive, interactive, and practical. In additional to being able to teach a vinyasa class, you can expect to: 
  • Learn major yogic texts and teachings and their significance to a yoga lifestyle.
  • Learn basic anatomy and how it relates to movement and sequencing.
  • Learn the subtle, more energetic body, and their connection to the physical body, nervous system, and mind.
  • Learn how to offer safe and effective verbal, visual, and physical cues as well as variations while teaching
  • Learn how to teach breath awareness, pranayama techniques, and meditation practices.
  • Learn professional development opportunities and best business practices as a yoga teacher.
  • Meet the Yoga Alliance standard to become a certified 200-hour teacher.

LOCATION

Movewell Yoga School training takes place at Milwaukee Power Yoga on Milwaukee’s East Side.  MPY is walking distance from beautiful Lake Michigan and many restaurants and coffee shops. 

TUITION

Tuition is $3,200. A $500 deposit is required within 14 days after being accepted into training. The deposit reserves your spot and will be applied towards tuition. Tuition is due 14 days prior to the start of training. A training manual and a 30 class pack at Milwaukee Power Yoga is included in tuition. Payments can be accepted via check (preferred) or venmo.

HOW TO APPLY

​Prospective students are asked to complete the following application under the "application form" link at the bottom of this page.  Movewell Yoga School will connect with you, via email, within one week of application.

​Questions or want to take class with Jackie or Alexa? Email us at [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIP 

Movewell Yoga School believes in equitable access to yoga teacher training. Scholarship opportunities are available for under-recognized or marginalized individuals with a financial need. Scholarship application deadline is December 9, 2024. A limited number of scholarships are available. Reach out to [email protected] to inquire

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Questions? 

Contact: Jackie Kerkman or Alexa Deacon
Email: [email protected]