Rebel Rise Studios

It is a safe and brave space to develop your skills, integrate the path of yoga into your daily lives, and fully support and connect with your communities.

It is a supportive and diverse staff brought together with a curated curriculum that embodies and honors the roots of yoga.

It is a deep dive into self-exploration where you will learn to own your presence, feel confident leading a group, and step out of your comfort zone.

It is a pathway of not only learning to be a yoga teacher but also deepening your own personal practice.

It is an intimate vibe to ensure personal attention from faculty + peers to create a once in a lifetime experience.

It is live lectures + discussions, group sessions, small group breakouts, and individual study on topics including:

History of Yoga. An exploration of the history of yoga, including the history of social justice in yoga. Studying yoga’s history and roots includes Sanskrit and yoga philosophy and the complete 8-limbed journey.

Colonization + Appropriation of Yoga. A deep dive into how we can decolonize our personal practices, our yoga teachings, and our minds to allow for deeper engagement with our larger communities. Gain an enhanced understanding of decolonizing practices and concrete ideas of how to implement such practices into your own classes.

Asana. A study of postures, alignment, sequencing, and mixed-level teaching with an emphasis on variations where all poses will be taught with a full range of possibility. Learn to safely and effectively build well thought out sequences to support all students no matter where they are in their bodies and in their practices.

Anatomy + Physiology. A study of the skeletal system, muscles, joints, and systems of the body. We’ll examine topics such as stabilization, range of motion, biomechanics, mindful movement, contraindications, and common medical conditions. We will also consider how our understanding about the body is rooted in the racist background of Western science. 

Pranayama + Meditation. A study of breath practices and the exploration of the philosophy of meditation. There will be an emphasis on approaches to practice and teach both while focusing on contraindications, accessibility, and how to teach them in a trauma informed way.

Also included:

• An intensive workshop covering the somatization of healing, the science of trauma, and trauma informed teaching

• An additional opportunity of leadership support for graduates including 1:1 mentorships and community supported classes

MARK QUIJANO (he/him)

Mark’s teaching journey began after completing his first alignment-based Power Yoga 200 hour certification in 2016. He then left the tech space and fully dove into teaching where he has since completed the Baptiste Institute’s Level 1, 2, and 3 programs (directly under Baron Baptiste) and completed the alignment-based Art of Assisting workshops. Applying the experience from his hundreds of hours of study of human physiology, Mark’s teaching style aims to get students out of their comfort zone and to safely discover new feelings within their bodies.

SAMANTHA RAJARAM (she/her)

A former attorney and current English professor at Chabot College, Samantha holds degrees from UCLA, UC College of the Law, and the University of Pennsylvania. She completed her 200 hour YTT in 2010 and has practiced yoga for over a decade. She teaches API-focused literature and is the author of the award-winning historical fiction novel The Company Daughters (2020), which explores Dutch colonialism in Indonesia. As an Indian-American with family roots in yoga, she is passionate about the respectful stewardship of this beautiful and complex practice.

keshia eleazar (she/her)

After completing her 200hr yoga teacher training in 2016, Keshia began her teaching journey focusing on Vinyasa and developing a passion for creative sequencing. She has participated in several trainings to expand awareness and honor the Yoga space and community. Deeply inspired by students’ acknowledgement of self, power, and how the body moves, her goal is to create an environment full of discovery. Keshia has assisted as support faculty in Rebel Rise Studios’ first Teacher Training and Mentorship program.

Jackie um (she/her)

Jackie’s yoga journey started as a student in 2014 where she fell in love with the mind/body connection and incorporation of the stillness of the postures. She dove quickly into the yoga world, received her 200 hour yoga certification in 2015, and started teaching as her full time career. Jackie has led over ten different 50 hour and 200 hour trainings, has opened and managed 5 brand new fitness studios, and currently leads workshops in injury prevention, mobility, and balance training.

TRINA CABALTERA (SHE/HER)

Yoga philosophy propelled Trina on a path of self-discovery, personal growth, and transformation. After the completion of her 200hr YTT, she continued to be guided by her love of yoga philosophy and completed several immersive trainings taught directly by Swami Mahesh during 2020-21, including series on Samkhya philosophy, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Tantric Philosophy, and Western astrology. She became certified in yoga nidra in 2021 then later finished her 500hr teacher training in 2022 with focused studies on the subtle body, yoga nidra, and philosophy.

courtney ronca (she/her)

In 2007, Courtney began teaching after her first 200 hour yoga certification at Avalon Yoga. In 2008, Courtney completed a 200 hour training with Sri Dharma Mittra. Touched by the incorporation of philosophy, pranayama, and asana in the Dharma Yoga tradition, Courtney later completed her 500 hour then 800 hour certification, also with Sri Dharma Mittra. She holds the responsibility of sharing yoga with gratitude, respect, and humor. Honoring yoga’s roots informs her own practice and she continues to find ways to decolonize within it.

KAthleen cabanyan (she/her)

Kat aspires to fuse movement, herbalism (Halamang Gamot), and bodywork (acupuncture, and Hilot techniques) as a means for deep healing from trauma, community healing, and community building. With a master's degree in public health, Kat recognizes that the acknowledgment of our individual and communal experiences inform our individual and communal health. Understanding and respecting the experiences of various communities is vital for pinpointing appropriate healing and health interventions.

• Want to find their voice and own their power

• Are passionate about honoring the roots of yoga

• Are ready to explore yoga mechanics beyond asana

• Love to connect in community and are excited for an experience of a lifetime

If you’re ready to learn about yourself, the full practice of yoga, and how to share all of that with your community, this training is for you!

SPACE IS LIMITED…APPLY TODAY!

Submit your application
We will contact you within one week of receiving your application.

Connect
We will set up some time to connect with you to answer any questions and chat in more detail about the training. We want to make sure the Rebel 200hr YTT is the right fit for you!

Enroll in the course
Upon acceptance, you will receive the Enrollment Agreement to formally register for the course. To secure your spot in the course, the full deposit fee and signed agreement must be received before registration closes on 6/15/24.

Prospective students are:

• at least 18 years of age

• available to commit to the full course schedule

$3100 - EARLY BIRD PRICING [THROUGH 5/8/24]

Non-refundable deposit [$750] to secure your spot

• Optional payment plan: $1175 due 5/8/24 + 7/17/24

$3600 - [5/9/24 THROUGH 7/17/24]

Non-refundable deposit [$750] to secure your spot

• Optional payment plan: $1425 due 6/9/24 + 7/17/24

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship considerations are available for individuals based on financial necessity. To apply, please complete both the YTT program application + scholarship application. Scholarship applications must be submitted by June 15, 2024.