JENN KETTLEs
Vinyasa
Jenn (she/her) first experienced yoga in 2004 when her corporate gig started offering lunchtime classes. After 10 years of nurturing her own practice, she pursued and completed her 200hr YTT, then her 500hr five years later. She is so thankful to all of her teachers along the way for their patience, guidance, and constant encouragement. (Like constant. She’s not even sure how they put up with her.) Inspired by her teachers, she strives to have a similar connection with her own students.
Jenn believes:
It is important that every student feels safe in the yoga space and that everybody leaves her classes feeling empowered in their own practice.
Every moment is an opportunity to practice yoga. And the best way to honor yoga’s roots is to practice for personal and social change.
Moving in ways that feel good + encourage you to connect to your own body are the best ways to move.
There's a place for Prince on every single yoga playlist.
Other Specializations
Obsessing Over (her own or your) Dogs
Ignoring You Whilst Petting Your Dogs
Eating Tacos (unless there's a dog nearby)
keshia eleazar
Vinyasa
Keshia (she/her) stumbled upon a Vinyasa power yoga class 10 years ago and unbeknownst to her, this new practice would impact and change her. Through her dedicated yoga practice she was able to navigate her way through growth, challenges, and stagnancy on and off the mat. Completing her 200hr YTT in 2016 where she met Rebel boss babe, Jenn, she began a newfound journey sharing her love of yoga with others.
Keshia believes:
You are your biggest teacher and advocate. Honoring your body, mind and your practice without judgement is the kindest thing you can do to yourself.
Finding gratitude in self and those who have guided and supported your journey is crucial. It is especially important to find that gratitude in those who haven’t! Everyone/everything has a purpose.
It’s okay to do a body roll when you’re feeling the music. Actually, it’s encouraged.
Your practice isn’t linear, but that’s what makes it unique and fun. Just like you, bb!
Other Specializations
Spotting a Dog From Miles Away (with Jenn)
Pretending to Know All About Home Improvements
Wiggle Hugs
MIQUELA COX
Cardio + Core
Vinyasa
Miquela (she/her) has been a fitness instructor since 2014 and comes from a strong classical Pilates background. Pilates was often confused with Yoga so she finally gave in and attended a damn yoga class. To her stubborn surprise, she loved it!
She loves to live life in the fast lane, so when she caught word of HIIT and spin, you better believe that energy monster was there for it! Miquela is also certified in pilates (mat, Reformer + Hot), TRX, bootcamp, spin, and pole dance.
Miquela believes:
Workouts should be fun and challenging for both the body and mind.
Working out should never a punishment but a celebration of what our bodies are capable of doing today. Right here. Right now.
Your best is ALWAYS enough!
Twerks release negative energy. Twerks bring positive energy. When in doubt, twerk it out!
Other Specializations
Only Capable of Driving a Stick Shift
(SECRETLY) Communicating With Animals
Twerking It Out
MARK QUIJANO
Vinyasa
In Spring of 2016, Mark (he/him) completed is first 200hr YTT with the intention of deepening his practice, but not to teach. By Summer of that same year, Mark decided to take a break from the tech space and quit his corporate job. He found himself teaching yoga full time and continued to do so for the next few years. Since then, he has deepened his study of yoga taking several more 200hr YTTs and competed is 500hr YTT in Fall of 2019.
Mark believes:
Life can be too serious. Laugh a little, or a lot!
Everyone and anyone can practice yoga. It’s not a matter of what you can or can’t do; it’s a matter of what you’re ready for and willing to do. With time and practice, the body will eventually surrender to the possibilities.
Mind chatter will always be there, even in meditation and yoga. Thorough practice, we can allow ourselves to dissolve the circular thoughts to create internal stillness.
Clothing is constricting and should be optional.
Other Specializations
Gardening
Naked Yoga
Handstand Twerking (simultaneously)
JACKIE UM
Strength
Vinyasa
Jackie (she/her) started her fitness journey in 2014 with yoga, where she fell in love with the mind, body and spiritual connection that comes with the practice. For Jackie, sharing this is a top priority when working with clients. After 5 years in the yoga industry, she branched out into HIIT, circuit training, bootcamp, rowing, strength, TRX (and more!) and she believes a combination of fitness styles is best for function in everyday movement. She is passionate about helping clients excel in mobility, flexibility, strength and helping them discover their most powerful self.
Jackie believes:
Fitness is NOT about how you look, it is about how you FEEL.
Positive mindset is important in all aspects of life. Especially when you are eating, exercising, working, etc. Say nice things to yourself and listen to what your body is telling you.
Smiling is the best medicine.
Everyone deserves to feel their most beautiful and powerful self!
Other Specializations
Loving/Adopting Cats (Please do not show her a stray cat)
Collecting Plants (Please do not bring her to plant stores)
Laying In Bed (Please do not interfere)
TRINA Ventimiglia
Vinyasa
Trina (she/her) began her yoga journey in 2014 when she attended a meditation & mindfulness class. This evolved to a deep love for yoga, particularly yoga philosophy. During the 2020 global pandemic, she finished her 200hr YTT in Hatha/Vinyasa. Her passion for learning led to completing her 500hr in 2022 while gathering additional certifications in astrology, pre/post-natal yoga, pranayama, yoga nidra, and AFAA-GFI for other group fitness formats.
Trina believes:
We are our own healers.
Setting boundaries is self-care.
Strengthening mind-body connection during yoga comes from a place of compassion, where we learn to surrender to our bodies in the moment rather than strive for our bodies to look a certain way.
Other Specializations
Karaoke
Aficionado of Bougie Chocolates + Desserts
Writing Yelp Reviews
JONATHAN OLAES
Strength
After being introduced to the world of fitness in 2008, Jonathan (he/him) wanted to share the “boost” that came with exercise: Boost in self-confidence, boost in energy, boost in self-esteem, etc! In 2016, he became a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. Since then, he has refined his fitness strategy to provide the best results, but more importantly, to do it while having fun! Jonathan’s absolute favorite part about being a Fitness Specialist is seeing how people transform mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Jonathan believes:
in moving with a purpose.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Do things to YOUR abilities and not up to anyone else’s standards. Sure, it’s nice to push yourself but stop the negative self-talk.
Nothing is impossible! The word itself says “I’m Possible”.
Other Specializations
Great at repeating the following daily affirmation:
Is it worth it?
Let me work it.
I put my thang down, flip it and reverse it.
MISSY MABIE
Vinyasa
Missy’s yoga journey (she/her) started at a young age but she had always wanted to learn more about the roots of yoga. She loved the physical practice but knew that there was so much more to learn. She had never found a YTT that felt right until she joined the Rebel community. She was a member at Rebel for a few years until they finally held a teacher training where she finally began her teaching journey. She completed the first ever Rebel Rise 200hr YTT in December 2023 and has been teaching Vinyasa at Rebel ever since. Missy is so grateful to all of the Rebel YTT staff for their mentorship and is honored to be a part of the Rebel community.
Missy believes:
Always do more of what you love
That your body will tell you what it needs
We should spread love everywhere we go
Forever be open to learn, unlearn, and relearn.
Other Specializations
Playing fetch literally all hours of the day with her Golden
Fitting 50 hobbies into one weekend
Over-analyzing a playlist to perfectly align it with a sequence