The greatest rebellion is living a life that is truly your own.
We gather in some of the world’s most epic places to practice what matters most: being human—with presence, curiosity, adventure, generosity, and the joy of belonging.
Rebel exists because when we return to ourselves, we discover how deeply we belong to one another.
Community reminds us of our shared humanity—and what becomes possible when we walk together.
At Rebel, yoga is lived through experiences that remind us how to feel awe again, through the choices we make every day.
Home is not something granted by others. It is the relationship between us and the land beneath our feet.
Belonging is not a destination — it is a living practice, and a doorway to healing and transformation.
Radical Optimism is not blind positivity. It is defiance — the rebellious act of seeing possibility even when facing challenge. It is trust in our own resilience and inner wisdom — especially when things don’t go as planned.
"Few embody authenticity like Brisa. Her healing presence leaves you transformed."Katherine Fabrizio, Licensed Professional Counselor
"Every time I come to the mat with Brisa, I come away with new acceptance and knowledge of myself."Katherine Lander, Duke Health System
"Brisa has completely transformed my yoga practice with intelligent sequencing and healing practices."Sara S., MBA, Healthcare Administration
Our next gathering takes us to the green coast of Brazil. Morning practice, ocean and rainforest days, and a long table where everyone belongs.
Brisa has spent much of her life following her love of people, travel, and the experiences that change us.
From growing up between Rio de Janeiro and rural southern Brazil to sailing across the Atlantic, finding yoga in the mountains of Colorado, becoming a mother, and exploring spiritual practices around the world, her life has been a practice of learning, unlearning, and becoming.
Rebel grew from that life: a love of adventure, a gift for gathering people, and a belief that some of the most meaningful shifts happen when we step outside the familiar, experience life differently, and give ourselves permission to be fully, unapologetically ourselves.
Marcela Mota is a Brazilian-born teacher, lifelong traveler, and devoted student of yoga, meditation, and the wisdom of nature.
After years working across the United Nations, corporate, and public sectors, yoga became a pathway to profound personal transformation, giving her the courage to listen to her own calling and build a life more deeply aligned with who she is.
Today, Marcela travels the world with her family, teaching and sharing the practices that have shaped her own life. With a playful spirit, deep curiosity, and a passion for the Five Elements of Nature, she creates spaces for people to turn inward, explore their true nature, and find the courage to live more authentically.
Step outside the familiar. Explore somewhere extraordinary. Connect deeply. Come home more fully yourself.
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