
Yoga for the Body. Mental Yoga for Life.
Whether you are looking to move your body, transform your relationship with yourself, or become a yoga teacher, Maat Wellness offers a path for every stage of the journey.

Maat Wellness · Los Angeles
Experienced teaching. Living tradition.
Ja Cole has spent nearly two decades practicing yoga, more than fifteen years teaching, and years mentoring teachers, coaching clients, and developing methods that bring ancient wisdom into modern life.
The work is technical and soulful: movement, breath, philosophy, nervous system awareness, self study, cultural restoration, and practical tools for how we live.
20
Years of practice
15
Years teaching
8
Years training teachers
10+
Years coaching clients
A school for living
Where are you on your journey?
Maat Wellness is more than a place to take a class. It is a place to practice, live, and teach a philosophy that brings movement, self-inquiry, and service together.
01 · Practice
Move your body. Calm your mind.
Begin with weekly classes, workshops, and community events. Let the practice meet you where you are.
02 · Live
Practice the teachings in your actual life.
Mental Yoga offers group study, focused clarity sessions, twelve weeks of one-on-one coaching, and continued support.
03 · Teach
Share what has transformed your own life.
Prepare to teach with integrity through the 200HR, deepen your service in the 300HR, or continue through YACEP study.
Featured offerings
Current ways to practice, live, and teach.
Choose the offering that meets the part of the journey you are in now.

event
Soul Flow After Dark : Desire, Drive & Attachment
August 21, 2026 7:00 pm
Explore the Three Gunas through Mental Yoga, Soul Flow, sound healing, music, and meaningful community connection. Soul Flow After Dark is a Mental Yoga experience that blends community dialogue, Kriya Yoga, sound healing, music, and conscious connection. 21+ Cannabis Friendly

training
300HR Training
September 12, 2026 12:00 pm
The Maat Wellness 300-Hour Advanced Decolonized Yoga Teacher Training is a space to become more skillful, more honest, more embodied, and more responsible in how you practice, teach, lead, and serve.

class
Mental Yoga Series Fall
October 1, 2026 6:30 pm
A 10-week online series for practicing yoga beyond the mat and applying it to daily life. Day 1 is a deep dive into Yoga philosophy (Red Pill) from a decolonized perspective. We begin by grounding and checking in with the previous week’s practice. Then we explore one chapter together and bring it into real situations: communication, anxiety, boundaries, relationships, work, family, and the stories we tell ourselves.
Watch
From the Streets to Stillness | My Story
The Pope’s Apology, Slavery, & Spiritual Accountability
What does an apology mean if the harm is still being protected?
The Way: Curiosity is Love
What if curiosity is one of the deepest expressions of love?
Appointments
Book time with Ja
Choose the support that fits where you are. Select a service, then reserve an available time.
Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Student Experience
Reviews
For years, I had been on a spiritual journey trying to understand who I was, what I was carrying, and what my purpose might…
Read full reviewFor years, I had been on a spiritual journey trying to understand who I was, what I was carrying, and what my purpose might be. I often felt like I was emotionally walking alone, moving forward with hope but not knowing how to reach the root of what was holding me back.
Through Ja’s Mental Yoga Coaching Program, I was able to uncover answers within myself that I had been searching for for years. Ja created a space that felt honest, patient, and safe. His authenticity and willingness to fully be himself gave me permission to do the same.
Because of this experience, I feel like I am beginning the next chapter of my life with a completely different foundation. Instead of building from fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs, I am learning to build from self-trust, authenticity, and peace.
Mental Yoga gave me the space to clear old roots, take up more space in my own life, and change the way I relate to myself. This experience was a true accomplishment for me, and I am incredibly grateful for Ja’s wisdom, patience, and guidance.
— Jovana Smith
Special gratitude for my 120-hour mentorship with Ja, where I was guided through the art of teaching, philosophy, and supporting aging bodies. Each module…
Read full reviewSpecial gratitude for my 120-hour mentorship with Ja, where I was guided through the art of teaching, philosophy, and supporting aging bodies. Each module challenged me to grow in ways I never imagined.
Ja Cole's program left us informed, empowered, and well practiced. The training offered a truly holistic yoga education spanning trauma informed teaching, prenatal yoga,…
Read full reviewJa Cole’s program left us informed, empowered, and well practiced. The training offered a truly holistic yoga education spanning trauma informed teaching, prenatal yoga, restorative practices, and more.
J. Cole's teaching went far beyond asana. Learning the philosophies and decolonized histories of yoga became one of the most impactful parts of my…
Read full reviewJ. Cole’s teaching went far beyond asana. Learning the philosophies and decolonized histories of yoga became one of the most impactful parts of my growth as a yoga student.
The teaching was so impactful that I hope others choose this school. I left feeling equipped to teach everyday people, helping them rediscover themselves,…
Read full reviewThe teaching was so impactful that I hope others choose this school. I left feeling equipped to teach everyday people, helping them rediscover themselves, their breath, and their own healing.
I felt fully supported every step of the way and fully prepared to teach yoga respectfully and safely. My connection to the teachers did…
Read full reviewI felt fully supported every step of the way and fully prepared to teach yoga respectfully and safely. My connection to the teachers did not end with graduation but continues as an ongoing resource.
Jay took the lead in my cohort and was incredibly accommodating of my physical needs. The training taught accessible yoga and built confidence in…
Read full reviewJay took the lead in my cohort and was incredibly accommodating of my physical needs. The training taught accessible yoga and built confidence in my teaching.
Being taught by someone who looked like me meant everything. The focus on social justice, community, and personal growth created a space filled with…
Read full reviewBeing taught by someone who looked like me meant everything. The focus on social justice, community, and personal growth created a space filled with love and transformation.
The lead trainers created an inspiring learning experience through thoughtful guest teachers and a mission rooted in Black and Brown community wellness. I left…
Read full reviewThe lead trainers created an inspiring learning experience through thoughtful guest teachers and a mission rooted in Black and Brown community wellness. I left feeling affirmed and inspired.
The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, kind, and helpful throughout the process. I left with knowledge, confidence, and skills that continue to shape my journey…
Read full reviewThe instructors were knowledgeable, patient, kind, and helpful throughout the process. I left with knowledge, confidence, and skills that continue to shape my journey as a yoga teacher.
The teachers were knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. I felt seen, heard, and understood while learning yoga philosophy and how to teach diverse communities.
Read full reviewThe teachers were knowledgeable, kind, and passionate. I felt seen, heard, and understood while learning yoga philosophy and how to teach diverse communities.
The program opened my eyes to yoga history, business, social justice, cultural impact, and much more. It cultivated a welcoming community and inspired me…
Read full reviewThe program opened my eyes to yoga history, business, social justice, cultural impact, and much more. It cultivated a welcoming community and inspired me to continue learning.
