About Maat Wellness
Ancient wisdom, modern transformation.
Maat Wellness offers an integrated approach to personal and professional transformation through the Mental Yoga Method™, Soul Flow™ yoga experiences, coaching, workshops, teacher trainings, wellness consulting, and leadership development.
My Experience
I have been a practitioner for 20 years, an instructor for 15 years, and a teacher trainer for 8 years. I have also worked as a Life Coach for over 10 years, supporting clients from all walks of life through meaningful personal transformation.
Philosophy
As the creator of the Mental Yoga Method™, I help people apply the wisdom of yoga beyond the mat through self study, embodied awareness, and intentional action.
Services
Services include one on one Mental Yoga Coaching, Soul Flow™ yoga experiences, Mental Yoga™ group programs, workshops, teacher trainings, wellness consulting, and leadership development.
Ja Cole
Founder | Methodology Creator | Wellness Educator | Author
Ja Cole is the founder of Maat Wellness and the creator of the Mental Yoga Method™, Soul Flow™, and Decolonized Yoga™, three educational frameworks that reconnect ancient wisdom with modern life through movement, self study, and community.
Liberation begins when we align how we think, how we move, and how we live with what we know to be true.
A conversation with Dr. Rahuldeep Singh Gill
The story that began my public teaching journey.
Rahul was a Sikh scholar, professor of religion, interfaith leader, and someone deeply committed to justice, compassion, and helping people understand one another across traditions. This conversation took place while I was teaching at The Tree Yoga Cooperative in South Los Angeles. It became the first time I publicly shared the journey that would eventually lead to Mental Yoga and Maat Wellness.
In this documentary, I reflect on growing up in South Central Los Angeles, becoming involved in gang life, and the path that eventually led me to yoga. More than a story about leaving the streets, it is a story about searching for purpose, healing, and discovering a different way to live.
Rahul passed away in 2021, and I now see this conversation as both the beginning of my public teaching journey and a tribute to a friend who believed deeply in dialogue, humanity, and the power of spiritual understanding.
I hope his questions and my story inspire you to reflect on your own journey.
In memory of Dr. Rahuldeep Singh Gill
Sikh scholar, professor of religion, interfaith leader, and friend.
Student Experience
What Students Say About Ja
A Teacher Who Changes Lives
Completing my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Tree Yoga Cooperative was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Ja created a learning environment held with deep integrity, care, and respect. I felt genuinely supported every step of the way.
Samantha Canty
This training was life-changing. Ja and Jana are so knowledgeable and created a welcoming environment.
Yanira Gomez
Ja Cole and his program did an excellent job. We left informed, empowered, and well-practiced.
Ana Mosisa
A Mentor Who Develops Teachers
Special gratitude for my 120-hour mentorship with Ja, where I was guided through the art of teaching, philosophy, and offering support to aging bodies.
Lenise Harmony Halley, 300HR Graduate
I felt fully supported every step of the way and fully prepared to teach yoga respectfully and safely.
Dorian Christian Baucum
The teaching from the owners was so impactful. I feel equipped to teach yoga to everyday people, not just the thin, flexible, or well-resourced folks.
Neema Cyrus-Franklin
A Different Kind of Yoga Education
I learned not only about the asanas but also about the philosophies and decolonized histories of yoga.
Bianca Alonzo
The business of yoga lesson, anatomy, and philosophy were incredibly in depth.
Mallow Birthwork & Yoga Projects
The Tree opened my eyes to yoga’s history, business, social justice, and cultural impact.
Liz Cortez
A Leader Who Builds Community
Being taught by someone that looks like me is everything. Ja created a space for growth and love.
Karyn Poe
I felt seen, heard, and understood.
Sacha Medjo
Jay took the lead in my cohort and was incredibly accommodating and supportive.
Tessie Kercado
Dharma: Practice, Purpose, and Community
Over the last fifteen years, hundreds of students have described remarkably consistent experiences with Ja’s teaching. They do not simply talk about learning yoga. They describe being supported, challenged, seen, prepared, and invited into a deeper relationship with practice, community, and purpose.
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