The Evolution of Jala Yoga

Jala Yoga started with a mission to support Marine and Environmental Conservation through Yoga, embracing the belief that true Yoga embodies service and understanding. This vision recognised that "saving the world" involves the ability to deeply listen, as well as self-knowledge, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and discernment—all integral aspects of Yoga.

Founder Mollie Cox initially worked with Not-For-Profits such as Surfers for Cetaceans, Surfrider, Boomerang Bags, the Wangan & Jagalingou Family Council, Sea Shepherd, Protect the Reef, Madison Stewart, and others to share the transformative power of Yoga.

As Mollie deepened her work & teaching career, her focus shifted to trauma, mental health, and the therapeutic potential of Yoga. This led her to specialise in Yoga for Trauma and Mental Health, introducing a trauma-informed approach both in a one-to-one context with private clients, and into schools for children aged 4-16 years. She also extended her reach to Head Space and local community mental health hubs, offering Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation to young people facing mental health challenges.

Mollie has extensive experience supporting survivors of abuse and adverse childhood experiences, veterans & defence force personnel, emergency services personnel, and individuals with anxiety, depression, suicidal and self-harm tendencies, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, and Autism. She now works with NDIS participants experiencing physical and psychosocial disabilities, providing trauma-informed Yoga and meditation to enhance their health goals in collaboration with their healthcare teams.

Mollie’s qualifications include over 1500+ hours of Yoga training, iRest Yoga Nidra (level 2), level 1 facilitation of the Warriors at Ease method, Massage therapy, accreditation as a Mental Health First Aid facilitator, and as a Counsellor specialised in mindfulness-based interventions and grief & loss support. Learn more about Mollie here.

Over the past decade, Mollie has taken Jala Yoga to India and Bali, pursuing advanced training, as well as teaching Yoga and Meditation alongside esteemed teachers Mark Robberds, Deepika Mehta, and Yogacharya Lalit Kumar. Prior to COVID, she spent significant time in India, working closely with Yogacharya Lalit to facilitate Yoga Teacher Trainings and lead retreats. From 2017 to 2019, she lived in India, completing her internship and taking on a full-time role as educator and Yoga teacher during part of the season.

Upon returning to Australia in 2020, Jala Yoga experienced rapid growth, expanding to an online platform offering high-quality courses and specialising in Teacher Development and Mentorship programs.

Jala Yoga now accepts referrals from a range of healthcare professionals, including rheumatologists, GPs, counsellors, social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, and other Allied Health practitioners, to integrate trauma-informed Yoga and mindfulness into treatment plans.

Passionate about making Yoga accessible to all, Mollie is dedicated to ongoing Professional Development to work effectively with complex conditions and vulnerable populations. This commitment enables her to overcome barriers and reach individuals who wish to learn Yoga despite facing obstacles.

Jala Yoga’s Teacher Training program is uniquely comprehensive and transformative, offering an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach deeply rooted in the therapeutic aspects of Yoga. The program integrates Western healthcare principles, trauma-informed care, and the scientific foundations of Yoga and meditation, setting it apart as a pioneering force in wellness.

Mollie’s expert team of over 10 distinguished Health Professionals collaborates to deliver an unparalleled, humanistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed Yoga experience.

Mollie also provides education to workplaces, corporate events, and hospitals on integrating mindfulness and Yoga practices into daily life. For more information on Mollie's educational offerings and how they can be tailored to your needs, email her directly at [email protected].

For more details on the Jala Yoga team, visit here.

For information on Jala Yoga 350hr Teacher Training, visit here.

For information on working with Mollie in a 1:1 context, visit here.