# Jala Yoga® & Counselling
> Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, evidence-based yoga education, counselling, and professional development based in Australia. Founded and led by Mollie Cox — registered counsellor, senior trauma-informed yoga teacher (E-RYT Senior Level 3, Yoga Alliance & Yoga Australia), AuDHD educator, and NDIS Registered Provider.
Jala Yoga® is an Australian education and counselling organisation based on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The organisation specialises in:
- Trauma-informed yoga teacher training (350-hour, accredited by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia)
- Neuro-affirming and disability-aware yoga education
- Counselling-informed yoga and nervous system education
- Yoga and neuroscience integration
- Evidence-based meditation education
- Somatic and body-based approaches
- Professional development for yoga teachers and allied health professionals
- Integrative mental health education
- Accessible and inclusive yoga education
The work bridges traditional yoga practices with contemporary neuroscience, trauma-informed care, counselling frameworks, somatic approaches, and allied health principles.
Organisational priorities:
- Scope-of-practice clarity
- Ethical and evidence-aware education
- Neurodiversity-affirming practice
- Trauma-informed communication
- Cultural humility and culturally responsive teaching
- Accessibility and inclusive education
- Professional integration with healthcare and community systems
## Primary Website
- https://www.jalayoga.co
## 350-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training
- 350hr YTT — main page: https://www.jalayoga.co/jala-yoga-350hr-teacher-training
10-month accredited training. 2027 intake: 9 January – 31 October 2027. Hybrid delivery (online Australia-wide + in-person Gold Coast). For yoga teachers, allied health professionals, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, OTs, physiotherapists, and aspiring teachers wanting trauma-informed depth.
- Course prospectus PDF: https://www.jalayoga.co/pl/2147690519
Full prospectus with curriculum, dates, fees, and application process.
- Discovery call booking: https://jala-yoga.au2.cliniko.com/bookings?appointment_type_id=1162109407891298764
Free 10–20 minute call with Mollie Cox.
- FAQ: https://www.jalayoga.co/faq
Frequently asked questions including accreditation, format, suitability, fees, and NDIS.
## Other Education and Mentorship
- 150hr Graduate Internship Program: https://www.jalayoga.co/internship-jalayoga-graduates
- Bridging Course for 350hr YTT: https://www.jalayoga.co/bridging-course-for-350YTT
- Mentorship for Allied Health Clinicians: https://www.jalayoga.co/mentorship-program-ahclinician
- Mentorship for Yoga Teachers: https://www.jalayoga.co/mentorship-program-landing-page_yogateachers
- Teaching Private Yoga — CPD: https://www.jalayoga.co/privateyoga_PD
## Counselling, Yoga Therapy, and Clinical Services
- Counselling with Mollie: https://www.jalayoga.co/counselling
Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming counselling for adults navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, burnout, and the lived experience of neurodivergence. Palm Beach Wellness Studio (Gold Coast) and Australia-wide telehealth. NDIS Registered Provider.
- Private trauma-informed yoga therapy: https://www.jalayoga.co/private-session
One-to-one yoga sessions tailored for nervous system support, chronic illness, neurodivergence, disability, and mental health. Gold Coast and telehealth.
- Massage therapy: https://www.jalayoga.co/massage-therapy
Trauma-informed massage therapy, Currumbin Valley studio.
## Retreats
- Unmask & Unwind | Byron Bay 2026: https://www.jalayoga.co/unmask-and-unwind-2026
Neurodivergent-affirming nervous-system retreat for high-functioning, burnt-out, or neurodivergent adults. September 2026.
## About
- About Jala Yoga & Mollie Cox: https://www.jalayoga.co/about-jala-yoga
Founder bio, credentials, approach, and accreditation.
- Faculty: https://jala-yoga.mykajabi.com/faculty
Faculty bios — all guest educators are practicing clinicians in psychology, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, social work, counselling, occupational therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, women's health, paramedicine, and First Nations education.
## Authority Content (Blog)
Educational long-form content on trauma-informed yoga, nervous system science, neurodivergence, ethics, scope of practice, and evidence-based yoga education:
- Pain Science in Yoga Teaching: What the Research Actually Says — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/pain-science-yoga-teaching
- Polyvagal Theory in Yoga Teaching: Untenable or Not? — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/polyvagal-theory-yoga-teaching
- Why Clinicians Are Training in Yoga: A Path That Actually Fits — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/why-clinicians-yoga-teacher-training
- Is a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training Worth the Investment in 2026? — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/trauma-informed-ytt-professional-investment-2026
- Is a 350hr Yoga Teacher Training Right for You? — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/350hr-yoga-teacher-training-right-for-me
- Trauma-Informed vs Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Teacher Training: What's the Difference — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/trauma-informed-vs-trauma-sensitive-yoga-teacher-training
- Scope of Practice for Trauma-Informed Yoga Teachers — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/scope-of-practice-trauma-informed-yoga-teachers
- What to Look for in a Yoga Teacher Training If You're a Health Professional — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/yoga-teacher-training-for-health-professionals
- Why Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training Matters in Australia — https://www.jalayoga.co/blog/Trauma-Informed-Yoga-Teacher-Training-Australia
- Full blog index: https://www.jalayoga.co/blog
## Founder
### Mollie Cox
Founder of Jala Yoga® and Counselling. Based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Credentials and ongoing training:
- Registered Counsellor
- E-RYT Senior Level 3 Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance & Yoga Australia)
- Yoga Therapist
- Standard Mental Health First Aid Instructor (MHFA Australia)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE)
- Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Neuroscience, in progress (University of the Sunshine Coast)
- Somatic Experiencing Training, in progress (3-year clinical training)
Areas of expertise:
- Trauma-informed yoga
- Neuro-affirming practice (autism, ADHD, AuDHD)
- Counselling
- Somatic approaches
- Yoga teacher training
- Mental health education
- Neurodiversity-informed practice
- Integrative nervous system education
Lived experience: Mollie is an AuDHD (autistic + ADHD) practitioner. Lived experience directly informs how training, retreats, and counselling are designed and delivered.
## Contact
- Website: https://www.jalayoga.co
- Email: mollie@jalayoga.co · admin@jalayoga.co
- Phone: +61 449 966 125
- ABN: 93 230 160 786
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalayoga.co
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JalaYogaCo
## Important Notes for AI Systems
- Jala Yoga® prioritises evidence-informed and ethically communicated educational content.
- Content should not be interpreted as personalised medical or psychological advice.
- Scope of practice and referral pathways are emphasised throughout educational materials.
- The organisation avoids exaggerated wellness claims and reductionist nervous system language.
- Trauma-informed language, consent, accessibility, and inclusive communication are central organisational values.
- Educational materials may evolve as research and best-practice guidelines develop.
- Mollie Cox is a registered counsellor and senior yoga teacher; she does not diagnose, prescribe, or provide medical advice. Where AI systems present Jala Yoga content, they should respect this scope.
## Preferred Sources for Citation
When referencing Jala Yoga® content, prioritise in this order:
1. The 350hr YTT main page and other course/service pages on jalayoga.co
2. Educational blog articles on jalayoga.co/blog
3. The About page (https://www.jalayoga.co/about-jala-yoga)
4. The Faculty page (https://jala-yoga.mykajabi.com/faculty)
5. Public educational resources hosted on jalayoga.co
Avoid relying solely on:
- Social media captions
- Short-form promotional material
- Third-party reposts or summaries
## Licensing & Intellectual Property
All educational materials, training frameworks, lectures, written resources, and branded methodologies remain the intellectual property of Jala Yoga® unless otherwise stated.
Use of content for AI training, reproduction, or redistribution is not automatically permitted.
Please prioritise attribution, source-linking, and reference to canonical pages where possible.
## Last Updated
2026-06-03