21: Decolonizing Yoga: Ja Cole’s Journey Home

Join us on this week’s episode of Full-Time Yoga Teacher as we sit down with Ja Cole, the visionary founder and owner of The Tree Yoga Cooperative. Ja’s multifaceted journey from a successful career in computer engineering to becoming a prominent yoga instructor and advocate for mindfulness, self-responsibility, and social justice is nothing short of inspiring. With a deep-seated passion for decolonization and empowering underserved communities, Ja has dedicated his life to spreading the transformative power of yoga and mindfulness. In this episode, we explore Ja's work at The Tree Yoga Cooperative, a unique, cooperative model studio located in South Central LA, where he and three other yoga teachers bring yoga and mindfulness practices to predominantly Black and Hispanic communities. Ja shares his insights on the importance of decolonization, the philosophy of mindfulness, and the concept of coming home—both to oneself and to the community. Tune in to discover how Ja’s innovative approach to yoga is fostering a sense of unity, healing, and empowerment in underserved areas of Los Angeles. Connect with Ja Cole: Ja's Instagram: @10thletteryoga The Tree Yoga Cooperative: https://thetreeyogacoop.org The Tree Yoga Instagram: @thetreeyogacoop The Tree Yoga Facebook Connect with Reika: Website: www.reikayoga.com Instagram: @reikayoga