Monica Johnson
MIND.BODY.AWAKENED. 

About Monica

Hi I’m Monica Johnson.

Supporting people on their spiritual and wellness journeys, and helping them to release what no longer serves them and step into more ease, clarity and joy – this is my greatest honor and joy.  

Beginning my career as a ballet dancer, I took my talents to Europe, where I spent several years immersed in the performing arts. Living abroad gave me a window into different cultures and people from all walks of life. My love for people and curiosity about personal growth, led me to study movement therapy in  London. When I returned to the U.S., my focus naturally shifted toward helping others on their own path of healing and self-discovery.

Since 1999, I have been leading the way in personal growth, guiding women’s circles and inspirational book clubs, hosting transformational workshops and teaching a wide range of yoga, meditation, and healing practices. My approach to mind-body wellness is about meeting you where things feel out of sync and gently bringing them back into balance. I am the creator of Rest Awake Meditation and Rest Awake Yoga, gentle, down to earth practices designed for every body no matter your age or experience.

I specialize in working with women over 50 who are navigating life changes – whether it’s hormonal shifts, emotional stress, or a longing for something more fulfilling. Drawing from a unique blend of coaching, movement practices, spiritual guidance, meditation and yoga therapy, I offer practical tools that reconnect you with your body’s wisdom and your soul’s direction.

Most recently, I’ve begun to weave in nourishing insights of Ayurveda – a time-honored system of wellness that brings your whole being into balance through food, herbs, daily rhythm, and deeper self-awareness. These practices have supported me through menopause and midlife changes, and I’m excited to share them with others in a way that’s practical and doable.

What I Believe
I believe the wisdom you need is already within you – it might just need a little support to help it shine through.

After many years of guiding others (and walking my own path), I’ve come to see that real peace and healing don’t come from chasing success, seeking approval, or striving for the next big thing. They come from turning inward, reconnecting with your own truth, and learning to honor who you already are. That’s when your soul takes a deep breath and smiles.

I also believe in the power of holistic wellness – supporting the whole person, body, mind, and spirit. That’s why I’m so inspired by Ayurveda, an ancient system of natural healing that beautifully compliments my work. Ayurveda helps us understand our unique makeup, live in rhythm with nature, and bring balance and vitality into everyday life. Because when all of you is humming in alignment, life feel less like a puzzle and more like a dance.

WE ALL WANT THE SAME THING
…to be happy. Why not allow yourself to be supported along the way?