
Solwazi Johnson
Solwazi has been practicing and teaching for over 20 years, with a focus on Vipassana since 2003. He is certified as a Community Dharma Leader by Jack Kornfield and Spirit Rock Meditation Center and is currently in the four-year Spirit Rock Teacher Training program. Solwazi worked for over 20 years as a health educator and trainer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the US Centers for Disease Control. He leads regular mindfulness meditation classes and retreats in the Denver metropolitan area. He is an ICF-certified professional coach and a graduate of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration and the Thai School of Complementary Health in Chaing Mai, Thailand. Lastly, Solwazi is the guiding teacher for a Prison Buddhist Ministry program in a federal prison located in the Denver area.
Upcoming Programs by Solwazi Johnson

Centering in the Storm: Qigong, Meditation, and Sacred Sound (384R26) - On Land
Also Anne Cushman and Teja Bell
Registration closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on November 21, 2026. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. In need of a scholarship? - see "Scholarship offerings" information below. Retreat to be held: Spirit Rock's Upper Retreat Hall or Spirit Rock's Community […]

Rooted in Love: Heart Qualities and the Living Elements (242R27) - On Land
Also Noliwe Alexander, bruni dávila, Pawan Bareja, PhD and Kimi Mojica
Registration opens at 9:00am (Pacific Time) on July 15, 2026, and closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on June 29, 2027. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Applying for a residential scholarship? - see our Financial Support FAQ's. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? - learn more below. Designed to support […]