Anna Choi is an Energy Master, Founder of SolJoy.Life, Taekwondo Black Belt, and 2x TEDx Speaker. SolJoy helps high-achieving mindful entrepreneurs feel 10x more energy so they can grow their business in flow.
Trained by two enlightened energy masters, Anna serves thousands of students to shift from burnout to brilliance. She blends ancient wisdom, moving meditations, and healing martial arts of Qigong and Tai Chi to awaken boundless energy within. Together, the SolJoy community is catalyzing a new era of humanity.
Anna Choi, Energy Master at SolJoy.Life, a mind body holistic wellness training company
Tell us a little bit about your background, so we can get to know you better.
I'm a second-generation Korean American social entrepreneur. My parents immigrated from Korea. I was born in Ohio and got raised in Georgia and Richland, WA. I graduated from University of Washington in Seattle. I double majored in art and community, environment, and planning. That’s where I met my husband, Leo, and we stayed in Seattle another 17 years, had my son Eli–now in 6th grade. Now we live in Poulsbo, WA outside Seattle.
As a company, SolJoy is catalyzing a new humanity through our energy mastery programs. 100% of our company profits go towards the Conscious Leadership Foundation. The foundation funds educator scholarships to bring mindfulness training to their students.
Can you share the inspiration and journey of starting SolJoy?
I got burned out over and over during 20 years as an entrepreneur. Back then, I was unwilling to spend even 5 minutes of any self-care. I had IBS challenges, no social life, and was sitting all day. I even collapsed from exhaustion in my early 20’s. I knew it wasn’t sustainable but didn’t know how to get out.
I hit rock bottom at age 34. Our young family of 3 was on food stamps in secret and in massive debt. As the sole breadwinner at that time, none of our family and friends even knew our struggles.
It was then that I met both my teachers, Ilchi Lee and H.H. Sai Maa who are enlightened, living energy masters. I've trained with them since 2015 feeling immediate effects of more energy. My whole life transformed and continues to expand.
On a silent meditation retreat in Sedona, I experienced bliss for the first time. From that moment I wanted everyone to experience this!
I shared my energy practices with business coaching clients. I was amazed at their results. What made the difference was energy management–not tactics and strategies. Over a couple years I shifted from business coach to Energy Coach and SolJoy was born.
Why do people come to you?
These days, my clients have a hard time staying present. Their mind never shuts up. This impacts sleep, intimacy with close relationships, and overall health and well-being.
They sit all day, don't move their bodies enough, and wonder why they feel stressed. Their health isn't integrated as a lifestyle in their day-to-day life.
They have some health habits but want more consistency and discipline of their body. We start there first, then being to address self-love and soul leadership as their body is ready.
What are SolJoy offerings and how do they contribute to the well-being or joy of your customers?
SolJoy specializes in somatic mind-body training programs.
Our 40-day signature program Ignite is just 30 minutes a week. It's a course, group coaching, 1:1 coaching, plus weekly Qigong Tai Chi Classes. Lots of other goodies are included as well.
Students remark how much less stress and more calm they feel. They release tension built up in the body, calm the nervous system, and feel more energized by the end.
What sets SolJoy apart from other wellness training program businesses? What unique value or experience do you aim to provide to your clients?
First, we focus on energy optimization. I think a lot of wellness programs focus on an area like nutrition, fitness, or mindset.
Instead we look holistically and ask what will unleash your boundless energy within?
We identify your energy drains, and blocks in your mind, body, heart, and soul. Once we pinpoint the internal source, clients learn energy principles and practices to shift their energy.
Clients love our somatic approach. They feel the energy in your body than just intellectualize learning about it. They embody what they learn. I teach universal energy principles that stem back 9,000 years ago. So this stuff is beyond evergreen--it's the laws of energy.
Love hearing clients share how one tiny exercise was a complete game changer for them that they do daily now.
Can you share any upcoming plans or initiatives for SolJoy?
Yes! First, we’re excited to grow our Qigong Tai Chi classes and SolJoy “Spa for the Soul” experiences. Think energizing mini-retreats, delectable food, moving meditations, and incredible soul-stirring discussions.
Second, we’re committed to growing a self-generative online community through a new platform Substack. Can't wait to allow our member’s wisdom to naturally shine to connect more deeply within.
Third, we’ll be announcing the release of a new book project. Our community can help co-create it's content through feedback and experiences on Substack as well! Stay tuned to our YouTube channel, EnergyTV, to find out more.
Any parting words or final comments you wish for readers?
Move your body more! Learn to breathe well. Stop reacting. When your body is relaxed, it will naturally heal itself and unleash it's potential.
