Life is a path of discovery, transformation, and purpose. Through my own challenges and breakthroughs, I’ve found the power of passion, healing, and self-expression. I invite you to explore my journey and see how it might inspire your own.

Rooted in Passion, Driven by Purpose – Meet David

I’m David Johnston, a Taiji and Qigong instructor, artist, and poet, living in Farmer City, IL, on the ancestral lands of the Kickapoo People.

For years, I struggled with uncertainty, fear, and the weight of a past that shaped me. My childhood was filled with challenges, and as I grew older, I found myself following patterns that no longer served me. When I hit rock bottom, I knew something had to change.

I rediscovered my gifts as a teacher, artist, and poet—the very things I had turned away from. As I embraced them, my life transformed. I reconnected with wonder, playfulness, and curiosity, and I found a deeper purpose in helping others do the same.

Now, my mission is clear: to guide others back to their hearts—to help them rediscover their unique gifts, embrace their passions, and express them fully in the world. I believe that by choosing in favor of what brings us joy, we can create a more kind and just world for all.

Life is a path of discovery, transformation, and purpose. Through my own challenges and breakthroughs, I’ve found the power of passion, healing, and self-expression. I invite you to explore my journey and see how it might inspire your own.

Guiding you to discover your true passions, rewire your mindset, and create a life of purpose and fulfillment through Taiji, Qigong, and holistic coaching.

Discover Your Passions. Live With Purpose.

The Passion Test & Coaching with David

Gain clarity on what truly matters with The Passion Test, a proven method for uncovering your deepest desires. Through personalized coaching, David helps you break free from limiting beliefs, align with your purpose, and take inspired action toward a life of meaningful transformation.

Rediscove Your Passions

Discover the five passions that define what truly matters to you. Gaining clarity on these core desires empowers you to make choices that align with your purpose, joy, and fulfillment. When you know what lights you up, you can start creating a life that reflects your true self.

Break Free from Limiting Beliefs

The thoughts and patterns that hold you back don’t have to define your future. By identifying and releasing limiting beliefs, you create space for growth, confidence, and new possibilities. Step into a mindset that empowers you to pursue your passions with clarity and courage.

Live with Purpose & Joy

True fulfillment comes from making choices that resonate with your heart and values. When you align your life with what truly matters to you, every step becomes more intentional, meaningful, and joyful. Embrace a life where passion and purpose guide your path forward.

Real Transformations: Passion Test & Coaching Experiences

Through these heartfelt experiences, clients share how David’s guidance has empowered them to take inspired action and embrace a more fulfilling path. Let their journeys inspire your own transformation.

“I’m now healthier and happier.  Finally working towards my dreams because of your help. Thank you, David!”

-Jessi S.

“Since taking the Passion Test with David I have found a job I love, and have had more financial success. I am working on getting my dream home!

-Taryn H.

“I started working with David when I was at my lowest point in my life. He helped me shift the focus on things that make me happy and where I can strive. That helped me move forward instead of looking back.

– Marta Czarkwiani

– Susan Johnson Smith

“I have felt myself at a crossroads ever since my husband died in 2017. And since I also understood that times of great change require space to sift and settle, I relaxed into simply allowing. The actual sifting took some time – 4 years! – and now with the call to settle into a different phase growing increasingly louder, I felt a need to clarify before moving forward.

Enter David Johnston and The Passion Project. Wow. Don’t you love it when synchronicity happens? The two hours I spent with David on Zoom were incredibly beneficial and also surprising. He was able to help facilitate serious inner work into a distillation that brought clarity and focus to what makes me tick.

The process has brought renewed hope and enthusiasm to move forward! Please take this course if you are in a position to do so, and are ready and open to being vulnerable. David’s kindness and empathy will encourage you to go deeper into your heart and discover your true passions (prepare to be surprised!) and help you discover the tools to step confidently forward.

I am immensely grateful for this work.”

The Invitation

Do not invite in Ignorance
that may bruise you
confuse you
While in the midst of the Puzzlement of this journey called life.
Do not invite in ignorance
of past mistakes
Misplaced puzzling steps
Misshaped words that puzzled our loved ones
Do not invite in Ignorance
Ignoring the actions that caused our puzzle pieces to get scattered about
Like scattered leaves of thoughts in this book of life of yours.
Creating a shadow of who you truly are.
No, no ,no
Choose instead to invite in the light
The light coming from the threshold of your dreams
The Threshold that is inviting you
Beckoning you
That you are yearning
To Walk through.
Call out in your voice of reclaimed power.
Recalling all of your misplaced
Scattered and battered puzzling pieces of your life.
Allowing them to find there way back home to you.
Grab the golden seal as you cross the threshold into the light of your new day
And place the last and final puzzle piece into your Opened Heart and seal it with Gold
The Gold that has always been inside you.
No longer ignored yet embraced and whole.

Experience Healing & Vitality Through Qigong

Flourishing Heart Qigong – Find Balance & Energy

Flourishing Heart Qigong is a gentle yet powerful practice that harmonizes movement, breath, and intention to restore balance and vitality. Rooted in Hunyuan Primordial Qigong and Chen Style Silk Reeling, these sessions help release stress, cultivate inner peace, and enhance energy flow. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this practice offers a path to deeper connection with your body, mind, and spirit.

Restore Your Inner Balance

Release, let go and invite a deep sense of peace into your life through gentle, intentional movement. This practice helps calm the mind, relax the body, and create harmony within, allowing you to move through life with greater ease and clarity. As you restore balance, you’ll feel more centered, present, and aligned with your natural flow.

Align with Your Energy

Experience a deeper connection with your body’s natural rhythm as you cultivate energy through mindful movement and breath. By harmonizing intention and flow, you awaken a renewed sense of vitality and inner balance. This practice empowers you to move with ease, restore well-being, and feel more energized in daily life.

Deepen Mind-Body Connection

Cultivate a greater awareness of how your body moves and how your mind responds, creating a sense of harmony between the two. Through intentional movement and breath, you’ll develop a deeper presence, allowing you to navigate life with clarity and ease. As your connection strengthens, overall well-being improves, bringing more balance and alignment into your daily experience.

Real Experiences: Flourishing Heart Qigong in Motion

Explore how this practice has helped students cultivate balance, renew their energy, and embrace inner peace. Through gentle movement and breathwork, they have found greater vitality, relaxation, and a deeper connection to their well-being. Read their stories and be inspired to begin your own journey.

“David makes his classes enjoyable. I have osteoporosis, and he encourages me to do my best within my limitations while challenging myself gently.

His class is perfectly paced with a mixture of movement, sitting meditation, and self-massage. I highly recommend David!”

-Jean A.

“I am truly grateful to David for his online Qigong classes. When I started six months ago, I was experiencing debilitating long COVID symptoms, spending days in bed and fearing exercise.

These classes have become a crucial part of my recovery. David’s caring nature makes me feel safe, and his tailored exercises allowed me to participate even while sitting or lying down.


I now feel energized, clear-headed, and deeply connected to self-love and self-compassion. I highly recommend these classes.”

Sue

Energize Your Journey: News & Reflections

Explore mindful practices, transformative insights, and empowering wisdom to cultivate balance, clarity, and a deeper connection to your true purpose.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Your journey to clarity, transformation, and inner harmony starts here. Whether you’re looking to uncover your passions, cultivate balance through Qigong, or break through limitations with coaching, David is here to support and guide you. Choose the path that resonates with you and take a step toward a more fulfilling life.