Steven Washington is a renowned wellness leader whose work has touched the lives of thousands across the globe, with his teachings garnering over 1 million views on YouTube. A Movement Master—certified Qigong instructor, Pilates teacher, and neuromuscular massage therapist—as well as an Author, Professional Broadway Dancer, and Recovery Advocate, Steven draws from over 20 years of teaching and dance experience to help people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and reclaim their joy.

Through the healing powers of mindful movement, soul-care, and community connection, he guides others on a path toward greater emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being.As the founder of SWE Studio: A Sacred Movement Membership, an online sanctuary for healing, Steven integrates Pilates, Qigong, meditation, dance, and soulful community experiences to help people move through life with more ease and presence. Rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, trauma-informed care, and the belief that movement is medicine for the soul, the membership includes live and on-demand classes, Heart/Mind Moments monthly meetups—a space for reflection and connection—and Liberation Lounge, a joyful dance party for self-expression and celebration.

Steven is also the co-founder of Qicovery, a unique community that blends the ancient wisdom of Qigong with the realities of modern recovery. Through online courses, workshops, and resources, Qicovery supports individuals and families navigating addiction by offering tools for self-regulation, resilience, and compassionate connection.

He has taught around the world and been a guest teacher with high-profile wellness and spiritual thought leaders and institutions, including Lee Harris, Maryam Hasnaa, Sounds True, Wendy DeRosa, Donna Eden, the National Qigong Association, and Omega Institute—expanding his reach and impact within diverse healing communities.

A lifelong mover and performer, Steven graced the stages of the New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and Broadway in Disney’s The Lion King—all while silently battling anxiety and self-doubt, coping through substance use. Over 20 years ago, he made the life-changing decision to get sober—and his true purpose revealed itself. Since then, his teachings have reached a global audience through his compassionate guidance, heartfelt storytelling, and his gift for speaking directly to the sensitive, the seekers, and the strivers.

Steven is the author of the bestselling book Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction (New World Library), which blends storytelling, neuroscience, self-inquiry, and Qigong practices to support individuals in recovery and those who love them.

Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or seeking a deeper way to live in your body, Steven's work offers a welcoming space to feel, move, reflect—and come home to yourself.