Hi, I’m Yohanna mannelqvist

previous fashion executive turned Wellness Coach and Yoga Teacher

“The relationship with ourselves sets the foundation for our lives”

My lifelong fascination with health and personal development has been a guiding force in my life. My entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age, landing my first job selling hot dogs at 13 and launching my own underwear brand by 17. The seeds of my interests were planted early on, influenced by my upbringing in a loving family with a therapist mother and a health sector professional father.

I used my first paycheck to buy the full collection of “Sex & The City '' and the episodes sparked a dream which later became a reality - a metropolitan life in a big-city, London, and a thriving career within the fashion industry. My lifestyle was fun, quick and glamorous but not sustainable. My relentless pace of life had ultimately led to burnout and an eating disorder. 

I vividly recall a turning point in my life. A podcast interview with a monk advised that one needs silence to make big decisions. I traveled to a spa in the Swedish countryside and my body, exhausted, gave in. I couldn't pull myself out of bed and I was a shadow of myself. My reflection in the mirror revealed a young woman who had achieved so much, yet felt so lost. A woman who was constantly pushing herself, yet not really nurturing herself. A woman who was seemingly surrounded by people, yet felt so alone. 

This was the start a transformative journey and years of studies, laying the groundwork for the meaningful work I do today. Yoga served as the main container for my healing and I got my first certification to teach in Aruba. I’ve spent years teaching yoga in the jungle of Mexico while studying holistic health to become a coach. In recent years, I've been based in Stockholm, coaching incredible women in my 6-month program, leading workshops with corporations, teaching yoga classes and hosting retreats from Italy to Costa Rica.

Looking back at my journey, from a young entrepreneur to a guide for other women on their path to true wellbeing, I've learned invaluable lessons, the most crucial being that our relationship with ourselves sets the foundation for our lives. This key insight has reinforced my early passion for health and personal development, fueling my mission to guide other women to lives of alignment, fulfillment and authenticity.

Professional bio

Yohanna is a dedicated Coach, Speaker and Yoga Teacher, specializing in Women's Wellbeing and Transformation. Her journey has led her to work with international brands, including Spotify, Net-A-Porter, Deloitte, and Lululemon.

Driven by a heartfelt passion for supporting others, Yohanna pursued her education, earning an IIN Health Coach certification and completing 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training. Her valuable insights have earned recognition, featured in international media outlets such as Vogue, ELLE, and Women's Health.

Over the past five years, she has touched the lives of women from around the globe through her transformative coaching program, restorative retreats, inspiring talks and uplifting yoga classes, empowering them to embrace their most balanced, fulfilled and vibrant selves.