Joseph Nicholas Mach is an accomplished musician, artist, Gestalt/IFS coach and founder of Ten Ox Coaching. Joseph studied for 5 years with Steve Flynn, MA/CMT, learning Gestalt therapy, bio-energetics, qi gong and Internal Family Systems and he teaches these powerful tools in one-on-one sessions, group workshops and retreats. With an emphasis on presence and openness, Joseph brings a grounded, embodied approach to exploring and untangling your inner world.
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NEWSLETTER - JULY 2025 Hello Reader, For most of my 20’s and 30’s, my primary occupation and identity was that of musician/songwriter. As such, one part of my mind was always scanning my surroundings for clever phrases or potential song titles. Every once in awhile I would feel a big ol’ lightbulb go off and the idea would nestle itself into my creative psyche. Most of my best songs came about in this way. About 9 months ago, I was reading David Hawkins Power vs. Force, and in one section he talks about a series of Buddhist paintings that chronicle the path of enlightenment, called the Ten Oxherding pictures. Hello, lightbulb. My first thought was actually that I might get one of the images as a tattoo! (Still a possibility…) But as I sat with it, it dawned on me that the “Ten Ox” concept felt very resonant with the style of coaching I do. Emphasizing awareness, self-understanding, and a certain zen playfulness; deep inner work with an orientation toward spiritual growth. And so, I am pleased to introduce Ten Ox Coaching - including a new website with some beautiful videos captured by Story Media Co. I will still be updating and using josephmach.com as a personal hub for my music, art and poetry - but my coaching practice will all be run under Ten Ox. Please take a moment to peruse the site, follow @tenoxcoaching on Instagram and subscribe to @tenoxcoaching on YouTube. And if there is anyone in your world who might benefit from this kind of work - please feel free to forward them this email. If you are in the Austin area, please consider joining me this Wednesday evening 7/30 at Kuya Wellness for “Tools for Psychedelic Integration.” Now Accepting New ClientsI love this work. I love sharing the tools I have learned; helping my clients navigate their inner world and then watching that ripple out into their external world in remarkable ways. And I also remember feeling SO NERVOUS to begin my inner exploration. It might not be time. But if you are feeling that call - what the Gurdjieff work calls "magnetic center" pulling you towards working on yourself - then I would love to explore with you.
Virtual or In-Person. For details on package rates and special trainings, visit www.tenoxcoaching.com. Upcoming Workshops & Talks7/30/25 "Tools to Integrate Psychedelic Experiences" 7pm @Kuya 8/27/25 "Tools to Integrate Psychedelic Experiences" 7pm @Kuya Music UpdateSlowly, slowly... Upcoming Live Performances9/21/25 Center for Spiritual Living - Central Texas 11am ​Art
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​Joseph Mach
Joseph Nicholas Mach is an accomplished musician, artist, Gestalt/IFS coach and founder of Ten Ox Coaching. Joseph studied for 5 years with Steve Flynn, MA/CMT, learning Gestalt therapy, bio-energetics, qi gong and Internal Family Systems and he teaches these powerful tools in one-on-one sessions, group workshops and retreats. With an emphasis on presence and openness, Joseph brings a grounded, embodied approach to exploring and untangling your inner world.
NEWSLETTER - June 2026 Hello Reader, I have fallen in love with painting. Please don’t tell my guitar. I’ve been working on a recent series of abstract “Night Owls.” And I love them. I look forward to painting like a giddy schoolboy: There are two key components that I think are making a difference - why I am enjoying myself so much more - and loving the final product. #1 Dropping the agenda Up until now I have always painted from a reference photo, and most of the painting’s success or...
NEWSLETTER - MAY 2026 "Understanding is the gateway to compassion" -Thich Nhat Hanh Dear Reader, One of my favorite moments in session work (especially with beginners), is watching the profound SHIFT that takes place when a part (sub-personality) goes from the unforgivable villain of the internal narrative, to the misunderstood hero. The shift is often subtle - but it is a watershed moment often accompanied by a palpable sense of relief in the room. Take a common example, that of an...
APRIL 2026 Hello Reader, One practice I’ve implemented for many years comes from Julia Cameron’s “The Artist’s Way.” It’s called an “Artist’s Date,” and is, as she puts it, “a once-weekly adventure to do something fun" that is "solo, festive, and designed to fill your well" with inspiration.” I found that a weekly date wasn’t sustainable with my schedule, so I’ve found that a monthly cadence is do-able. And, even at that pace, it’s a monthly struggle to make time for my inner artist, placing...