Joseph Nicholas Mach is an accomplished musician, visual artist, Gestalt coach and meditation enthusiast based in Austin, TX. He studied for 5 years with Steve Flynn, MA/CMT, training in Gestalt therapy, bio-energetics, Reichian therapy and qi gong. In 2023 he founded InnerWork ATX, an organization dedicated to sharing and teaching these profound tools through private sessions, group workshops and retreats.
Introducing: Ten Ox Coaching 💡
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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, visual artist, Gestalt coach and meditation enthusiast based in Austin, TX. He studied for 5 years with Steve Flynn, MA/CMT, training in Gestalt therapy, bio-energetics, Reichian therapy and qi gong. In 2023 he founded InnerWork ATX, an organization dedicated to sharing and teaching these profound tools through private sessions, group workshops and retreats.
NEWSLETTER - OCT 2025 Hello Reader As the parent of a toddler, I am often on the receiving end of the advice “it goes so quickly, make sure you savor it.” My son is growing in leaps and bounds these days, and I am starting to understand the deep emotional undertone of this advice. And, no matter how many times I hear it, or how cliché it sometimes comes off - I feel grateful for the reminder: STAY AWAKE, JOE. However vigilant I am in my awareness practices, I find I can always use an extra...
NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2025 Hello Reader, Today I want to share a recent God-wink I experienced. Because walking the spiritual path can sometimes feel discouraging - and for me, acknowledging moments of synchronicity and grace can provide counterweight to the difficult moments. Difficult moments--such as traveling home on a crowded airplane with a toddler after spending 10 days visiting with family. My wife and I are sleep deprived. I feel fried. My patience has already been maxed out multiple...
NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2025 Hello Reader, A phrase I often heard my teacher, Steve Flynn, use was “become a clearing.” He would say it with a deep, expansive resonance. I heard the words, but more importantly, I felt the words. This past week, my family and I spent the week at Ruby Retreats in Wimberley, TX, house-sitting for some dear friends. One of our daily tasks was to take their two pups on long morning walks around the 100-acre property, visiting the cow pasture and the grotto and through...