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.
Your Original Vibration
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NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 2025 Hello Reader, This past weekend I had the honor of leading a group workshop for a women’s retreat at the beautiful Camp Lucy in the Hill Country. Before we started, I asked everyone to take a “snapshot” of how they are feeling internally, as well as a “snapshot” of the group energy - the “WE” space. Some of the group knew each other, but for the most part we were all strangers - so there was some nervous energy in the space and a general sense of needing to have one’s guard up. I led us through some grounding exercises—some light breathwork, a little vocal expression, and then loosened up with some stomping around the room and gazing into each other’s eyes. I said a lot of nice words about presence, and being open, and dropping the various masks and guards we feel are necessary to our safety. We all sat down, and I had everyone close their eyes and just FEEL. Then I asked them to share feedback; did they feel any different from when we started? The very first share was a teary-eyed “I feel so much more loving.” A circle of heads nodded in agreement. This phenomenon itself was not a surprise to me - I’ve done many workshops around “how to be more loving” or “opening the heart” etc., and have found similar results every time. The surprise here was that in this group I hadn’t even mentioned the word LOVE. But of course, as Ram Dass puts it - we are loving awareness at our very core. And so, love emerges as a natural byproduct whenever we feel grounded and safe. I see this time after time in my IFS sessions; strip away the fearful protectors, clean the family wounds, release the cultural baggage - and what is humming gently underneath is an effortless loving energy. Effortless. The path to a more loving self (and a more loving world) is not a path of striving and achieving—it is about undoing, unlearning, and returning—to that which you already are. Your original vibration. 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.
I do Virtual Sessions as well as In-Person, and I also have packages available. Full details are on my website www.josephmach.com. Upcoming Workshops & TalksFebruary 22: Bio-Energetics 101, ReConnect Center, 3pm February 25: Tools for Psychedelic Integration, Kuya Wellness, 7pm Joseph's Music Art UpdateWorking on a big mural for Wilder's room - here's a work-in-progress:
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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 - 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 - 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...
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...