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Rooted in a lifelong love of yoga, spirituality, movement, and music, Josh Wechsler’s road to becoming a yoga teacher was predestined. For as long as he can remember he has been captivated by all things mystical, which led him to begin a study and practice of diverse forms of spiritual traditions, including various yoga and meditative practices, at an early age.
...Read moreRooted in a lifelong love of yoga, spirituality, movement, and music, Josh Wechsler’s road to becoming a yoga teacher was predestined. For as long as he can remember he has been captivated by all things mystical, which led him to begin a study and practice of diverse forms of spiritual traditions, including various yoga and meditative practices, at an early age.
He attended Oklahoma City University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre Performance. Josh moved to Austin in 2009, and shortly after started to perform in musicals, cabarets, and plays at theaters across Austin and began teaching voice and musical theatre. Currently, he is the Associate Director for the Pre-Professional Company at ZACH Theatre.
Over the years, Josh has developed a deep affection for everything yoga, but the physical practice of yoga, specifically, has become a vital part of his happiness. This lead him to discover a passion for sharing his experience and enthusiasm with others, and the faith that it will inspire them to live their most authentic and whole lives, like it did for him. His intention and personal mantra as a yogi and yoga teacher is “Work Hard, Have Fun!”
Josh began his study of The Bowspring with system creators John Friend and Desi Springer in 2016, and earned a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification at Breath & Body Yoga in May of 2018. He is incredibly grateful to Desirae Pierce and the amazing staff of teachers at BBY for their constant support and guidance. He is honored to be in your company.
Let’s work hard and have fun!
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Open to all levels, this signature class links the vitalizing breath with the mindful movements of the body to create a powerful flow. You will cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, focus, and awareness with the teachings of our “Action Principles." In every single class you will move through a series of Sun Salutations, lunges, strength building poses, balancing poses, backbends, and inversions. Josh offers modifications and intensifications during class to empower you no matter where you are in your practice. Get ready to take your practice to the next level as you discover your strength, challenge your boundaries, and awaken your spirit!
The Bowspring is a dynamic movement system which aligns the body in a position of readiness. It is an alignment for us to move with lightness and fluid power like a graceful animal. It is a natural curvy shape of the body that puts a spring in your step and uplifts your mood. With this dynamically balanced posture, the breath can move freely without inhibition, bringing a new level of vitality and energetic freedom. Bowspring practice is great support for mental and emotional health as well. Skillful Bowspring alignment in dynamic posture positively affects the nervous system and circulatory system, supports mental focus and emotional clarity, and aids in stress management. The bouncing, hopping, pulsing rhythmic movement of the Bowspring is also mood elevating! It brings back a youthful, spirited positivity to one’s outlook in life. This is especially helpful for dancers because it focuses on strengthening and lengthening muscles.