- Why questioning long-held beliefs is vital for yoga teachers
- Studying in the Viniyoga lineage and the individualized approach to yoga
- What it was like to study at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai
- How Vedic Chant is a powerful part of his personal practice — and how challenging it is to learn
- Peace on Purpose and his recent trips to Bangladesh and Pakistan
- How Josh teaches in high-stress environments and how cultural sensitivity shapes the work
- Advice for yoga teachers on staying inspired, grounded, and financially afloat
- A guiding principle for sustainable teaching and caregiving (this one’s a huge lightbulb moment for me!)
About Josh Blatter
Josh Blatter is a vinyasa yoga and meditation teacher based in Carlsbad, California. Additionally, Josh is a student of Vedic chant and the healing applications of sound. He is the founder of Art of Balance and Mindful Being, mindfulness-based programs designed to support individuals and organizations through stress, burnout, and change. Josh also serves as a program developer and facilitator for Peace on Purpose, a collaboration between the UN Foundation and Lululemon that brings resilience tools to humanitarian workers around the globe.
With advanced studies in yoga therapy and mindfulness, Josh draws from years of mentorship in the Viniyoga tradition and training at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India. His teaching is grounded, accessible, and deeply informed by his ongoing passion for personal practice and contemplative study.
Learn more about Josh at www.joshblatter.com
