Josh Rivers
"Yoga is the practice of awakening through awareness and dedication. It is the discovery of the unseen and the removal of darkness through the light of Being"
Josh Rivers is a Yogi, Teacher, Writer, and the creator of Illuminating Shadows.
An international Yoga Teacher and Trainer with a diverse foundation in Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality, he studies and practices Ashtanga Yoga whilst honouring the many paths that lead to awakening.
His one-to-one sessions are recognised for their calm clarity, depth of knowledge, and the intuitive, compassionate space he offers each individual—an experience that opens doors, shifts perspectives, and supports profound spiritual growth.
Who am I?
There was a time not so long ago when I had completely forgotten who I was—alive but not truly living, conscious but not awake. My curiosity had no direction, and I felt myself drifting through life without purpose. Eventually, I realised that living without self-awareness is its own form of suffering, and I chose to change.
That decision led me to India, the spiritual home of Yoga, where I committed myself fully to the path of awakening. Immersed in the Himalayas, I learned to see inwardly, to listen deeply, and to meet the hidden parts of myself with patience and compassion. When I returned home, I began teaching—integrating my formal studies in Psychology with the sacred Yogic tools I had received. Over the years, through rigorous practice, dedicated study, and extensive teaching across communities and teacher trainings, I have cultivated a level of insight and skill that allows me to guide others with clarity and depth.
Today, I offer that guidance to you. My work blends Psychology, Philosophy, Shadow integration, and Yogic wisdom to help you illuminate your own inner landscape—transforming darkness into light and unconsciousness into awareness. The journey inward is uniquely yours, but you do not have to navigate it alone. With profound gratitude for the lineage and teachers who shaped my path, I now stand ready to support you in awakening your inner light.
Are you ready to take the leap of faith?
Credentials
University Degree
Bsc Psychology with Criminology
Diploma
Mindfulness
Certficatation
Counselling Skills
Yoga Alliance 500hr
Hatha Vinyasa, Pranayama, Meditation
Yoga Alliance 200hr
Kundalini Yoga
40hrs Teacher Training
Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series with David Swenson
50hrs Teacher Training
Anatomical Exploration with Lucy Crawford
32hrs Teacher Training
Essential Yoga Anatomy with Jason Crandell
Certificatation
Breath is Life with Michael Bijker
Course
Vipassana - 10 Days Silent Meditation with Dhamma
Practice
Notable Yogis; David Swenson, John Scott, Lucy Crawford, Ty Landrum, Isaac Mullins, James French, Ian LeMasters, Sandra Howling, Kat Jennings, Anna Ashby, Yogsiddha Suman, Joey Miles, Stewart Gilchrist