In this very personal episode, I am joined by Perdita Finn. Perdita and her husband Clark’s work with their organization The Way of the Rose has had an enormous impact on my own practice. Perdita and I both felt we were joined by the presence of my niece, Adelia (8) who left this earth all […]
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The Spirituality of Democracy | Miles On The Path
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Yin Yoga’s Evolution | The Josh & Terry Show
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The Power of Words: Why It’s Time to Upgrade the Language of Yin Yoga
The Power of Words: Why It’s Time to Update the Language of Yin Yoga, by Josh Summers MaOM In Yin Yoga, our words hold just as much weight as our actions. The way we speak about the practice can deepen our students’ understanding, offer clarity, and encourage self-compassion. Or, our words can create confusions, misunderstandings […]
Siobhan’s story: Integrating the Four Foundations
Siobhan’s story: Integrating the Four Foundations of Yin Yoga In the vibrant city of Cork, Ireland, amidst the hum of life, we find our Yin Yoga student, Siobhan. A devoted yoga practitioner with a thirst for knowledge, she had explored every style from power vinyasa to restorative yoga. Yet, despite her dedication, she often felt […]
How to Love Thy Neighbor | Miles On The Path
FREE 4-part Practice Pack: Everyday Vitality – Feel better today as Josh and Terry Summers guide you through 4 simple practices to move your vital energy, including massage, mobility, Yin and Yang yoga. http://www.joshsummers.net In this episode of Miles On The Path, we tackle the vital theme of how to love thy neighbor amid today’s […]
Kamala Masters | Exploring the Depths of Insight Meditation
Kamala Masters is one of the founders and teachers of the Vipassana Metta Foundation on Maui. She teaches retreats in the Theravada tradition at venues worldwide, including being a Guiding Teacher at the Insight Meditation Society at Barre, Massachusetts. Practicing since 1975, her teachers have been the late Anagarika Munindra of India and the late […]
Miles Sherts | The “I” of the Problem
Josh and Miles explore the problem of being somebody and the role of the ego in creating internal conflict and external turmoil. We highlight the importance of addressing the cause of suffering and turmoil rather than focusing on the symptoms. We also touch on the concept of the ego as an avatar or projected […]
Joseph Goldstein | Roots and Flowers On the Path
In this special episode, I speak with Joseph Goldstein, meditation teacher and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society. We reminisce about our relationships with Michael Brooks and Jack Engler, two very influential individuals in the dharma world. Joseph shares his experiences working with Michael as a mentor and discusses the integration of spirituality and activism […]
Miles Sherts | Insight, Intuition + Victimhood of the Ego
In this conversation, Miles Sherts and I discuss the relationship between insight meditation and intuition. We explore the distinction between insight meditation's focus on impermanence, unsatisfactoriness, and emptiness, and the idea of intuition and clairvoyance. Miles emphasizes the importance of being present and aware of the prompts and intuitions that arise in daily life. We […]
Clear comprehension of purpose | dharma talk
Originally recorded on July 8, 2024, Josh offers reflections about how to apply meditation and retreat practice to the fire of everyday life activity. All too often we are told to “be as mindful as possible,” and the Buddha has some better advice for us – advice that he gave to his son Rahula. LINKS […]
The gifts of noble friends
Originally recorded on June 24, 2024, Josh reflects on his niece’s memorial and ways of honoring and remembering the gifts of noble friends. LINKS mentioned: Sign up for our FREE Everyday Vitality practice pack for effective (and simple) ways to improve the vitality of your body, energy and mind. Josh and Terry share 4 guided […]
Uncaffeinated Josh’s not-self dharma talk
Originally recorded on June 17, 2024, Josh reflects on a few of Death’s lessons, nihilism, quitting caffeine, moods of depression and the rainbow nature of self. LINKS mentioned: Sign up for our FREE Everyday Vitality practice pack for effective (and simple) ways to improve the vitality of your body, energy and mind. Josh and Terry […]
Our Gifted Garden | Dharma Talk
Originally recorded on June 10, 2024, Josh returns to the podcast, reflecting on personal updates: the death of his niece and the relationship that formed with his neighbors while building a chicken coop together. LINKS mentioned: Sign up for our FREE Everyday Vitality practice pack for effective (and simple) ways to improve the vitality of […]
The Heart’s Divestment | Dharma Talk
Originally recorded on May 6, 2024, Josh offers reflections on the confusing relationship between renunciation and practicing one’s heart’s desire. Often seen in conflict, the practice of renouncing unfulfilling activity for the pursuit of one’s deepest desires is an ongoing evolution itself. FREE: 4 Simple Ways To Feel Better Now! Sign up for our FREE […]
Seeds + Beads | Introduction to Mantra + Mala
A Gift From Our Sangha We – Terry and Josh – wish to thank the members of the River Bird Sangha for their practice and support. It is their supporting membership that allows us to offer this free introduction to a bead-based devotional meditation practice. If you enjoy this practice, please consider joining our Yin-based […]
Beads of Bhakti | Dharma Talk
Originally recorded on April 22, 2024, Josh reflects on the parallels between artistic and spiritual development. He explores a maturing relationship to tradition. How do we draw from the world’s wisdom traditions and channel their pathways of heart in our own lives? And how might we consider cultivating a devotional practice to a personalized expression […]
The Heart’s Precept | Dharma Talk
Originally recorded on April 15, 2024, in this dharma talk, Josh offers a fresh perspective on how to cultivate an ethical commitment within your meditation practice. Instead of referencing an orthodox list of do’s and don’ts, Josh uses each of the five training precepts in Buddhism as a way to open to a deeper exploration […]
Chas Di Capua | A Practice For Now
I am delighted to welcome Insight Meditation teacher Chas DiCapua on the podcast to discuss a wide-range of topics, exploring how the dharma can help us meet the tragedies of our “now” – an interrelated group of crises of ecology, nationalism, racialization, and, in some ways, masculinity. Chas has been practicing Buddhist meditation for almost […]
Seed Selection | Dharma Talk
Originally recorded on April 8, 2024, in this dharma talk, Josh offers ways for you to create your own mantra to use with any bead-based form of meditation practice. A mala, rosary or bead-based garland by any other name is a wonderful way to strengthen your capacities for concentration, kindness and peace. Grab your beads, […]
Beads and Seeds | Dharma Talk
Originally recorded on April 1, 2024, in this talk, Josh reflects on his history with bead-based practices, ie. mala mantra, and suggests ways of beginning to integrate this practice into your own. ***NEW Yin Yoga + Qi Cultivation Training*** – Purifying Water | The Flow of Qi Cultivation, click here=====> Join our Yin Yoga-based practice […]
