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Josh & Terry Summers

Josh & Terry Summers

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Elisa Malinverni | Yoga for Recovering Addicts

January 13, 2023

In this episode, I talk with the Swiss yoga teacher Elisa Malinverni about her wonderful new book, Yoga for Recovering Addicts, Stories of Hope and Ways of Self-Healing. Elisa’s clear […]

New Year, Old Self | Dharma Talk with Josh

January 9, 2023

In the first dharma talk of 2023, Josh offers a meditative reflection on the relationship between reflective listening and the development of skillful intentions in practice. He offers some key […]

Your Solstice Gift – Our Suite of Practices | Dharma Talk with Josh

December 20, 2022

This solstice season, let us give you the gift of practice. In this episode, I describe our portfolio of practices and how they integrate into the process of awakening body, […]

Tending Fire, Tending Practice | Dharma Talk with Josh

December 12, 2022

In this talk, I reflect on some of the parallels between tending the fire of a woodstove and tending the conditions of a meditation and yoga practice.  And in gratitude […]

A Solstice Gift For You

December 11, 2022

In gratitude for your support, Terry and I would like to give you a special series of Yin Yoga, Qi Gong and meditation practices. Each day, from December 12th to […]

Nothing Special | Dharma Talk with Josh

November 30, 2022

The Zen teacher Charlotte Joko Beck said that when “nothing is special, everything can be.” In this talk, Josh reflects on how everything that arises in our practice can received […]

The More We Hear | Dharma Talk with Josh

November 22, 2022

In preparation for the winter holiday season, Josh reflects on the Buddha’s insight of conditionality, or karma, and how this helps release ourselves and others from vicious cycles of blame. […]

In Praise of Morning Practice | Dharma Talk with Josh

November 16, 2022

Morning practice is often recommended as the foundation of a contemplative path. In this talk, Josh offers reflections on the importance of practicing in the morning.

A Lamp Within + Time Changes | Dharma Talk with Josh

November 8, 2022

In this talk, I announce the time and schedule changes to the River Bird Sangha’s programming and how to channel the support of the sangha to realize the dharma within […]

Deep in Dharma | Conversation with Greg Burdulis

November 2, 2022

In this episode, I speak with my friend and former Buddhist monk, Greg Burdilis about our time practicing together in Burma. We discuss the highs and lows of life on […]

The 3 R’s of Yang Samatha-Vipassana Meditation | Dharma Talk with Josh

October 26, 2022

In this talk, Josh discusses the process and energy of Recognizing, Realizing and Releasing conflicts and challenges as they arise in our practice and life. Listen to Episode 193 here […]

The 3 R’s of Yin Samatha-Vipassana Meditation | Dharma Talk with Josh

October 18, 2022

In this talk, Josh explores the important role of relaxation, rest and receptivity for the development of calm clarity in Yin Samatha-Vipassana Meditation. Listen to episode 192 here or in […]

The Most Important Thing | Dharma Talk with Josh

September 22, 2022

“Enlightenment is an accident, but some activities make you accident-prone.” – Krishnamurti In this talk, Josh offers reflections on the most important element of a personal spiritual practice. Listen to […]

Back Seat Meditation | Dharma Talk with Josh

August 11, 2022

Every meditator will confront their ego’s attempt to meditate from the back seat. The ego will try to control, influence and manipulate the entire process. In this talk, Josh suggests […]

From Captive to Captivated | Dharma Talk with Josh

August 3, 2022

In this talk, Josh reflects further on Zhuang Zi’s Butterfly Dream and how the parable offers clues and questions for deepening an understanding of self and consciousness. “Within the dream […]

Zhuang Zi’s Butterfly Dream | Dharma Talk with Josh

July 27, 2022

In this talk, Josh connects the famous parable of Zhuang Zi’s Butterfly Dream to the practice of moment to moment mindfulness. Listen to episode 188 here or in your favorite […]

Mindfulness of Breathing and Beyond | Talk and Guided Meditation with Josh

July 21, 2022

In this episode, Josh shares reflections and a guided meditation on breath awareness, and how breath awareness supports calm clarity on the path. Listen to episode 187 here or in […]

From the Pit of the Belly | Short Reflection with Josh

July 12, 2022

Breathing from the belly is a practice found in various Buddhist and yogic traditions. In this short talk, Josh shares how to engage with this exercise. Listen to episode 186 […]

Ballast in the Storm | Short Reflection with Josh

June 21, 2022

Amidst all the dizzying changes of our world, Josh reflects on how practice provides a ballast of stability in the middle of the storm. Listen to episode 185 here or […]

Bahiya’s Burning Doubt | Short Reflection with Josh

June 21, 2022

In this short reflection, Josh introduces the spiritual story about Bahiya, a spiritual seeker who faced his doubts about the path, directly. Listen to episode 184 here or in your […]

The Yin-Yang Heart | Dharma Talk with Josh

June 14, 2022

In this talk, Josh reflects on a student’s question: Do the hindrances in meditation (and life) eventually disappear? Or will they always be part of life? “Most people are afraid […]

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The Everyday Sublime podcast is the yogi’s companion to a full spectrum spiritual practice. Through interviews, conversations and dharma talks, Josh and his guests reflect on the highs, lows and plateaus of the journey to greater unity.

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  • NEW Yin Yoga + Qi Cultivation Training (20hrs) May 22, 2023
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  • The “me” That Clings | Dharma Talk April 29, 2023

Popular Interviews:

  • Bernie Clark: The Science of Yin Yoga
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  • Dr. Judith Blackstone: Healing Within Fundamental Consciousness
  • David Lesondak: All Things Fascia
  • Dr. Richard Schwartz: Healing the Internal Family
  • Greg Thomas: Race, Jazz and Healing
  • Dr. Ellen Langer: Mindfulness Without Meditation
  • Dr. Judson Brewer: Saving Ourselves From Ourselves
  • Dr. Daniel Keown: Jellyfish, Channels and Qi

Favorite Talks:

  • A Functional Approach to Harmonizing Qi with Yin Yoga
  • Dharma Talk – Seeing and Freeing Patterns
  • Yin Meditation – The Instructions
  • Yin Yoga – The Universal Donor
  • Yin Meditation – The Rhythmic Pulse of Consciousness

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