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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]