Best Josh Terry Summers Podcasts (2024)

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Perdita Finn | A Desert Rose 1:13:43

5d ago1:13:43

1:13:43

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 too soon. (For this reason alone, this is an episode unlike…

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The Spirituality of Democracy | Miles On The Path 34:23

15d ago34:23

34:23

Join Our Election Session Livestream, November 5, 7pm EST – Root deep in your spiritual values as we face the most consequential election of my life. When you join our Newsletter, we will send you a link for the Zoom event a day and then an hour before. Join Josh + Terry’s Newsletter: Yin + Yang elements of Yoga, Energy Medicine, meditation and bey…

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Yin Yoga's Evolution | The Josh & Terry Show 43:02

1M ago43:02

43:02

LINKS: FREE: Everyday Vitality - 4 Ways to Feel Better Now! https://joshsummers.net/ Foundations of Anatomy + Yin Yoga Training https://joshsummers.net/product/on-demand-yin-yoga-teacher-training-foundations-module-50hr/ CHECK to see if you already purchased Foundations of Anatomy and Yin Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cldFWvNkuHg&t=9s Join o…

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How to Love Thy Neighbor | Miles On The Path 1:27:02

2M ago1:27:02

1:27:02

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. 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 political polarization…

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Kamala Masters | Exploring the Depths of Insight Meditation 1:32:04

2M ago1:32:04

1:32:04

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. Kamala Masters is one of the founders and teachers of the Vipassana Metta Foundation on Maui. She teaches retreats in the Theravada tradition at ve…

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Miles Sherts | The "I" of the Problem 1:36:55

2M ago1:36:55

1:36:55

Practice with Josh + Terry Sumers: Classes in Yin + Yang Yoga, Qi Gong and Meditation. FREE Practice Pack: Everyday Vitality – 4 Ways to Feel Better Now. In this episode, 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 caus…

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Joseph Goldstein | Roots and Flowers On the Path 1:28:06

4M ago1:28:06

1:28:06

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 s…

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Miles Sherts | Insight, Intuition + Victimhood of the Ego 1:10:16

5M ago1:10:16

1:10:16

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 intuit…

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Clear comprehension of purpose | dharma talk 42:24

5M ago42:24

42:24

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 mentioned: Sign up for our FREE Everyday Vitality…

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The gifts of noble friends 36:52

5M ago36:52

36:52

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 practices: Self-Massag…

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Uncaffeinated Josh's not-self dharma talk 37:10

6M ago37:10

37:10

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 share 4 guided p…

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Our Gifted Garden | Dharma Talk 51:01

6M ago51:01

51:01

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 your bo…

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The Heart's Divestment | Dharma Talk 47:27

7M ago47:27

47:27

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 …

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Beads of Bhakti | Dharma Talk 46:21

8M ago46:21

46:21

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 expr…

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The Heart's Precept | Dharma Talk 42:22

8M ago42:22

42:22

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 of your heart’s desire. M…

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Chas Di Capua | A Practice For Now 1:20:22

8M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

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 30 …

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Seed Selection | Dharma Talk 48:10

8M ago48:10

48:10

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, listen to this talk, and…

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Beads and Seeds | Dharma Talk 46:08

8M ago46:08

46:08

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 sangha – …

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Why Train Online | Qi Chat with Terry + Josh 37:00

9M ago37:00

37:00

Why Train Online | Qi Chats with Josh + Terry In this Qi Chat, Terry and Josh discuss some of the ways that an online yoga training is a far better educational experience than the in-person training. We talk about how the pandemic shifted our Yin Yoga School to an online format and how beneficial this has been for our students and our own teaching.…

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Wrong Chord Right | Dharma Talk 29:03

9M ago29:03

29:03

Originally recorded on March 4, 2023, I share Herbie Hancock’s story of playing a “wrong chord” during a Miles Davis solo, and what Hancock learned about music and life from that experience. For me, Davis’s response is the very essence of creative generosity, and it says something about what it means to bring a spirit creative generosity to ourselv…

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Tending the Temple | Talk + Guided Meditation 56:55

9M ago56:55

56:55

Originally recorded on February 26, 2024, I offer ways of tending to your external and internal environment for establishing conditions conducive to simplicity, contentment and calm. Practice is life, without any separation. Vacuuming, laundry, bills and email are all part of a comprehensive practice. And when approached in this spirit, every momen…

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Massage, Lymph + Qi Flow | Qi Chats with Terry + Josh 42:06

9M ago42:06

42:06

On the podcast this week, Terry and I sat down to discuss our experience of integrating massage and Gua Sha into our yoga and pranayama practice routine. A Gua Sha stone is a tool used in Chinese Medicine to “clean the blood of toxicity.” In lay terms, this refers to the way that massage and Gua Sha help promote the flow of fluids through the fasci…

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Amiel Handelsman | Meeting the Meta-Crisis 1:34:04

10M ago1:34:04

1:34:04

Until I spoke with Amiel Handelsman, I had mistakenly thought that the term “meta-crisis” referred to the overarching sense that the world is in a massive crisis of overlapping calamities, all threatening our survival. But after speaking with Amiel, I realized that I was thinking of the poly-crisis. Amiel explained to me that the meta-crisis refers…

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The Challenge of Pausing | Dharma Talk + Meditation Prompt 54:01

10M ago54:01

54:01

On the phone recently, a friend shared a comment from their therapist: “Until you stay in the same place for three years, you’re never going to address and heal your shtuff.” The therapist didn’t say “shtuff,” but the comment is relevant to anyone interested in the fruits of contemplative practice. But, as a sangha member emailed to me, the challen…

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The Yang of Qi Cultivation | Qi Chats with Terry + Josh 36:14

10M ago36:14

36:14

Qi Chats is a new series within the Everyday Sublime podcast where Terry and Josh answer your questions and discuss the elements of cultivating Qi. In this first episode of Qi Chats, we talk about our journey of practice and give you an inside look at what we’ll be offering in our upcoming Qi Cultivation Training: Purifying Water – The Flow of Qi C…

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The Heart of Human Conflict | Dharma Talk 40:11

10M ago40:11

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Originally recorded on February 12, 2024, Josh shares a dharma talk that weaves reflections on cancer, the psychology of tribalism, cognitive bias and the invaluable role of practicing pauses to bring an unbiased attention to the immediacy of experience. ***NEW Yin Yoga + Qi Cultivation Training*** – Purifying Water | The Flow of Qi Cultivation, cl…

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The Bitter-Sweetness of Waking Up with Greg Burdulis 1:16:43

10M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Greg Burdulis, a former Buddhist monk, leads you to be calmer, happier, and kinder. He listens, questions, teaches, and trains. He works with individuals and couples using somatics, Buddhism, and humor. Greg leads a meditation+discussion session for 60-90 minutes each Monday at noon EST. As his guest, you can attend the first month for free. Just e…

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Anatomy of a Cookie Monster | A Dharma Story 42:28

10M ago42:28

42:28

Recently, one of my sisters and nieces visited us in Maine from Brooklyn, New York. It was a wonderful visit, but on the second day, Uncle Josh ate his niece’s last chocolate-covered graham cracker and there was a price to pay. In examining the anatomy of the cookie monster, I expose my own blind-spots and biases and suggest how dharma practice can…

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Crossing the Floods | Dharma Talk 51:35

11M ago51:35

51:35

Originally recorded on January 15, 2024, in this dharma reflection, Josh introduces the Buddha’s metaphor of “crossing the flood to the other shore,” as a way of articulating the process and experience of waking up. In this talk, Josh mentions a book by Ajahn Sucitto, Parami, which can be downloaded for free here. For 2024, Josh will draw from Ajah…

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A Christmas Tale | Dharma Story 45:46

12M ago45:46

45:46

Recorded on December 18, 2023, Josh shares a Christmas story that weaves the humor of family dysfunction with the spirit of healing, repairing and caring for all valuable relationships in our life. This is the final episode of 2023. Thank you so much for listening and for your support. We look forward to sharing more Everyday Sublime with you in 20…

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Winter's Essence | Talk + Workshop 41:20

12M ago41:20

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Winter's Essence | Talk + Workshop Recorded live on December 4, 2023, Josh reflects on the spiritual essence of winter as manifest in nature and within his family of origin, and how the season of winter offers a crucible of transformation, surrendering to harsh realities, cultivating gratitude for life at all and embodying a creative expression of …

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Oren Jay Sofer | Your Heart Was Made For This 1:20:06

1y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Oren Jay Sofer | Your Heart Was Made for This I welcome Insight Meditation and communication teacher, Oren Jay Sofer, back to Everyday Sublime, to discuss his new book: Your Heart Was Made For This – Contemplative Practices for Meeting a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity and Love. In the face of overlapping multiple crises – from personal, to…

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Chasing Phantoms | Dharma Talk 36:12

1y ago36:12

36:12

In this talk, recorded on November 13, 2023, I share a small collection of personal vignettes in which my senses deceive me, creating emotional convictions that are ultimately inaccurate. I raise the question: What do these experiences suggest about the nature of self, the nature of truth and the nature of conviction? ******************************…

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Miles Sherts | Conscious Communication 1:30:10

1y ago1:30:10

1:30:10

In this episode, I speak with Insight Meditation teacher and communication coach, Miles Sherts, about his approach to “conscious communication.” This is one of the most elegant approaches to generative communication that I have found. We discuss how many people, and especially couples, get into arguments about “what happened” or about “truth.” Putt…

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Nancy Van Dyken | Everyday Narcissism 1:25:15

1y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

In this episode, I am joined by psychotherapist and author Nancy Van Dyken whose book, Everyday Narcissism – Yours, Mine, and Ours, sheds some fascinating light on this ubiquitous condition of the psyche. EN, or everyday narcissism, isn’t clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder. It’s a fragile psychology that is conditioned by the way so many of…

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Rodney Smith | The Heart's Completion 1:26:54

1y ago1:26:54

1:26:54

In this special episode, I am honored to be joined by my first – and most significant – dharma teacher, Rodney Smith. Rodney spent several years as a Buddhist monk in Burma and Thailand, working notably with Ajahn Buddhadasa, Krishnamurti and Nisargattada Maharaj. He disrobed as a monk in 1983 and, after returning to the West, started working in ho…

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Cultivating the Spirit of Wisdom | Dharma Talk 51:04

1y ago51:04

51:04

We’re sharing the first talk of our new training: Refining Metal | The Wisdom of Qi Cultivation. Josh reflects on the question: How do we cultivate wisdom in our practice? What is the relationship between refining our awareness and our ability to express compassion and wisdom in our lives? NEW TRAINING: The Chinese word for spirit is “shen.” In Chi…

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Sharpening Knives | Dharma Talk + Guided Meditation 53:56

1y ago53:56

53:56

Like sharpening a knife, training awareness to see clearly involves a number of skills that refine over the course of practice. In this talk, I share some of my favorite ways of cultivating a calm and open state of embodied presence. Included: Short Guided Meditation. NEW TRAINING: The Chinese word for spirit is “shen.” In Chinese Medicine our spir…

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Summer Missions and Fall Spices with Evin McMillian 47:57

1y ago47:57

47:57

On this episode I sat down with Collide Church intern Evin McMillian to discuss things he learned from a variety of mission trips this past summer and how he feels about some various spices, including ones he experienced while on his trips.

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Gathering Shen | Dharma Talk 41:30

1y ago41:30

41:30

In this episode, I am excited to share an introductory talk about our second module in our Yin Yoga + Qi Cultivation training: Refining Metal | The Wisdom of Qi Cultivation. In October, we’ll be teaching this module LIVE, exploring the energetic and meditative dimensions of Qi Cultivation. The Chinese word for spirit is “shen.” In Chinese Medicine …

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Elisa Malinverni | Impostors, Smart Phones + Addiction 1:32:52

1y ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Elisa Malinverni returns to the podcast to talk about her book, Yoga For Recovering Addicts. In this episode we explore some common manifestations of the “grasping mind.” We discuss the dynamics of perfectionism, impostor syndrome, screen addiction and more. Elisa’s book available on Amazon: Yoga for Recovering Addicts – Stories of Hope and Ways of…

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Convenience Stores, Kleenex and Courtney School with Chris Petree 50:09

1+ y ago50:09

50:09

This is a great conversation with Chris Petree about his journey to being the principal at the school he grew up going to, Courtney Elementary. We talk old times, the importance of good convenience stores and branding, and how we can best help our local schools. It's not too late to still support the work going on at Courtney Elementary by donating…

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Setting Your Aging GreatFULLy Compass with Holley Kelley 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

Join us for this soul enriching power-hour and set your Aging GreatFULLy compass towards your True North to live your best life NOW by design on your terms! You’re invited to get excited about every milestone of your amazing life journey…Aging GreatFULLy style as we revisit this popular Flashback Friday favorite! It’s easy find ourselves headed off…

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Sketches of Fall | Yin Trainings + Classes 41:54

1+ y ago41:54

41:54

Recorded on August 14, 2023, I give an upcoming preview of new Yin Yoga classes and training Terry and I will be offering in Fall ‘23. Yin Yoga + Qi Cultivation Trainings: NEW THIS FALL: Refining Metal | The Wisdom of Qi Cultivation (20hr Yin Yoga Training) NOW On-Demand: Gathering Earth | The Foundations of Qi Cultivation (20hr Yin Yoga Training) …

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Deliberate Slowness | Dharma Talk 46:45

1+ y ago46:45

46:45

Recorded on August 7th, 2023, Josh offers some thoughts on practicing with deliberate slowness. This talk includes reflections on the spirit of improvisation with simple practices like “walking hands” and “half-breath” meditation. ******************************************************************** Practicing Yin: Join our newsletter, Practicing Yi…

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Good Morning, Dukkha! | Dharma Talk 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

Recorded on July 31st, 2023, Josh offers reflections on the convergence of personal and collective dukkha. In the face of such challenges, our commitment to practice nurtures the resilience and sensitivity of the heart. ******************************************************************** Practicing Yin: Join our newsletter, Practicing Yin, and get …

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Advice For Retreat | Dharma Talk 40:31

1+ y ago40:31

40:31

In this talk, I share three points of advice for anyone embarking on a silent meditation retreat, either at a center or from home. My advice comes down to: 1) set the schedule and forget time, 2) kiss the moment, and 3) notice the negative. I hope this talk supports your practice. Special thanks to the members of the River Bird Sangha for supportin…

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Don Goewey | The Dharma of Anthony De Mello 1:30:04

1+ y ago1:30:04

1:30:04

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Don Goewey (Executive Director of the De Mello Spirituality Center). We discuss DeMello’s significance as a spiritual figure of the 20th century, and how he offers a unique view of eastern and western spirituality. Don and I reflect on DeMello’s dharma, the experience of seeing one’s shadow…

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The Improvising Duckling | Dharma Story 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

36:09

In this talk, I discuss practice as a form of improvisation and suggest ways of working with “forms” of practice as a way of developing one’s skills at improvisation. I conclude with a Sufi story about a duckling, leaving open the question of how improvising in practice reveals our true nature. ******************************************************…

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Clinging in Myanmar | Dharma Story 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

44:55

In this talk, I reflect how, on a vipassana meditation retreat in Myanmar, I became compulsively obsessed with finding the perfect height for my meditation cushion; I explore what this behavior reveals about the “clinging” mind.” “An attachment is an emotional belief that without a person, thing or experience you can’t be happy.” – Anthony DeMello …

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