SOMETHING ABOUT WAVES: The Teachings of Gerry Lopez

Рет қаралды 168,086

5 жыл бұрын

Surf yogi Gerry Lopez explores the connection between surfing and yoga in a live Talk Story at Bali's Uluwatu Surf Villas.
This speech is an outtake from a feature film I shot for Patagonia, called The More Things Change. The talk was too long and in-depth to include in the film, but in many ways it is the central of that film, which is why I'm sharing this beautiful little talk. Mr. Lopez is truly a yogi for our generation.
Words: Gerry Lopez
Film & Edit by Nathan Myers
Music by Matthew Hovel

Пікірлер: 141

@Peace381 7 ай бұрын

The brief shot of Gerry speaking and Rob was golden. To whomever reads this comment: may the water bring you to oneness and be well.

@xyzlne 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best of Gerry was when he wasn't even riding the wave. Many years ago in one of the surf magazines there was an 8 shot sequence of him caught inside at outside pipeline. He gets off his board and wraps his right arm around and proceeds to get sucked up the face. At the last second he pushes his board over the top and slips out the back unscathed. The master.

@lukehunter3902 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that!!

@topwilly2000 3 жыл бұрын

A lightning bolt of wisdom.

@mikehelton6259 3 жыл бұрын

I surfed with Gerry in Oregon . He is truly a Legend and my hero when I was young. I was Blessed to be able to ride waves with him.

@Atlanticmoonsnail 3 жыл бұрын

In 1962 I started surfing in Santa Cruz. In 1968 or 69 (?) Surfer had an interview with Gerry and he discussed yoga and its relationship to his surfing. That article sent me on a path of regular yoga practice and surfing. To this day I follow my daily sadhana before surfing. Thank you Gerry.

@surfsup5757 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing compares like latching on to a good one. And knowing there's always another one behind it.

@RobertKaminski-rq2qk 3 ай бұрын

How profound da words of wisdom, coming from Gerry, you know you can believe!!!...

@mikeockslong5409 3 жыл бұрын

What a great human being, and a true living legend!!!

@alessandropeveri1782 3 жыл бұрын

The essence of human being

@robinsonjauregui1353 3 жыл бұрын

Gerry Lopez what a wonderful loose, gracious and elegant surfer ever to ride those giants terrifying waves at Maui, a classic Master blaster..🏄‍♂️

@cjoneill7299 2 жыл бұрын

The sea brings treasures as waves to the land. Gerry lives the richness of surfing on land and sea.Surely blessed with one such individual to inspire us in the living grace of surfing the Earth

@harddonuts4488 4 жыл бұрын

Although I'm sure it's hard to know unless you have felt it or been there I was drawn to it naturally, magnetically. Although there have been the times I lost my way, the Zen and prayerfulness of surfing, the spirit, inner-light and meaning of "Lightning Bolt" have been with me all of my life. I took it with me into the best times and into fully involved structure fires, everywhere. It was an honor to meet you in 80' when I knee-bounced off the reef on a beefy day at Pipe. Your kind words to a discouraged young brother and the Aloha of the whole gang stayed with me. Thanks for everything Gerry,

@austinoutd00rs Жыл бұрын

what a beautiful speech and video

@ahbwisurfnpaddle 3 жыл бұрын

Deep and meaningful insight by the man who is no less than a surfing world Saint. Has he not influenced everyone of us surfers ? Respect you you Gerry....e...

@anatta467 Жыл бұрын

eap love his plastic foam boards made in China

@scottiheadsa1709 Жыл бұрын

One of biggest inspirational dude, I watched him as a young man, and made me want to charge. Thanks for the push

@Hepkat11 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT metaphors, analogies and philosophy from one of my greatest heroes. Would be amazing to meet you some day.

@koro287 3 жыл бұрын

spoken like a true groupie

@patcorry1796 3 жыл бұрын

how does this video only have 40,000 views? People, share this with everyone. It's incredible

@coreycardwell2848 3 жыл бұрын

Riding the waves of life can be rough yet the depth is always calm no matter the storm ✌️

@nbyfceryhxet 3 жыл бұрын

word

@kayakcraig 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gerry!

@gilgunn 3 жыл бұрын

profound and deeply touching. Gerry Lopez has some wisdom. thanks Nathan Myers for sharing this. the ocean is a great teacher. yoga helps us be great students.

@zackthomas1031 3 жыл бұрын

What a LEGEND!! I’ve been a huge fan since I was a kid and saw Gerry in endless summer 2 you could tell from the brief cameo in that that he is a special enlightened dude. I was a fan ever since. I’m one degree away, I hope I get a chat with you someday, true living Legend!!

@Hotwire_RCTrix 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reminder.

@NotAnAngryLesbian 3 жыл бұрын

Be. Be present. Love. Notice the details completely.

@vantheman3878 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gerry Lopez!

@davemorton2804 3 жыл бұрын

Surf is were you find it. Great book and thanks for everything Gerry!

@michaelreddington2127 3 жыл бұрын

He has put on words what I think I've thought sitting out the back watching the horizon letting the stress ebb. So good man🤙

@solpra6994 7 ай бұрын

Practico yoga y pranayamas desde hace mucho tiempo y desconocia lo conectado que estaba la meditacion con surfear... increible, que ganas de hacerlo!!!! gracias por compartir tan buena data de Gerry

@reddiver7293 3 жыл бұрын

Used to see Lopez out at Pipeline and Ala Mo Bowls. True art.

@MegaJkgh 3 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL. thank you for the words.

@irieartworks8571 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mr. Lopez

@LikeMonk 3 жыл бұрын

Bolted my teen years and still up and ligthnin 45 years later , thanks Lord for this Man.....

@johnbaker542 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful mindset.

@bloblablah7409 Жыл бұрын

Excellent words from Gerry. Great job directing this and big props to the cinematography as well, this was so beautiful and deserves far more views.

@rieckstudio 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful clarity 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Carlos-fh8wk 4 жыл бұрын

Very powerful message from one of the greats.

@rickz7657 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You Gerry.

@scottleonard6651 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Gerry!!

@joshuaf5617 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing human being!!!!

@wiilderworld5112 3 жыл бұрын

Teacher Gerry Lopez is wisdom! Ever-enlightened, ever-enlightening.

@kellytennant9348 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a present.....in the presence:-) Thank you, Gerry!

@surfing.4ever 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful words my friend.

@CarlosSilva-gc1pl 3 жыл бұрын

I am blessed to have a wonderful day knowing Gerry Lopez is having a positive experience and influence on my life. Thank You.

@michaelhartnett2481 2 жыл бұрын

I got chills throughout especially since I have been talking to a friend about meditation 🧘‍♀️ with a close 💓 friend...thank you so much for this...you made my day :):):)

@KauaiboyRayce 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a Gerry statue just playing this audio and glowing

@rfmarler 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool and super inspiring! 🙏

@user-lb6mz5ik4m 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@adssmedo7376 2 жыл бұрын

always been an amazing man,,,thank you gezza for everything you give

@fergferguson7370 3 жыл бұрын

I also started in 1962 TARAVAL BEACH S.F. Took me 3 years to make it outside..I never did yoga but wish I did, maybe I’d still be surfing...yeah maybe if a frog had wings..

@nathanmyers1253 Жыл бұрын

That's a tough paddle out. Especially in 1960s wetsuit. Never too late to start yoga, though. As Gerry always says: "Yoga finds people at exactly the time they need it."

@rodneygratz3239 3 жыл бұрын

Gerry: every word you spoke related directly to the Dao.

@anthonyrutten4018 3 жыл бұрын

Wow man!! This is so true!! Life is a wave so ride it🤙🏼

@dkelban 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and well said

@janedicola Жыл бұрын

SO profound. Dharma.

@davidmilton470 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reminding me, Uncle. Being landlocked for so long, can sometimes distract me from these philosophies. Legend

@garyrobinson4847 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@PakeSalmon 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah Uncle that was awesome!

@raultoro7245 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up, reading the magazines,I was most interested in anything from or about him.thx gerry. A great way to grow up ! - neal a.

@KW-ov2dv 3 жыл бұрын

That was awesome!

@themomentumfiles3232 3 жыл бұрын

Pure wisdom. True legend.

@ralphcantellops4737 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Guy

@alessandropeveri1782 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry Lopez rocks

@PakeSalmon 2 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful!

@azmandoo1572 8 ай бұрын

What a great human 🙌🏻😎

@cbovet1 3 жыл бұрын

Life is about living. So if you have the intention to live life to the fullest, even if you miss a few, you're doing good.

@rayhedley7183 3 жыл бұрын

Gerry what a true surfing ICON I PRAY THAT YOU AND LAIRD HAMILTON WOLD COME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR SO WHEN DEATH DOES COME YOU WILL BOTH BE IN HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH 10 TIMES BIGGER THAN THIS EARTH SURFING PREFECT 100 FT PLUS PREFECT WAVES INSTEAD OF IN HELL FORGOTTEN FOR ALL ETERNITY. YOGA IS GOOD BUT IT WON'T SAVE YOU IN THE NEXT LIFE. DON'T WAIT TO FACE THE HORRORS OF HELL MARY K. BAXTER KZfaq VIDEO WORLD AUTHOR SHARES EYEWITNESS EXPERIENCES FOR REAL. IF YOU DIE AND GO THERE YOU CAN VERTIFY WHAT SHE SAYS BUT YOU AIN'T COMING BACK. I LOVE BOTH YOU GUYS MAINLY YOU BOTH.ARE KINGS OF SURFING. THAT'S WHY I'M WILLING TO BE MOCKED FOR THIS POST A 70YR SURFER IN SAN DIEGO WHOSE SURFED ALL OVER THE WORLD ALL TYPES OF WAVES NEVER PRO BUT SURFING HAS TRULY PREPARED ME FOR LIFE BUT KNOWING JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOR IS THE GREATEST SOURCE THAT'S MY PRAYER FOR BOTH OF YOU WHILE YOU STILL HAVE TIME

@Bazzaland 3 жыл бұрын

The Master! Always has been....always will be......

@c0rry 4 жыл бұрын

poetry

@garagedigital 3 жыл бұрын

Gerry THE legend.

@dharmayogaashram979 4 жыл бұрын

So, Gerry you have found the Hindu/Yoga religion. Great.

@danielvitalis1858 3 жыл бұрын

THE Master of Pipeline and much more

@outerculture 3 жыл бұрын

simply put!

@oscarlapua1 3 жыл бұрын

Siempre me pregunto cuando veo videos asi que les ocurre o que tipo de personas le dan al boton de dislike , hay q estar muy jodido por dentro para hacerlo , que lastima me da !! Gran mensaje del Señor Lopez , gracias por recordarnos lo q realmente importa al final de cuentas .

@haroldhardrada 3 жыл бұрын

Hooray for Gerry! life is for living and waves are for surfing..... (i dont do yoga but i guess yoga mats are for yogaring) :)

@frankgallo2946 2 жыл бұрын

heavy 🙏🙏🤙🏼🤙🏼

@skateskimsurf6407 2 жыл бұрын

My idol best surfer ive seen..purist🤙

@davidstarr8199 3 жыл бұрын

Still can’t wrap me head around him moving to Oregon

@jackstrada5263 3 жыл бұрын

I can answer that for you. Around 1990, when I was about 13, my Dad took me on a snowboard trip to meet up with Gerry in Bend. My Dad shaped boards with Gerry on Maui before he moved. Some local shredders were showing us a hidden run with several jumps, not common on Mt. Flatchler. The last jump was a double. I hung back and watch everyone air off one, then the next. I pointed it and ended up launching over both. I looked down about 15 feet in the air at Gerry and my Dad as I flew over them landing way down the hill. Gerry couldn’t believe how long and high I flew over them, but seeing me do it on my 2nd day, he realized he should be able to go way bigger than he previously saw as his limit. He became obsessed with launching off everything. He next year when we came back, Gerry had he entire mountain wired. He took us off the top cornice first. He told us to just point it and go as big as you can. He blasted a good 25 footer. For Gerry, discover big airs was equivalent to getting a big barrel. With the North Shore crowds, and Maui’s lack of consistent big barrels, Gerry found a new, uncrowned playground in snowboarding. He would spend winters in Bend, and do Bali/Indo surf trips in the summer. He still surfs, big waves in Oregon stand up paddling in the winter, and various surf trips in the summer. But to this day, nothing has him more surf stoked than air time on a snowboard

@alienal8278 3 жыл бұрын

There is so much about individualism when it comes to surf life don't lose it to the almighty ego

@jonmorgan1987 3 жыл бұрын

I see some big sets coming in.

@lahorademery 2 жыл бұрын

Debe ser hermoso como correr sobre las olas....😃😃😃😃🇦🇷

@icysurfer1 3 жыл бұрын

Gerry.. Gerry...!

@jeanro3395 3 жыл бұрын

Merci Gerry, m’y friend. Living the présent is the Way and believe in Jésus Christ is the salvation, so the way of salvation is believe in God. Simple way to enjoy the Life in the present.

@travisspicer4194 3 жыл бұрын

@arthurM97 Жыл бұрын

🙏🙌

@patrick4625 11 ай бұрын

🙏

@timbrent9743 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only been surfing for 55years you dead right I am Islamic I still do yoga excises and breathing excises I find that it keeps us in touch our creator and how keeping close to his creation keeps us closer to the creator I admit that it’s been this life style that keeps us going thru the tests of life peace love tranquility amin

@IambiguousSegment 3 жыл бұрын

'Tim Brent the Muslim' - sounds odd I must say.

@vxcreat 2 жыл бұрын

THE MASTER

@surfinmuso37 3 жыл бұрын

Because we ARE waves. "I had a false belief I thought I came here to stay We're all just visiting All just breaking like waves The oceans made me but who came up with love?" Pearl Jam

@oswald1068 3 жыл бұрын

The music is a too high level! Gerry Lopez's words are more than enough to listen

@nathanmyers1253 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Music is original composition by Matthew Hovel.

@INJESUSNAME7 4 жыл бұрын

Seek God in Early Life 12 Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the [a]difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, “I have no pleasure in them”: 2 While the sun and the light, The moon and the stars, Are not darkened, And the clouds do not return after the rain; 3 In the day when the keepers of the house tremble, And the strong men bow down; When the grinders cease because they are few, And those that look through the windows grow dim; 4 When the doors are shut in the streets, And the sound of grinding is low; When one rises up at the sound of a bird, And all the daughters of music are brought low. 5 Also they are afraid of height, And of terrors in the way; When the almond tree blossoms, The grasshopper is a burden, And desire fails. For man goes to his eternal home, And the mourners go about the streets. 6 Remember your Creator before the silver cord is [b]loosed, Or the golden bowl is broken, Or the pitcher shattered at the fountain, Or the wheel broken at the well. 7 Then the dust will return to the earth as it was, And the spirit will return to God who gave it. 8 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “All is vanity.” The Whole Duty of Man 9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set[c] in order many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find [d]acceptable words; and what was written was upright-words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of [e]scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd. 12 And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh. 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. 14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.

@surfinmuso37 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but belief is not necessary-it's actually quite silly.

@NotAnAngryLesbian 3 жыл бұрын

Fear God? No. God is love. We are all part of the creator.

@dvdschaaf 3 жыл бұрын

This is old testament nonsense from a tradition that follows El, who is but one of the sumerian pantheon of gods. Fear? You don't yet know god friend...god has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power and of a sound mind.

@jimihendrixx11 Жыл бұрын

@@NotAnAngryLesbian meaning respect & reverence. He gives then takes away. All is Vanity.

@broderickwallis25 9 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness, the teachings of Gerry Lopez !!! If he was Joe Bloggs part time fun surfer, at best you'd blow him off as having an interesting point of view. But anyone needing the philosophies of another man is living in someone elses house.... its safe but its actually a constraint for those who just might wish to surpass their master.... BUT as a surfer he is deserving of his pre eminence in surfing history...