Jerry Garcia probably didn't get around to surfing much, but he did ride the waves during the Electric Acid Tests of the CIA and university psychologists. But this isn't that Jerry. This is the story of Gerry, a seminal figure in the world of surfing. Music festivals and LSD would have to do for Garcia, but Lopez was looking for something more, some oneness with nature via meditation, yoga, or riding the sea.
The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez | Patagonia
(Patagonia Films) From award-winning documentary filmmaker Stacy Peralta comes Patagonia’s The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez, a film that lifts the veil on one of surfing’s most enigmatic heroes.
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While “Mr. Pipeline” is famously known for his calm demeanor in the tube, Gerry built his early career on cutthroat, aggressive surfing. Gerry is as radical as he is Zen; he transcends categorization.
He’s one of the most influential surfers and surfboard shapers of all time, an entrepreneur, a family man, a movie star, and a lifelong yogi who brought surfing to new frontiers.
His influence on modern surfing is immeasurable, and his story is being told in full for the first time.
Produced and directed by Stacy Peralta. Written by Stacy Peralta and Sam George. Produced by Monika McClure. Executive Producers Evan Hayes, Alex Lowther, Josh Nielsen. Editor Paul Crowder. Music by Matter.
Guest Dr. Gordon Grobelny (drgordie.com, 877.495.8825), known to his patients as Dr. Gordie, is a board certified professional applied kinesiologist and chiropractor, who also practices cranio-sacral therapy, NLP, and many other cutting-edge healing modalities. Dr. Gordie has been in practice for 20 years, the last 19 in Washington State. He recently opened a new practice in West Los Angeles.
Radio program "Healthy Planet, Healthy Me" discusses applied kinesiology as well as professional applied kinesiology to help those suffering from a wide variety of issues ordinary doctors are unable to effectively heal. Dr. Gordie explains muscle testing and how he has helped thousands of patients with his four-step protocol:
Correcting the Structure
Pointing the Mind
Balancing the Chemistry
Moving the Energy
New concepts and a new movement in quantum physics relates to Dr. Gordie's success in treating and helping heal his patients from all walks of life including athletes such as football player Eric Metcalf, who played in the NFL for 12 years and suffered from great pain prior to being treated by Dr. Gordie. Actress Linda Evans says, “Dr. Gordie has been an integral part of my health and wellness regime for close to 20 years. His knowledge of kinesiology, physiology, nutrition, and energy is as profound as his ability to apply it. He is an authentic professional applied kinesiologist and extraordinary healer.”
It's not by chance that Dr. Gordie had a three month waiting list in Washington State. In celebration of the opening of his new office in West Los Angeles on September 13th, Dr. Gordie offers 2 specials to our Healthy Planet, Healthy Me listeners and KPFK supporters. More>>
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Text: Valerie Berenyi (Calgary Herald, Aug. 21, 2009)
CALGARY - Chilling out in an innovative yoga program for cancer survivors was the highlight of Gale McCombie's week. But the program, which had grown out of a small research study by a University of Calgary kinesiologist working with a local yoga instructor, was offered only at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and difficult to get into.
Now McCombie, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2007, is thrilled that the program, newly christened Yoga Thrive, is branching into the community and across Canada.
"I've just loved it," said McCombie, 50, of the gentle, seven-week yoga program that takes the special physical, psychological, and social needs of cancer patients and survivors into consideration. More>>
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