The Body Follows the Mind with Taylor Knox

We traveled to Salina Cruz, Mexico to meet with Vuori Collaborator and Professional Surfer, Taylor Knox, and learn how Kelee Meditation and DNS training (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Training) help shape his ethos for the everyday.

[@LTH099]

This is the new generation of sponsorship, older folks with wisdom and experience maximising life well beyond the previously considered scrap heap. Meditation, mind and body symmetry is critical and TK has been developing this for decades. So great to see and a wonderful path for us all to ponder.

[@nobudgetshortfilms5510]

Totally agree. The guy is really fit and still sharp as a knife. These guys who were or idols in the 90s and 2000s still absolutely killing in their 50s and 60s are truly inspiring to watch, also Rob Machado, Shane Dorian, Kelly, Tom Curren and others, all aging gracefully, and Mick is going towards the same direction.

[@christopherelias8022]

"... It's gone from getting through things with stubbornness and will, to getting through things with patience and focus..." - Taylor Knox. Thank you (and all the production behind) for such a inspiring video!!!

[@blairelton]

I have the EXACT same story (except I never made the tour). Spondylolysthesis, insane sciatica pain, operated at age 19, same scaffolding in my spine, told I would never ever surf, even by my local chiropractor who was the contets director of the boardriders club! I accepted it, made peace with it. But then luckily one of the surgeons said "maybe we can get you back in the water in 6-8 months. Maybe". 20 years later, just booked my first Mentawai boat trip, before I get too old and my spine crumbles!!

[@sandyyoung3010]

Have an epic journey! And know that it’s up to you, your spine never needs to crumble at least not until you’re 6 feet under or scattered to the wind. See your spine in perfect health at all times you’re the creator.!!

[@mistersir3185]

I wanna give shoutout to the camera guy that filmed all of this. Humans are amazing.

[@heyailish]

"How you feel is, how you are going to heal" is so inspiring !! Great video, thank you

[@dalejacques3142]

I started surfing at 60 and 2 years later just when I thought I was ready to move into the intermediated level I ripped my pec major tendon off the bone. Rehabbing from surgery as I watch this inspiring video. Mahalo.

[@toladep]

That’s super inspiring. I’m 30 and just discovering all these outdoor hobbies

[@danielclipper931]

Dude 60 and surfing! I want to skateboard until I’m your age, any recommendations?

[@dalejacques3142]

@@danielclipper931 try not to acquire any major injuries between now and then, lol! For me it takes determination more than anything else. I'm a new surfer so I get served a lot of humble pie that I wash down with large gulps of seawater, lol. Other than that, the right equipment and some conditioning helps a whole bunch.

[@paulsmith5167]

Thank you Vuori for making this video, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever watched and a very smart choice in supporting someone like Taylor Knox. I met Taylor years back and in only a 30 minutes conversation with him, he made me look at life differently and this video has inspired me to be a better person. So much gets put online of the latest surf clips and the next day, it’s forgotten, but this video will make an impact on the way people look at life. Well done and an amazing job 👏

[@toszter]

I completely agree with and fully embody this philosophy. Who we are is far more important to the world than what we do. I'm glad to see a soul brother out there a few steps ahead of me, clearing and blazing the trail. Thank you Taylor! ✨🌄

[@mikeuptegrove]

I’ve had a similar experience. I was pretty sick for a decade. Specialists couldn’t help. It took four relapses and more and more fine tuning, but eventually, with regard to the spirit of our thoughts and my physical strength and agility improving, it turned out to be all related to diet. I was forced to eliminate everything but meat and animal fat essentially to heal. And boy did I. I hadn’t the slightest clue that prior, my spiritual void and negative thoughts were the product of plant toxins. As I purged them, my thoughts healed and so did my body. I’ve been very clear headed and even keeled for years now, and I feel more upright and physically strong than I ever have in my entire life. I don’t wish what I used to feel, mentally, nor physically, upon anyone. I don’t know how else to explain it. But something as simple as not eating anything but meat and fat changed my life. The divine focus I could never sorta achieve before is easy now. My mind doesn’t wander to distract me negatively anymore. I wish I would’ve figured this out years ago, but everything Taylor describes has also come to be my understanding now too, and I’m pretty sure it’s why our ancestors drew Bison and Buffalo on cave ceilings. Diet evolved us and then, sadly, devolved us, and that’s too clear to me now. Say what you will, but you can’t un-believe it or un-feel it once it clicks. The trinity is real. That I know. The more pure the more clear it becomes, and I think we knew that for a long, long, time. Wishing you all the best. 🤙✌️

[@mileshatch8133]

Eat your veggies broh

[@mikeuptegrove]

@@mileshatch8133 not recommended, but more for you I suppose. Best. ✌️

[@Whatareyoudoingwithyourlife]

Mike, You are CORRECT the carnivore diet IS the proper human diet. This diet HEALS EVERYTHING!! Even old injuries etc. I was thinking while listening that Taylor should try the carnviore diet. Carnivore diet would do wonders for him & his body, mind & spirit also.. Especially his old injuries. Taylor you have always been a amazing surfer & have always been a amazing human. You are one of my favorite pro surfers because of your kind gracious heart & amazing power turns & big barrow riding. Glad to see you so fit. Ch dr Sean Omara wil get you into even better heatlh. Dr Omara is 60, eats the carnviore diet and is in amazing shape. This is the best diet once you start digging. There are a ton more good doctors talking about the carnivore diet & its healing power. Library has books on carnivore diet & fasting. Wonderful thought provoking vd Taylor and everyone involved. 🌊

[@gahogan8453]

EVERYONE is Different in terms of dietary Needs ! Your diet is NOT for everyone. I'm 73 and still getting a lot of waves but limit the size now to double overhead. If I were to eat a small portion of one of yor meaty meals I would have a MAJOR GOUT ATTACK within 2 hours. Such an attack might take me at least 2 to 3 weeks to recover from. In that time I would have INTENSE PAIN in my foot or knee and be UNABLE TO WALK !!!!! On a 1 to 10 pain scale it would be about an 8+...a 5 would be like being shot in the foot with a .22 caliber pistol and an 8 would be like being shot 3 more times and then told to run on it or be shot again !!! Unless you have experienced Gout pain you have NO idea what real PAIN is. I CONTROL MY GOUT WITH DIET and DO NOT TAKE DRUGS to prevent it or stop it. It has taken years to work out a totally vegetarian diet to stay healthy enough to keep me getting WAVES....and as a last note you will Not always find good answers online because no one ever mentions pyrimidines in addition to the purine warnings. There are negative affects that can trigger a GOUT attack from things like vinegar, tomatoes, and even spinach. And sorry folks, Alcohol is BAD...especially BEER !!!!!!!

[@Whatareyoudoingwithyourlife]

Mike, YOU are CORRECT. Meat heals the body. this is lost medicine. Let food be thy medicine ~ Hippocrates Father of Medicine Carnivore diet IS the proper human diet. It heals EVERYTHING. Eat your meat, skip your veggies. there is a reason why NO kids likes their veggies...they know the truth subconsciously. Taylor you have always been one of my favorite pro surfers not only because of your amazing surfing but, because of your kind huge heart. check out carnivor diet Taylor to heal your old injuries. you will see the truth. Meat heals the body.

[@marceloliveira6212]

Style & power. One of my favorite surfers of all times! And a wise guy too.

[@KaisDetoxYT]

Wow, I just want to express my admiration and respect to the creator of this short film I would call it. YOU, whoever created this did an amazing job. Absolutely beautiful visual, auditory and contextual work. I even forgot that this is such a small channel yet, so I can be sure you will grow much bigger if you give it time and effort like you are doing now. Also big respect to Taylor Knox for his wise words and insight on his life. All in all this production was a great piece of work. Thank you!

[@mattwest8642]

Absolutely agree 👍

[@theoutside93]

Im not related with surf at all, but as a proffesional sport trainer I found this story amazing, the right mindset is the biggest challenge always, then the performance follows. Thanks for this documentary.

[@robertgold2643]

Thanks to all involved for making this and getting it on KZbin so that I could find it at 2 AM. Much needed and perfect timing. 🙏

[@jazilla8923]

"Who you are vs. what you do." Powerful idea. So easy to get caught up in what we do that we forget whats most important. Respect for Taylor Knox and those who produced this film 🤞

[@o.karamalak1205]

the moment in which Taylor and Kelly are together was super insane, thanx you all, thanx for this video, thanx for idea, greeting from Ukraine. love u all.

[@NewMavericks]

Great perspective on real success! After burning out as an athlete I became a full time meditating monk for 10 years, it gave me a foundation on inner contentment and bliss that all the outside change of life can't touch.

[@nedbrewer4441]

There is no separation between a good surfer and a better person...they are one. The extraneous thoughts and actions that we bring into the surf have nothing to do with that connection. Taylor has worked hard and managed to integrate the two. His love and drive for the experience of surfing, that connection, has motivated his drive to complete his internal growth. A true champion of his "self". I remember when Taylor caught his winning wave at Todos. I was just breaking in to the deeper and more meaningful realms of surfing. I was inspired for sure. But it also started me on my quest to explore Baja....a trip that has no end. Thanks Taylor. Keep up the good work.

[@BenCappsCello]

Thanks for the depth and thoughts here. As a lifelong performing solo cellist my craft has taken its toll on me physically and in life - a lot that you say here resonated with me, and also with my new life midlife as a short board surfer, the ocean showing me a way forward always. Good luck! And thanks for the inspiration

[@S1arF0x]

Anyone know the song that starts playing at 5:10?

[@jeremysnowden2836]

I have been researching this myself. I think it's Pink & Blue by Victor Pakpour, but I'm not sure. Because I can't find that sone anywhere. Maybe it wasn't listed in the credits of the video?

[@S1arF0x]

Thanks@@jeremysnowden2836 , I've emailed Yves Compositions to ask about the track, as I can't find it anywhere. 👍

[@medhaviraina]

Work on it - David R Elliott

[@peteradams1163]

Thank you for demonstrating by example true methods for mind and body and soul upgrades. Thank you!

[@juliotorres5659]

Loved it. Inspiring. God bless. God made us ALL!

[@jeremylasley8602]

Happy to see this guy still ripping! Really inspiring.

[@StephenForrest79]

Thanks Taylor, good on you! You’ve helped cement that drive to ride the wave of life and kick out content!🕉️

[@AWilliamsfilm]

Sadhguru once explained, we should assess how we look to others and then assess what is our experience of life. I tried it and quit my job the following week. You're a very wise man thinking parallel to the great sage sadhguru.

[@brentsergent1579]

Thanks Taylor, I’ve just turned 56 and it’s ,been hell watching my surfing and mobility ebb. I work hard but there’s this undertow to give up and just be old… seeing this was inspiring -thank

[@gahogan8453]

Great Video and much Food for Thought !!! Fine solid surfing at Black's Beach, especially the good water shot at 15:27. It is not quite the Magic spot it once was before the Crowds. First started getting Great Waves there in 1964 when it was rare to see anyone around until Surfer magazine wrote it up in July of '65 right after the Mushroom house was finished.

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Great video. Good points about “Hard Work”. A few elders on my journey reinforced “smarter not harder”. This can’t be said enough times, especially to current youth that are being led to believe the hardest work will somehow manifest what they are looking for…pro tip, it won’t. 🤙🏽😎🏄🏽‍♂️🖤. Also, yoga 🧘‍♂️

[@neils8443]

Great vid, I really enjoyed listening to Taylor's life experience and wisdom.

[@margeretamila]

This story is just amazing and so uplifting.

[@marcelodossantossc4440]

inspiring... I'm 50 years old and I'm grateful for your valuable learnings for the best version!!!

[@a.lame.username.]

Old guys that rip😎 I'm 100% on the train to move to surf. Everyday! Best surfing of my life through my fifties. Stoked!!!

[@Tristan_Guilbaud]

Such an inspiration, great job guys !!! Very inspirational 👏🏼🔥

[@Eldragon1144]

Quality video, well directed and the message delivered. Inspiring and valuable for the future generation youth! Taylor's character shines bright and he shows he is a real one. Conscious and integral

[@okthennone]

Awesome work. Yoga has been a game changer for me.

[@AmandaGoulart]

Thank you for this soulful, deep and great video in all the ways possible!

[@alejandrogutierrez9380]

Wow, this was amazing to watch. I was not expecting such wisdom to come from this video!

[@bretthopkins345]

That was so inspirational ! I’ve always loved the way you handle yourself in and out of the water. For me At 65 and still surfing and working hard to stay fit is a challenge. Keep doing what your doing TK you’re such an inspiration to us all especially the older crew !

[@jbt7926]

Best edit of the year so far

[@carloschavez6785]

Hy Taylor!!! I am 60 yr old with 3 back surgery’s till today Dr, family and friends are telling me you will never surf again you might!!! When I hear you might there is a chance to surf again!!! What will you recommend me to do Boss!! Can you help me? Can you give me some light in my surf dreams? Your awesome Taylor great inspiration!!! 🙌🙏

[@studentofabrahamiamavibrat3615]

I HAVE A DIAGNOSED MOOD DISORDER. I TAKE A LOOK AT MYSELF DAILY ALSO. I ALSI REALIZED ALL THE CHANGE I WANNA SEE AND BE COMES FROM , AND STARTS FROM WITHIN! LIFE'S AN AMAZING CANVAS TO PAINT ON

[@joshua4355]

How you feel is affected by what you think, and what you think is affected by what you believe, if you believe lies it won't mesh with reality.. equals disharmony.. equals problems. This has been helpful to me. All the best man, seek truth

[@NickPescetto]

EPIC! Respect for sharing this, can inspire lots of people!

[@smartfone231]

Very inspiring. I was never a big Taylor Knox fan but I am now

[@JasonAlan]

Damn having gone though 5 back surgeries myself this vid really resonated with me. I found this very helpful.

[@inakigarai2543]

What an amazing surf he still having! Great approach to life. As the master Gerry Lopez says “Keep paddiling”

[@jasonaldrich4780]

Wow, great story! Im 50 now played sports my whole life, Football, wrestling baseball swimming moto and surfing. Had severe back pain my whole life was told i just needed rest after activities.......fast forward to 38years old i was ordering pizza had to sneeze turned to right so not to sneeze on cashier the next thing i know i was on the ground blacked out in the restaurant.. i had herniated a disc. Spent a month in bed, docs order's. Right leg had shrunken up to the size of my arms... back to the hospital for imagining found out i have had spinabifida and a few of those other s words. So emergency surgery it was for me. 7hrs of if. The doctor's told me the same thing (game over). I wasn't having it. So lots of physical therapy.. hrs and hrs in the swimming pool and on platies reformer, with lots of meditation. the meditation is a key tool. You cant do what you cant see... Fine now started surfing and moto six month after surgeries, right foot a little numd but thats ok. Dont let anyone keep you down keep rocking it!! Plate and pins in left leg, but thats another story 😊

[@Habib-kw1hi]

Great camera work catching all the emotion I could feel through the screen very inspirational keep up the good work 🎉

[@diegosalazar2283]

Lo maximo Taylor gran surfer thanks a Lot for your surfing , surfed with him .. befiore injury at Gringo Chile .. 2007 .. great person in and out rhe water

[@lets-talk-about-it]

Body follows the mind, the mind follows the heart,the heart follows the I.....

[@seaweed_cowboy_productions]

Awesome piece! Love to hear more about Taylor and his life.

[@marcithe]

congrats to everyone involved, what a amazing film it is! awesome camera and editing work

[@jonasspengler6196]

Such an inspiring work!

[@LucasRodrigues-tf3gi]

Wowww. I love this video so much ❤

[@as_the_dodo_do]

What a legend! Beautiful story. It has inspired me today!

[@danielwoodbridge4126]

My favourite surfer from the Momentum era and until this day , excellent smooth surfing 👌

[@Alich2be]

"How you feel is how you're going to heal" ❤

[@jorgebacila9642]

This is great.

[@okiasurfing]

So wise and talented! A true legend.

[@mrjessetatum]

The man!so glad to have stumbled across this.excatly how ive been feeling

[@alicehousby7360]

Awesome! Redefining our search for greatness x

[@laughteraddict1003]

Inspiring ! Thanks Taylor

[@studentofabrahamiamavibrat3615]

I HAVE EMBARKED ON THE WIM HOF JOURNEY IN MY 50'S! IM DOIN' GREAT! AND SO ARE YOU!

[@Peter-z3b6t]

My sons middle is Taylor because I really admired Taylor back in day. Just a real cool surfer.

[@catinthehat8412]

love Taylors surfing smooth curren style 🙏🤙🔥

[@ConsciousOriginals]

Beautiful film and inspiring words and wisdom. xo

[@silversurfer249]

Beautiful film

[@barlinemmy]

i really needed to heard what you said in this video...

[@mauriciofratea2912]

LEGEND

[@jeffwolfe2469]

But… can he surf? Haha. The philosurfer… love you bro! And good for Vuori. Been supporting you guys for years.

[@AVOVAMEDIA]

epic. beautiful. needed. thank you.

[@irvingmaldonado9203]

Appreciate the content, thanks 🔥

[@maverickescalante5663]

Please make more videos like this 🙌

[@mikeyp3694]

Wow. Really well done/thought and action provoking.

[@philslama8691]

Absolute 💎! I hope to some day meet this guy.

[@Peralta01]

This inspired me 🙌🙌🤝

[@wallisphoto]

12:17 This generation of 50 year old athletes are incredible (edit to put time stamp)

[@MrRobertFarr]

❤😂🎉He has a screw loose . Of course emotions can flood the body . They should be acted on .

[@nathancanaan102]

Cycling saved my life! 🚲👍

[@NastySaved]

absolutely beautiful.

[@kawikaseri]

TK is inspirational 😮❤

[@peacepuffz]

I do Yoga with Taylor every day.

[@mbowen007]

That was an amazing story thank you Taylor Knox

[@a.ericschlobohm97]

Taylor looks old A.F. ! Damn I'm getting old at nearly 56 and a broken back and a broken neck. I know exactly what you mean T. Knox. You're from Thousand Oaks and grew up in Oxnard and Carlsbad High. We probably saw each other out in the water in the 80s. 🌊 God bless you for your mission of mindfulness. How you feel, is how you are going to heal. Work hard brother. Put in the time. See yourself succeed and you will. You are on a powerful mission of self discovery my brother from the Sea.

[@matheusgarcia1710]

life changing lessons right here

[@michaelbisceglia9154]

… I have always and will always love Taylor Knox…BUT, i think it all comes in from the HEART AND YOUR GUT, WHICH CONTOLS YOUR MIND, AND THEN THE MIND CONTROLS THE BODY…AMEN…

[@Sophia-yo9rp]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@ElPortalChile]

Inspiración ❤

[@CentaurPress]

Always an inspiration!

[@AgustinAlonso-ww4nw]

Song at 05:40 please? 🙏

[@lukeprins458]

So inspiring to watch

[@tidal_records]

Long live the Legend himself 👊

[@brunogoncalves3305]

The words i needed to hear ...

[@Goldfishlive]

Legend

[@hardikparmar7666]

Amazing 🎉

[@thomasc2869]

Crazy cool video thank you for sharing

[@pedrosaldanhaaguiar]

Epic Taylor, thanks

[@carsonbrown9173]

Can we get a soundtrack list?

[@raymondayala5355]

The psychology of winning is a life changing book. Read it!

[@harmonylifewithjess1593]

Brilliant! Sharing...

[@PsychesFlora]

What an amazing story 😃☺

[@fonzieskatesurf]

6:46 my favorite part, read this in surfer mag him on the biggest wave at Maverick's bagging $50k from a 50ft wave 🌊👋🏾