Yoga Master Ducan Wong

[VoodooUprising]

Occupy Yoga, Liberate ur true Self. Ohm

[lgk847]

As an advanced yogini and teacher, I went to a teacher training with Duncan . He has an intense way that will not be right for everyone. I found him emotionally cold when I met him. Still, I tried to keep an open mind and heart. Later in the training, he physically hurt me when assisting me in a pose, pushing me further even though I tried to tell him I had reached my limit. In my experience, he was a physically accomplished but hyper-egoic yogi and therefore not the best teacher.

[mochi227]

Duncan is teaching in NYC this weekend. Hope to catch his workshop tonight at Jivamukti. This is definitely not traditional asana, but Duncan himself calls his style a hybrid - "Yogic Arts" - of yoga and martial arts.

Today the yoga world is in a division between the more spiritual and quiet approach and the more athletic, more showy approach. I will refrain more comment until I can actually practice with Duncan and see for myself what he is about.

[comedianravikissoon]

the may not be a nice guy or whatever but he does have something to offer. all forms of yoga is good old and new. Its all karma if your meant for a physical practice then thats what you will do if your meant for a meditative practice then thats what you'll do but I think he's actually kinda funny but he's really helping alot of people and himself its all good.

[svburns]

Yoga is to union...these comments are so divisive and unkind. Everyone is so quick to judge a yoga teacher and demote them in every way possible. No matter what, this man has discipline and commitment. He is inspiring everyone in that room. Have any of you inspired anyone lately?

[MrATTRACTIVEE]

my digestive system is weak and after temperature now too much weak i hav also acidity problem.plz tell me to make stronge digestive system complete yoga excercises thanks

[ammayoga]

@MrATTRACTIVEE just do lots of yoga asana dynamic with a qualified teacher in regular class.. and stop eating wheat or any wheat products..eat more cooked vegetables.drink hot water..avoid too cold food.. and not eating too late in the evening...skip food for one or two day a month. semen ejaculation with partner only about once a week or less....take some ayuervedic stomach tea and digestive system will increase...

[Glop1298]

Workshop?

Looks like a photo shoot to me...

[freejazzfree]

this is ridiculous.  some of this modern 'yoga' is ridiculous. so vain.

[daanimalboy]

yeah, i think ur right. it seems that yoga like most other ancient secrets is losing its true meaning and purpose thanks to the modern yuppy.

[thomasbarchen]

very correct, ridiculous and vain!

[knarf8042]

Anyway ..the real yoga is what the eye cannot see, And dont look/search/ for enlightentment because that would assume that our creator is absend.

That means we are all part of the wonder of creation. It is here now!! In you as you!!

So stop searching start living ..and do YOUR yoga

Namasté

[knarf8042]

Please dear people

There is only one yoga.

And that is because yoga is 'just' a state of mind.

The whole discussion that's going on here is n't gonna change that. Nore the thing that Duncan is doing\or isn't doing..

The language that is used in the comments is n't very yogic either..so there a lot to learn

[Floydinfected]

not every flexible man is a yogi :)

[tinumin]

this is no yoga and asana,, he is more a performer than yoga guy,,

[CT2507]

he is just an athlete ...not much to do with yoga.

[harpo10]

you dont know what your talking about clown

[CT2507]

oh but i do... as an ex yoga instructor i know exactly what i talk about. bozo! :)

[aishasgoat]

Wrong. wrong.

It is not just Athletics

But is seems to differant from traditional Hatha Joga styles.

[jeripoca77]

contortion is not yoga ! show off !

[Miasmummy2497]

this looks like cirque du sole contortion work.

[studynerd]

This guy has his own unique style and from what i see it takes a lot of concentration and dedication to reach such a level. The human body can be expressed in so many different ways, standing upright is only the beginning.

[DiBahi]

this guy is totally not a master!! He has too much ego, too much thought. ANd he is thinking too much about all those chicks being swooned by him!

Is he doing yoga?

or is this his own baby hybrid of martial arts/yoga? WTF I know it sounds harsh but one of the points of yoga is to ascend ego. I know I have alot of issie, but I dont have the audacity to call myself a master, U have to EARN that title from another master who actaukky has authentic lineage

[harpo10]

I have known Duncan for 28 years and you dont know what the fuck your talking about asshole.

[CT2507]

well that only goes to show how dumb u and duncan are doesnt it. :)

i couldnt care less if u had known him for a 100 years! this is not yoga.

did u also know the real yoga for 28 years?

[jea740]

this is asana yoga it only the phycical part of yoga

[suissedude]

What a show of..

Actually he has understood nothing about Yoga... lol

[swatmarajji]

Well that's a harsh judgment....perhaps you should write a book on what yoga is with your enlightened perception and understanding.....

[suissedude]

Don't you think that there aren't allready enough books about Yoga on the market?

I like "Light on Yoga" from Iyengar.

A big part of Yoga is overcoming your own ego. Watch the guys videos and think about the ego-part

so far

Suisse Dude

[RiCHPiGPROdUCTiONS]

check my crazy yoga video

[mimirom]

Well, very impressive asana demonstration.

But yoga is also much about mastery of sexual desires and energies, as well as about humbleness and love.

I just can't ged rid of the feeling that some important limbs of yoga are unfortunately missing here.

But really, the asana is impressive. Respect.

Roman

[lukristina]

sow the guy with my own eyes. In comparison with the old scools, such as iyengar or hatha this looks completely different and so refreshin and challenging. Id say that the basic yoga looks boring and repetetive and with time you loose the interest. Duncan though found the way to combine the arts and yoga in a way to make it enjoyable and challenging to everybody. Good luck Duncan xx

[sukhasana]

¡Mírenme, chicas! ¡Soy tan espiritual! Tuve el disgusto de conocer a Duncan en los talleres que dio en México. Me parece una persona completamente obnuvilada por su ego, más interesado en hacer exhibición de sus habilidades y vender sus DVD's que por transmitir algo. La clase que tomé de Yoguic Arts me pareció un insulto al yoga.

[sukhasana]

(cont.) No me habría molestado tanto esa mezcla de patadas, golpes y posturas de yoga, dentro de un salón excesivamente ruidoso (¡Con música de regaetton!) si le hubiera llamado a ese estilo "Tae bo" o algo por el estilo. Entre más conozco a Duncan, más me avergüenzo de lo que le hacemos al yoga: una práctica de contorsionismos para tener buen cuerpo, donde se olvida cada vez más el contacto con uno mismo.

[gabbs74]

some comments are very harsh, considering that they are coming from yoga-people.

Chill down guys, appreciate his advanced asanas.

BTW, he does mix yoga with martial arts, so of course is not the usual yoga you'll see in an ashram in India.

[bencabigas]

I've been to this place! Small world.

Unfortunately, I didn't like the practice nor the teacher so I decided not to return.

I agree, his breathing seems off. And at one point in the middle of the video, I was beginning to wonder if he was doing yoga at all.

What irked me the most though were the students! Geez. They were all running around and taking photos (with flash!) and not just sit down and appreciate.

[allteeth]

3:20

Damn, that looks so difficult.

That breath control is insane.

[unforlorn]

Anamarijas is right about the yoga. I just hope those aren't his students running around him like idiots, instead of quietly sitting and watching, or PRACTISING!

[anamarijas]

well, I think that your breath shouldn't be affected, never. It all comes from the breath. That is what I think. Not just what I have learned..it's from the experience..and that i will continue to teach...

[anamarijas]

Hmm..this isn't yoga..this is called showing off. what kind of deep relaxed breathing in yoga pose is that?! He can hardly breathe, that's not yoga, sorry!

[slaterzzz]

you are so uninformed

[anamarijas]

oh I'm sorry..I guess I didn't learn a thing on this silly teacher training that I attended!?

[slaterzzz]

most likely it WAS a silly teacher training. I teach yoga as well, among many other things. when you reach higher levels of yoga, your breathe is deeply affected. long, deep relaxed breathing does and can NOT happen. Stick to your basic vinyasa series because your credentials must have come through the mail.

[unforlorn]

slaterzzz - you might want to also contact David Swenson, David Williams, and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and tell THEM their credentials suck. Because they'll also be the first to tell you that yoga is about breathing first, and asanas second. The pose should NEVER interfere with the breathing.

[slaterzzz]

that is exactly what duncan seems to be doing, letting the breath guide his practice. unless you are at this level, you simply wont have the understanding of what he is doing. it doesnt matter what those yoga teachers say, it depends on what you want to achieve. there are many ways of reaching this potential, just depends on how far you are willing to go. i really doubt those teachers would have ANYTHING negative to say about duncan, he is an accomplished yogi. be well forlorn

[slaterzzz]

nice to see some real yoga on youtube. thanks duncan

[zater1]

just watching this makes mah nads hurt

[ChaChing86]

where are his balls? seriously!

[swatmarajji]

Asians just have small ones give the guy a break