I just wanna say thank you TED x for giving me this opportunity, thank you Canada & of cours the Cirque family, Amaluna & the IHQ but most of all thanks to my parents who taught me to be an artist and my father who is a great teacher!

@aniwtada

4 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely amazing to watch xxx

Her performance was so delicate that when I accidentally shook my computer, for a split second, I thought the structure was gonna fall apart. This thing is really intense.

@newhorizonsforfifty2833

2 жыл бұрын

They say it really is as delicate as a feather.

It speaks in a language that everyone understands. And it tells me that even a feather can sway a mountain.

@PropagandaMinister

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the language was physics or a branch of science and mathematics but I guess I'm wrong

I remember when I saw her live during a big top show. That place has well over 500 people there and it's was the quietest place I have ever seen. No one wanted to even breathe wrong and throw her off. We all say there in stunned silence watching this and when she stood it on its own and it stayed the place went absolutely insane with applause. It's still one of the coolest memories I have of these shows

I bet she's amazing at Jenga

It is beautiful to see that level of mental control. Humans are amazing.

@JayPixx

9 жыл бұрын

What control? Come again :PP

@manuelcampos2350

9 жыл бұрын

JayPixx77

@manuelcampos2350

9 жыл бұрын

JayPixx77

@compfox

6 жыл бұрын

SOME humans are amazing.

I saw you perform in Atlanta this past week and I was holding my breath the entire time. My 11yo daughter had seen you online already and said "the best part is at the end!". You brought much joy to my whole family, thank you.

I just can not even believe a single person in this world could be self-centered enough to say a damn thing bad about this in any way shape or form. My mind was fucking blown. To be completely honest there are NO words in the English language to describe this. I bow.

@kleinminirumi

9 жыл бұрын

But in German : Zu Dramatisch und nervig

@MrDanielHarka

9 жыл бұрын

Julian Aschenbrenner Hahhahahhaaa! Well played! ([ :

@theabyss33

9 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe you do not understand how this could be considered creepy to some people. Perhaps you sir, are self-centered for thinking that your opinions should be shared by everyone just because you liked it.

@chrisdulaney7744

9 жыл бұрын

Devan Ward awestruck..enthralled...somewhere along those lines?

I saw Lara's act as part of Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna last Saturday and it was my favourite act, she was mesmerising and the whole audience was holding their breath. Pure beauty.

I just saw this life yesterday in Amaluna. It was my favorite part of an astounding show !!

If only there was some sort of filter to just discard hateful/useless/egotistic/unconstructive comments. Imagine Plato being asked "what is the point of your philosophies, dude?. It doesn't help anyone, doesn't solve any REAL problem". How could he explain himself? Maybe he could, but he wouldn't. Simply discard such critique and pray that lesser beings shall accept more light some day, by some miracle. And focus your energy on continuing your journey.

@pangaea7854

9 жыл бұрын

At least maybe those people externalise all their unger and criticism here and not on their family,woman or whomever ! At the end all is for good...

I love Amaluna! So happy they decided to highlight the most unique act from the show. The balance goddess act leaves everyone holding their own breath at the end.

Lara, it was wonderful getting to watch you do this. The suspense, the complete smoothness of all your actions, and then showing the weight of the feather. Just beautiful. Congratulations!

I come down on the side of all those who see the beauty in every breath of this presentation. It is, in my mind, also a metaphor for the difficulty we all have in balancing life so that we also find in it all the beauty it holds. For those who came down on the other side of the equation I would suggest that perception is projection. When there is no beauty in us it is difficult to see beauty in anything else. When there is no mystery in our imagination it is equally difficult to be awed by the by the mystery of creativity in others. Bravo to this beautiful Ted dance.

@Jennyispoop

6 жыл бұрын

beautiful comment

@aikenodubitan5256

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

So breathtaking! Saw it live in one of their shows and the audience was holding each other's arms and their breaths, it really seemed beyond real

I just saw her perform this in Atlanta last night with Cirque's "Amaluna." It was even more impressive seeing it live.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. After that, words are inadequate, but my tears speak an eloquence. Thank you so much.

@larajacobs8285

9 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@foofixers5938

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, for so much love. You are art, a joy to behold XXX

@robertomurri1278

5 жыл бұрын

Jesus dude lol

Just prior to watching this I spilled my god damn cup of tea. Now I feel like twice the ass.

@ChrisFranklin.2260

5 жыл бұрын

haha nice one!

This video proves life is nothing more than a balancing act and by using your head you can accomplish amazing things.

!!Qué talento corporal, es tan único! GRACIAS!!

what an impressive talent with superb concentration !!!!!!!! love it!!!

This makes perfect sense, but it looks like it doesn't make any fucking sense and it's aggravating.

@josephcraker8539

9 жыл бұрын

No lollygagging!

@Jomama7272

9 жыл бұрын

That's Skyrim.

@josephcraker8539

9 жыл бұрын

close enough haha i saw an imperial

@Jomama7272

9 жыл бұрын

Good.

@obeinfinty5823

9 жыл бұрын

Jomama7272 you know I too talked of Luara Jacobs in such ways, until i took an arrow to they knee. now my commenting days are over.

I can't believe I just watched that. One of the most incredible things I have ever seen

I can only imagine how much discipline it must take to learn this skill. This is so inspirational!

Danke ist wirklich einmalig. ;-))

why cant people just watch and get amazed? i mean, i can almost certainly guarantee that there is no one who can even try 2 stack 3of them here. wonder y people cant admit other's talent also wonder how those rude people will react if i insult any talent they might even have

The loud breathing is how she centres and grounds herself. Most people could not do that breath is life hence the level of skill she shows the audience. Has everyone missed how incredible this is. Try holding your hands up for any length of time with out balancing anything. Good luck with that. It takes so much power.

Not saying a word she illustrates every principle i feel TEDx is about. Achievement, Art, Beauty, Breathing.Creativity, Concentration, Control, Determination, Endeavour, her Feminity is one of clarity strength and of balance. Practice of all of there principles shows body mind and spirit harmoniously synchronised. I cried!

when i reached the end of thid video i was like"HOLY CRAP" i cant even balance a pencil on my finger

@user-pb9kk6zt4n

4 жыл бұрын

@Cringelord Goddess if you find the balancing point, you can always balance the pencil on your finger 100% at a time... unless there’s an earthquake then yeah-

I love how she picks up the sticks (to me, they look like dinosaur bones) with her feet, and I love her breath and concentration. The outfit is also beautiful. All of it, just lovely. :)

@billierae726

9 жыл бұрын

The sticks are palm leaf ribs.

I realize all the precision work, as well as the isolation movements, and along with such grace... Really, really mesmerizing!

People the breathing was for you to see how focused she was and it kept her patient and calm

Holy shit I don't even... she's a goddess alright.

i can do that, here hold my beer

@aidanlavoie2770

8 жыл бұрын

Lol

@louggy2000

8 жыл бұрын

+drCasey555 Lo| really funny

@jackahmewah9545

8 жыл бұрын

Stfu always with the beer

@hussainshaikh4309

6 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha ha

@JBSD84

6 жыл бұрын

drCasey555, LMAO!

She has a talent of pure mindfulness ✨️ 💜

Amazing ! A perfect example of how science and talent can go together !

Goddamn, this was great. However, I feel like one of the few who think so. Just because this may not necessarily create a new idea or you may not think of this as a talent, doesn't mean it isn't. The amount of tension just watching and the amount of focus, strength and stamina she has is incredible. Then again, people will always have the urge to talk shit and label it as "the truth". Yeah, the breathing was a little annoying, but DAMN the act was awesome.

AMAZING

@ComfyComplex

9 жыл бұрын

Robert Trindade SUPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER DUPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

@_neophyte

6 жыл бұрын

+Complex pretty cool, i guess

I saw her live in London at the Royal Albert Hall in 2015 performing for the Cirque du Soleil. Breathtaking!

Mesmerizing ... what skill, beauty, and talent ... Bravo!

She is also the goddess of beauty I think

@19culprit25

9 жыл бұрын

Mr boner in the house

@zacharymorritt1999

9 жыл бұрын

•o• Hoodlumz

@TheCommentsTrollStrikes

8 жыл бұрын

+Петър Петров HA No

Everything is balanced : Everything physical (matter/energy) goes back and forth in balanced circles, cycles or the equivalent. Birth-death, young-old, big-small, strong-weak, start-stop, up-down, rich-poor, beginning-end, fast-slow, hot-cold, pain-pleasure, win-lose, day-night, full-empty, high-low, out-in, success-failure, united-divided, give-receive, creation-destruction, on-off, *positive-negative*, etc. page 3 of the Present Are you aware of the Balance ? Google Truth Contest and read *THE PRESENT* to know it all.

i felt so happy when she was smiling toward the end of the performance, you go girl :3

I went to the show in Denver last night. I have to say, I was amazed at this balancing performance. So much so, that I had to look this performer up. At the show, I didnt know what to expect, so I was shocked. Its was so quiet during her performance and she rocked it. incredible.

And I thought I was good when I balanced my pencil on my pinky...

@maiafern3509

6 жыл бұрын

Yep u sure are amazing you deserve a medal lol

@user-es7yp3yh2p

6 жыл бұрын

maia fern

@aikenodubitan5256

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

this woman is fucking awesome!

@DeezNuts0819

8 жыл бұрын

ikr

OMG Definitely straight to the list of one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Humans and their talents! Wow!

You are an inspiration, Lara!!! I was so moved by your act. I want to see it again with my daughter before the Cirque leaves Denver. I hope I can! Your performance creates a beautiful energy that surrounds you and reaches to the audience. At the very end, when it's complete, and you smile, the sense of spiritual release is amazing. I cried as well!!!! Bravo and thank you for sharing your art and your heart with us!!

Not much of a TED TALK this time.

Im in that part of youtube again

@joshuaschwartz4994

8 жыл бұрын

+Gaige Yarling What part? The cool part?

this makes me truly happy

Nicely done, Lara. You are so great on that difficult moves. I'm so happy and proud of you!! Keep doing at it!! Happy New Year!!

That was great. Why be bothered by the breathing? It is natural and shows the level of concentration needed. Try just holding one balanced item over your head for two minutes and you will get an idea of the body control needed.

@elvirasprenger6805

5 жыл бұрын

Was ein Mensch schaffen kann, und wie schnell es doch zerstört wird!

does anyone else noticed that on each this thing was a mark where to put other one ? or im here only one who noticed that ? with thouse marks is much easyer to balance.

@dandygirl6

10 жыл бұрын

its some tape around the stick come on man I don't think many people could do that

@dandygirl6

10 жыл бұрын

shes not gonna take the risk of the whole thing toppling during a performance it's just to make sure it all works

@defbeatkilla8513

10 жыл бұрын

you have no idea what are u talking about! it will be smarter for you to just like this and show some respect !

@bbrown9763

10 жыл бұрын

Defbeat Killa There's nothing difficult about this. At all. It looks cool, it sounds incredibly stupid with all of the huffing and puffing she's doing, but there's not a thing that's difficult about it. It's all incredibly basic and simple physics.

@bbrown9763

10 жыл бұрын

You know, I would, but I don't look as good in a gold sequin bikini and a cape as she does.

BRAVO!! Breath.. Balance... BEING... extraordinaire...!!!

Why is this so relaxing to watch

whats with the breathing?!?!?

@19culprit25

9 жыл бұрын

Lmao! Same thoughts

@kylejoslin7073

9 жыл бұрын

i understand that part of it, thats normal but the fact that she had the mic set up so that it would pic up 100% of it a play it super loud through the speakers?

@Sorestlor

9 жыл бұрын

kyle Joslin Its to give a sort of alien kind of atmosphere.

@MKeehl23

9 жыл бұрын

well, she must have had an orgasm at the end

@Kingawsomegeneral

9 жыл бұрын

kyle Joslin its so she doesn't make it all fall apart before shes done, also it gives an effect.

the Asian lady a lot more graceful

@ansamgroshong

8 жыл бұрын

+Proverbs 16:4 KJV I saw (on facebook) an Asian lady doing the same balance act, but she was wearing a very simple long dress, and the didn't make such noises, instead the background consisted of soft music. I didn't know she can be found on KZread. The whole thing had a humble feeling, and the way you describe it, being graceful, is the word I was trying to find.

That was bloody insane! That girl is amazingly talented!

The most beautiful performance art I've ever seen. Loved it ! ! !

How many years did it take the monks to teach her this?

a bit odd that this video went online just 1 day after the woman named Miyoko Shida preformed this same art piece.

Admirable. Qué paz interior y control corporal!

Mental balance over physical balance. Amazing. Beautiful.

2 minutes in im like WTF 10 minutes in im like NAAAAAAAAHHHHH

Yeahp, the breathing is annoying because you can tell it's forced and not genuine. This is a great piece of art and it was created by Maedir Eugster.

@MsHojat

10 жыл бұрын

***** What source says that she requires that sort of breathing to do this though? There's also an unnecessary reverb effect applied to it, so even if it was real, it's certainly not to show that special breathing needed to be done, since it doesn't need reverb to do that. As far as I can, tell Miyoko Shida keeps her mouth mostly closed during it, and doesn't seem to do breathing like this.

@MsHojat

10 жыл бұрын

***** Where did I do that? Maybe you're referring to CristianKirk? The fact that they don't like her breathing is not discounting nor disrespecting her talent. It is pointing out a superfluous aspect of the performance which seems entirely unrelated to her talent.

@oilonze

9 жыл бұрын

***** look, the more difficult the balancing the higher the heart rate incvreases. so making some special forced breathing method at certain intervals makes a big difference as you would not want the increased hearrt rate to destabilize the balancing process. dont believe me?...try it out yourself and u will fail if u breathe faaster as yor heart rate increases

@thevlaka

9 жыл бұрын

if you can't tell it's a recording then I dunno what to say.

@reneforrester1689

9 жыл бұрын

***** Totally that should go with every (talent-related) video

That was a holy wow and inspiration coming from someone who also is a balance queen that was very uplifting thank you for your performance

Just saw this in Minneapolis as well. I was blown away and mesmerized by this.

needs to work for riotgames XD

@1pepituh

7 жыл бұрын

your comment is way underrated x)

@kana-ryuuzetsu-marie6470

7 жыл бұрын

likes nidalee

@FrancisSaliba

7 жыл бұрын

good show

@user-pb9kk6zt4n

4 жыл бұрын

cough *Aphelios* cough *Diana* cough *Olaf* cough *Senna*

@user-pb9kk6zt4n

4 жыл бұрын

Oh and Trundle and Rumble

I bet she couldn't balance my accounts....

@anti-kanameotono6800

7 жыл бұрын

OddCereal she wouldn't want to balance your stank ass account either way

Something makes me think that it's actually a very heavy, lead rod decorated to look like a feather, and that the sticks are grooved to mark where to stack them. And although they are appear scattered on the grown they are actually marked. The hardest job she has is keeping her balance while using her foot to pick up the pieces.

I would have tripped walking out. Color Mr impressed! I was in a trance and relaxed the entire time.

TEDx Breathes

curved, long sticks. I'd like to see her do that with straight ones. see, with all the weight pulling the sticks DOWN at the ends of them, there's no way they could fall. They'd have to be pulled harder than gravity alone and as long as she doesn't make a sudden upward or spin move, the very weight of the one stick keeps the other in place. it's like a bad magic trick. Nice physique, though.

@Eminem3Rapper

8 жыл бұрын

You can talk about that, only if you're able to balance 3 of those curved sticks you fucking maggot.

@TruthSurge

8 жыл бұрын

+Eminem3Rapper And you can only remove a brain tumor if you've HAD a brain tumor.

@feargamer7406

8 жыл бұрын

wow. .... that was deep XD

@TheCommentsTrollStrikes

8 жыл бұрын

+TruthSurge Id like to see you do this.... Its just a bad magic trick right? No skill involved....

@TruthSurge

8 жыл бұрын

+The Comments Troll Strikes go look up "strawman argument". Then go get a GED at least.

Absolutely amazing beyond words.

Amazing work and beautiful to watch and to feel!

After watching that famous clip with that asian woman who is impeccable, humble and all zen....this clip from the first frame made me realise how we white people are fuckin theatrical about everything and make it all about the doer rather than the process itself....I'm not disparaging her skills; it's just an observation:)

@user-nx8jc2pm1w

7 жыл бұрын

Randy Simmons this is tricks

and i thought i had too much time on my hands

@dragonkinggodgootu

9 жыл бұрын

TheJennRogue​ is it before the next election (nov 2016)

@TheJennRogue

9 жыл бұрын

This woman is awesome :) ...

Love it just watch amaluna live performance amazing. Talent

Lara, you left me speechless in Denver. Beauty beyond words.

I am pretty sure 'balancing' involves a support point being below an objects center of gravity, not above it. Thus the Balance Goddess needs a bit of remedial physics, as well as the audience. Verdict: "Neat" but overblown.

Miyoko Shida is better

Just breathtaking!

I saw this at the Royal Albert Hall, took everyones breath away, literally!

Wasn't there a Japanese woman that did this first? I seem to remember a video a couple of years ago. That breathing is annoying. Stupid effect. It's distracting and doesn't really add anything to the experience. Some well chosen music would have been more pleasant.

@zifanwang2951

9 жыл бұрын

hueseph Yeah, and the Japanese woman did that under 8 minutes.

@scrubby2

9 жыл бұрын

hueseph the japanese woman also coming from Rigolo Nouveau Cirque.....this performer Lara as the description said...." The famous balancing performance was created and originated by her Father, who continues to perform the act around the world"

@Hue_Nery

9 жыл бұрын

KINSLINK Ok. Thanks for the clarification.

@InhaledPancakes

9 жыл бұрын

The breathing was just... Her... Breathing... I'd imagine it takes a lot of focus to do this :P

@Hue_Nery

9 жыл бұрын

You know they have amplitude faders for that mic right. We don't need to hear it. It's a cheap effect afaic. It just takes away from the performance.

im going to the bathroom, ill be back in 3-5 minutes......

@19culprit25

9 жыл бұрын

To balance the soap in your ass?

@burny88th

9 жыл бұрын

hahaha!! That tickled me

@19culprit25

9 жыл бұрын

Lol. Just messing up. 👍

@burny88th

9 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!! i liked it! ;)

@rickardwood2762

6 жыл бұрын

Andy B UK you cant do it with Q tips

I know how it's done but i will not spoil it for anyone here.... The effect is what counts.... Atmospheric.... Bravo!!

Makes me cry every time 😅

Oh my god I couldn't even watch this, that breathing was driving me nuts. shame since I love Ted Talks

@limerickgoblin7311

8 жыл бұрын

+Pickle Master Don't worry - you can't be blamed for not having the out-of-the-box thinking required to turn off the sound.

@Dantick09

8 жыл бұрын

+Limerick Goblin burrrrrrrn

Stolen from the original artist.

@dimitrie93

7 жыл бұрын

Her father?

@clarisd

7 жыл бұрын

No and Japanese artist

@rabbit290670

7 жыл бұрын

so? who gives a shit. we create things for others to enjoy. imitation is a form of flattery

@clarisd

7 жыл бұрын

You did not create this, a lady that is Japanese did and did it far better far more gracefully as well

@clarisd

7 жыл бұрын

There is ZERO comparison! Art is art and driving is a tool by which to travel. This was stolen from a Japanese ARTIST.

Just went to Amaluna and saw this show - she is amazing !

Love the breathing effect! In times of high concentration, comes slow, steady breaths! Ex: a woman in labor. This helps us to focus! Amazing job!

She'd make a great waitress

Didn't she just copy the Japanese woman?

@larajacobs8285

10 жыл бұрын

no, we taught her.

@mmakkann

10 жыл бұрын

Lara Jacobs It's published earlier though!

@larajacobs8285

10 жыл бұрын

Do some research shawty 😄

Thank you Gene! Denver is indeed been an amazing audience! It is a pleasure to perform here!

Finally I can have the chance to see this version of Amaluna! Lara, you are a great and powerful artist and really every time that I see your act in youtube my heart stops! I follow you in Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and see all your work is such and inspiration for many others! Keep like that and never leave of Amaluna to have the chance to see you in Chile in many years! The world need to get inspired by the unique, GREAT AND POWERFUL Balance Godess! AMAZING!!

2 minutes in... WTF am I watching?

@missingno3391

7 жыл бұрын

15 minutes in... WTF did I just watch.

its a fucking ted talk.. what is a damn performance artist doing here...

@kevinonorato7223

8 жыл бұрын

+Zap Zap TED sure aint what it used to be. I found this beautiful and entertaining but I hear you. TED has been stretching a lot in the last couple years. Don't be surprised if it turns into an infomercial or a talent show.

@velocibadgery

8 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Onorato This was a TEDx they are independently organized separate from the official TED talks. They have looser rules about what is allowed to be a "talk."

@kevinonorato7223

8 жыл бұрын

+Aaron Innes OK cool. I will remember that separation now. and again, the performance was great just clearly not the original TED. Now I know.

@MagiMysteryTour

8 жыл бұрын

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, and Design. This performance was 1. Entertainment 2. Design 3. Technological

@mentilly_all

8 жыл бұрын

+Zap Zap this is actually pretty clearly called a "ted event".. And how could you possibly be mad at what she did? let me guess... you didn't watch the whole video

Absolutely amazing

Breathtaking ! ❤