The program that Darryl developed for my crew focused on improving flexibility and breathing, replenishing energy for quicker recovery, fostering mental and emotional relaxation, and treating muscle and tendon issues with a variety of alternative therapies.

The team has been participating in Meridian Touch sessions for over three years and the positive results on the water speak for themselves.

Darryl's attention to the specific movements and body issues related to rowing make him a unique presence in the sports yoga movement.

However, no piece of equipment could show me the muscle imbalances caused from months of compensating for a weaker leg. As a result, the two seasons following my surgery were plagued with pulled muscles, tendonitis, and a torn hamstring.

Not until I started practicing Meridian Touch™ with Darryl did I start restoring balance in my body. My constant fear of pulling a hamstring during sprints abated, and my degree of soreness after workouts lessened immensely. Meridian Touch™ does more than increase flexibility and balance though; it also improves body awareness and reduces stress. A workout with Darryl is comfortable and relaxing, which makes it a nice compliment to the intense physical training associated with football.

The pressure point techniques he teaches are also a great way to open up your body during class, at work, or at home in front of the TV. I owe a lot to Darryl for introducing me to Meridian Touch™. He has helped my body recover from imbalances and injuries, and now I have the best chance to perform at my fullest potential this season.

I wanted to balance my training with a yoga practice but unfortunately the typical "eastern" modalities were not designed for endurance athletes such as myself and the benefits were thus minimal.

My work with Darryl and the Meridian Touch Sports Yoga practice has proven to be far more rewarding then any other I have tried. The healing aspects of the Chinese 5 Element philosophy combined with Darryl's wisdom and martial arts background have created a very unique alternative and one that I would encourage all athletes, of any age/experience to adopt. The flexibility and openness of the approach was important to me and it made the practice effortless.

It only took a few sessions to see that this is a remarkable technique that can restore you back to pre-injury condition without having to partake in surgeries or take all different types of medications that are supposed to heal you. I believe in it so much, I trust Darryl with my athletes’ wellbeing and it only takes one session for them to become big believers as well.

Thanks so much Darryl!

I had started riding lessons and I thought that I might improve by learning to release tension and unblock the flow of energy through the body and develop stronger mind-body coordination. The breathing technique has been very helpful with this.

I thought I'd just try a couple of classes but, I felt so good afterward, I kept coming back. The atmosphere in class, with music and incense, is so pleasant and comfortable that when it's over, everyone just wants to stay. Practicing the stretches with a partner from class is a nice way to connect with another person. It has also been very interesting to learn about the concepts of Chinese medicine and the Five Elements.

Now that Bill and I are going to class together, it has been great to see how much he has benefited from Meridian TouchTM in terms of becoming more aware of his body and feeling healthier and more relaxed. Practicing Meridian TouchTM is a really positive way to spend time with your partner and take care of each other. We both really look forward to going to the classes as a peaceful break in a busy week. Thanks to our great teachers!

This really worried me because as a Cornerback, being able to plant and break is of great importance. As a CB, it is tough to play on the edge if unable to get out of break. Even though I was still affected, I would eventually return to action.

My knees still badly ached, and my play suffered as a result. Being introduced to Darryl and Meridian Touch was the best things ever for my recovery. Darryl showed me how to use tennis balls to access my meridian points. By using tennis balls to access these various points, it took a significant amount of pressure off of my knees. Darryl not only showed me a variety of beneficial stretches, but also introduced me to Moxa rolls and a variety of liniments, which in conjunction with the stretches did wonders to my knees as I was able to re-gain full strength.

With my knees strengthened from Meridian Touch therapy, I was able to make a significant impact on this year Alamo Bowl squad, as I had my best season. I really thank Darryl for his commitment in teaching me the ways of Meridian Touch. I am such a believer of Meridian Touch, that if I were a coach I would make it mandatory for all players.

If I could give one bit of advice to any serious athlete I would tell them to work with Darryl and master Meridian Touch™, because it will take you a long way.

I found Darryl's approach so valuable because it incorporates the practice of offering and receiving from the other participants as part of the learning process.

His patience and ability to share his knowledge with clarity is impressive. He has put together a unique combination of exercise and philosophy.

Deep relaxation is the other great skill that Meridian Touch™ teaches. This is something we rarely get enough of these days in our fast-paced, "time is money" society. What people so often fail to realize is that taking a little time to ourselves to relax, re-energize and revitalize can make us much more efficient with the rest of our time.

The body is a storehouse of information about our lives, and unlike the mind, the body never lies. Meridian Touch™ is all about learning to access that information and make use of it to better ourselves and our lives.

Darryl’s unique style of yoga involves the stimulation and channeling of the various energy pathways—or meridians—that permeate the body, interconnecting every muscle, organ and nerve. The program utilizes a variety of stretches, poses and movements, complemented by a focus on deep breathing.

Throughout the flow of dynamic positions, which draw on a synthesis of traditional Eastern medicine and modern Western physiology, emphasis is placed on painlessly following the spontaneous wishes of one’s own body; exertion and stress—the common tenets of most sports—are categorically discouraged as inhibitive to the program’s goals.

The benefits of Meridian Touch™ include increased flexibility and circulation as well as generally enhanced calmness and body awareness. As a rower whose back and joints endure rigorous daily abuse, I have personally experienced relieved spinal tension and increased range of torso and hip movement, not to mention the intrinsic virtue of relaxation during the classes.

Our team highly recommends giving Meridian Touch™ yoga a shot—you won’t regret it!

Perhaps more importantly, Meridian Touch™ teaches you the art of mental relaxation and correct breathing, which only benefits you as a person and as an athlete.

Having a teacher like Darryl who takes such a personal interest in your success really makes you excited about yoga - Darryl consistently does everything he can to make your experience a good one. He's helped me find liniments and other treatments for sore backs and muscle pains that would have kept me out of the boatotherwise. I can honestly say that Meridian Touch™ has been one of the smartest decisions I've made and it is consistently the highlight of my week.

Working with Darryl helped all of these problems. I have continued practicing Meridian Touch and acupressure work for the last three years. My body has responded well and I feel healthier because of it.

Now, I make a point to carry with me tennis balls to use for pressure point relief. I truly feel that learning and practicing these methods has improved my athletic abilities as well as my overall physical health.

My thanks to Darryl for introducing me to Meridian Touch™ . It has helped me be more centered and grounded…and to remember to breathe.

Understanding the emotions and physical ailments associated with each Element helps you interpret what might be stressing you out even if you can't work through it intellectually. Your body will often tell you what's really going on based on how you respond to the stretching and which exercises feel the best to you on any given day.

I swam over and offered to give her some Meridian Touch™ on her foot to relieve the cramp. Though she was rather skeptical she agreed and, after a moment, brightened up saying her cramp was better and swam away!

For myself, in addition to using "regular" Meridian Touch™, I used tennis balls on pressure points (as taught in the class for athletics) before and after the race as well as taking time to briefly use them in key places during transitions. This allowed energy to flow freely through my body keeping it strong and supple without cramping or fatiguing. At one point while biking, I could feel my knee starting to bother me so I just applied pressure in the right place while I continued pedaling and it soon felt great.

Meridian Touch™ has been helping me in many ways for over a year now but it's exciting to be able to apply what I have learned in such a practical "on the spot" way when it comes to sports. Thanks!