Yoga has brought miraculous healing to my life, and allowed me to overcome the symptoms of polio. It has been a gift without measure. I feel a deep and humble gratitude that I am able to teach yoga and see the gifts that yoga brings to my students.

I have studied various styles of Hatha, and have trained extensively in the Anusara, Ashtanga, and Synergy® (heated and gentle) styles. I specialize in assisting individuals to overcome physical limitations, helping students deepen their practice with individual attention, and attention to detail, and helping students to break inhibiting patterns and habits.

Aside from the many classes I teach each week to every level of student, I am also involved in some exciting yoga projects. I head a program at the La Jolla VA hospital, providing hatha yoga and pranayama instruction to low-back patients. Additionally, I have developed techniques for teaching yoga to children and I am now training apprentices. I have also been a mentor teacher and led workshops and clinics in other teacher training programs.

Beauty in nature inspires me to realign with the beauty of my own true nature. At every opportunity, I find natural and beautiful places where I can more easily remove myself from the pressures and distractions that surround daily life. I love to practice yoga on the rocks, in the trees, in waterfalls, and on the beach. I rekindle my connection to the Earth, and through her, I reconnect to my Self. Out there, there is no space for silly thought patterns and drama. When that creeps in, I look to the immense mountain, bow at the foot, then bow inwardly, and it is then that I know no thoughts. I practice yoga to maintain this essential connection to the Self in the midst of what each day might bring.

Namaste
~Daryl

"I took a 10 day yoga intensive training in which Daryl was one of the teachers. She was such a strong presence during this experience. She showed so much compassion, support and encouragement. I experienced an incredible opening in one of my shoulders as a result of Daryl's awesome hands on adjustments. She is truely a gifted teacher." - Hanna Kluner

"It was my blessing to have the opportunity to work with Daryl in a Yoga teacher training program for almost a year. Daryl's natural ability to blend direction with heart, technique with spirit, joy amongst tension, compassion with fear makes her a natural as a teacher, leader and mentor. Daryl not only knows the stuff but delivers with love and grace!" - Judith Mostyn

"I had one of the most amazing experiences of my life doing a workshop with Daryl. With her soft voice and grace, Daryl has the gift to bring about great transformation. I am grateful to have been touched by this authentic yogi." - Barbara Singer

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