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The Macho Rasta Yogi/Former NFL Player Comes To New York—Get Ready!

When you see Derrick "DJ" Townsel's sculpted physique you might assume he is a player for the NFL, AFL, or CFL—and you would be right, but that was in the past. These days, the 30-something is one of Orlando, Florida's most popular yogis, where he is called the "Rasta Yogi" due to his love of practicing yoga while listening to Bob Marley, his west Indian heritage, and his trademark dreds.