Hello there, I'm Darren, a distance walking yoga teacher from Woking, Surrey.

My yoga journey started back in the summer of 2015, when, with a little curiosity and a bit of gentle persuasion, I attended my first class at my local hot yoga studio. A few classes later, I soon realised that I was hooked.

It was in late 2016 that I decided to take the next step in the yoga journey; to become a teacher. I trained for 10 months with the Christine Felix Yoga Teacher Training at Akram Hot Yoga Studios in Woking, and in July 2017 I achieved my 200hr RYT qualification.

Since a young age, I have had a keen passion for distance walking, and in the past five years, I have completed several long distance hikes for charity. Yoga complements my distance walking as well as allowing me to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

My new concept, The Walking Yogi, will blend my love of yoga and my passion for walking. For me, yoga is much more than just physical exercise; it is about creating that friendly, sociable and safe environment where people go to be happy. By providing warm and welcoming yoga classes interlaced with exciting local group walks across Surrey, I hope to bring the perfect balance of fun, happiness, joy and peace to every student.