Darren Smith has lived on the coast most of his life being an active in the local community as a member of the Peninsula Ocean Swimmers, Ocean Beach Surf Club and trainer at Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Club. Darren also has a corporate background having spent 30 years in both commercial and technical roles.

His Yoga journey started 7 years ago practicing locally. He decided to take the next step and become a yoga teacher, completing his 200hr Hatha teacher training in 2023. In 2024 Darren spent 6 months at the Byron Yoga Centre working and living at the yoga centre while there he continued his studies completing level 2 500hr Hatha teacher training and a specialist Yin Yoga additional study.

In 2024 he also completed an Advanced Pranayama Breathwork Course at the Krishna Village Centre for Yogic Studies and is passionate about sharing this transformative practice. Darren has a strong connection with Yin Yoga and finds it extremely rewarding to teach. His style of teaching is very calming and inclusive making the students feel relaxed and supported.