
This is a quote from Darren Rhodes. I have witnessed his teaching from a far for 10+ years. I will be practicing with him for the first time in person this coming Spring 2026 at Joshua tree. I am so looking forward to finally meeting him in person.
I learned of Darren from my early years studying and practicing Anusara Yoga. He was a senior teacher and very well regarded in the Anusara community. He “walked the walk” in every aspect of living the principles of Yoga. He has a dry sense of humor and he is a very talented Yoga teacher.
In 2019, I encouraged Pontus to take Darren’s beginner yoga series on a platform called Glo as we were preparing to go to a yoga retreat in San Miguel for my 40th birthday wish back in 2019 with another one of my favorite Yoga teachers and friend, Desiree Rumbaugh.
Darren’s quote sums up what I try to inspire in all that I teach. Strength is nothing without flexibility just how being flexible will not serve us if we do not have a strong boundaries to keep us safe from over stretching.
What do you consider you need more of today – strength or flexibility?