Janet Allen-Aziz: Instructor

A runner since high school, Jan started running marathons in 1995, qualifying for the Boston Marathon six times and taking home six medals- one for each of her children.  But in 2003, after completing her fastest time ever, she was faced with the prognosis of surgery for her ailing back and hip.  Jan hung up her running shoes, and on the advice of a good friend, she tried the Bikram Yoga series.   By the end of her first class, Jan had decided what she wanted to do with the rest of her life- teach Bikram yoga.  The workout, the sweating, the energy it gave her, and the amazing sense of well-being that came with it was just what she needed in her life, and she graduated from teacher training in November 2006.  Bikram Yoga helped Jan get through the most challenging time of her life and be the best Mom she could be, and now she loves sharing her passion with others, especially those who struggle to maintain clarity in their own lives.