Janet started her Hot Yoga journey in January 2019 at OBXHY, taking every course available over the next three years. In November 2021 she completed 220 hours of  Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) with Anne Howard at the Amalam School of Yoga and began teaching right away. In February 2022 she completed Teaching Foundations Level II Yoga Postures How to Modify and Amplify, and also in February 2022 she took an Arm Balance Workshop.  In July 2022 she received a certification for Reiki I and Reiki II Practitioner with Reiki Master/Teacher, Roxie Valdivieso. Janet gives reiki to people, pets, homes and spaces. In March 2023 she completed an 80-hour Hot Vinyasa Teacher Training Level II & Level III with Jimmy Barkan

Janet‘s favorite aspect of Hot Yoga is the body-mind-spirit connection. You are more than just your thoughts. You move your body, quiet the mind and connect to your spirit. This connection encourages us to look within and self-reflect. You may come to understand your body more, release anything negative you are consciously or unconsciously hanging onto in your body. This encourages physical and emotional healing as you slow down and focus on the present, focusing on your breath, which greatly affects your mood. That’s where the true healing journey begins.

Janet grew up on the Outer Banks and lives in Kitty Hawk. When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, she enjoys spending time outdoors whether it’s on the beach or in the woods.