jan svendsen

Former Olympian Jan Svendsen (Munich, 1972) competed in track and field for 23years (multi-events, shot put and discus) and played as a starter on the UCLA volleyball team.  She continued her love of sports with a few years as a competitive master cyclist and taught studio bike classes for 10 years.  Because of numerous injuries she turned to yoga which completely changed the physical connection to her body.  She became an avid yoga practitioner and is currently an Anusara Inspired yoga instructor.  Her fitness activities these days center on yoga, bike touring, swimming, weight lifting and hiking.  She teaches senior fitness classes at her full time job including Chair Exercise, Better Posture through Stretching and Water Exercise.  She also works at Glendale Community College teaching yoga and working in the Fitness Center.  She also has a small massage business out of her home.  Her hobbies also include traveling and reading.