Jim Ambrogi is the founder of Bikram Yoga in MD, DC, and VA, opening the first studio on Wisconsin Avenue in the District in August 2001. Jim completed the nine week training course in April, 1999 and was chosen Best in Overall. Since then he continually returns to the International Headquarters in Los Angeles to train new teachers, maintain his certification as a yoga judge, and take classes with Bikram.

Jim is a retired Army officer, Airborne Ranger, and served combat tours in Viet Nam and Desert Storm. He has a 60% disability rating from the Veterans Administration which was his motivation to try Bikram Yoga. Numerous injuries and surgeries put an end to his weight lifting and distance running. Bikram Yoga was the only activity that gave him a tremendous physical workout and healed his body at the same time.

Jim has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, and DC Cable TV, as well as the Washington Post, Washington Times, Washingtonian Magazine, Women’s Health and Fitness, Yoga Digest, and other various media outlets.

Jim is very adept at recognizing and diagnosing physical problems and working one on one with the students to help relieve their pain. In his class, you will get as much personal instruction as you want and be shown how to improve your Bikram Yoga practice.

contact Jim via email at: ja@bikramalexandria.com