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Feroze Khan
with his student Wolfgang Joop (right)
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Feroze Khan the teacher was
born in Pune, India where he spent his early years. On a
trip to New York he came across a Bikram Yoga center,
and out of curiosity went in to see what it was all
about. The experience was unique and helped his damage
Knee issue, as he soon made up his mind to become a
Bikram Yoga teacher. After initial lessons in New York
he moved to Los Angeles to learn the art and science of
Yoga directly under his guru, the founder of the Bikram
school of Yoga in the USA - Yogiraj Bikram Choudhary.
Feroze has not looked back or
regretted his decision to devote his life to the
practice and teaching of Yoga. Having graduated from
Bikram’s school as a licensed teacher he opened his
first Bikram Yoga studio in San Francisco. Marriage in
Germany made him move to Europe and he has since then
relentlessly worked towards open studios in various
European centers.
His devotion to this ‘Hot Yoga’
has led Feroze, in a short span of time, to setting up a
number of yoga centers in the capital of Europe,
Brussels. He is now successfully running Bikram Yoga
centers in Brussels, Antwerp and Frankfurt. Special
classes are conducted regularly at European Commission’s
headquarters, the Barleymont building, and the European
Parliament.
Feroze has developed a very large
following and has taught more that 15,000 students in
groups and through individual classes. The more talented
and dedicated students are coached and encouraged to
participate in the International Yoga Championship.
Several of his students have also become certified
Bikram Yoga teachers. Besides being a very popular
teacher he is also on the panel of official judges of
the World Yoga Foundation and has judged European
competitions.
He counts a number of celebrities
among his ‘disciples’ and one of them, the EU Trade
Commissioner, Rt. Hon’ble Mr. Peter Mandelson once said
that Feroze's unique style of teaching yoga encourages
students of all levels to reach their full potential.
Indian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mr. Amar Sinha, says
“that contact with Feroze and his yoga has been a life
changing experience, and Feroze has made me a Bikram
Yoga follower for life”. Given his popularity, expertise
and very down to earth attitude it is not a surprise
that his guru, Bikram Choudhary, considers Feroze his
most favourite disciple and teacher.“
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