"Yoga Kim" Vulinovic

fun, focus and flexibility since 2001

"Yoga Kim" grew up climbing trees, roller skating and riding her bike in the hills of Pennsylvania. She and her husband raised their two daughters in Oak Park and now enjoy the life of empty nesters. Beginning her yoga practice in 1996 after the birth of her youngest daughter, Kim was surprised to find that yoga helped, not only her physical body, but all aspects of her life. Looking for a career that would balance her family life and include her love of movement, art and children, she became a Certified YogaKids Teacher in 2001 and began her business, YogaKids of Oak Park. In addition, she holds an E200hour Registered Yoga Teacher designation through Yoga Alliance and teaches alignment based, gentle flow classes to adults. 

Pre-Covid, Kim taught about 12 children’s yoga classes each week at Montessori Preschools, public schools and yoga studios. She now teaches a more limited amount of classes but continues to creatively theme lesson plans to include music, ecology, academics and character education. Her classes stress the non-competitive aspects of yoga to assure all children’s success and a boosting of their self-esteem. 

Kim is a dynamic Yoga Alliance approved trainer for YogaKids’ Teacher Certification, academic and child-care professional inservice events and parenting workshops. 

Children everywhere can now join her “live” on zoom or through her YouTubechannel. Her mission is connection, helping the children connect to themselves, their bodies, their spirits, their community and to all of our home, the earth.” Namaste,

TESTIMONIALS: GOOD KARMA  

" I thought the YK Foundations training was wonderful and I don't remember being so relaxed and having so much fun away from home in a long time! It was the perfect combination of getting away for a few days, learning a lot of fun new ideas and theories, meeting some great people, and enjoying wonderful conversation! Thank you for all that you did to enhance our experience and growth!  Miriam Mandel", Pediatrician and new YKA

"It was wonderful.  I have never seen the girls so quiet."   2nd grade girl scout leader

 "My 3 daughters have taken yoga from Yoga Kim for the last 3 years at Children's Garden.  They LOVE it!  They are more flexible, strong, and love showing everyone their different poses.  They also teach all the adults in our family poses!   Yoga Kim is kind, patient, and overflowing with positive energy.  She is truly a blessing in my Children's lives.  I HIGHLY recommend taking advantage of her  yoga classes." Tamar Levinson, mom and PSY.D

MISSION:  CONNECTION

Yoga means to yoke or unite.  Our mission is to connect each child to herself, her body, her spirit,  her community and the world around her. 

"Conner loves YogaKids with Yoga Kim.  It seems to help his concentration, relaxation and sleep.  He practices a lot at home, and even teaches his younger sister.  He's been going since he was three and plans to continue "forever."  Mary McVay, of her 5th grade son

"The Taste of YK workshop was great.  I took away so many good ideas and met some very nice people.  It just goes to show that there is good going on all arounds us!  You are a very personable speaker with great ideas and a positive attitude!" Elizabeth Pupeter, YK  workshop participant

"Kim Vulinovic taught a weekly class at Children’s Garden Montessori School for 15 years.  She is prompt, dependable and organized.  My families enjoyed her communications and feed back, and the children loved the yoga.  The YogaKids program is a very enriching experience for children:  physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually.    I would highly recommend her to any school director."                                                                Roshan Mawani, director or Children’s Garden Montessori, Oak Park

Regarding a 7-day virtual training, 8/20. “I wanted to express my gratitude for all of your efforts and for accommodating us and making this transformation practice possible. I understand how much work and effort it takes to continue moving projects forward. Thank you for ending with the session and discussion of finding and appreciating moments of bliss. These reminders are gifts of my yoga practice - so thank you for adding to that ever-important discussion it was so beautiful to hear the variety in the human experience. Thank you for being part of my learning process - especially during this time of vulnerability. “ Amy V. McVickersm Physical Therapist and RYT 500 Yoga Teacher.