The studio is open for classes 🙂
I am also offering private sessions, please contact me if you have any questions.
Stay well and healthy.
Yoga is accessible to everyone,
you just have to know where to start.
Start with Yoga-4U.
As an avid Yogi I have seen many individuals, including myself, transformed by yoga. It can be life changing, empowering individuals to open themselves up to new experiences both physically and mentally.


- Do you need help creating balance in your life and learning how to relax?
- Are you interested in increasing your flexibility and strength, or making your joints more resistant to injury?

- Are you curious about learning yoga, but feel self-conscious in large classes?
- Ever wish you could stop and ask a question during your yoga class?

- Would you like to get more guidance and personal adjustments than a group class can offer?
- Would you like to explore the stress-relieving effects of meditation?
Did you answer yes to any of these questions?
Let Yoga-4u aid you in reaching your goals.
I am pleased to be able to offer private and semi-private yoga from a studio adjoining my home.
I have been a certified yoga instructor for over 7 years and I enjoy being able to work with a client one-on-one or in small groups, allowing the session to flow at the pace that best suits them. I will work with you to create a session based on your needs and goals. If private yoga appeals to you and you would like to make an appointment please call or email me.
Every journey begins with a first step. I look forward to helping you begin or enrich your yogic journey.
Namaste,
Kim
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I heard about restorative yoga on a podcast and was intrigued, wondering whether it could help with some persistent pain I have been experiencing. Luckily for me, a quick web... read more search revealed that Yoga-4U was an easy drive from my home. Kim returned my voicemail the same day, and worked me in to her schedule that week.
When I arrived at her studio, I was greeted by a personal message on the door, and a lovely area for storing my shoes before entering. Inside, the studio was spacious, clean, and peaceful, with music quietly playing and a water fountain gently trickling. Kim explained a little about restorative yoga, and provided me with a clean eye mask and a sock used for grounding. She also asked whether I was okay with essential oils, which she generally uses during the sessions. I especially appreciated this, because I am very aroma-sensitive. During the session, Kim clearly explained the process of assuming the required positioning, and expertly arranged bolsters to provide the needed support.
During a subsequent session, I was having more neck pain than usual. Kim adapted on the fly, changing her plan for the session to avoid placing any further stress on my neck.
Kim is a warm presence, a caring professional. I really didn't know what to expect from restorative yoga, but under Kim's guidance, I find it to be very revelatory in terms of identifying the areas of my body where I didn't even realize I was holding tension. Highly recommended.D B.
6/18/2023Kim is Amazing! She has really helped me to find peace and relaxation during this hectic time. I have come to rely on my weekly escape sessions in her lovely... read more studio. Not only is she highly skilled in her craft, her powerful energy fills and heals my soul.
Thank you Kim!Debbie D.
4/05/2023Yoga-4U is wonderful. Kim is an excellent yoga instructor. I'm usually hesitant to try new yoga studios, but I'm so thankful I came here. Yoga-4U offers a Restorative and Yin... read more class. Both classes are excellent! Kim's restorative class is the best restorative class I've ever taken. I always leave feeling relaxed and truly restored. Yin is great too! There are yin poses I practice every day that helps me release tension and move freely. My husband goes to class with me every time. These are the only classes I haven't had to drag him to. He looks forward to our yoga classes with Kim.
M S.
4/28/2022 -
I love the personal, small classes Kim offers. I love the quiet, peaceful way she teaches the class. She is helping my body get back to a more healthy place.... read more I highly recommend her classes!
Tammy S.
3/17/2022Kim is an amazing instructor with a wonderful soul! The yin yoga workshop was definitely worth it! Kim is very thorough and focuses on what specifically is best suited for... read more your body and needs. By far, the best yoga studio I've experienced! Plus, it's beautiful 🙂
Dana B.
2/02/2021I took my first yin yoga class at Kim's studio over a year ago. I was immediately impressed with the very small class size in her lovely studio. Particularly, Kim's... read more attention to each student during classes really stood out. Enter COVID and private classes only. I then introduced my wife to Kim after her recent knee replacement(s). She was seeking to improve her flexibility after surgery, which has worked out very nice. Restorative classes continue to prove to be helpful and very enjoyable for both of us. If you're seeking to leave the high volume yoga classes, I believe you be pleasantly surprised.
Larry F.
8/23/2020 -
I took my first class with Kim 8 months ago. Since then i took Yin and Restorative classes and her Yinyoga Workshop. If i need to say one word for... read more her that would be 'amazing!'. She is more than a yoga teacher, her attitude and her presence give you peace. The yoga studio is so calm and well decorated, you can feel yourself at home.
During the classes and workshop i learnt a lot, discovered myself and my body's needs. I'm so happy that i found her and her studioGoze K.
6/14/2020I have been going to Yoga-4U for a few weeks now. Kim is a great instructor, she is a friendly, funny person who knows her stuff. If you have difficulty... read more in a certain pose, Kim will help you through it, bit by bit.
If you won't go to Yoga because you are self conscious of doing the poses, go to see Kim, she will make you feel at ease very quickly. She will take up to six people at a time, so the class is nice and small. Give her a go, I am so glad I did.Ceri D.
12/17/2019I'd been taking yoga classes in my hometown for about two years.Then in late spring of this year, I was drawn to the idea of working with a yoga teacher... read more ,one on one, in order to break down the yoga poses that were difficult for me to achieve during my weekly yoga class. I wanted to work with a teacher that would be able to provide me with, and then guide me through, modifications for the more difficult poses. I also wanted to work with a teacher that would take the time to answer my questions about all things yoga.
I found Yoga-4U on Yelp, read the reviews, and then I read Kim's website. Kim's website was very easy to navigate. I was pleased to read that Kim had completed RYS 200 hour Yoga Teacher training, she has completed extension programs at Core Power Yoga, she is Yin Yoga certified, Yoga Nidra certified, as well as being a Reiki Master. I also read that she continues to deepen her yoga teaching practices as well as her personal yoga practice, by attending yoga seminars throughout the year. On Kim's website I also had a glimpse of her yoga studio. I was very pleased to see pictures of her well equipped, and comfortably situated studio. As I continued to read about Kim and her Yoga-4U studio, this statement caught my eye, and this is the reason I made the decision to contact her:" I enjoy working one on one or in small groups, fostering an environment where my students feel comfortable asking questions and are able to relax."
I have now been taking private yoga sessions for about four months, and I am so glad that I made the call! Kim is wonderfully patient teacher. She has helped me with balancing poses and she continues to encourage me to develop the all important core muscles that I need to fully achieve the more difficult poses.
I'm truly grateful to Kim for enthusiastically encouraging me to develop a rich and meaningful yoga home practice. It is my pleasure to recommend Kim and her studio, Yoga-4U, to anyone who is interested in learning from a yoga teacher who is knowledgeable, encouraging, kind, and inclusive.B S.
10/29/2019 -
I joined Yoga-4U as a complete beginner for help with my hips and lower back pain and stress. Kim is warm and friendly and has been absolutely fantastic. She is... read more extremely knowledgeable and gives great care and attention to her students. I just completed a weekend workshop which was brilliant! I can feel the difference in my body. My quality of life has improved both mentally and physically. I can't say enough about how lucky I feel to have found Kim and Yoga-4U. I have already recommended her to all my friends and family.
Nuala E.
10/24/2019I love my restorative yoga sessions with Kim. I started going to her in 2018 for a few months then moved out of the area for about a year. When... read more I came back, she could not have been more welcoming. She is kind, attentive, and adapts things specific to my level of flexibility. I highly recommend Yoga-4U as you will experience many benefits from her expert guidance.
Leena D.
8/20/2019I have taken several of Kim's Yin Yoga classes. She is super knowledgable and makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Her space is beautiful, inviting, calm and serene....she takes great... read more care in creating a peaceful environment for us. She has a ton of supplies to support each persons comfort level. I LOVE the personalized attention I receive here, better than anywhere else I've been to. I always leave feeling refreshed and renewed in mind body and spirit. Go see her, you'll be grateful you did!
Danielle E.
5/11/2019 -
After driving down from the Bay Area, I needed some yoga and decided to try Yoga-4U. Kim is amazing. Her studio is attached to her house and she has every... read more type of yoga bolster, pillow, strap, pad, etc imaginable. I left my yoga mat at home but Kim lent me one of hers. I do a lot of yoga and this was hands down one of the best yoga classes I have ever taken. And then she wouldn't let me pay her for it because the first class is free. I will be coming back!
Kelley F.
12/20/2018Yoga-4U is my happy place! I am so grateful I found Kim and her lovely studio. The studio is intimate, comfortable, and clean and Kim takes great care to make... read more sure that the environment is welcoming and relaxing. After finding her on Yelp, I tried out several Restorative yoga sessions and then, per her guidance, started taking her Yin yoga classes. I switch between the two depending on what I'm feeling like - the Restorative allows me to relax deeply and effortlessly. The Yin classes are a bit more challenging (although never painful or too difficult, by design) but I love how I can feel my flexibility improving with each class. Kim's reiki, massage, and aromatherapies that she graciously sprinkles into each practice take relaxation to the next level. The classes also force you to slow down and be in the moment which I appreciate very much.
The thing I love the most about Yoga-4U is how you can truly come as you are. There is ZERO intimidation factor at this studio so you can completely focus on the yoga and your practice and not worry about any judgement or silly periphery stuff. I would recommend her studio to anyone. Thanks Kim! I'm happy I found your little slice of yoga heaven!Tracy S.
12/17/2018 -
Yin yoga was a new type of yoga for me. If you are unfamiliar with this type of yoga it is not so much a flow but it is what... read more I call deep stretching in poses that have beneficial results. See her website for a better explanation.
I have been attending classes for the past 4 months and have found both incredible understanding of my body and its ability to stretch and feel better. Kim is fantastic at helping new people get into the correct position and explain what the positions help do for your body.
Her studio is beautiful and quiet. It only accommodates 6 people per class but she has an online sign up as well. It is in a residential setting. Her bolsters, flexmats and other yoga tools are beautiful and also lend to a positive and therapeutic experience.
I recently took a Yin workshop to better understand the benefits and get a handle of better positioning as well as the all important coming out of a long Yin hold position. It was a really excellent workshop and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is just getting into Yin.
Kim is an accomplished yogi, very knowledgeable, and also so approachable about making sure a class is a positive experience. She is kind, thoughtful and simply wants Yin and restorative yoga to be a regular part of anyone's health program.Elizabet S.
10/25/2018I love this place!!! I didn't know what to fully expect but oh man her class was pure magic! I felt so calm and at peace by the end of... read more class and I can't wait to come back with my husband!
Taylor R.
4/10/2018I was searching for that perfect workout to release stress and become more mindful. I had just lost my dear mom from cancer and was her caretaker. I also have... read more a bit of arthritis in my lower back and my doctor even recommended Yoga! I was determined to do my research and find the correct Yoga for my needs and most importantly the perfect Yoga instructor. After doing research I found that I wanted to start with "Restorative Yoga" and then work my way into "Yin Yoga" as well. After researching and reading reviews I discovered Kim Yirak at "Yoga4You" in Poway. She's changing my life for the better. She has a very caring demeanor and takes the time to explain things so you can truly enjoy the process. It's evident that Kim enjoys teaching and helping you to achieve your goals. In my opinion I feel blessed to have found the best! Thank You Kim!! You are my saving grace. 🙂
Mardell H.
3/03/2018 -
Impressive relaxation Yin yoga! I am having Yin yoga with Kim nearly a month and I am really looking forward for each week the session!!! She is helpful and takes... read more things at your pace with motive for you to relax and like Yoga! I truly suggest everyone to have a session with Kim at her lovely studio...
Özge Ç.
9/29/2017We have started Vinyasa with Kim nearly a month and we are blessed to have learned Yoga from her. She is dedicated and you feel the passion Kim has which... read more helps you to orient Yoga as natural habit. Her studio is quiet nice with a cool and relaxed set up
Serdar P.
9/29/2017
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Yoga-4U is amazing! I have been taking weekly private sessions for several months with Kim and I would highly recommend her restorative yoga class. This studio is private and extremely... read more soothing. I cannot think of a better way to pamper yourself. Thank you, Kim!
Isabel P
June 16, 2023Kim is Amazing! She has really helped me to find peace and relaxation during this hectic time. I have come to rely on my weekly escape sessions in... read more her lovely studio. Not only is she highly skilled in her craft, her powerful energy fills and heals my soul. Thank you Kim!
Debbie Dexter
April 16, 2023Kim is awesome! She is a patient teacher and an expert in her craft. I started practicing yoga with Kim after retirement, it was a gift to myself.... read more What a game changer! I am more flexible, have significantly less tightness and stiffness in my joints and muscles and I have a l lot more energy. It really helps release the stress life places on our bodies. I highly recommend Kim and yoga, plus her studio is delightful! Try it...you won't regret it!
Theresa Grace
December 16, 2022 -
Having never done Yoga, and being a “guy,” I was hesitant at trying it, but in an effort to improve my health and fitness I decided to give it a... read more shot. But I wanted private lessons to avoid embarrassment. I found Kim through some online research of Yoga studios in the Poway area. From the first session, she has been outstanding!!! I highly recommend her. She really knows her stuff and conveys it in a way that is easily understood and implemented! You won’t be disappointed! I look forward to my weekly sessions with Kim.
Les Lyons
December 16, 2022Kim is a wonderful, kind teacher, she really knows the body and is very patient with an older person like me, that is not very flexible. Kim is so encouraging... read more it’s like having a massage of mind and body, I always feel so good when I leave her studio.
Fran Meyers
September 16, 2022I am 85 years old I have been to many yoga classes and worked with many teachers Kim is the best! I am so much more relaxed and calm yet... read more stronger with greater range of motion I recommend yoga 4-U wholeheartedly.
Ann Harrington
September 16, 2022 -
I love Yoga-4-U! Kim is a wonderful instructor and I definitely recommend her classes. She offers two classes, Restorative and Yin. Kim’s restorative class is amazing! I feel relaxed and... read more truly restored! Kim’s Yin class helps to move freely and without daily pain. If she offered more classes I would take them. I highly recommend Yoga-4-U.
Mel C-Smith
September 16, 2022I have been practicing with Kim for a few months. Right now I practice restorative yoga and I leave every session centered and relaxed. I am a large woman and... read more she always makes me feel comfortable in my skin and helps me get into the poses for optimal work. When i leave each time I feel cherished… she has taken the time to restore my soul! Soon i will begin Yin and I know I have an excellent guide on this next phase of my journey toward a healthy life.
Paige Schwartz
September 16, 2021This was my first experience with Yoga. I have had problems with my hips and my knees. Kim was very patient during every single class. She helped me to find... read more out which poses work best for me and design the best program to work with in her studio and at home. Kim is very kind and sweet. She gave me super good tips for daily activities and help me realize some bad habits that I was doing. Her studio is super nice, clean, relaxing and very comfortable. The atmosphere is definitely good for you. This has been a wonderful experience. I had to stop the classes because I am going on a trip, but I cannot wait to return to Kim's Yoga-4U studio. Thank you Kim 🙂
Adriana Bohorquez
September 16, 2021 -
Kim is one of my favorite Yoga instructors! She is the first teacher who taught me "Yin Yoga", and I really enjoy the deep, slow paced, relaxed and customized... read more poses by her specifically for my body and level of flexibility. As you know, Yin Yoga poses apply moderate stress to the connective tissues of the body—the tendons, fasciae, and ligaments—with the aim of increasing circulation in the joints and improving flexibility. A more meditative approach to yoga, its goals are awareness of inner silence, and bringing to light a universal, interconnecting quality. If you want to learn how to add and enjoy the peaceful, loving, joyful and blissful moment in your busy life, I highly recommend to visit Kim at Yoga-4U. 🙂 Namaste
Mikiko Corsette
September 16, 2021Kim is wonderful and truly listens to help you achieve your goals. I look forward to my class every week. This was the first yoga program I've ever been involved... read more in and I'm so glad that I started.
Laura Hughes
September 16, 2021I am fairly new to Yin Yoga. Kim's experience, ability to set up the positions, explain them, them, and her detailed knowledge is remarkable and inspiring. Thank you, Kim
Sandy Wright
September 16, 2021 -
This was such a great workshop! Kim is so kind and takes the time to really understand your needs/what works best for your body. I love the studio and personalized... read more attention Kim gives to each of her student's!
Dana Barger
September 16, 2021I have been going to Yoga-4U for a few weeks now. Kim is a great instructor, she is a friendly, funny person who knows her stuff. If you have difficulty... read more in a certain pose, Kim will either show you a different way to the pose or help you through it, bit by bit. If you won’t go to Yoga because you are self conscious of doing the poses, go to see Kim, she will make you feel at ease very quickly. She will take up to six people at a time, so the class is nice and small. Give her a go, I am so glad I did.
Ceri Davies
September 16, 2020I cant think of a better destresser. I look forward to my class with Kim every week! Thank you Kim
Claire Nolan
September 16, 2020 -
I love everything about my class with Kim, its amazing how she can get me to relax and zone out for the hour, I enjoy the stretching and focusing... read more on my body. Would highly recommend a class with Kim.
Ann Brown
September 16, 2020Best yoga ever ! today i had my first class, i have to say that Kim and the atmosphere is amazing ! after the yoga i felt super relaxed and... read more rested 🧘♀️
Göze Bozkulak
September 16, 2020I took my first yin yoga class at Kim?s studio over a year ago. I was immediately impressed with the very small class size and lovely studio. Particularly, Kim?s attention... read more to each student during classes really stood out. Enter COVID and private classes only. I introduced my wife to Kim after her recent knee replacement(s). She was seeking to improve her flexibility after surgery, which has worked out very nicely. Kim?s restorative classes continue to prove to be helpful and very enjoyable for both of us.
Larry Fontaine
August 24, 2020 -
Yoga-4U is a small slice of paradise. From the moment you step inside the door, you are welcomed by a sense of peace and tranquility. I am not a... read more flexible person but with Kim?s gently guidance I work my way through the stretches. For me this class is more about ME time, a total escape from everyday life. Kim encourages you to let go of stress and relax the mind. Her gently touch and genuine personality make this a very special experience.
Alma Whitty
January 25, 2020I have been going to Yoga-4U for a few weeks now. Kim is a great instructor, she is a friendly, funny person who knows her stuff. If you have difficulty... read more in a certain pose, Kim will either show you a different way to the pose or help you through it, bit by bit. If you won?t go to Yoga because you are self conscious of doing the poses, go to see Kim, she will make you feel at ease very quickly. She will take up to six people at a time, so the class is nice and small. Give her a go, I am so glad I did.
Ceri Davies
December 18, 2019I LOVE this yoga studio! What a great find in Poway. It is small and personal, and Kim is such a caring and knowledgeable yoga instructor. She guides... read more us with a soft voice and touch. Kim has all of the yoga equipment available for use, including bolsters, mats, and supportive props. She incorporates reiki, meditation, and calm music into her guided yoga. After each class, I feel stretched and relaxed and having enriched my health in a gentle way. In addition, I participated in Kim's 2-day Yin workshop to help develop and guide me to set up my home practice routine. I highly recommend this gem of a yoga studio!
Barbara Clark
November 5, 2019 -
I joined Yoga-4U as a complete beginner for help with my hips and lower back pain and stress. Kim is warm and friendly and has been absolutely fantastic. ... read more She is extremely knowledgeable and gives great care and attention to her students. I just completed a weekend workshop which was brilliant! I can feel the difference in my body. My quality of life has improved both mentally and physically. I can?t say enough about how lucky I feel to have found Kim and Yoga-4U. I have already recommended her to all my friends and family.
Nuala Evans
October 25, 2019Best yoga ever ! today i had my first class, i have to say that Kim and the atmosphere is amazing ! after the yoga i felt super relaxed and... read more rested ????
G?ze Bozkulak
September 20, 2019Best yoga ever ! today i had my first class, i have to say that Kim and the atmosphere is amazing ! after the yoga i felt super relaxed and... read more rested ????
G?ze Bozkulak
September 20, 2019 -
Over the years, I've gone to a variety of yoga studios and classes. The restorative yoga class with Kim is by far the most relaxing and enjoyable classes EVER.... read more Kim is friendly, caring and knows how to help each individual relax. The Yin class is equally wonderful. Yoga-4U is the best!
susan campion
September 16, 2019Absolutely love Kim's classes. I have taken her Yin class, which I like a lot, and her Restorative class, which I basically can't live without. The level of personal attention... read more is outstanding. Her guidance through the mental components and meditation exceeds expectations. The space is inviting, quiet, and comfortable. Kim herself is warm and kind. I've taken yoga classes at half a dozen studios, and a meditation class at a medical facility, and Kim's classes are better by far than all of them.
Amanda Corridan
September 16, 2019I have taken several of Kim’s Yin Yoga classes. She is super knowledgable and makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Her space is beautiful, inviting, calm and serene....she takes great... read more care in creating a peaceful environment for us. She has a ton of supplies to support each persons comfort level. I LOVE the personalized attention I receive here, better than anywhere else I’ve been to. I always leave feeling refreshed and renewed in mind body and spirit. Go see her, you’ll be grateful you did!
Danielle E
September 16, 2019 -
My husband and I do both the Yin Nidra and Restorative classes. The size of classes is perfect, Kim is an amazing instructor-warm and thoughtful. Our schedule is extremely busy,... read more but we have made it a priority to go every week. I would recomend Yoga-4U to everyone.
Catherine Guiant
September 16, 2019Loving Yoga-4U with Kim! Small, intimate sessions that bring the best relaxation. ❤️
reo pereira
September 16, 2019I just completed a Yin Workshop with Kim and it was wonderful! She is an excellent teacher and really cares about you and your practice. I am a... read more beginner and I had no idea how to create a practice that I could do at home. She went through the poses slowly and helped me understand the goal to each pose. I am excited to continue to improve by practicing at home as well as in her classes. I highly recommend her!
Kimberly Powers
September 16, 2019
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