Teacher of the Month: Biljana Peulic

What brought you to yoga?
Curiosity! Everyone is doing it or wanted to do it, what is so compelling about yoga? I searched social media and of course, yoga looked so elastic and beautiful, yet hard. At first, I believed yoga was what I saw on social media—deep shapes and extreme flexibility—so I pushed into hyperextension while my mind raced constantly with my to-do list. In case I end up in a slow flow yoga class, my mind would scream “boooring and you have so much to do.” Over time, yoga taught me something very different: how to slow down, listen, breathe, and move with care and alignment. That shift became a turning point for both my practice and my life.
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What is your approach to teaching?
My approach is heart-led, mindful, and supportive. I focus on breath, safe alignment, and nervous-system regulation, offering classes that are grounding yet challenging. Before teaching yoga, I worked closely with the heart and saw how deeply stress impacts overall health. Because of that, my goal in every class is to reduce stress, help students feel safe in their bodies, and guide them toward strength, ease, and presence—on and off the mat.

Why did you choose to teach at 5KY?
I chose to teach at 5KY because the studio is not a commercial space, it values authenticity, community, and thoughtful teaching. The emphasis on the whole person aligns deeply with how I practice and teach yoga. 5KY feels like a space where students are encouraged to show up as they are, and where teachers are supported in leading with heart.

What makes your soul sing?
Seeing students leave class feeling calmer, more open, and more connected than when they arrived. Quiet mornings, meaningful conversations, good laugh, time in nature, and sharing breath and movement in a supportive community.