Katie Mullins Denk is a 500-hour Kripalu Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Reiki II practitioner—and the heart behind Moonflower Yoga + Ayurveda Studio. As founder, owner, and wear-er of many (many!) hats, Katie lovingly offers a variety of ways to practice and connect, including weekly yoga classes, monthly Full Moon and New Moon yoga workshops, community circles, and private 1:1 sessions in yoga, breathwork, meditation, and Ayurvedic wellness. She also creates Moonflower’s line of handcrafted aromatherapy sprays, yoga mat cleaner, and tea blends to support your practice beyond the mat.

With over 1,500 hours of training in Yoga and Ayurveda, Katie teaches primarily through the lens of Kripalu Yoga—the yoga of compassion—while weaving in elements of Iyengar and Ashtanga. Her classes often blend gentle flow with yin and restorative practices, creating a balanced, nourishing experience for body and nervous system alike. Rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda, her teachings include posture, breath, intention, and meditation to help bring harmony to the doshas and to the rhythms of the natural world. Katie deeply believes that yoga is for every body, and her all-levels classes offer thoughtful variations and props so everyone can feel supported, safe, and at home in their practice.

In her private sessions, Katie meets clients exactly where they are, listening with care and co-creating experiences that feel accessible, empowering, and deeply supportive. She especially loves working with people navigating digestive challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, and women’s health, offering practical tools they can gently integrate into everyday life.

Moonflower was born from Katie’s own healing journey through chronic pain, trauma, burnout, and substance use disorder. Creating a heart-centered, inclusive community is her way of giving back and sharing the profound healing she has experienced through Yoga and Ayurveda.

Katie holds an MBA from Tulane University and a BA from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. She is also a classically trained singer and an experienced traveler, having lived in four states and explored more than 20 countries. She brings a rich background in marketing, promotions, and event planning—spanning over a decade and ranging from small, intimate gatherings to large-scale events.

When she’s not in the studio, you’ll likely find Katie spending time with her husband, two dogs and cat, enjoying her backyard, singing, cooking, crafting, and dreaming up her next adventure.

Taylor B. is a 200-hour RYT, prenatal/postnatal yoga teacher, wife, mom of 5, full spectrum doula, and placenta specialist. Taylor acknowledges the full, complicated reality of life; that two seemingly contradictory emotions can BOTH be true. No journey is linear, and Taylor has found one of the most healing ways to step into this balance is on the yoga mat and in community. Taylor's desire is to provide a safe space and holistic experience that supports each student's physical, spiritual and emotional well-being, both on and off the mat.

Vanessa was born and raised in Oconomowoc, WI. After moving away for a number of years she wanted to settle back into Lake Country and now calls Pewaukee home. 

She loves spending time with her family and friends, especially her husband Scott and their fur babies. Her favorite hobbies outside of yoga are spending time outside in the healing space of nature doing various activities. She earned a BFA in metalsmithing and also creates with ceramics in her small studio at home.

Vanessa has been practicing yoga since 2011 and was drawn to hot yoga as a way to actively recover when she was an avid half marathon runner and needed more built in sweaty recovery time. Back then it was all about her body and releasing the stress of pounding pavement. She started to realize the connection between the mind and body and all the positive after effects. The following year, she was diagnosed with an acute form of leukemia and received a bone marrow transplant as part of her treatment. Hatha yoga became very important as she tried to build back strength and trust her body again. Her practice ebbed and flowed as she figured out her new normal post cancer and transplant. In 2018, she found True North Treks, a national cancer non-profit who empowers young adults and their caregivers to find direction through connection. Part of their programming consists of meditation and mindful movement in beautiful backcountry wilderness destinations. This was really the first time she practiced meditation consistently for a week and was hooked. As her interests with TNT grew, she took an Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course, became a Wilderness First Responder and a RYT 200 hr. Since 2021 she’s been a wilderness or meditation guide with TNT and in 2023 became the Trek Logistics Lead. Vanessa is diving deeper into meditation and taking a 2 year long meditation teacher training starting in 2027.

De M. is an experienced 500 RYT yoga instructor, Reiki Master Teacher, yoga therapist, and holistic wellness entrepreneur with over nine years of teaching experience. Her work centers on alignment-based yoga, mindful strength, breathwork, meditation, and restorative practices that support mobility, nervous system regulation, and emotional resilience. De’s teaching style is calm, accessible, and supportive, offering practices that meet students where they are—regardless of experience level or physical ability. With an emphasis on safe biomechanics and body awareness, her classes help students build strength, flexibility, and confidence while cultivating a deeper sense of ease and self-trust. Above all, De believes yoga is not about perfect poses, but about developing a respectful, trusting relationship with the body—one breath and one moment at a time.

Movement and creativity are things Sarah M. has worked with her whole life. As a life-long athlete, maker, and health enthusiast, Sarah found her pathway for healing and healthy aging through yoga and is eager to support others on their path. Certified RYT and middle school art teacher, her personal yoga practice helps her maintain inner balance and supports her healing journey.

Infusing Ayurvedic principles into her lifestyle and teaching methodology, Sarah enjoys working with yoga students while encouraging self exploration through awareness and breath while prioritizing stability and comfort. She recognizes the need to personalize one’s own practice, and to take one’s own life path (to follow your own arrow). So no matter what brings you to Yoga, you are in the right place. Right now.

Off the mat, Sarah loves to spend time with like minded folks. Central to her world are her husband and two children. On her own she enjoys creating art, learning, spending time in nature, and eating/preparing healthy, non-processed Ayurvedic foods.

For over ten years, Jamie has been practicing and teaching yoga professionally and privately. Jamie received her 200 and 500 hour yoga teacher trainings in San Francisco at Yoga Tree prior to 2021. Since certification, Jamie has worked with multiple studios including Wheelhouse SF, Yoga Tree SF, Giggling Lotus SF, Yama Yoga MKE, Milwaukee Yoga Social, and The Phoenix MKE. Jamie’s 500 hour is in Yoga Therapeutics. Jamie typically teaches an all levels flow that promises to both test your strength, help you relax deep tissue, and assist to quiet the overly busy mind. Cues are designed to bring options for everyone, beginners to the highly experienced. You will always have an opportunity to learn and grow and experience ties to ancient yogic philosophy mixed with postures to meet the physical needs of the modern mind and body.

Emily has been practicing yoga since 2012 and teaching since 2013. She fell in love with yoga after taking her first class, and it has continued to be an essential part of her life ever since. She loves the physicality of the practice, the connection of breath and movement, and the peace of mind she feels during and after practicing.

Emily completed a 200 hour teacher training to become a certified teacher in 2013 and has completed thousands of hours of continuing education, including a year long apprenticeship program with world renowned yoga teachers and training with a chiropractic doctor. She has experience working with all levels and abilities from professional athletes to seniors, to individuals with severe injuries and chronic pain. 

Emily draws from her experience with different styles of yoga to create classes suitable for all levels. She enjoys getting to know her students and offering hands on assists and personalized instruction to fit each individual’s unique body and mind. 

Emily is passionate about healthy living and overall wellness. She loves sharing her experience and knowledge to help people learn about their bodies, reach their potential, and achieve their fitness and wellness goals. Emily continues to experience all the amazing benefits that come from yoga practice and healthy living, and it brings her great joy to share this with others.

Katie W. is a Reiki master and astrologer. Her work is rooted in the belief that how you feel, show up, and move through your life are deeply connected.

Through Reiki and astrology, Katie helps clients reconnect with themselves, gain clarity, and move through life with more intention and alignment. Her approach is equal parts grounded and intuitive, offering a mix of real talk, energetic support, and practical guidance. Whether she’s holding space in a session or supporting you through life’s shifts, her work is centered on helping you feel more connected to yourself.

Outside of Moonflower, Katie is the owner of Lilac Moon Hair Co, where she’s built her career as an intuitive hairstylist, blending technical skill with energetic awareness. Behind the chair, her work reflects the same belief—that how you look, feel, and show up are all connected.

Katie is a mom to 3 girls (one human and two furry), and has been with her husband for almost 5 years. She knows real life doesn’t slow down, and her work is rooted in helping you stay grounded and connected along the way.