Our Instructors
Katey Inman
FOUNDER
Katey brings bold energy, vibrant personality, and the true spirit of yoga into every class. With a mix of anatomical precision, soulful intention, and fearless intuition, her dynamic teaching style inspires students to move with purpose, push past limits with compassion, and stay deeply connected to the heart of the practice.
Aspen Thorn
YOGA TEACHER
Aspen’s classes reflect her journey from skeptic to devoted practitioner. Known for her empowering, sweat-with-intention flows, she blends strength and freedom, encouraging students to tune into their bodies and move with mindful intensity.
Kayley Dean
YOGA TEACHER
We’re excited to share more about this instructor soon. Their story, experience, and offerings will be added here shortly.
Rick Resnick
YOGA TEACHER
With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Rick is one of Alaska’s most seasoned yoga instructors. His classes emphasize the power of steady practice to build physical strength, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.
Star Amoureux
YOGA TEACHER
Star discovered yoga over 27 years ago through Kundalini at the University of Oregon and has since explored a variety of styles. Her classes blend the best of Kundalini, Hatha, and other traditions, creating a dynamic and inclusive experience that welcomes all levels.
Kim Borke
YOGA TEACHER
With over 20 years of practice and a background in fitness, Kim blends strength, spirituality, and mindfulness in her classes. Her teaching style is grounded, uplifting, and community-centered, inviting students to move, breathe, and grow together on the mat.
Stefanie Dominguez
YOGA TEACHER
Stefanie’s yoga journey began as a path to self-discovery and balance. Her classes emphasize presence, compassion, and acceptance, encouraging students to meet themselves where they are and embrace growth both on and off the mat.
Haley Wilkinson
YOGA TEACHER
We’re excited to share more about this instructor soon. Their story, experience, and offerings will be added here shortly.
Alexi Hooper
YOGA TEACHER
Alexi brings compassion and purpose to her teaching, shaped by her work in trauma-informed and restorative yoga. She offers space for release, connection, and transformation, helping students find balance and self-awareness through mindful movement.
Angie Stephens
YOGA TEACHER
Angie’s yoga journey began in 2009 and deepened through Jivamukti and Ashtanga training around the world. Her classes blend philosophy, movement, and music, offering a soulful practice that grounds the mind and uplifts the spirit.
Bonnie Easley-Appleyard
YOGA TEACHER
From training dolphins in Hawaii to researching polar bears in Alaska, Bonnie has always dreamed big. She brings that same curiosity and wonder to her yoga teaching, blending creative sequencing with mindful awareness. Her classes balance challenge and restoration, helping students connect deeply with their bodies and personal growth.
Nicole Staker
YOGA TEACHER
Nicole discovered Bikram yoga after moving from California to Alaska, instantly drawn to its challenge and transformation. A 2017 Anchorage Yoga graduate with advanced training in Hot 26, Restorative, and Mind Body Meditation, she teaches with warmth and curiosity, inviting students to stay open, vulnerable, and always learning.
Jule Harle
YOGA TEACHER
We’re excited to share more about this instructor soon. Their story, experience, and offerings will be added here shortly.
Nafisa Abdul-Jillil
YOGA TEACHER
A professional dancer turned yoga teacher, Nafisa brings the same passion and discipline to her classes that fueled her career on stage. Her Bikram practice emphasizes focus, balance, and perseverance, encouraging students to find joy through strength and self-awareness.
Diana Saverin
YOGA TEACHER
Diana teaches vibrant vinyasa and restorative classes that balance movement and stillness. Rooted in her Laughing Lotus training, her teaching emphasizes creativity, mindfulness, and the joy of returning to the mat as an anchor in daily life.
Heidi Dessert
YOGA TEACHER
Heidi has been teaching yoga since 2009 across the U.S. and internationally. She is known for creating a welcoming space for beginners while challenging seasoned practitioners to grow. Inspired by community and nature, she credits yoga for her health and emotional well-being.
Sam Norman
YOGA TEACHER | THERAPIST
A longtime practitioner and Ayurvedic health counselor, Sam blends yoga, mindfulness, and self-care in her teaching. Her classes offer both a “work out” and a “work in,” guiding students toward balance, healing, and inner strength.
Melanie Duchin
YOGA TEACHER
Melanie began practicing Bikram yoga in 1995 after losing a bet—and never looked back. Decades later, she brings humor, intensity, and precision to her teaching, encouraging students to challenge themselves while keeping the practice joyful and accessible.
Heidi Weiland
YOGA TEACHER
Known as DJ Muse, Heidi merges her love of music, movement, and mindfulness to create transformative, embodied experiences. A longtime DJ turned yoga teacher and healer, she curates sound journeys that invite emotional release and joy. Her classes and sets hold space for expression, connection, and creative freedom.
Our Therapists
Lauren Krigbaum
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Born and raised in Alaska, Lauren has been a licensed massage therapist since 2011. Drawing from Swedish, Thai, Ashiatsu, and barefoot techniques, she combines bodywork with breath and intuitive touch to restore balance and ease. Rooted in holistic wellness and nature, her sessions offer grounding, healing, and lasting vitality.
Janel Vculek
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Janel blends technical skill and soulful intention to create a calm space for renewal. Trained in Swedish, deep tissue, Lomilomi, and myofascial release, she approaches bodywork as a mindful practice—helping clients reconnect breath, body, and spirit with presence and ease.
Dori Hansen
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Dori Hansen, LMT is a barefoot (Ashiatsu) massage therapist who helps clients achieve a better quality of life through deep, intentional bodywork. A born-and-raised Alaskan, she specializes in chronic pain and hypermobility conditions, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Her work is slow, intuitive, and supportive, focusing on nervous system regulation, improved mobility, and long-lasting relief. If you enjoy deep pressure, barefoot massage may be an excellent fit. Based in the Valley, Dori travels to Anchorage one day per week to serve the Anchorage Yoga community.
Our Co-Creators
Esme
CO-CREATOR
We’re excited to share more about this co-creator soon. Their story, experience, and offerings will be added here shortly.
Satya
CO-CREATOR
We’re excited to share more about this co-creator soon. Their story, experience, and offerings will be added here shortly.
Josie
CO-CREATOR
Hi, I'm Josie! As a marketing student and wellness enthusiast, I love being part of a community that values health, connection, and personal growth. I'm grateful to support Anchorage Yoga and help create a welcoming space where everyone feels encouraged on their wellness journey.
Beatrix
CO-CREATOR
Hi my name is Beatrix. I love practicing yoga for the balance and serenity it brings to my life. I am very happy to be a part of the Anchorage Yoga team and get the opportunity to connect with our community and help create a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
Lauren
CO-CREATOR
I’m a student at Western Washington University pursuing a degree in kinesiology with plans to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I love building connections with people and am passionate about health, movement, and creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels at home. I’m excited to be a part of the Anchorage Yoga community and look forward to welcoming you into the studio!
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Whether you teach, support, or serve behind the scenes, we welcome aligned souls who believe in conscious movement, inclusive community, and shared growth.