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Collective Flow
Hi! We're the Chirches, a husband and wife duo dedicated to making a healing impact in the city of Milwaukee. We met in a yoga studio, lived above a yoga studio, and adopted our dog at a yoga studio, which is why yoga is one vessel we utilize to create change. While the physical movement of yoga is beneficial and a huge part of our practice, we also focus on incorporating mindfulness, breath work, and functional health practices into daily life to create long term change.
Right off of Milwaukee's Oak Leaf Trail, our space is surrounded by nature. Being what we always envisioned, the bright studio is filled with greenery, low key lighting, and as always, a lit, non-toxic Milwickee candle. With the studio's super chill & high quality vibe, we are committed to maintaining this space to allow you to continuously deepen your mental and physical wellness. We are proud to offer a full weekly schedule including morning, evening, and weekend classes.
Amenities
- Free, easy, & accessible street parking
- Hyrdoviv filtered water for safe & non-toxic bottle fill up
- LMNT electrolyte packets available for $2
- Manduka eKo rental mats for $3
- Manduka blocks, straps, blankets, and bolsters
- High quality dumbbells for HIIT classes
- Non-toxic mat/prop cleaner
- Bathroom/changing room with amenities to feel fresh after class
- Kind Oasis CBD, Milwickee Candles, and LMNT for retail sales
- The Desk Plant Shop located inside
- Complimentary hot & iced tea
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meet us
Jess Chirchirillo
Jess Chirchirillo
Jess Chirchirillo
Owner
Yoga Instructor & Functional Health Coach
I have been practicing yoga for 15 years and a 200hr E-RYT for 9. I have a profound love of learning, and am currently working on my 300hr RYT certification through the Awakening Yoga Academy. I feel a great connection to yoga philosophy and the Eight Limbs of Yoga, and hope to be able to educate others along their journey. As a deeply passionate mental health advocate, I have made it my mission to help others practice movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to positive impact their human experience.
I am a currently a practicing yoga teacher, Co-Owner + acting CEO of Collective Flow, and Founder of Collective Flow Yoga Academy.
Outside of yoga, I describe myself as a beverage girlie who loves plants, naps, and snacks. My “me time” includes being horizontal with my pup and husband and taking hot showers with all. the. products.
Mike Chirchirillo
Jess Chirchirillo
Jess Chirchirillo
Owner
Personal Trainer & Functional Health Coach
Hi, I'm Mike, a certified personal trainer and functional medicine health coach who is passionate about helping busy people achieve whole body health. I know how hard it is to balance work, family, and self-care, and how to build healthy habits that fit your lifestyle. I'm not here to give you unrealistic goals or quick fixes, but to help you discover your strengths, explore your interests, and apply your learnings to create lasting change. Whether you want to reduce stress, improve your mental clarity, or find joy in physical activity, I’m your guy. Welcome to Collective Flow, where we help you #FeelGoodFirst.
Meet the team
Emily
Instructor Lead + Instructor
Hello Collective Flow fam, I'm Emily! My yoga love story began when I moved away from my hometown, La Crosse, WI, for college in Madison, WI. I wandered into a yoga studio in search of consistency, a place to exercise, and stress reduction. Needless to say, I gained so much more from yoga than just those things! Eager to learn more and share the practice with others, I enrolled in a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Dragonfly Hot Yoga in 2018. I began to teach hot yoga classes there shortly after and continued until summer 2021.
After graduating from UW - Madison with a B.S. in Neurobiology and a certificate in Studio Art, I took some time to travel to Costa Rica to complete my 300-hour yoga teacher training. Now I am proud to be a 500-hour certified instructor! My class style is a creative and fun vinyasa with a healthy balance of movement and stillness. I honor that each person and each body is different - whether this is your first class or you've been practicing for years, feel welcome to join my class!
When I am not on my mat, you can find me at a local coffee shop or brewery, hanging out with friends and family, biking, or painting! I look forward to seeing you in class!
Katie
Studio Coordinator + Instructor
Katie Haws is a Yoga Instructor and Fiber Artist with seven years experience in both industries. As I started to seek balance for my mental health, yoga and art became creative outlets that introduced me to concepts of mindfulness. Through mindful and creative sequencing, I weave together accessible yoga classes that provide a full sensory experience for my students that allows room to safely explore their own practice deeper, on and off the mat. I strive to remain a student at heart and completed my 300 hour certification in December 2022!
Allison
Marketing Coordinator & Instructor
Hi, I'm Allison! My yoga journey started in middle school when my mom signed us up for an intro class series at the YMCA. Little did I know that first class would shape so much of who I am today. What began as a place to work out gradually became something so much deeper: my safe space to land, both physically and spiritually. I'm a proud 200-hour graduate of the Collective Flow Yoga Academy, and I bring my love of storytelling to my teaching style. Themed classes are a big passion of mine, and I believe every practice has the power to take you somewhere meaningful. Expect good energy, intentional movement, and a safe space to experience whatever you need in that moment.
When I'm not on my mat, you can find me exploring Milwaukee, traveling, reading, or finding any excuse to be creative. My day job is in consumer packaged goods marketing, a world built on finding the story inside a brand and making it resonate. That passion for narrative is what drew me to themed classes, and it's also what led me to my role as Marketing Coordinator here at Collective Flow. Getting to tell the story of this community from the inside, as both a teacher and a teammate, feels like the most natural thing in the world. I can't wait to flow with you!
Erin
Instructor
In 2007, I wandered into a gym while living in Italy. Honestly, I just wanted a treadmill so I didn’t have to run on cobblestone, and instead, I experienced my first yoga class - taught in Italian. Weirdly enough, I felt liberated not being able to understand my teacher. Just like you, I’ve spent a considerable amount of my life obsessing about doing things perfectly. To my surprise, it was an incredible lesson in slowing down and learning how to give and accept compassion for myself and others. It was such a joyous surprise to enjoy being in my body more than in my head - something I have always enjoyed about dancing, running, swimming, and gymnastics.
So in 2012, I flew across the ocean to study and learn from Karin Kuhn and Nadia Toraman at the Maui Yoga Shala.
Since completing my 200hr yoga teacher training, I have been teaching Vinyasa-style yoga classes across Milwaukee offering what I consider a specialized vibe of “do your own thing” and “let’s see what’s possible”. Some days my students ask for guidance to practice challenging, seemingly mind-bending poses where they can get “lost” for a little while (let’s be honest, Beyonce might do all the work here). Some days, they need a space to feel seen, heard, and supported. Guess what - all of it is a part of yoga and I’m very excited to be offering it for the Collective Flow MKE community.
Let’s flow together!
Alyssa
Instructor
Hi - I’m Alyssa - a 200 hour (Yama Yoga) certified yoga instructor and certified group fitness instructor. I’m here to help you meet yourself exactly where you are, one breath at a time. With a background in structural engineering and weightlifting, my analytical knowledge of the physical body helps me design classes to explore and elicit different sensations in the body. However, as a former professional actor and singer, my performance background also lends the ability to cultivate the experience with creativity, passion, emotion, and sensitivity.
I use both the analytical and creative sides of my brain to guide you through classes designed to encourage deep awareness, curiosity, introspection, and contentment. Most classes are themed and include meditation and breathwork. I hope to help you feel fully valid in your experience on this earth!
Mary N
Instructor
After six years practicing yoga, I attained my 200-hour RYT certification from Empower Yoga in Milwaukee. My passion lies in creating a welcoming and inclusive yoga experience for yogis of all levels and body types. In my classes, I foster physical and mental strength through a harmonious blend of balance, intentional holds, and mindful breathwork
Kaitlin
Instructor
Hi, I’m Kaitlin—a vibrant, adventurous, and caring human who finds joy in nature, supporting my community, and practicing yoga! Yoga has been a pivotal part of my life for over a decade, evolving from personal practice into a passion for helping others find joyful movement, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. I obtained my 200 hr CYT in Jan 2025 through an immersive experience in Costa Rica, and returned feeling enlivened to share the transformative power of yoga with my community!
I enjoy teaching and practicing a variety of yoga styles, blending Eastern traditions, science, and functional medicine to create a holistic experience and cultivate love in the community. My classes are welcoming, inclusive, and designed to create a safe space where people feel seen and empowered. As an active person, I also enjoy teaching HIIT classes that are both fun and energizing. I look forward to welcoming you into a class at Collective Flow!
Alayna
Instructor
Hey y'all! My name is Alayna and I am originally from Alabama where I was born and raised. Yoga initially came into my life in 2020 as a way for me to manage my chronic back pain, though I never imagined it blossoming into my yoga love story and so much more mentally and emotionally. 5 years later, I earned my 200 hour yoga teacher training from Collective Flow Yoga Academy.
I am super devoted to cultivating spaces of deep connection, healing, and radical self-love in all that I do whether on the mat, in the studio, or in the classroom. My goal is to always invite each student into a deeper relationship with their own body and being by offering yoga as a liberatory tool for self-acceptance, empowerment, and collective healing.
Outside the yoga space, I am a visual artist, writer, photo educator and proud cat mama to my sweetie pie, Ms. Sweets Viola. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (Photography) with a minor in African American Studies from The University of Alabama and an MFA in Photography from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Eva
Instructor
As a lifelong athlete, Eva has always had a love for health and movement. She started doing yoga more regularly in college, and her practice gradually deepened over time. In May 2025, Eva graduated from Collective Flow Yoga Academy with her 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training.
Eva is passionate about all things beautiful and good, including the practice of yoga. She is convicted of the healing powers of yoga for both the mind and the body and hopes to share them with all her fellow yogis. Eva’s classes are inspired by the breath and the natural cycles of life. Come to her classes to tend to yourself, to cultivate strength, and find deeper stability within your heart and body. Eva hopes to create a steady place for you to land, no matter what’s going on in your life or where you are at in your yoga journey.
Eileen D
Instructor
Eileen is a creative movement coach passionate about helping people build strength, confidence, and body awareness through movement. A former gymnast with over a decade of experience coaching gymnastics, yoga, personal training, and handstands, she blends playful exploration with strong technical foundations. Her classes focus on strength, mobility, alignment, and body awareness while creating a supportive, approachable space for all levels.
Alli
Instructor
Hi there, I’m Alli! I have been practicing daily yoga since 2020. I followed YouTube videos at home, and what began as a habit during the pandemic developed into a deep love for yoga.
My practice has always felt very personal to me, which I believe stems from it beginning in such an isolating time. For a long time, I only practiced at home by myself. Beginning in 2023, I began to branch out a bit more and seek out a community to practice with. I was incredibly fortunate to find an amazing yoga mentor in Boise, Idaho. Her monthly classes felt like pure bliss, and where I felt the first flickers of considering becoming a yoga instructor myself. I told my mentor before I left Idaho that I wanted to become an instructor someday, I just didn’t quite know when.
When I moved to Milwaukee in 2024, I wanted to find a more permanent yoga home. I was still practicing daily, but knew I needed to get out and make new friends in the city. Collective Flow was the first yoga studio I tried, and I instantly fell in love.
Fast forward to 2026, and I am a 200-hr RYT from the Collective Flow Yoga Academy with an incredible community of friends and supporters. I am beyond grateful to share my passion for yoga and its teachings with you, with a little dash of extra love and healing from Boise. I hope to encourage mindfulness and kindness to yourself and your body through my teaching, and that you feel the genuine care and commitment I put into each class. I am here for you!
When not practicing yoga, you’ll most likely find me outside. I am a huge nature lover who enjoys long walks outside, bird and bug identification, and sitting by Lake Michigan with a coffee in one hand and a book in the other.