Our Journey

Starfire is a manifestation of two women's passion for holistic knowledge, feminine empowerment, and desire to regain control over our female bodies' rhythms and cycles.

Our Origins

The Story Behind Starfire Yoga and wellness

From Passion to Practice: The Beginning of Starfire Yoga

Diana Moore and Mavelin Santiago combined their experience and expertise in yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic health (almost 40 years combined) as class offerings, workshops, and retreats through Starfire Yoga to create an avenue for women in mid-life (and any time in life!) to feel empowered to take control of their health and wellness in as natural a way as possible.

Our Vision

To cultivate a vibrant yoga community that enhances well-being, creativity, and mindfulness while expanding our offerings through transformative retreats and engaging classes.

Our Mission

To provide a nurturing environment where individuals discover their innate creativity and wellness through personalized yoga experiences, both online and in-person.

Mavelin Santiago

Mavelin Santiago, MBA, is a certified Holistic Health Coach, solo educator, and consultant dedicated to guiding women through the profound transformations of midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. She received her professional training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), where she studied over 100 dietary theories, evidence-based coaching methodologies, and holistic lifestyle practices. By combining her advanced business acumen with deep wellness expertise, Mavelin brings a structured, highly practical approach to sustainable behavior change.

Grounded in the foundational IIN philosophy of bio-individuality, Mavelin recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to hormonal health and aging. She moves past restrictive trends, partnering closely with her clients as a supportive strategist to identify the precise lifestyle, nutritional, and emotional shifts required to navigate midlife changes with vitality and confidence.

Through private consultations and immersive wellness programs, Mavelin evaluates health from a comprehensive, 360-degree perspective. Her framework highlights the vital role of primary foods—the foundational, off-the-plate elements such as adaptive stress management, fulfilling relationships, meaningful daily movement, and purposeful living that influence hormonal and emotional well-being just as deeply as physical nutrition.

For women seeking professional accountability, clear lifestyle roadmaps, and a supportive, expert-led space to reclaim their health during perimenopause and menopause, Mavelin provides the essential tools for a balanced and vibrant life.

Diana Moore

Diana Moore has been teaching yoga since 2014, with extensive training in Ashtanga, and has taught guided meditation and mindfulness techniques for over twenty years. She has been a yoga practitioner for more than twenty-five years. She provides individualized guidance for every student, keeping to the philosophy of teaching what is appropriate for the individual. Her extensive academic background in learning and pedagogy combined with her down-to-earth, friendly demeanor to her teaching and wellness counseling. Diana is also a fine art photographer and young adult fiction writer. She specializes in nature photography, including wildlife and environmental issues. She dabbles in the abstract, has traveled extensively, and enjoys hiking around natural wonders and photographing people, landscapes, and places, in pursuit of compelling images. Originally from Philadelphia, Diana obtained her BA degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, her MS degree from Drexel University, her PhD from Nova Southeastern, and her MFA in creative writing from Cedar Crest College. Her other interests include, running, hiking, paddling, and dance.

Degrees:

M.F.A., Creative Writing — Cedar Crest College (2022)
Ph.D., Educational Technology – Nova Southeastern University (2014)
M.S., Library and Information Science – Drexel University (2000)
B.A.., History, minor Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) – Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1997)

Certifications:

Ayurvedic Health Counselor — Radiant Living Online School of Ayurveda (In-Progress)
Radiance Sutras Meditation Teacher, 200-hours — Dr. Lorin Roche & Camille Maurine (2021)
Yin Yoga Certification, 50-hours – Bernie Clark (2020)
Plant-Based Nutrition — T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, Cornell University (2017)
Yoga and Ayurveda Wellness Consultant — American Institute of Vedic Studies with Dr. David Frawley (2017)
RYT300, Sun Dog Yoga – Yoga Alliance (2016)
Ashtanga Primary Series Teacher Training, 40 hours – David Swenson (2016)
Nutrition Coach – Venice Nutrition (2016)
Ayurveda Yoga Specialist – Himalayan Institute (2016)
Life Coach – IAP Career College (2016)
Barre Instructor – Barre Above (2016)
RYT200, Riverflow Yoga – Yoga Alliance (2015)
Yoga Fit Level 1 (2014)
Spinning Instructor – Mad Dogg Athletics (2014)
Hypnotherapist – National Guild of Hypnotists (2003)
Reiki Master – Apollo Center for Well-Being (1999)

Training

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training – Cyndi Lee (2019)
Medicinal Plants & Spiritual Evolution Intensive (6 Months) – David Crow (2017-2018)
Year of Mindfulness Training – Sounds True (2017-Present)
Kriya Yoga – Self-Realization Fellowship, Paramahansa Yogananda (2016-Present)
Ashtanga Yoga – Nancy Gilgoff (2017)
Ayurvedic Aromatherapy (7-week course) – David Crow (2017)
Ashtanga for the Rest of Your Life – David Williams (2017)
Classical Pranayama – Dr. Mahesh Mangalick, Patanjali Yoga & Meditation Center (2016)
Yoga Therapy, Yoga Life Institute (150 Hours, 2016)
Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher (14-Hour Training) – Shanthi Project (2016)
Moon Salutations, Prana Vinyasa, Meditations for Awakening and Realization – Siva Rhea (2015)
Mat Pilates – AFAA (2015)
Yoga Lean – Yoga Fit (2014)
CPR/AED/First Aid (Child & Adult) / Wilderness First Aid

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