Buffie Diaz, MA, 500 E-RYT, CEO Elements Wellness
@buffiesunshinediaz
Buffie is the founder of Elements Wellness and lifelong seeker fascinated by consciousness, transformation, and what it means to live a meaningful life.
After earning her Master’s in Counseling in 2016, Buffie’s own journey led her around the world, studying with spiritual teachers, learning alongside Indigenous communities, and exploring diverse traditions and plant medicine. She is currently pursuing her PhD, continuing to explore the nature of consciousness and human transformation.
A published author and mother of four, Buffie has lived and worked throughout the Americas and brings together her background in counseling, teaching, years of personal exploration, and a deep respect for different ways of knowing.
She believes that profound experiences can open a door, but the real magic happens when we bring what we've discovered home and allow it to change the way we live.
When she's not writing, studying, or guiding others, you'll find her hiking, practicing yoga, making art, writing poetry, cooking, or spending time outdoors with her family.
“May my soul bloom in love for all existence.”
Cassidy Moyer, 500 E-RYT
@sol.flowyoga
With a welcoming, grounding, and encouraging presence, Cassidy creates space for students to both feel supported and think beyond the expected. Her approach blends guidance with curiosity to empower each person to explore their practice in a way that’s uniquely their own.
A 500-hour certified instructor, also trained in Yoga Sculpt and Power Yoga, she is passionate about helping students build confidence, whether they step into teaching or simply deepen their personal practice.
Having once come to this program during a time of personal transition, she followed a call to reconnect with yoga… and found something far greater. What began as growth for herself has evolved into a path of guiding others.
Cassidy's philosophy is simple: invest in what moves you. The rest unfolds from there.
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” - Rumi
Alyssa Garza, 500 E-RYT
@alyss_asana
Alyssa teaches from lived experience-using yoga as a tool for healing, self-trust, and transformation.
As a 500-hour certified teacher with over 2900 hours of teaching experience and a strong role in guiding Yoga Teacher Trainings, she’s passionate about helping students not only deepen their practice, but step confidently into their voice as teachers.
Her approach blends clear, intelligent sequencing with emotional depth- creating a space that is both supportive and empowering.
Alyssa is deeply committed to developing strong, capable teachers, guiding each student to trust themselves and lead with authenticity.
If you’ve ever felt the pull to grow, heal, or teach… you’ll feel right at home in her presence.
This is where your voice as a teacher begins.
Join us at our upcoming info session to learn more.
Beth Phoenix, RYT 200
@thebethpheonix
After a 20 year career in fitness and international live performance as WWE Hall of Fame pro wrestler/performer, “The Glamazon” Beth Phoenix, Beth has taken her unique and dynamic life and professional experience to the yoga world. After injury began to affect her mobility, Beth turned to yoga to begin the healing process. 3 years of devotion and practice later, she’s an Elements Wellness RYT-200 graduate and facilitator. Beth is passionate about empowering her students by creating a safe container for them to get curious. As a mother of two young daughters, Beth is inspired by the journey of self discovery in every season of life.
Martin Pereira, RYT200
@mar.sat8
Martín Saúl Pereira, conocido por muchos como Mar y también llamado Naú en su camino espiritual, es profesor de yoga, terapeuta holístico y docente especializado en Yoga Andino, una práctica que fusiona la sabiduría ancestral de los pueblos originarios con técnicas del Hatha y el Vinyasa Yoga.
Inició su formación como profesor de yoga en el año 2021, y en enero de 2025 completó un YTT de 200 horas avalado por Yoga Alliance, en su formato en inglés, lo cual le permitió expandir su enseñanza hacia un enfoque más global e inclusivo.
Su trayectoria incluye además estudios y prácticas en Reiki Tradicional Usui, masajes terapéuticos, pranayama, meditaciones guiadas y rituales energéticos inspirados en la cosmovisión andina. Todo este conocimiento nutre tanto sus clases como su acompañamiento en espacios de formación.
Actualmente forma parte del equipo docente de Elements Wellness Retreats, donde comparte con alegría y compromiso herramientas que invitan a la transformación personal, al enraizamiento y a la conexión profunda con la naturaleza y el espíritu.