Alma Soma Yoga Institute
Rooted in tradition. Guided by your body. Held with care.
Sarah Jane Chapman, C-IAYT
Co-Founder + Lead teacher
Welcome to Alma Soma Institute
Alma Soma Yoga is a yoga therapy school dedicated to training compassionate, skilled practitioners who support healing, resilience, and personal transformation through the therapeutic application of yoga
Khrystyne Baltodano
Co- Founder + Director
About Alma Soma
Alma (soul) + Soma (body)
Our name reflects our mission: to honor both the soul’s longing and the body’s truth.
Alma Soma Yoga Institute is a yoga therapy school based in Nashville, Tennessee. We offer immersive, trauma-informed trainings that support people in learning to nurture and listen to their bodies through wisdom, integrity, and kindness. Our teachings are rooted in the Viniyoga lineage and grounded in personal connection, lived experience, and compassionate practice.
What we offer:
Yoga Therapy Training (Coming 2027)
A comprehensive program that bridges ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic applications.300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Coming 2027)
A deeper dive into therapeutic techniques for teaching public classes. You will feel confident to teach people of varying abilities experiences while expanding on your own yoga practice.
Workshops and Continuing Education (Coming 2026)
For anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of yoga, anatomy and therapeutic techniques.
Our Philosophy:
We believe healing begins when we slow down and listen.
Our approach to yoga therapy is personalized, respectful, and relational. At Alma Soma, we center embodied learning, nervous system care, and inclusive community. We meet each student with presence and compassion, and teach from a place of lived experience and deep respect for the tradition of yoga.