My Soul's Purpose is Helping You Harness Yours
As you move through life, your body is always trying to tell you something. At SoulFly Therapy, Sarah Bustamante believes that when you learn to listen to your body’s wisdom, what once felt like symptoms — anxiety, tension, stress, or disconnection — can become the doorway to deep transformation and meaningful life change.
Sarah supports individuals navigating trauma, reproductive transitions like infertility or pregnancy, chronic health challenges, and even the experience of dying. Her work invites clients to move beyond thinking and into whole‑body knowing — shifting from “What’s wrong?” to “What is my body trying to tell me?”
A Trauma‑Informed, Embodied Approach
Sarah’s method is transformative, embodied, and personalized. She blends elements of:
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Non‑dogmatic yoga and mindful movement
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Mind‑body psychology
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Somatic awareness and breath practices
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Therapeutic dialogue designed to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing
In every session, she creates a non‑judgmental, safe space where you can begin to sense, trust, and act on what feels right for your body — based on your history, experience, and readiness.
Whether you’re seeking greater self‑understanding, support through a life transition, or relief from long‑held tension patterns, the goal isn’t just symptom relief — it’s reconnection with your authentic self and your body’s innate intelligence.
Phoenix Rising
Yoga Therapy Practitioner
650-hrs
2014
Program consisting of 650 hours of Assisted Asana Technique, Therapeutic Dialog, Body/Mind Integrative Techniques, Applied Anatomy, Ethics, Establishing Practitioner-Client Relationship, Literature Review and Reports, Yoga Therapy Related Medical Research Review, Self, Peer, and Supervisor Assessments, and 48-Session Supervised Practicum
Phoenix Rising
Therapeutic Yoga Teacher
500-hrs
2015
Program includes: The Power of Embodied Awareness and Presence; Integrating the Phoenix Rising Process into Daily Life Application through Yoga Experiences,; Crafting Classes Workshops and Experiences from Intention, Embodied Presence, and Thematic Language; Assessing the Subtle Body's Innate Wisdom with Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation and How to Guide a Theme ased yYoga Class for a Specific Population
Phoenix Rising
Yoga Therapy
Group Facilitator
370-hrs
2016
Program includes: Graduate Training in Teaching and Group Facilitation Skills, Leading Yoga and Meditation Experiences for Groups with Specific and Non-Specific Stress-Related Disorders, Corporate Stress Reduction Programs, Educational Programs, Anatomy, Philosophy, Ethics and Lifestyle, Group Integration Processes, Program Directing and Planning, Program Marketing, and Program Delivery
Phoenix RisingYoga Therapy Practitioner for Couples
2017
Online Live Webinar Series with Mentored Practicum. 5 webinars over 3 months. Webinar courses conducted in real time with live faculty-student interaction with the objective of facilitating people in committed relationships to experience deeper connection, greater awareness and understanding, more intimacy and meaningful communication using partner yoga and two way embodied dialogue as well as to develop a repertoire of partner yoga experiences to lead.
StillbirthdayBirth and Bereavement Doula
2018
Program includes: The Power of Embodied Awareness and Presence; Integrating the Phoenix Rising Process into Daily Life Application through Yoga Experiences,; Crafting Classes Workshops and Experiences from Intention, Embodied Presence, and Thematic Language; Assessing the Subtle Body's Innate Wisdom with Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation and How to Guide a Theme ased yYoga Class for a Specific Population
Bachelor of Arts
in Psychology
2009
124 credit hours focused on psychological theory, research methods, and statistical analysis; understanding human development across the lifespan; examining cognition, emotion, motivation, and brain–behavior relationships; studying social and individual behavior within societal contexts; applying diagnostic, treatment, and prevention principles for psychological disorders; utilizing quantitative and qualitative research techniques; and developing strong research, writing, and communication skills grounded in psychology’s historical and contemporary frameworks.
Note: The yoga therapy components of Sarah's practice are based on her Certification by PRYT and IAYT and not derived from her status as an RYT® with Yoga Alliance Registry.