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Become a Yoga Therapist In Our All Online Path for Yoga Teachers
Love yoga? Make it your life’s work. Join our next yoga therapist training beginning Fall 2026!
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In Our 10th Year of Accredited Yoga Therapist Training
Proudly training successful yoga therapists for the C-IAYT yoga therapist credential worldwide through our all online training. Somatically-based and taught by clinicians with decades of experience, our program has roots in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition, branches in western healthcare, and has always been trauma-sensitive.
About Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy
Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy is led by Dr. Jaime Stover Schmitt, author of Somatic Practice in Yoga Therapy (Handspring), is a pioneer with over 30 years of experience in yoga therapy practice and teaching. Designed by a doctor in education, beyond exceeding the IAYT competency requirements our program brings two distinctive and exclusive sets of skills addressing the body through Functional Movement RehabilitationTM and Spanda SRI: Self-Reflective Inquiry.
Why choose us
When you choose Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy, you benefit from our:
Long-term practical know-how of sustaining a vibrant private yoga therapy practice for over 30 years.
Advanced placement path for qualified yoga teachers saving you skads of money and tons of time.
Convenient schedule of live online weekend classes meeting roughly once a month.
Focus on integrated knowledge, principles and somatic experiences so you become the expert in how best to creatively tailor support for each unique client’s needs.
Supportive community dedicated to your personal growth, fostering connections with like-minded individuals who share your passion for yoga and holistic living.
Discover the transformative power of Spanda® and connect to what moves you!
Experience Transformative Yoga Therapy Treatment
At Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy, we bring over 30 years of expertise to the practice of yoga therapy.
Empower Your Yoga Movement Training
We integrate knowledge of yoga and its principles with meaningful somatic practices to create a personalized approach for every unique client. Our supportive community enhances your growth as a clinician, fostering connections with like-minded individuals who share your commitment to yoga and holistic wellness. Join us at Spanda® to elevate your yoga movement training while making a lasting impact on your personal practice and your clients' journey to wellness. Choose Spanda® Yoga today.
What our customers are saying
"life-changing"
"Dr. Schmitt is a pinnacle teacher. She humbly brings decades of deep committed practice to the classroom. The faculty has a wealth of knowledge and long experience. A combination of deep-dive study, experiential work, co-partnering projects and group activities, is well-paced, well thought-out and beautifully executed. It first addresses the person with well-assembled holistic tools, then teaches how to apply them to others. This program is life-changing; I’m still integrating it and benefiting."
- Doreen Corwith Eckert, C-IAYT
"a game changer"
"This program brings an astounding breadth to the practice of yoga therapy. The developmental movement work was a game changer in working with injury-recovery and with seniors. Moving better is what’s missing in most rehab work!"
-Johnathan Brinkley, M.S., C-IAYT
"learning felt fun"
"I'm so happy I found the Spanda yoga Movement Therapy training. Dr. Jaime creates such a wonderful and safe learning environment--even when exploring challenging concepts, I always felt supported and welcome. The breadth and scope of this training is large, while also going into significant depth. I found the training to be rigorous and challenging, while also making room for play and laughter, so that learning felt fun. I emerged from this training with confidence as a yoga therapist and greater understanding of myself."
-Mikayla Morley B.F.A., C-IAYT
Discover Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy
A transformative approach integrating the best of east and west. Apply for our Spanda® training today!