IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapist Training for Qualified RYT500s

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IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapist Training for Qualified RYT500s

Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy Professional Yoga Therapist Bridge-to-Advanced Training

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IAYT Accredited Yoga Therapist Training for Qualified RYT500s

Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy Professional Yoga Therapist Bridge-to-Advanced Training
November 7—12, 2019

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RYT500s or those with similar training may apply to transfer for advanced status into this IAYT accredited professional yoga therapist training.

This program is accepting TRANSFER APPLICANTS with RYT500 certification or similar significant training and experience to “bridge” into its advanced level IAYT accredited yoga therapist training program.

If you’re interested please contact Danielle Leone at [email protected]. Space is very limited!

Overview

The program is delivered through four progressive on-site modules: a five-day Bridge orientation, followed by three longer modules over the course of the advanced training year. Homework, distance learning, and a mentored practicum also take place between modules.

Program Dates
  • Module One: December 6-15, 2019
  • Module Two: May 15-24, 2020
  • Module Three: December 4-13, 2020.

For more program information please follow this link: https://www.spandayoga.com/ryt500transfer

Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy is focused on developing each yoga therapist’s skill, insight, and knowledge in addressing the unique pattern of concerns of individuals who find their way into this sacred relationship. As a Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapist you’ll design and sensitively implement elegant therapeutic strategies to meet the many challenges of being human.

Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy is not:
  • a hodgepodge of workshops of potentially contradictory “yoga for…” segments by sundry presenters
  • offered by yoga teachers with little-to-no clinical experience
  • based on a smattering of popularist yoga practices that lack depth
  • one-size-fits-all protocols for diseases
Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy is:
  • Integrative. Each aspect of training is presented with the whole in mind and is carefully orchestrated to interweave continuously deepening levels of knowledge, understanding, and proficiency.
  • Taught by Clinically Experienced Experts. Unlike other programs, every member of our unparalleled faculty is an expert with decades of therapeutic practice in their field. Our faculty consists of yogis whose lives have been devoted to alleviating others’ suffering.
  • Comprehensive. Coursework covers Eastern and Western models of health, disease, and healing at functional, structural, mental-psychological, energetic, and spiritual levels. Practical application arises from practice in clinical use for the past thirty-two years.
  • Visionary. Trainees develop reliable observation skills using multiple channels of perception that mature sensitivities befitting yogic adepts. These skills are used to treat each person as an individual.
  • Informed by Western Medicine. Grounding in Western biomedical research and practice gives ability to understand clients’ concerns through the eyes of this perspective and work seamlessly with mainstream healthcare.
  • Rooted in Authentic Yoga. This training arises out of the Himalayan Institute’s tradition, Samaya Sri Vidya, with complementarity in traditional kundalini vidya.

Jaime Stover Schmitt, EdD

Jaime Stover Schmitt- Founder and Director of Spanda® Yoga Movement Therapy Dr. Schmitt is a pioneer in the field of yoga therapy, having been in private practice for the past thirty years. Her unique perspective was cultivated by H.H. Sri Swami Rama over several decades. He encouraged her to gather the nectar from her vari...
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Himalayan Institute Retreat Center

For more than fifty years, the Himalayan Institute’s Retreat Center has been a gathering place for people seeking inspiration and aspiring to restore inner balance. Home to a vibrant community of yogis, it’s a place for seekers wishing to study the ancient tradition of yoga and to deepen the connection between themselves and the world around them. Whether you visit for a weekend retreat, a personal getaway, or one of our longer-term programs, your visit to the Himalayan Institute will accelerate your personal journey of rejuvenation and transformation.
Free Wifi
400-Acre Campus
On-Site Cafe
Meditation Shrine
Wooded Hiking Trails
Pond with Kayaks
On-Site Wellness Center
Bonfires and Stargazing
Bookstore and Giftshop

Retreat Center Highlights

Sacred Space
The Sri Vidya Shrine is the spiritual heart of the Himalayan Institute. This sanctuary offers an ideal setting for silent meditation and group spiritual practice, a cornerstone of the Himalayan Tradition for thousands of years. Open to seekers of all backgrounds and traditions, the Shrine provides a serene, sacred space for meditation, quiet reflection, prayer, and contemplation.
Nourishing Meals
Our nutritionally balanced vegetarian meals are thoughtfully prepared to nourish body, mind, and spirit. Each of our three daily meals is designed to be easily digestible and to support a meditative lifestyle. Sharing meals here naturally fosters connection, offering both deep nourishment and a sense of community.
Loving Community
The Himalayan Institute welcomes people from all walks of life. With a blend of short-term guests, long-term visitors, and a vibrant residential community, the atmosphere here is warm, inviting, and rooted in kindness, generosity, and service. It’s a place where friendships form naturally, often becoming the kind of connections that feel like family, and last a lifetime.
Rest in Nature
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Poconos, the Himalayan Institute’s 400-acre campus offers breathtaking views, scenic hiking trails, and quiet spaces for reflection and contemplation. Walking is a favorite activity, whether along our groomed trails or meandering paved roads, inviting both movement and mindful presence in nature.
Conscious Simplicity
At the Himalayan Institute, we embrace simplicity in all aspects of life, from our surroundings to our approach to yoga. By minimizing distractions, we create space to strengthen the inner self and quiet the mind. Guided by authenticity and grounded in philosophy rather than frills, we support a path of meaningful personal growth.
Treat Yourself
Our Himalayan Café serves the Institute’s signature chai, coffee, and homemade cookies and treats on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The 24/7 Tea Lounge offers a variety of herbal teas for anytime enjoyment. On campus, the MOKA Origins Factory is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering handcrafted, ethically sourced chocolate and coffee, with free tours and tastings on Saturdays.
Date
November 7—12, 2019
Duration
6 days, 5 nights

$800 per person + accommodations

Registration

Dates
Thursday, November 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pmTuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Tuition
$800 per person + accommodations
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