Spencer was trained by several master teachers with an emphasis on somatic, experiential transformation, including, among others, Thomas Hubl & Diane Musho Hamilton Roshi. He has over 20 years of practice in Hatha yoga (Shadow Yoga/Scott Blossom) and 15 years in Buddhist meditation (Mahamudra with Daniel P. Brown & Dustin DiPerna) and adult developmental theories.

Outside of work, Spencer can be found making music with friends, hiking the California wildlands with his family, or building something with his hands in the studio.