November 2026 - April/May 2027
Overview
We’re delighted to announce our transformative 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Torino, Italy. Beginning in November 2026, this program will be led by Stefania Avolese, our alumna and co-founder of Terra Yoga Torino, where the training will be held. The in-person training will be conducted in Italian, while the online component will be delivered in English.
Format:
6-month programme
Hybrid delivery: in-person, hybrid, and on-demand online modules
Lead Trainer: Stefania Avolese
Core faculty for online modules include Spanda founder Nina Vukas, anatomy teacher Teresa Wohlmannstetter, and neuroscientist Marina Moric
What you’ll learn:
Vinyasa-based training rooted in yoga tradition and informed by science
Logical sequencing method that builds confidence in teaching
Deep knowledge of movement biomechanics and the subtle body
Trauma-sensitive approaches
Key details:
Starts November 2026 - April/May 2027
Registration now open
Super early bird payment plan available.
What will you learn
You will learn the Spanda Vinyasa Method, a dynamic vinyasa style that can be adapted for beginners, restorative classes, or more advanced practice.
Rather than a fixed sequence, we offer a flexible structure to help you design classes that are creative, purposeful, and themed. You’ll learn how to adapt classes to students’ needs, the time of day, the season, and energy levels. Through the lens of Ayurveda, for example, you’ll explore why a Fire class may be unbalancing in summer, or how to create a grounding flow on a windy autumn day.
The training also integrates yogic tools beyond asana, including pranayama, mudra, meditation, and mantra, along with a solid grounding in anatomy and physiology and respect for individual differences.
Whether you join for personal growth or to teach, you’ll leave with the skills to create safe, empowering practices. Many of our graduates begin teaching immediately after certification.
Finally, once you train with us, you become part of the Spanda Sangha. We support you with a community page, event promotion, and opportunities to assist with our trainings. Our connection doesn’t end with your diploma — you’re part of our community for life.
If you would like to experience some of our classes to get a feel for the method we teach, check out PRACTICE WITH US.
Program Overview
Yoga History and Tradition
Applied Anatomy & Biomechanics
Introduction to Ayurveda
Asana alignment and adaptation
Five principles of Spanda Vinyasa
Five foundations of Spanda Vinyasa
Progressive sequencing
Pranayama, Mudra, Mantra
Building a class with a theme - Integral Vinyasa
Beginners class sequence + modifications
Restorative class sequence + working with props
Safe adjustments
Common injuries
Yoga and Ayurvedic principles - flowing with nature
Five Elements and their relationship with body/mind
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Bhumi (Earth) flow
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Agni (Fire) flow
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Vayu (Air) flow
Spanda Tattva Vinyasa - Jala (Water) flow
Teaching and assisting practicum
Ethics and business of teaching yoga
Teaching methodology
Practicum
+ Reading assignments and homework
Prerequisites
Aligned with Yoga Alliance standards, we require a minimum of one year of continuous and dedicated yoga practice, a good understanding of both English and Italian language, and a dedication to study and practice to enter this Yoga Teacher Training Program.
This is a rich and intensive program, both for your body and your mind. We know that each person is different and believe no one better can decide if this program is for you but - you. To get your diploma, you will be required to attend all the hours, pass both written and teaching exams, but we will make sure that you do.
Dates and Schedule
Online pre-training:
Prior to the training, we’ll give you access to an online learning platform with a selection of lectures to prepare you for the in-person weekend blocks.
This includes around 50 hours of study. Some hours must be watched prior to the first in-person block, and the rest is spread across the remaining months of the training, always preparing you for what is to come on live weekends to better support your studying.
Dates:
Online pre-training (available upon sign-up)
In-person Weekend 1 – November 21/22
In-person Weekend 2 – December 12/13
In-person Weekend 3 – January 9/10
In-person Weekend 4 – January 30/31
In-person Weekend 5 – February 20/21
Online lectures - February/March
In-person Weekend 6 – March 13/14
In-person Weekend 7 – April 3/4
Online lectures - April
Final Weekend 8 – May TBA
In-person weekend schedule:
09:00 - 10:30 morning practice
10:45 - 12:00 morning lectures
12:00 - 13:30 lunch break
13:30 - 18:00 afternoon lectures and practicum
*The schedule might change slightly, adjusting to the needs of the group
Your Teachers
Stefania Avolese
Lead Trainer E-RYT 500
Stefania began her yoga journey while living in London, finding that the practice calm her mind and created a deep space for self-reflection. Upon returning to Italy, she completed her 200-hour training with the Spanda Institute and continued her education in Portugal with the 300‑hour program, deepening her studies in Prenatal Yoga, Chakra Healing, and Trauma Sensitive Yoga.
Driven by a strong interest in somatic and trauma-informed approaches, Stefania places the body at the center of the awareness process. She completed the Somatic Competence® Yoga training at the Istituto di Psicosomatica Integrata in Milan, as well as the ICTF Coaching master program, and continued to expand her experience through intensive courses and workshops with international teachers.
She is also currently completing her studies in Psychosomatics in Turin. In November 2025, she founded Terra Yoga in Turin. The studio was born from a desire to offer a grounded, authentic space where individuals can slow down, cultivate patience, and engage in practices that help them feel the body, welcome emotions, and rebuild a genuine connection with themselves.
Nina Vukas
Lead Trainer, Programme Director
E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Nina is a founder of Spanda Institute and a Program Director for the 200-hour program you will be attending. She will be in charge of the online part of the training, covering Yoga History and Tradition, Anatomy, Subtle Anatomy, Beyond Asana module, Ayurveda, and The Business of Teaching Yoga module, and the introduction to Trauma-Sensitive Yoga.
Nina has been a Yoga practitioner since 1998, started teaching full-time in 2005, and has been educating yogis on their journey towards becoming Yoga Teachers, as well as educating Yoga Teachers to advance their knowledge and teaching skills since 2009. She is also a Yoga Therapist, Somatic Psychotherapist, and Mindfulness and Meditation teacher. She has a degree in Psychology and a postgraduate degree in Applied Neuroscience.
Anatomy & Physiology Teachers
Your anatomy, physiology, biomechanics teachers will cover all the anatomy basics you need to know to teach with confidence.
They include:
Teresa Wohlmannstetter - introduction to anatomy
Nina Vukas - applied anatomy of Yoga
Marina Moric - nervous system
Teresa Wohlmannstetter - applied anatomy of injuries
Tuition and Terms
500 € deposit to reserve your spot. The deposit is non-refundable unless we cancel the training, in which case you get a full refund.
FULL PAYMENT
Early Bird full tuition - 2200 euros
Late Bird full tuition - 2320 euros
For the EB discount, the full remaining payment is due by June 30, 2026.
Late bird full remaining payment is due by October 15, 2026.
THREE INSTALMENTS
Tuition - 2450 euros
After the deposit, the remaining amount of 1950 is split into 3 instalments of 650 euros
1st instalment is due by November 1st, 2026
2nd instalment is due by January 1st, 2027
3rd instalment is due by March 1st, 2027
TERMS
If your application is accepted, you will be required to pay a non-refundable registration fee to reserve your place. This registration fee is non-refundable unless we cancel the training. The full amount is due by the event date to receive the Early Bird discount. Late Bird's full amount should be paid by the date stated in the event. If, for a medical or other life-altering reason, the student is unable to participate in the training and can provide proof, 60% of the paid amount minus the registration fee (deposit) will be refunded if cancelled 60 days or more before the training. If cancelled 59 days or fewer before the program start date, 50% of the tuition (excluding accommodation and food costs) may be refunded after the program director's review. Please note that the student pays any additional costs, such as bank transfer and currency conversion fees. The school should receive the full tuition amount.