Ericeira, Portugal - October 23-28, 2026
35-hour YTT: YACEP, Spanda 300h YTT, Spanda 800-hour Yoga Therapy
Overview
Essential Tools for Teaching Yoga is a practical, science-informed and trauma-sensitive workshop designed to deepen your confidence and skill as a teacher. Each day focuses on one of the core tools of yoga:
• Alignment & Hands-On Assists
• Accessible Yoga using chairs, walls, props, and asana adaptations
• Pranayama in Depth
• Teaching Meditation
This workshop offers grounded knowledge, experiential learning, and teaching techniques you can immediately bring into your classes, helping you share yoga safely, effectively, and inclusively.
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Student testimonials
“My 300 Hour YTT at Spanda Institute, exceeded my expectations. Nina is a true leader, and I feel incredibly grateful I had the opportunity to train with her. The program she has designed is one of the most thorough training I have ever done, and I've done many yoga teacher training courses. I walked away with a wealth of knowledge, and I now feel confident and excited when I'm teaching my students about anatomy. The trauma-sensitive section of the training was so insightful and has me considering going back to school for psychology. The training not only helped me become a better teacher, but it also brought so much self-awareness. All of the teachers are incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate and are really striving to transform the yoga world. I know I'm a better teacher having done the training, and honestly a better person. I look up to Nina so much, and would jump at the chance to take another training with her and Spanda Institute.” Laurelle (Canada)
“I was attracted to Spanda Institute and Nina's approach which resonates with my ratio (science meets tradition). Still, this TTC offers so much more—beautiful teacher souls who hold safe space for students, unselfish knowledge sharing, and inspirational classes. The group was wonderful and I am so grateful that I had an opportunity to connect and learn with them and from them. Moreover, the place itself serves perfectly for this kind of learning like a cherry on top :). Altogether this was a magnificent experience that will be deeply embedded in my journey as a yoga teacher.” Ivna (Croatia)
"I loved the 300-hour YTT! Nina operates with nothing short of excellence. I really appreciate the Spanda Method because it is so thorough and a useful structure for teaching people the core elements of practice - sankalpa, meditation, breath-informed asanas, and restoration. In the 300hr course, we dove deep into anatomy compensation patterns and how traumas, major and minor, can affect students in their yoga practice. It was very helpful to see how these stress patterns can affect us physically, and how we as yoga teachers can better inform students to meet postures where their bodies are at. Nina also brought in an expert panel of guest speakers who provided more in-depth knowledge on the history of yoga, kirtan, neuroscience, and somatic awareness. The women drawn to the teacher training were equally as awesome and I made life-long friends! Highly recommend Spanda Institute for deepening your yoga studies!” - Jenessa (US)
“This teacher training was so much more than I could have imagined! It really gave me a new and refreshing perspective on yoga not only for myself but also to teach. Everything from the pre-recorded pre-study material, to the in-person training, to the materials we received, the location and the people were amazing! Nina has put together exceptional training which is based on tradition but is backed by science, which I believe makes this TTC even more special and valuable. Also, the in-house and guest lecturers were all experts in their fields and willing to share their knowledge with us and help bring us further on our path. I am so happy I chose this course and will be forever grateful to Nina and her team for what I have learned.” - Laura (Switzerland)
“I enjoyed the training a lot; also, I could say that it was one of the best months in the last years because I had a chance to go deeper, not only regarding yoga knowledge but also myself. I am already using much of the knowledge we got at the training in my personal life and classes. I'm going to be forever thankful not only for the knowledge but for the whole experience. All the knowledge Nina and the teachers gave us was mindblowing and gave me another perspective. I now think differently about yoga and the way of teaching it. The training gave me the knowledge and self-confidence I lacked and ideas for developing my own yoga business. The place where we stayed, the nature and peace around us, was great. The food was perfect. I would recommend this teacher training to everyone, not only those who want to teach but to everyone who wants to open their minds, see things from a different perspective and nurture the body, mind and soul.” - Anja (Slovenia)
“This course is transformational! The content is so well thought out and taught professionally by each tutor in a way that felt really nourishing. I have learned so much about myself, and have more of an understanding of the people I choose to surround myself with every day. Trauma Sensitive Yoga has really opened up my mind to something that is extremely helpful in life situations and I am looking forward to using that knowledge for the good of my community.” - Gillian (UK)
“The Spanda Yoga Method is a unique and inspiring Method with a huge variety of creating Yoga classes. I really loved Ninas and Bruno’s teaching and I wished every person could join one of their amazing classes! Nina is a lovely and amazing person with a huge knowledge of the science of the human body. Adding this knowledge to her Yoga classes (pranayama and meditation included) and sharing it at the YTT, Nina gives the opportunity to have a completely new point of view to asanas and connecting vinyasa. I am so grateful for all the wisdom I got from her and Hareesh. Everything was just perfect, a sacred space and I felt like being at home. This YTT will open your mind and strengthens you from the inside so you can grow from the inside out. I definitely recommend this YTT for every Yogi(ni).” - Shirin (Germany)
“I have few certifications in yoga, but I especially wanted to study with Nina and her Spanda Institue, as they have a very scientific and profound approach to yogic studies. Great place to be!” - Marta (Austria)