EDUCATION & HOLISTIC THERAPY WITH NINA VUKAS
Nina is an educator, somatic therapist, yoga therapist, author, and the founder of the Spanda Institute. She holds a bachelor’s degree with honours in Psychology, as well as a postgraduate certificate in the Neuroscience of Mental Health from King’s College, London. She is passionate about bringing science-informed practices into therapy, yoga, and wellness spaces. Through her integrative approach to therapy and education, she is devoted to helping others heal, grow, and thrive. This space reflects that commitment, a place for transformation, connection, and embodied learning.
nina’s books
Learn more about Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Nidra
An essential guide for anyone seeking to use yoga as a tool for healing while creating safer and more compassionate yoga spaces! (Amy)
★★★★★
My favourite book on trauma-informed yoga. (Sarah)
★★★★★
I found this [ Safe Space] book enlightening. (Jenny)
★★★★★
This is a well-organized and well-researched book [ Safe Space]. (LFM)
★★★★★
Reading Embodied Calm was truly eye-opening, I realized I had been trying to follow the traditional approach instead of adapting to the needs of my students, which is far more important. (Zara)
★★★★★
Nina, I am so grateful for this book. You changed how I feel about yoga nidra in our sessions, and now this book gave me the confidence to teach it. Grazie! (Claudia)
★★★★★
An essential guide for anyone seeking to use yoga as a tool for healing while creating safer and more compassionate yoga spaces! (Amy) ★★★★★ My favourite book on trauma-informed yoga. (Sarah) ★★★★★ I found this [ Safe Space] book enlightening. (Jenny) ★★★★★ This is a well-organized and well-researched book [ Safe Space]. (LFM) ★★★★★ Reading Embodied Calm was truly eye-opening, I realized I had been trying to follow the traditional approach instead of adapting to the needs of my students, which is far more important. (Zara) ★★★★★ Nina, I am so grateful for this book. You changed how I feel about yoga nidra in our sessions, and now this book gave me the confidence to teach it. Grazie! (Claudia) ★★★★★
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Trauma-sensitive yoga
35-hour Yoga Teacher Training
May 23-28, 2026, Ericeira, Portugal
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