Testimonials

Below is a mix of testimonials from different Yoga Teacher Training courses as well as therapy sessions.

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)

“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 an exceptional training which is based on tradition but is backed by science, which I believe makes this TTC even more special and valuable...”
Laura (300-hour YTTC)

“My Yoga Therapy sessions with Nina turned into a mix of yoga and psychotherapy, which is what I needed at the time. Her patience and deep understanding of many aspects of physical and mental health have helped me in one of the most challenging moments in my life, and I will be forever grateful for her guidance and support.
C.T.” (Private client)

“The Spanda Teacher Training was an experience I will take with me forever. I have learned so much about history, philosophy, science, anatomy, spirituality, about the world and my own body, mind and soul - all teachings that I take with me and use in my everyday life. I am deeply grateful to Nina, Bruno and Teresa for sharing their knowledge and loving energy.”
Alberica (200-hour YTTC)

“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 (300-hour YTTC)

“The program is very well rounded off and thorough, you come out very well prepared to teach right away, make some awesome connections and Bruno, Nina and Teresa are just the kindest people that made the whole experience great. I highly recommend anyone to follow the program at Spanda – you will learn a thorough method that gives you the confidence you need to start your own teaching experience!"
Nina (200-hour YTTC) 

"I loved the 300hour 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 a 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... ”
Jenessa (300-hour YTTC)

"Through TSY, I managed to get a new perspective and connect it to previous knowledge on the topic. Understanding how stress and trauma reflect on the body provides space where yoga and yoga teacher can impact healing. Moreover, I became a more confident yoga teacher, ready to use my learnings in everyday life and teachings."
Ivna (Trauma Sensitive Yoga)

“The Spanda Yoga Method is a unique and inspiring Method with a huge variety of creating Yoga clases. I really loved Ninas and Brunos 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..."
Shirin (300-hour YTTC)

"I really enjoyed all aspects of this course, it included in depth science based knowledge for trauma to then be able to combine this with the ancient teachings of yoga. There were outside speakers as well to expand and give different perspectives and teachings which was and excellent addition. Nina brings so much knowledge to TSY with her background as not only a yoga teacher but as a yoga therapist and psychologist - I feel like I have come away from the course really inspired to deepen my studies in this area and cemented my belief that we all hold some trauma in our bodies from this life or past lives and that using yogic tools can be so helpful to everybody as we navigate this ever changing and transformational world. This kind of work can really help shift trauma held within people much more than western medicine perhaps - so I can only highly recommend this course with Spanda! Thank you!"
Fran (Trauma Sensitive Yoga)

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