Yoga Teacher'S Shocking Allegations: Animal Abuse Scandal Unfolds

  • By Daiana
  • June 21, 2026, 6 a.m.

Yoga Teacher and Partner Face Disturbing Charges

A shocking scandal has rocked the serene town of Byron Bay, Australia, as a local yoga instructor, Stina Wangqvist, 48, and her partner Tore Milazzo, 47, find themselves embroiled in a series of grave accusations. The duo has been charged with producing child abuse material and performing sexual acts on an animal, following a dramatic police raid at their shared residence.

Following her arrest, Wangqvist was released on bail, with strict conditions including daily check-ins at the local police station and a total ban from social media. The court has required her to surrender her passport, reflecting the severity of the allegations. Meanwhile, Milazzo, who allegedly used his own dog for sexual pleasure, faces a total of nine charges, encompassing child abuse and drug-related offenses.

“The Council has the power to take urgent regulatory action to suspend or place conditions on a practitioner's registration when it considers there is an unacceptable risk to public health and safety or that it is in the public interest.”

Legal Proceedings and Bail Conditions

Both Wangqvist and Milazzo, despite the severity of their charges, have been granted bail, albeit with stringent conditions. Milazzo is prohibited from possessing any animals and must report to the police daily. His legal restrictions extend to limiting his access to communication devices, with a cap on mobile phone services and SIM cards.

The Osteopathy Council of NSW has kept a vigilant eye on Wangqvist, highlighting the potential for public conditions on her medical registration. "If we do place public conditions on a NSW health practitioner's registration as a result of a complaint, these are available on the Register of Practitioners on the Ahpra website," the Council stated.

Further Court Appearances Await

The legal journey for Wangqvist and Milazzo is far from over. They are due to appear in court again, with Milazzo scheduled for Byron Bay Local Court on August 3, and Wangqvist at Ballina Court on August 20. As the case progresses, the community and authorities remain watchful, awaiting the next developments in this unsettling case.

Daiana
Author: Daiana