Hatha Yoga in Chiang Mai ? An Idyllic Way to A Stronger Spirit

Posted by Lana Thai Villa on January 27th, 2017

It has been more than 5,000 years since hatha yoga was first practiced in India, and it has now made its way around the globe. Some of the best resorts and hotels offer hatha yoga in Chiang Mai for those who want to recharge not only their bodies but also their spirits. This system of exercise focuses on asanas (postures), making you hold your body in certain positions for longer than usual. Some postures are meant to improve flexibility while others can help you develop balance and strength. Regulating and controlling your breathing pattern (pranayama) is essential during practice. 

Whatever your age or level of fitness, you will find hatha yoga in Chiang Mai to be relaxing and beneficial. The instructor can adjust a private hatha yoga class based on your preferences and condition, making it gentler or more challenging. Hatha yoga in Chiang Mai is offered in some of the city’s upscale resorts and hotels. You can sign up for just one class or a series of classes if you wish to go on a yoga retreat. Some guests try just one session but end up liking it so much that they stay longer for more. 

Along with improving your flexibility, hatha yoga can improve your concentration and coordination, ultimately letting you develop a sense of discipline. It’s an ideal form of exercise for any body type because the movements are fluid and relatively gentle. Many people do hatha yoga to reduce backaches and other pains. This type of yoga also improves your posture, makes your spine stronger, improves your blood circulation, and can even resolve indigestion as well as breathing disorders. Hatha yoga is an excellent complementary form of exercise for those looking to lose a few pounds. Even though it does not increase your heart rate as much as cardio exercises do, it tones and tightens your muscles, thereby making you look leaner. 

If you are going on an active holiday in Thailand complete with elephant riding, snorkeling or swimming, and hiking, and other such adventures, it’s a good idea to end your vacation with hatha yoga in Chiang Mai. Relax, stretch, and find your center before heading back home. Hatha yoga is excellent for relaxing the mind and making it more resilient to stress. After your holiday or yoga retreat, you might find that you’re able to concentrate and focus better at work—and even become a calmer person overall.

About the author:

Tim Davies is associated with Lana Thai Villa and is a Chiang Mai resident of many years who enjoys writing about the many and diverse aspects of this part of Northern Thailand. He strives to introduce people to the many attractions and activities on offer in and around Chiang Mai. Having been involved with the hospitality industry for many years he is particularly interested in the many luxury villas and resorts that have been lovingly created with great attention to the traditions of Lana architectural design.