Essential Things to Consider When Choosing a Package for Yoga Retreats

Posted by Lana Thai Villa on March 29th, 2017

Regularly going on yoga retreats that offer fully-rounded yoga classes can help you to re-balance your nervous system, strengthen your body, learn how to breathe properly, and find your inner calm. One of the most important things that you have to consider when choosing a yoga retreat package is the resident yogi or instructor. A great yogi has a deep knowledge of the body and of different styles of yoga. He/she should also be able to help you grow and go deeper in your practice. Look for a yogi that has trained with yoga masters all over the world and is also a qualified Pilates teacher and Reiki master. 

Another thing to consider in choosing your yoga package is whether the package includes provisions for yoga equipment or not. Especially when you are traveling it is be convenient if yoga mats, yoga outfits, towels, and drinking water will be provided for you.

One of the best places to go on a yoga retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai is home to world-class resorts that offer personally designed and insightful private yoga sessions, which can be holistically fitted to your needs or preferences, whatever your level is. There are yoga retreats in Chiang Mai that offer private classes, which can be held in a yoga barn or your room, suite or villa. The following are some of the specific yoga classes that the best Chiang Mai resorts offer:

• Sunrise Yoga – Improves flexibility, strength, and balance. Suitable for everyone except pregnant guests.
• Yoga Asana – Stretches, tones, purifies, and heals the body. It also calms the mind.
• Yoga Nidra – Takes you into a state of conscious but deep relaxation.
• Pranayama – Teaches proper breathing, clears blocked energy, and improves mental clarity.
• Meditation – Teaches techniques to still your mind, relax your body, and release stress and exhaustion.
• Pregnancy Yoga - Helps pregnant women feel good and prepares them for childbirth. 

Look for a  yoga retreat at a resort that also has swimming pools and facilities for spa treatments, gym workouts, and bicycle rides. Combining these activities with yoga will ensure you that your retreat will leave you feeling revitalized and refreshed.  

About the author:

Tim Davies is associated with Lana Thai Villa and is a Chiang Mai resident of many years. He enjoys writing about the many and diverse aspects of this part of Northern Thailand and  introducing 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 Lanna architectural design.