5 Best Yoga Studios in Chiang Mai – Thailand

Updated: November 5, 2023

You are in Chiang Mai on vacation, for a while or living and you want to practice yoga. In this article I will tell you which are the 5 best yoga studios.

Whether it's your first time or you're an advanced yogi, in Chiang Mai you'll find options for you, even from different types of yoga and for all budgets.

Besides, All of these studios accept students on a punctual basis, therefore, you will not need to pay a monthly fee, you can pay for a single class or get a pass for more classes.

I will tell you which are the 5 best yoga studios in Chiang Mai, actually 1 is outdoors, so technically it is not a studio, but it is worth mentioning and another of the studios has 2 locations.

They are in the order that I have visited them, it is not by score or anything like that, everyone has something that makes them worthy of being on this list. Wow, what an honor hahaha, not even if they were the Oscars of Yoga studios.😁

Surely there is one that adapts perfectly to what you are looking for 😉

The 5 Best Yoga Studios in Chiang Mai

1. Spirit Yoga Chiang Mai

Spirit Yoga is the yoga studio of Marati Mahadev Jagatap, known as Jagat and is located in the building across from the Central Plaza Airport shopping center, on the second floor, follow the signs. 😉

It is one of the studios with the most different types of yoga in Chiang Mai, with styles such as: Ashtanga, Hatha, Sivananda, Pantanjali.

In addition to specific classes to focus on different areas such as: with a fitness ball, to improve flexibility, to improve strength, sun salutations, moon salutations, aero yoga and even a trampoline.

The level of some classes can be quite demanding, but Jagat always offers alternatives according to the levels, others are also at initial levels, marked with the B for “beginner” in English.

The class schedule changes every week, you will find it updated every Sunday on the Spirit Yoga Facebook page.

Extra information:

• Where: 244 Mahidol Rd, Pa Daet Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100
• Facebook: Spirit Yoga Chiang Mai
• Price: 150 baht for individual classes, 200 baht for special classes, there is also a 15-class pass for 1,500 baht and 2,400 baht for unlimited, both passes valid for 1 month
• Working hours: Every day there are 2 classes in the morning and also from Monday to Friday every day there are 2 classes in the afternoon, check the calendar for more information
• Language of classes: bilingual in English and Thai
• Class level: There are classes of different levels, look on the calendar
• Yoga type: Ashtanga, Hatha, Sivananda, Pantanjali, plus specific classes
• What to bring: comfortable clothing and water; You can use Spirit Yoga mats, you will also find all the necessary material from ribbons, fitness balls, rollers, blocks and much more.
• The best: extensive calendar with a wide variety of classes, the cheapest prices in all of Chiang Mai

WHO ARE THE TEACHERS:

Jagat is the one who teaches the classes except on Wednesday mornings and speaks English. If you go on a day when he is not there, contact him beforehand to find out if the person teaching the class speaks English.

– Marathi Mahadev Jagatap (Jagat) –

Jagat began practicing yoga with his father at the young age of 6., if you see him in one of his classes you will understand why yoga is something so natural for him.

The type of yoga she practices is traditional from India, her birthplace, and she has been teaching for 15 years.

A tip and the meaning of yoga for Jagat:

“The practice of yoga should be done in the morning or at night, so any season of the year is suitable for its practice.”

“Yoga for me is a healthy life with happiness.”

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2. Wild Rose yoga studio

The Wild Rose Yoga Studio It is located in the old town of Chiang Mai in a traditional Thai style wooden house with a magnificent garden at its entrance.

The classes are in styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga; They also have specific classes such as Water Vinyasa, Moon Vinyasa.

Another very interesting class at Wild Rose is Gernot Huber, is a Hatha class based on alignment, a fairly technical class that will help you improve your postures and better understand your own body.

The classes in this studio are generally of a fairly high level and they can pose a significant challenge if you are a yogi with little or no experience, but teachers always offer alternatives.

This studio organizes workshops and retreats, in addition They give 200-hour classes to those who want to become yoga teachers.

A recommendation: Go early because some classes fill up quickly and you risk being left without being able to practice.

Extra information:

• Where: Lane 4/1 Alleyway Phra Pok Klao Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200
• Facebook
• Price: 250 baht for single class and 300 baht for special classes; They also have passes for 5 classes for 1,000 bahts and 10 classes for 1,500 bahts, the passes are valid for 5 weeks.
• Working hours: between 2 and 4 classes each day, check their website to see the week's schedule
• Language of classes: English
• Class level: multilevel, in general they can be quite intense for initial levels, but teachers give alternatives
• Yoga type: Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga; also specific classes
• What to bring: comfortable clothes; There you will find mats, blocks, ribbons, blankets and cushions that you can use and even water to drink.
• The best: Challenging classes, ideal for improving your level, located in the center of Chiang Mai

WHO ARE THE TEACHERS:

Wild Rose has several very good teachers, including Gernot.

– Gernot Huber –

Gernot started practicing yoga 24 years ago with a coworker in Silicon Valley, and has now been teaching for 10 years.

The type of yoga she practices is a combination of Hatha and Vinyasa, and she has also created her own style that mixes elements of Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anusara, Forrest, Freedom and Kripalu yoga.

Currently, he lives in Chiang Mai and teaches in 5 studios, including 2 found in this article, Wild Rose and Blossom Studio.

Her classes focus on improving body alignment during postures To get the maximum benefit from yoga practice, each of its classes provides something interesting.

He will make you reflect on your postures, after a class with him when you practice yoga, you will remember his words and You will notice if you are feeding your ego or performing the posture in the correct way.

In his classes he jokingly asks: “Who wants to add more tension to their neck?”

In many postures we sometimes tend to hyperextend the muscles because we think it is the correct way, but it can create tension, which is counterproductive.

Any yogi can benefit from their classes, from new yogis to get a good foundation in their yoga practice or those with more experience to improve their asanas.

Gernot too participates in different courses for yoga teachers, organizes retreats and workshops internationally (United States, Europe and Asia).

You can see more about their classes at instagram.

Gernot's advice for new yogis:

“Focus on savoring each breath.

“If you can make that the focus of your practice, your practice will be safer, more enjoyable, and more beneficial.”

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3. Yoga Tree Chiang Mai – Blossom Studio

Blossom Studio is Yoga Tree's new studio and It is located in the old town of Chiang Mai, on the second floor, in a very spacious and cozy space with large windows.

In this studio there are very varied classes and In addition to yoga, they offer meditation, dance and movement classes, as well as wellness workshops. such as myofascial release and trigger points.

Regarding yoga, they have Hatha, Yin, restorative, alignment, energizing and detox classes; On their website you can see the calendar that is updated monthly with new classes and workshops.

Extra information:

• Where: next to the Vista hotel Prapokkloa Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50200
• Price: 300 baht for single classes, 5 class pass for 1,250 baht valid for 1 month and 10 classes for 2,500 baht valid for 2 months
• Working hours: There are classes every day in the morning and afternoon, except on Sunday when there are only classes in the morning, check the calendar on their website
• Language of classes: English
• Class level: multilevel, teachers give alternatives
• Yoga type: Hatha, Yin, restorative, alignment, energizing and detox. In addition to meditation, Qigong, temple gong, mandala dance and wellness workshops
• What to bring: comfortable clothing and water; There you can use the mats, blocks, cushions and other material you need
• The best: very varied yoga classes and others that complement it, located in the center of Chiang Mai

WHO ARE THE TEACHERS:

At Blossom Studio you have many teachers, some of the names you can see on the calendar. Among them you will find Gernot Huber who also teaches at Wild Rose (point above).

– Neil Jefferson –

Neil is a yogi with over 20 years of experience and practices all styles of yoga. such as Asthanga, Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa Flow and more, all under the term Hatha Yoga.

Her classes are Hatha Slow Flow and in addition to teaching at Blossom Studio, she also teaches classes in the park (below in point 5).

Together with Gaelen Hanson (see point 5 below) They organize retreats, intensive yoga programs and 200-hour courses to qualify as a yoga teacher, you can see more information in your Facebook.

The next teacher training and intensive courses will be in June/July 2020 in Chiang Mai.

The definition of yoga and its benefits for Neil:

“Be fully present in whatever you do.

Start on the mat and apply that same present moment awareness to everything you do.”

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4. Yoga Ananda Chiang Mai – Nimman and Jing Jai Market

Yoga Ananda is the studio founded by Porntip Tananuchittikul, better known as Kru Nok (“kru” means teacher in Thai).

This studio It has two stores, one in the popular Nimman area and another in the Jing Jai market.If you buy a pass you can use it at both locations.

The classes are quite varied with different types of yoga such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Anusaranga; in addition to specific classes such as flexibility and hip opening.

One of the things that I liked the most is that teachers make manual adjustments (posture correction), it also helps that the classes are in small groups (mainly in Nimman).

Besides, They have an air purifier in both studios, something to be appreciated during the “burning season” or the rest of the year when pollution levels are very high.

Extra information:

• Where Nimman: Hillside 3 Condominium, Nimmanahaeminda Road, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200
• Where Jing Jai Market: Room A15-2, 45 Atsadathorn Road T, Patan, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300
• Facebook
• Price: 250 baht for individual classes, they also have various passes valid between 1 month and 2 months or the unlimited one month and other options such as the tourist pass or for 2 people; All passes can be used at both locations
• Working hours: Almost every day there are 1 class in the morning and 2 classes in the afternoon, see the calendar according to the location on their website
• Language of classes: English
• Class level: multilevel, teachers give alternatives to different positions
• Yoga type: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Anusaranga; in addition to specific classes such as flexibility and hip opening
• What to bring: comfortable clothing and water; you will be able to use the mats, blocks and other study material
• The best: teachers correct postures (make adjustments), it has an air purifier, 2 locations to choose from

WHO ARE THE TEACHERS:

Ananda Yoga has several highly trained teachers.

– Porntip Tananuchittikul (Kru Nok) –

Nok has been practicing yoga for almost 14 years, 7 years teaching and more than 1,300 hours of courses mainly in Hatha, although she also practices Ashtanga, Vinyasa, therapeutics, mantras, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra and meditation.

For Nok the Yoga is a very important part of her life that has helped her overcome and deal with health problems in a better way. and that is why he has taken it so seriously.

Nok has a kind character and is a great expert on yoga and the human body, which is evident in her classes.

Also He does a lot to promote yoga in Chiang Mai and gives free classes at different events, as well as in the CMRCA (Chiang Mai Rock Climbing Adventures) which offers a specific class for climbers monthly.

Nok's advice for new yogis:

“Don't worry about starting something new, open your mind and try it.

If you try yoga you won't regret it, it means opening yourself up to a great change for the better.

No matter your gender, age or physical limitations, everyone can practice yoga safely.”

5. Yoga in the Park – Chiang Mai

This is a Facebook group where yoga teachers who live Chiang Mai or travelers They offer yoga classes in Nong Buak Hard Park for free in English.

There are classes almost every day at 9 a.m., the calendar may vary depending on the teachers who offer their time and experience selflessly.

To find out when there is class, check the Facebook group calendar, in the events section.

The only thing you will have to do is arrive a little before the time so as not to miss a minute of class, it usually meets a large group of people you will see on the grassy area near the lake.

Also, you have to wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or anything that works so you can do your practice like a towel, otherwise In the same park they rent straw mats for only 15 bahts (0.44 euros / 0.48 USD).

The yoga style is usually more or less intense Hatha Flow Depending on the teacher, sometimes you can also find classes in other styles such as Laughter Yoga, Yin Yoga or other styles.

In case you are yoga teachers and want to offer to teach classes, you can contact them through the Facebook group to do so.

Maybe you'll have to share a mat with one of the cats. who live in the park, who come closer especially at the time of meditation. 😻

Extra information:

• Where: Arak Rd, Tambon Phra Sing, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200
• Facebook: Yoga in Chiang Mai Park
• Price: gratuitous
• Working hours: usually from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., confirm on the calendar that it may be at another time or last more than an hour
• Language of classes: English
• Class level: multi-level, all levels are welcome and teachers offer options during poses
• Yoga type: in general Hatha Flow, but it depends on the teachers, check it on the calendar according to the dates
• What to bring: mat, comfortable clothes and water, you can also buy a delicious coconut right there 😋
• The best: It's free, everyone is welcome and there is a very good energy and the park is beautiful

WHO ARE THE TEACHERS:

In the almost three months that I lived in Chiang Mai I had the opportunity to try classes with many of the teachers who so generously teach yoga classes in Nong Buak Hard Park, these are some of them:

– Marina Forster –

Marina practices different styles of yoga such as Hot Yoga, Yin and Hatha, but He has specialized in Vinyasa, which is the style he teaches in the park and obtained her yoga teacher qualification in Ubud, Bali.

Marina's advice for new yogis:

"Do not give up!!

Just because you can't do a pose in the first class, doesn't mean you can't do it in the tenth.

Don’t be intimidated by the more experienced yogis around you.”

It's true, you never know who is practicing next to you, maybe it's another teacher or someone who has been practicing for more than 20 years, there are postures that take years to do, you just need perseverance.

Marina is one of the sweetest and nicest teachers, who it will make you feel very comfortable, you can follow her on her instagram.

– Gaelen Hanson –

Gaelen has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years and She defines the style she practices as “Hatha-Vinyasa and Conscious Movement” which is the style he teaches in the park.

With Neil (see above point 3 – Blossom Studio) organizes retreats, intensive yoga programs and 200-hour courses to obtain a yoga degree in Return to the Source Yoga.

Gaelen's advice for new yogis is:

“Yoga is for everyone.

Be patient, take classes with different teachers and eventually you will find the type of yoga that works best for you.”

– Sabrina Pilz –

Sabrina has been practicing Hatha and Vinyasa yoga for 15 years but During the last year he has begun practicing and teaching Yin yoga.

She, like many people, began practicing yoga as a way to stay fit and gain more flexibility, but then he discovered the true benefits of yoga.

You can follow her on her instagram and Facebook.

Sabrina's favorite quote related to yoga:

“Yoga is not about self-improvement, but about self-acceptance”

What to bring to yoga classes?

In all these 5 best studios in Chiang Mai you only need to bring your comfortable clothes and water.

Mat

Although in all studios, except the park, you have mats at your disposal, it is always convenient for hygiene reasons that you have your own.

In almost all of these studios they have a spray and cloth so you can clean the mat after you have used it and it will be clean for the next yogi.

But sometimes, as a friend says, “The mats smell like feet” in the studies.

That's why I recommend having your own mat in Chiang Mai. you will find many stores that sell mats and if not you also have a Decahtlon in Hang Dong.

yoga towel

For me the best alternative is to have a yoga towel like the one in the link, usually I use the studio mat as a base and put my towel on top.

The towel is compact, ideal to carry in your suitcase or backpack, it is also more hygienic because you do not share it with all the yogis who pass by the studio and you can wash it.

Also, if you are like me, who does not stop sweating in these tropical countries, the towel will help you with grip, you will not slip when doing different postures, plus it absorbs sweat.

Conclusion

If you've never tried yoga, go ahead! Chiang Mai is one of the best places to try classes.

I'm sure it will surprise you, too. there are different styles, whether you are an active person and need a more energy-demanding physical activity to be able to relax or if you prefer something much more leisurely.

The benefits of yoga are multiple, both physically and mentally.

Remember that the Yoga is not about contortionist-type positions that Instagram is full of, most of us who practice yoga are light years away from achieving something like this. 

🙏 Yoga can help you be more present, focus on your daily life and at the same time improve physically your strength, flexibility and balance.

These are for me the best 5 yoga studios in Chiang Mai. Have you tried any of them?

If you have any questions, leave me a comment below, I always respond. 👋😃 Namaste!

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