Is there a Yoga Practice in/around Chiang Mai that's focussed more for middle aged people ? 

I think any beginning yoga class will work well for you.

 

Look carefully at pricing and the training of the teacher as the prices seem quite high here compared to America - meaning similar prices which should be much lower given the cost of living here and an experienced Thai teacher with very basic English should be fine.

Do an internet search for  Orissa Yoga Chiang Mai

33 minutes ago, TravelerEastWest said:

I think any beginning yoga class will work well for you.

 

Look carefully at pricing and the training of the teacher as the prices seem quite high here compared to America - meaning similar prices which should be much lower given the cost of living here and an experienced Thai teacher with very basic English should be fine.

Thanks for your input T E W..., my partner and I have both been practicing yogi's for a few decades now...., we find it better(preferable) to participate in a more demonstrative practice..., and specifically within our own age grouping. My partner has tried a couple of schools run by younger yogi's and did not choose to continue for her own personal reasons. We seek to practice with others of a similar era. We are aware of Orissa Yoga.

Check around at some of the local temples.. I live out in the stix and there is a weekly class at one of the local wats for 5 baht a session.. 

At Yoga Mania on Canal Road, south bound, just past Yummy Pizza, behind Kwan's Kitchen on Thursdays at 11AM, this is all farang yoga class.  All seniors/beginners, done in English.  Probably starting a second class on Monday's soon.  Regards.

Raji or Hatha? Are you looking for meditation? 

As a more senior type, I am looking as well but I am particularly interested in Iyengar style yoga. Does anyone know if there are any Iyengar certified teachers in the area? I've been looking but no luck yet. 

 

David

 

We prefer Iyengar or Ashtanga yoga...., but in the end it really depends on the quality of the person taking the class.
There was a guy giving Iyengar classes in Bkk some years ago..., but..., anyway, yes, Iyengar would suit us also.

Yoga lesson for 5 baht?  You will get what you pay for. 

May i ask, Sandy, what would you pay for a yoga lesson here in CM?  In Vancouver i paid, 10 yrs ago, US$20, for 75 minutes, in a big group, mostly Iyengar/yin.  In SF, a bit more for the 'hot, sweaty room' type yoga. 

The Yoga Tree is a good place.

 

2 hours ago, jobin said:

Yoga lesson for 5 baht?  You will get what you pay for. 

 

Is that what your tea leaves say?

Satva Yoga near the Grand View Hotel. It is excellent for people with back issues. Satva Yoga will increase flexibility and strength. It is also done as aerial yoga and yoga on the ball.

The Yoga Tree has at least two instructors that have "Gentle Yoga," and "Restorative" classes that are designed for older people.  Wild Rose used to have classes in Yin Yoga.  Yin Yoga was designed for older people and focuses on stretching and improving range of motion.   I am sure there are others, as well.

11 hours ago, hml367 said:

Do an internet search for  Orissa Yoga Chiang Mai

 

I second this.

i find it worth driving down to Hang Dong for Pui's class, she has an infective enthusiasm and energy.

in the road just left of the market

every day from 5-6pm in San Kamphaeng for FREE

On 11/6/2016 at 11:30 AM, Sandy Freckle said:

Thanks for your input T E W..., my partner and I have both been practicing yogi's for a few decades now...., we find it better(preferable) to participate in a more demonstrative practice..., and specifically within our own age grouping. My partner has tried a couple of schools run by younger yogi's and did not choose to continue for her own personal reasons. We seek to practice with others of a similar era. We are aware of Orissa Yoga.

 

Sandy,

 

I understand your feelings about a like minded/age group.

 

I used the word "beginner" in response to your mention of "middle aged" I did not mean to imply your skill set was "beginner".

 

I am middle aged and time does not allow for me to have a regular yoga practice in a group setting instead I practice when I can by myself - perhaps not the best way to practice at the moment and I can do less postures now than when I was young...

 

Growing up in California hatha yoga was normally on a donation basis with a hat by the door type of thing; located in a church multipurpose room or in the park etc.

 

Hatha yoga tended to be an addon to meditation as opposed to the main focus. I understand that over the last 40+ years hatha yoga and even meditation has become a profitable career for many but something about a for profit focus on yoga is not attractive to me. And I really am confused by prices that are similar to those in America - when costs tend to be much lower here.

I like being in a class but next best is online classes like yogaglo which friends subscribe to and practice to daily, and I've done sometimes.
All types, durations, levels, of class and lots of teachers.......for about $15 a month it gives something very important, a leader to follow ....as I personally get very lazy just doing it alone.
It kinda keeps you company too.

Cheeryble (age 67)

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hey Sandie, 

 

if your in the old city of Chiang Mai  there are about 4 good yoga studios worth checking out all inside the Moat.

Freedom Yoga is just east of Thapae gate and i know they have a gentle class once or twice a week with an english farang teacher