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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Yoga in Chiang Mai has a long history. When I moved to Chiang Mai I was delighted to find a hotbed of yoga teachers and students from around the world. I’d taken classes with maybe 100 yoga teachers over 45 years and had come to appreciate the difference a good teacher makes to each class, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yoga in Chiang Mai has a long history. When I moved to Chiang Mai I was delighted to find a hotbed of yoga teachers and students from around the world. I’d taken classes with maybe 100 yoga teachers over 45 years and had come to appreciate the difference a good teacher makes to each class, and Chiang Mai is home to some of the most gifted teachers in the world. And the beauty and tranquility of Northern Thailand provides the perfect backdrop for deepening my practice, connecting with my breath and keeping my health and wellness a priority.<img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright size-large wp-image-6356" src="https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Godfree-Swing-yoga-768x1024.jpg" alt="Satva Aerial Yoga Chiang Mai" width="768" height="1024" srcset="https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Godfree-Swing-yoga-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Godfree-Swing-yoga-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p>
<p>My current favorite studio is <strong><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293917-d4176453-Reviews-Satva_Yoga-Chiang_Mai.html">Satva Yoga</a></strong>, two minutes from the Maya Mall, which teaches Aerial Yoga. What&#8217;s Aerial Yoga, you ask? Well, take a look at me doing the Batman Asana, above, and that&#8217;ll give you an idea: it lets you do poses that you simply cannot do on the ground. And best of all, it&#8217;s fun and much easier than, say, Ashtanga Yoga or Bikram Yoga.</p>
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<p>In 1970, I started doing three hours of yoga a week and have never regretted it. (Holy cow! That’s 6,500 hours on a yoga mat!) I’ve never been hospitalized, taken pharmaceuticals nor needed to diet. More important, I feel good – bodily – all the time. I’ve noticed that feeling good all over is not a big priority for most people. (They seem to be content to merely be breathing). But it’s my first priority. It’s not that I love yoga. I don’t. But I love, love, love the way yoga makes me feel all day, every day. Keeping me out of the clutches of doctors, pharmaceuticals and hospitals is just a bonus.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re an experienced yogi you’ll love falling into Chiang Mai’s community of like-minded adventurers, the endless parade of famous teachers and the neverending classes, workshops and special events. If you’ve never done yoga before you’ve also come to the right place &#8211; many people dip their toes into yoga’s waters for the first time here in Thailand &#8211; so you’re </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">sure</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to find a class and teacher that’s right for you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you’ve been practicing for ages or don’t know what a downward dog is, this guide will help steer you in the right direction and make the most of yoga in Chiang Mai. </span></p>
<h2>Types of Yoga</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">More than just a way of stretching or getting some gentle exercise, yoga is a complex practice combining mind, spirit and body to create complete wellbeing from the inside out. With a centuries of history, there are naturally many types of yoga – each focusing on different aspects of your alignment, flexibility and breath. Here are some of the most common types of yoga:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Hatha</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#8211; </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hatha</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> refers to any yoga practice that combines poses, known as </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">asanas</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with measured breathing techniques, known as </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">pranayama</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">. The connection between breath and movement creates a deeper sense of relaxation. Most often, teachers will lead you through a series of postures that flow together. The class intensity will depend on how quick or slow the teacher keeps the pace.</span></li>
<li><strong>Iyengar </strong>&#8211; B.K.S. Iyengar systematized 200 classical yoga poses and 14 different types of Pranayama (with variations of many of them) ranging from the basic to advanced. This helps ensure that students progress gradually by moving from simple poses to more complex ones and develop their mind, body and spirit through a step-by-step approach.Iyengar Yoga often makes use of props, such as belts, blocks, and blankets, as aids in performing asanas (postures). The props enable students to perform the asanas correctly, minimizing the risk of injury or strain, and making the postures accessible to both young and old. <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293917-d4176453-Reviews-Satva_Yoga-Chiang_Mai.html">Satva Yoga</a> holds regular Iyengar classes at 8 am Mon-Sat.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Vinyasa</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#8211; Sometimes called “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">power yoga”, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">vinyasa</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> focus on constantly keeping the body in motion with quicker-paced flows base around the famous “sun salutation” series of postures.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Ashtanga</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#8211; One of the more challenging types of yoga, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">ashtanga</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> uses a set series of 70 postures and requires both strength and endurance.  </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Yin</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#8211; If you’re looking for something slower paced, try </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">yin</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> yoga. Centered around stretching and relaxation, yin is a restorative form of yoga good for calming the mind, improving posture and increasing flexibility. Just because it’s slower doesn’t mean it’s always easy though, you’ll often hold deep stretches for up to several minutes to give your joints and muscles enough time to truly release and stretch.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><b><b>Bikram (hot) –</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Named for Bikram Choudry, this is a single, set series of difficult poses done in a room heated to 104ºF. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Definitely</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> worth a try!</span></b></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Restorative</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#8211; You may see classes listed as “restorative yoga”. These sessions may involve different aspects of several different practices but focus on relaxing and rejuvenating your body. Instead of pushing it into a pose you may use supports and props to comfortable relax into a pose that helps your body rest and repair itself. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><b>Laughter</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> &#8211; If you haven’t heard of laughter yoga you will once you’re in Chiang Mai. Consisting of prolonged, self-induced laughing and yogic breathing techniques, laughter yoga lets you connect with your more carefree, playful side and even has been proven to help benefit your cardiovascular system and overall mood.</span></li>
<li><strong>Aerial</strong> &#8211; Poses that suspend you off the ground so you can do things that would otherwise be impossible. <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293917-d4176453-Reviews-Satva_Yoga-Chiang_Mai.html">Satva Yoga&#8217;s</a> aerial yoga classes are limited to four students and run from 4:00-5:30 Monday through Saturday.</li>
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<p><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6357" src="https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Swing-yoga-2-300x225.jpg" alt="Satva Yoga Chiang Mai" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Swing-yoga-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Swing-yoga-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Swing-yoga-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<h2>Yoga Studios in Chiang Mai</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chiang Mai has evolved from a backpacker haven to a sanctuary for health conscious travelers. Among the plethora of organic caf</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">é</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">s and wellness centers that have surfaced within recent years, yoga classes and retreats have become a popular and plentiful option for yogis. They range from beginner to the most advanced classes and offer yoga styles in an impressive variety.</span></p>
<p><b></b><b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293917-d4176453-Reviews-Satva_Yoga-Chiang_Mai.html">Satva Yoga</a></b> is two minutes from Maya. Regular</p>
<p><a href="http://www.namochiangmai.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Namo Yoga</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> –has moved to its new, central location on SRIDONCHAI RD. inside MANINARAKORN HOTEL, 10 minutes walk from the old location and 5 minutes from the Night Bazaar.<br />
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.freedomyogachiangmai.org">Freedom Yoga</a></strong> – Adam and his partner, Ning have been running a new yoga studio in chiang mai for about 8 months now. They told me it&#8217;s been a challenge but extremely rewarding at the same time. It&#8217;s a relatively new yoga studio located just east of the famous Thapea Gate in a refurbished traditional Thai House. Freedom yoga has a relaxed and friendly vibe, with the yoga studio situated upstairs and Freedom cafe and Juice bar below serving up pre and post yoga juices and healthy meals. Freedom offers a thorough yoga schedule covering a variety of classes with something to suit students of all experiences. Their classes have a strong emphasis on correct body alignment and correct breathing. Their schedule:</p>
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<p><span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299292"><span class="aQJ">Monday</span></span>:  <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299293"><span class="aQJ">10am</span></span>-Vinyasa          <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299294"><span class="aQJ">6pm</span></span>-Hatha Flow</p>
<figure id="attachment_6080" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-6080" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-6080" src="https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Freedom-Yoga-Chiang-Mai-300x225.jpg" alt="Freedom Yoga, Chiang Mai" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Freedom-Yoga-Chiang-Mai-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Freedom-Yoga-Chiang-Mai-768x577.jpg 768w, https://www.thailandretirementhelpers.com/wp-content/uploads/Freedom-Yoga-Chiang-Mai.jpg 852w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-6080" class="wp-caption-text">Freedom Yoga, Chiang Mai</figcaption></figure>
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<div>Tuesday: <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299295"><span class="aQJ">10am</span></span>-Hatha Flow      <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299296"><span class="aQJ">6pm</span></span>-Hatha Yoga</div>
<div>Wednesday: <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299297"><span class="aQJ">10am</span></span>-Vinyasa      <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299298"><span class="aQJ">6pm</span></span>-mixed flow</div>
<div><span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299299"><span class="aQJ">Thursday</span></span>: <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299300"><span class="aQJ">10am</span></span>-Hatha yoga     <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299301"><span class="aQJ">6pm</span></span>-Yin Yoga</div>
<div><span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299302"><span class="aQJ">Friday</span></span>: <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299303"><span class="aQJ">10am</span></span>-Vinyasa              <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299304"><span class="aQJ">6pm</span></span>-Hatha yoga</div>
<div><span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299305"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span>: <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299306"><span class="aQJ">10am</span></span>-Mixed dynamic flow</div>
<div><span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299307"><span class="aQJ">Sunday</span></span>: <span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299308"><span class="aQJ">10am</span></span>-mixed level flow</div>
<div><span class="aBn" tabindex="0" data-term="goog_768299309"><span class="aQJ">6pm</span></span>-gentle and restorative yoga</div>
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<p><a href="http://www.theyogatree.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>The Yoga Tree</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Enclosed within a lush garden area in the southwest corner of the Old City, this studio’s peaceful surrounding is prized by its students. With special focus on Beginner and Restorative/Yin Yoga styles, instructors also emphasize proper breathing and correct poses without being overbearing. The Yoga Tree frequently changes its yoga class line-up, which also includes dance and movement meditation classes. Don’t forget to check out their events, small festivals, trainings and workshops, which are held several times a month. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.wildroseyoga.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Wild Rose Yoga</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Housed in a gorgeous traditional teak wooden home, Wild Rose Yoga is known for its range of intermediate to advanced weekly classes and specialized workshops. Classes are lead by various local and international teachers emphasizing and usually offered 3-4 times a day during the week and 1-2 times a day on weekends.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.yogakuukan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Yoga Kuukan</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Known for its positive energy and beautiful space, Yoga Kuukan offers several styles of  Yoga in addition to Tai Chi and Chi Kung. The instructors encourage balance and exploration and teach with the basic intention to improve the health of both the mind and body. Located in the northeast corner of the Old City in a quaint teak house, this studio encourages drop-ins and private lessons. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.thaimassagechiangmai.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Blue Garden</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – This small yoga and massage studio is hidden down a quiet street in the center of the Old City near Wat Pha Kaaw. Step into a beautiful open-aired garden studio and stretch, strengthen, and tone your muscles with flow, </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">hatha or yin yoga. Classes are lead by Remco, an instructor who brings his knowledge of healing and abdominal Chi (Chi Nei Tsang) and Thai massages to his yoga practice. His style also emphasizes restoring energy balance and detoxifying the body. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.weenayoga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Weena’s Yogasana</b></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">&#8211; This small friendly studio is easily accessible and nestled in the up and coming Nimmanhaemin area of Chiang Mai. Lead by Weena herself, she emphasizes simplicity and focuses on four types of yoga: yoga asana, hatha, vinyasa flow and power yoga. Weena’s style delicately balances a challenging but supportive environment for students and accommodates skill levels ranging from beginner to more advanced. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.kantaryterrace.com/Loft_yaga.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Loft Yoga</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">  </span><b>at  Kantary Terrace </b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">– If you’re staying close to Nimmanhaemin Road, check out Loft  Yoga on the second floor of Kantary Terrace. You can call </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">081-377-7306 for more information and a class schedule.</span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.tantrayogathailand.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mahasiddha</a></strong> &#8211; Just north of Suan Buak Hat park in the southwest corner of the Old City, Mahasiddha Yoga school focus on meditation and tantra yoga. Through the practice of tantric yoga one gains awareness of who he truly is and what he can become. Whether you are a <wbr />complete novice or a well-<wbr />travelled practitioner, the classes, courses and events of Mahasiddha Yoga will help you attain your <wbr />happiest, most fulfilled and <wbr />sincere self. Every week, Mahasiddha Yoga offers a (long term) tantra course, hatha yoga classes and workshops along with a FREE activity every Sunday night, such as a hatha yoga class, a movie night or biweekly kirtan. In addition, the school aso organizes monthly retreats. Mahasiddha Yoga can be found at 19 Samlan Soi 6 (green house, with a green gate &#8211; or use these GPS coordinates in Google Maps: 18.783397, 98.980086).</p>
<p><strong>Wise Living Yoga Academy</strong>. This yoga academy is based in the beautiful countryside of Chiang Mai which offers regular yoga teacher training programs, ranging from around 200 to 500 per hour courses. They are registered with the international Yoga Alliance and affiliated to The Yoga Institute of Santa Cruz, Mumbai which is the world&#8217;s oldest yoga institution.</p>
<p><strong>Om Ganesha Yoga</strong>. This yoga teaching academy takes a different approach to yoga. They focus more on the therapeutic side of yoga and focus on the benefits it could lift to each and every person that practices this holisitc approach. All levels of classes are open and offered in a traditional Thai wooden sala set in a relaxing garden.</p>
<h2>Yoga Retreats in Chiang Mai</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Along with yoga studios and classes, Chiang Mai and the surrounding region is also a popular place for yoga and meditation retreats held by teachers from around the world.</span></p>
<p><a href="http://thailandyogaholidays.com?ap_id=trhelpers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Thailand Yoga Holidays </b></a></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Naturally, my favorite retreats are run by one of my own teachers, Christophe Cappon, a Canadian instructor who’s been living in Chiang Mai for the past eight years. Not only is Christophe one of the best yoga teachers I’ve ever met – his adjustments are among the best in the world and he has a killer sense of humor – he also knows how to truly appreciate and take advantage of everything Thailand has to offer (especially its food. The boy knows how to </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">eat</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">). </span><a href="http://thailandyogaholidays.com/?ap_id=trhelpers"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thailand Yoga Holidays</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> runs 10-night retreats that combine a yoga focus while taking full advantage of the true beauty of the north and all that Thailand has to offer with stops in places like Pai, Chiang Dao, a permaculture farm and even a floating retreat center. By discovering the area through one of the Christophe’s retreats, you’ll practice yoga in some unbelievable places you never would have found on your own while also learning more about the country, culture and, of course, eating delicious food. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can check out Christophe’s upcoming </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="http://thailandyogaholidays.com/yoga-holidays-in-thailand/upcoming-yoga-retreats-in-chiang-mai/?ap_id=trhelpers">yoga retreats in Chiang Mai here</a> a</span>nd see where Christophe teaches, in this dreamy video:</p>
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<h2>Feldenkrais in Chiang Mai</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The world&#8217;s funniest (ha ha) yoga+Feldenkrais teacher, Tara Eden, sent me this: &#8220;If you&#8217;re interested in adding Awareness Through Movement to your routine, I am starting Feldenkrais classes at Yoga Tree on Fridays at 130. I am sure you&#8217;re retiree community would benefit greatly from this class too&#8221;.</span></p>
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And remember, when it comes to yoga in Chiang Mai, there are always a wide range of workshops and retreats going on around town. Every yoga studio or vegetarian restaurants will have a bulletin board with notices and fliers promoting various offerings so see what catches your eye.</span></p>
<h2>Hotels and Fitness Center Yoga Classes in Chiang Mai</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While there are a few standalone gyms and fitness centers throughout Chiang Mai, the workout scene here is quite different from the more fitness-oriented countries in the West. It’s popular for expats to sign up for monthly memberships at one of Chiang Mai’s larger hotels and use not only the fitness area but the additional facilities such as the pool and sauna, too. Many of these centers also offer classes that include yoga. Here are a few:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.duangtawanhotelchiangmai.com/facilities.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Duang Tawan Hotel</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Located across the street from the Le Meridien Hotel on Loi Kroh Road, Duang Tawan Hotel has a well-equipped fitness center with an excellent assortment of free weights, newly fitted machines, and cardio equipment. The fitness center also runs nightly group classes, including step aerobics and yoga. Outside is a saltwater pool that offers views across the city and of Doi Suthep with a nearby caf</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">é serving up a light fare and fruit smoothies</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">. To top it off, members and visitors can relax in the saunas or giant jacuzzi. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.fitnessthailand.co.th/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Fitness Thailand</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – One of the largest gyms in town, Fitness Thailand has a beautiful view of the city from it’s 8th floor location and evokes the feel of a Western gym with it’s bright spacious rooms and thumping background music. It has an excellent assortment of classes (up to seven per day) that are split between group exercise, yoga and spin studio rooms. To top it off, Fitness Thailand also has a personal trainer program and a health and juice bar. </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.touch-fitness.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Touch Shape and Fitness Center</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – Located on the fifth floor of the Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center on Huay Kaew Road, this fitness center features high quality machines, plenty of cardio equipment, and specialty classes such as Spin, Hammock Yoga and TRX. It’s modern design evokes a hip and energetic feel that will sure to keep you coming back for more. Personal trainers are also available onsite to assist in your fitness goals and offer training techniques.   </span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dheva-Spa-Wellness-Centre-at-Dhara-Dhevi-Chiang-Mai/387397311374940" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Dhevi Spa &amp; Wellness Centre</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> – If you’re looking to really splurge, the Dhara Dhevi Resort offers a Wellness Retreat Programme featuring a Ayurvedic Healing, Lanna Wellness, Yoga, and Meditation Retreats that include access to a steam room, sauna, fitness center and even hydrotherapy. Their entirely holistic approach to wellness will stretch and strengthen both your mind and body. Hatha yoga and children’s yoga are among the classes taught. If needed, personal training is available on request.</span></p>
<h2>Free and Donation Yoga Classes in Chiang Mai</h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yoga doesn’t have to cost you. It’s not unheard of for locals, expats and visitors to participate in or even lead free yoga sessions in Chiang Mai. What’s even better, is that these classes often take place in a wide outdoor area that make for a unique experience! For example, The Yoga Tree usually runs a weekly laughter yoga class, but you’ll often see fliers or Facebook events with donation-classes at the park or around town. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Again, keep an eye out for notices around town, or try joining some of the Chiang Mai events, yoga and wellness groups on Facebook such as </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/whatshappeningincm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What’s Happening in Chiang Mai</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/135709149784385/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chiang Mai Wellness Community</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">With so many different offerings, you’re sure to find something that fits with your ability and preferred style!</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:39:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Doi Saket Hot Springs, Thailand, Video This is Doi Saket hot springs, my favorite hot springs in all of Thailand. I love it because it&#8217;s owned by the (tiny, picturesque) village of Doi Saket and they operate it cooperatively. It&#8217;s very rural in its setting and appearance, and the women who do all the work [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>This is Doi Saket hot springs, my favorite hot springs in all of Thailand. I love it because it&#8217;s owned by the (tiny, picturesque) village of Doi Saket and they operate it cooperatively. It&#8217;s very rural in its setting and appearance, and the women who do all the work are local farm wives who&#8217;ve lived and grown up together there. I soak in the springs for 20 minutes before I wander over for my massage. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed, everyone knows everyone, and it&#8217;s as much a social club as means of supporting the village&#8217;s little economy. The women chat to each other, sing, or take phone calls as they massage you.</p>
<p><iframe title="A Chiang Mai Hot Spring" width="800" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5X3fga0Diz4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>You can stay at Doi Saket Hot Springs as long as you want. There&#8217;s a little restaurant, a coffee shop and even WiFi</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2018 03:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Chiang Mai a UNESCO Site? Chiang Mai&#8217;s 800-year-old, moated Old City has begun to consider applying for UNESCO World Heritage listing as a registered UNESCO Site. Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Fine Arts will host a seminar “Chiang Mai and the Road to UNESCO World Heritage Listing ” in Bangkok on 13 September to share opinions [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Chiang Mai&#8217;s 800-year-old, moated Old City has begun to consider applying for UNESCO World Heritage listing as a registered UNESCO Site.</p>
<p>Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Fine Arts will host a seminar “Chiang Mai and the Road to UNESCO World Heritage Listing ” in Bangkok on 13 September to share opinions and develop contingency plans for the city of Chiang Mai if it were on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.<br />
The forum, at the Wang Na Theatre in Bangkok, will brainstorm a bid to include the Chiang Mai city area (‘old town’) on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.</p>
<p>Anek Sihamart, Director-General of the Fine Arts Department, said the the proposal, “Monuments, Sites and Cultural Landscape of Chiang Mai, Capital of Lanna” would be submitted to UNESCO after the department conducted a study on the provincial government’s readiness and the local people’s enthusiasm for the changes that would be required.</p>
<p>Old Chiang Mai eassily meets UNESCO’s four selection criteria</p>
<ol>
<li>town-planning,</li>
<li>diversity,</li>
<li>important interchange of human values and</li>
<li>exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition.</li>
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<p>If Chiang Mai is approved by UNESCO as a Heritage site, it will be the fourth UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site in Thailand.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s another Thai UNESCO site you might consider visiting&#8230;<br />
<iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zx6NN0D-jT4" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<h2>Read More about Chiang Mai as a Thailand UNESCO Site</h2>
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<li><a href="http://ncptt.nps.gov/blog/john-asmus-on-laser-cleaning-podcast-42/" target="_blank">NCPTT | John Asmus on Laser Cleaning “Have Laser Will &#8230;</a> &#8211; Her name was Giulia Musumeci and she was employed by UNESCO and the Venice Imperil Fund, and she was trying to do what she could to save these marble statues of Venice. She pointed out to us that cleaning the &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://travel.cnn.com/bangkok/visit/discovering-isaan/ban-chiang-thailands-most-underrated-unesco-world-heritage-site" target="_blank">Ban Chiang: Thailand&#8217;s most underrated UNESCO World Heritage &#8230;</a> &#8211; Tough sell. This might explain why Ban Chiang &#8212; despite being a UNESCO World Heritage Site that&#8217;s considered the most important prehistoric settlement ever discovered in northeast Thailand&#8217;s Udon Thani province &#8212; isn&#8217;t up there with the ancient kingdom of Sukhothai when it comes to hot tourist attractions. &#8230; Udon Thani&#8217;s airport services domestic flights from several cities including Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Phuket. To book seats, check out Nok Air, Air Asia or &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://mffun.net/blog/?p=91469" target="_blank">mffun Chiang Mai Tourism association supports bid for UNESCO &#8230;</a> &#8211; mffun my private feeds Chiang Mai Tourism association supports bid for UNESCO World Heritage listing – Thailand National News Bureau.</li>
<li><a href="http://sd.iisd.org/news/unesco-undp-report-highlights-culture-creative-sector-contributions-to-sustainable-development/" target="_blank">UNESCO-UNDP Report Highlights Culture, Creative Sector &#8230;</a> &#8211; For example, by building on the city&#8217;s cultural assets, the Chiang Mai Creative City (CMCC) Initiative in Thailand aims to make Chiang Mai an attractive city in which to invest, live and work. The report also features Argentina&#8217;s &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://kornnp13.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/chiang-mai-unesco-city-of-crafts-folk-art/" target="_blank">Chiang Mai – Unesco City of Crafts &amp; Folk Art | 751444 &amp; 751446 &#8230;</a> &#8211; CHIANG MAI – UNESCO CITY OF CRAFTS &amp; FOLK ART On July 17 there were seminars. Thailand would like to nominate Unesco. Listed as a world cultural heritage can offer two types is offer limited just only Chiang Mai or &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.squidoo.com/" target="_blank">Squidoo : Welcome to Squidoo</a> &#8211; Squidoo. The popular (free) site for creating single webpages on your interests and recommendations. Even earn money for charity or yourself.</li>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2018 00:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you want to understand Thai Temples, here are some easily recognized features to get you started: The Thai word for temple is wat. When you are giving or receiving directions, Thais usually refer to the nearest wat since the neighborhood wat&#8217;s location will be familiar to everyone. That’s how central they are to Thai life. Temples [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>If you want to understand Thai Temples, here are some easily recognized features to get you started:</h2>
<p>The Thai word for temple is <em>wat</em>. When you are giving or receiving directions, Thais usually refer to the nearest <em>wat</em> since the neighborhood <em>wat&#8217;s</em> location will be familiar to everyone. That’s how central they are to Thai life.</p>
<p>Temples usually consist of several buildings: large buildings, shrines (big and small) and monuments enclosed–all by a wall. There are thousands of temples in Thailand, and every town and village has at least one. In Chiang Mai, where I live, some city blocks have four!</p>
<p>The word &#8220;wat&#8221; (วัด) means school, as the temples were the only place where formal education took place for centuries. To this day, poorer families send their children to the temple school. Buddhist wats usually consists of:</p>
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<li><strong>Bot</strong>: The prayer or meditation room. It’s usually open only to monks. Architecturally similar to the viharn (below), but more heavily decorated. It is also called the &#8220;ordination hall&#8221; and it is where the monks take their vows.</li>
<li><strong>Viharn</strong>: The busiest structure in a wat, where the temple&#8217;s main Buddha image is displayed and where people come to make offerings. It is open to all.</li>
<li><strong>Chedi or stupa</strong>: A tall bell-shaped structure that generally houses relics of the Buddha.</li>
<li><strong>Prang</strong>: A tall, slender spire (of Khmer and Ayutthayan origin) that serves the same devotional purpose as a chedi.</li>
<li><strong>Mondop</strong>: A square, open-sided building with four arches and a pyramidal roof often where religious texts or objects are displayed for veneration.</li>
<li><strong>Sala</strong>: An open-sided pavilion that is used for relaxation, as a meeting place, for larger crowds to hear the dharma read, and a rain shelter.</li>
<li><strong>Chofah</strong> (‘sky tassel’): Bird-like decorations on the end of temple roofs. They represent Garuda, a mythical creature that is half bird and half man.</li>
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<p>Now, here&#8217;s a video about understanding local, Chiang Mai Thailand temples:</p>
<p>http://youtu.be/2DDEel8pwfs</p>
<h2>And Some More Reading to Help Your Understanding of Thai Temples</h2>
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<li><a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/11/18/president-obamas-first-stop-asia-thailand" target="_blank" rel="noopener">President Obama&#8217;s First Stop in Asia Is in Thailand | The White House</a> &#8211; Though his stop to the country lasted for less than one full day, the President visited a Buddhist temple at the Wat Pho monastery, met with Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, held a joint press conference with Thai Prime Minister &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://rendezvous.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/31/speak-more-chinese-ambassador-tells-thais/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Speak More Chinese, Ambassador Tells Thais &#8211; NYTimes.com</a> &#8211; Recently, there was much embarrassment at home after a teenage boy from Nanjing scrawled “Ding Jinhao was here” on a stone relief in Egypt&#8217;s 3,500-old Luxor Temple. There are reports about “cashed-up” Chinese tourists &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thaiworldview.com/wat/wat.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thai temples &#8211; page 1/7 &#8211; Thai World View</a> &#8211; THAI TEMPLES. A Thai Buddhist temple (&#8220;WAT&#8221; &#8211; วัด) is a complex comprising several distinct religious buildings. Major Buddhist ceremonies happen in temples. Some ceremonies (wedding, death, building consecration) are done by monks &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thaiworldview.com/wat/wat5.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thai temples &#8211; page 5/7</a> &#8211; The Buddhist flag is yellow-orange. The Dharma wheel is drawn on it. The Thai flag (&#8220;THONG TRAI RONG&#8221; &#8211; ธงไตรรงค์) symbolises the monarchy (blue color), the nation (red color) and the Buddhism (white color). Buddhist and Thai flags &#8230;</li>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 03:42:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Back by Popular Demand: The 10 Best Thailand Blogs  These bloggers know more about their Thailand than any visitor could – and they’re passionate about it. Bookmark this page because they really are the 10 best Thailand blogs of 2014. 1. AUSTIN BUSH PHOTOGRAPHY That&#8217;s Austin&#8217;s work, above. But his blog is about food in Thailand. Much [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>These bloggers know more about their Thailand than any visitor could – and they’re passionate about it. Bookmark this page because they really <span style="text-decoration: underline;">are</span> the 10 best Thailand blogs of 2014.</p>
<p>1. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.austinbushphotography.com/blog"><span style="color: #0000ff;">AUSTIN BUSH PHOTOGRAPHY</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>That&#8217;s Austin&#8217;s work, above. But his blog is about food in Thailand. Much more useful than reviewers whose only experience with Thai food is from their local restaurant at home. Well-written and illustrated by a professional photographer. Who could ask for more?</p>
<p>2. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.richardbarrow.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">THAI TRAVEL NEWS</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>Richard Barrow’s industriousness has created a huge readership because he does something so well and has been doing it for a long time. He also has useful advance news of interesting events. Thai Travel News has something for  tourists, travelers, expats, and even residents.</p>
<p>3.<strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://bangkok-noir.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">BANGKOK NOIR</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>An American artist in the Bangkok night life. Keen observations plus Chris Koles’ unique rendering of nighttime Bangkok. This blog is not so much a tourist guide as an artistic rendering of an exotic human demographic. The drawings themselves are worth the visit.</p>
<p>4. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://villagefarang.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">VILLAGE FARANG</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p><em>My Thai Village Life in Chiang Ra</em>i by Village Farang. Village Farang is an inspiration to travelers, lovers of country living, and bloggers alike. This blog, by a longtime resident of Thailand, about his beloved village home in Northern Thailand is a fine example of blogging, both intimate and expansive. It balances the beauty of the Thai countryside as viewed through the lens of his camera, with his personal introspection and insights on life in Thailand.</p>
<p>5. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.thethaipirate.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">THE THAI PIRATE</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>Thai Blog and Travel Stories. An Englishman’s Perspective and Life and Work in Central Thailand. A piratical look at life in Thailand from almost every perspective. Wildly varied, beautifully photographed, and funny in a low-key, British way that makes it an addictive read.</p>
<p>6. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.stickmanweekly.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">STICKMAN</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>Thirteen years and millions of faithful readers testify to the worth of this wryly funny, educational, and highly amusing blog about real expat life in exotic Bangkok. Don’t miss it.</p>
<p>7. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://lifeinmovingvehicle.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">STILL LIFE IN MOVING VEHICLES</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>Bangkok From the Passenger’s Seat. The author is a University Professor and photographer who turned a 9-month contract into an 8-year passion. He’s the author of Thai Taxi Talismans, a book inspired by the blog and available at Asia Books and, of course, through Amazon. He’s created one of the most idiosyncratic blogs in the history of blogdom–and that’s saying something. Funny, mordant, quirky, it’s blogs like this that leaven earnest blogs like mine. Enjoy!</p>
<p>8. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://jamie-monk.blogspot.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">JAMIE’S PHUKET BLOG</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>The Real Phuket. More timely (today!) and more personal than any tourism guide could hope to be, Jamie’s love of Phuket (a large varied island with a blend of people and religions, lively tourist beach areas and many quiet places) shines through. While highly personal, it is also well-indexed and extremely useful for anyone planning a visit. Once again, excellent photographs not only adorn the site, they reveal a great deal about Phuket and its real-life inhabitants.</p>
<p>9. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://isaan-live.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">ISAAN LIVE</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>A blog/Internet broadcast about a northeast Thailand (isaan). It’s featured here because this labor of local love shows how much a determined blogger/broadcaster/narrowcaster can accomplish by getting off his backside, visiting, and accurately documenting the secrets of the region. It has put Isaan on the map and inspired emulation and…a visit to Isaan.</p>
<p>And your special bonus for reading this far:</p>
<p>10. <strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://iamkohchang.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">IAMKOHCHANG</span></a></span></strong></p>
<p>The independent Traveler’s Guide to Koh Chang. Written from and about one of the world’s most beautiful islands, this is another excellent example of advocacy blogging. Once again, the elements are all here: love for the place, good writing, a keen eye, and excellent photographs. If you read this blog you will be compelled to visit.</p>
<h2>A video about the best Thailand Blogs:<br />
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<h2> More reading about the 10 Best Thailand Blogs</h2>
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<li><a href="http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2012/02/the-great-flood-of-2011-thailand-a-firsthand-account-3/" target="_blank">The Great Flood of 2011, Thailand: A Firsthand Account &#8211; CDC &#8211; Blogs</a> &#8211; CDC &#8211; Blogs &#8211; Public Health Matters Blog – The Great Flood of 2011, Thailand: A Firsthand Account &#8211; Sharing our stories on preparing for and responding to public health events. &#8230; as the comment from the victim ,what should we train for thai people about how can they response to the situation and the preparedness is better than response.one of the best practice is the implementation of “are you ready project” by us cdc. Link to this comment. February 24, 2012 at &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.usaid.gov/2013/03/paying-it-forward-how-education-can-create-a-better-environment-for-future-generations/" target="_blank">Paying It Forward – How Education Can Create a Better &#8230;</a> &#8211; In celebration of Women&#8217;s History month, USAID interviews Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh, PhD, a professor at Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. Read more &gt;&gt;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/05/a-state-dinner-just-for-kids/" target="_blank">A “State Dinner” Just For Kids | ED.gov Blog</a> &#8211; Blog. Calling all kid chefs: The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge invites parents of kids ages 8-12 to submit an original recipe for a lunch that is nutritious and delicious. All entrants have the chance to win a trip to Washington D.C. &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://www.thethailandlife.com/sin-sod" target="_blank">Sin Sod &#8211; What You Should Pay To Marry Your Thai Girlfriend</a> &#8211; And so, using my own knowledge and experience, and through quizzing three of my good Thai friends, I decided to write a definitive guide to Sin Sod. Sin Sod – The Big Debate. You will find a huge amount of misleading information online regarding Sin Sod, and conflicting experiences can be found plastered all over forums and blogs. So, when a foreigner wants to marry his Thai girlfriend and the inevitable subject of Sin Sod arises, it is no surprise that he becomes confused over &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://thailandlifestyles.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/the-top-10-authorities-on-living-in-thailand/" target="_blank">Ten Best Blogs on Thailand Life and Travel | Understanding &#8230;</a> &#8211; &#8230; Thailand blogs, Thailand Living Costs, Thailand Tourist Information, Thailand Travel, THILAND TRAVEL and tagged best thailand bloggers, best thailand blogs, cost of living in Thailand, live in Thailand, living in Thailand, &#8230;</li>
<li><a href="http://whatismatt.com/make-money-blogging/" target="_blank">How to make money online by blogging | The Lost Boy</a> &#8211; The best Thailand blogs for making money are those with a lot of broad content focused on travel. Not only do these do well in search engines but they also hit high paying keywords with Google adsnese. Google adsense is &#8230;</li>
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