Yin yoga is a slow, meditative style in which postures are held for several minutes to release the fascia, joints and deep tension. In Chiang Mai, NiyamaHome offers private Yin classes at your home, villa or hotel with Nicha, a Yoga Alliance-certified teacher trained in Thai massage — 75 minutes, up to six people, THB 2,500.
What Yin yoga is
Most yoga is active: you move, you build heat, you work the muscles. Yin goes the other way. Postures are mostly on the floor and are held for minutes rather than breaths, with the muscles soft. The stretch travels deeper — into connective tissue, fascia and joints — and the long stillness has a strong calming effect on the nervous system.
Who it is for
- People who sit for long hours — remote workers, long-haul travellers
- Runners, trekkers, climbers and anyone with tight hips and hamstrings
- Anyone carrying stress, poor sleep or a mind that won't switch off
- Experienced students who want to balance a strong Vinyasa practice
- Beginners who prefer to start slowly
Why private Yin is different
In a group Yin class you hold a posture and hope it is right for you. In a private class, Nicha chooses each shape for your body and supports it — with props, with her hands, with the exact amount of time you need. Nicha is a Thai yoga teacher certified by Yoga Alliance (200-hour) and trained in traditional Thai massage. She has taught for over a decade — first in Pai, then in Chiang Mai, and for several years in Bali, where most of her students were private clients.
Her massage background makes Yin a natural fit: she can add gentle pressure or an assisted stretch where your body is holding on, so the release goes further than you would reach alone. If you want to go all the way into receiving, try a Thai Yoga Massage.
Yin, Hatha or Vinyasa?
| Style | Feels like | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Yin | slow, still, deep | stress, stiffness, sleep, recovery |
| Hatha | steady, clear, grounded | beginners, alignment, strength |
| Vinyasa | flowing, warm, energetic | fitness, focus, experienced students |
You don't have to choose before you book. Many of Nicha's private classes blend styles: a little flow to warm up, Yin to go deep, and a long rest. See all styles on private yoga classes in Chiang Mai.
Book with Nicha
Send a short request with your days, times and where you are staying. Nicha replies personally — nothing is paid online, and there is no commitment.
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