Yoga for beginners
in Chiang Mai

What stops most beginners

It is rarely the body. It is the room: the mirror, the person next to you folding in half, the fear of being the one who can't keep up. Many people spend years meaning to start yoga and never walk through the studio door.

A private class removes all of that. There is no one to compare yourself to and no sequence you have to survive. You start where your body is today — and most beginners are surprised by how much changes in the first few sessions.

Your first class, step by step

1. A conversation. What you do all day, what hurts, what you hope for. Injuries and conditions are welcome information.
2. Breathing first. Learning to breathe slowly is the foundation of everything else.
3. Simple, safe shapes. Mostly Hatha foundations: how to stand, bend and twist without strain. Nicha adjusts each posture with her hands where it helps.
4. A long rest. The closing relaxation is where your nervous system catches up. Many beginners say it is the best part.
5. What next. A suggestion of how often to practise, and what you can do on your own between sessions.

Why learn with Nicha

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 training changes how she teaches beginners: she can feel where a body is guarding, and she knows how far each joint can safely go. Your first postures come with support, not pressure to perform.

How many classes do beginners need?

One class will show you whether you like it. Three to five give you a base you can keep practising on your own or bring to any studio in the world. That is why many beginners start with the THB 2,000 trial class and continue with a 5-session pack.