#Yoga
14 articles
24 Apr 2023
Bhakti Yoga
In this article, we will talk about Bhakti yoga as the fastest path to enlightenment. We will discuss how it can erode the ego and still let us be integrated…
17 Apr 2023
Vice and Virtue
In this article, we will talk about Tantra as the science of life. We will discuss the dangers of placing vice and virtue in opposition to one another. We will…
14 Mar 2023
Self-Worth in the Light of Tantra
In this article, we will discuss why we feel the need to seek external validation. We will be guided in a short practice that will help to point us inwards…
21 Jan 2019
The Story of Marpa
Marpa was an extremely frightening child. When he was 3 or 4 years old, everybody in the city was afraid of him. He had an immense power in him, and…
5 Jan 2019
The Story of Tilopa, Naropa, and the 6 Yogas of Naropa
The great yogi Tilopa, after he attained very high spiritual initiations and a very elevated state of consciousness, became a fisherman and lived the life of an ordinary fisherman for…
14 Jun 2017
Student of the Month: Lela from USA
I flew to Thailand a little over two months ago from California, in search of some self-reflection and healing. I had been suffering from a series of infections including pneumonia…
19 May 2017
Student of the Month: Nina from Germany
I’ve been taking classes and retreats at Yoga Chiang Mai for about 1.5 years now and I wouldn’t want to go a day without the beauty their teachings and techniques bring to…
16 May 2017
Manipura (Navel) Chakra Meditation
The third center of force, Manipura Chakra, can be found on a subtle level outside of the physical body, underneath the navel. Its corresponding element is fire (tejas tattva), and…
3 May 2017
Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra Meditation
Svadhisthana Chakra is the second center of force and lies 3-4 cm above the genital area. This center of force is responsible for the sexual energy and creativity. When Svadhisthana Chakra is balanced,…
22 Feb 2017
Muladhara (Root) Chakra Meditation
Muladhara Chakra (the Root) is the first center of force and lies at the base of the spine. It is found between the anus and sexual organ, and is responsible…
1 Jan 2017
Student of the Month: Leslie from USA
I first got a glimpse into Tantra Yoga Chiang Mai studio through a retreat in September. Although it’s been just a short few months with the studio, I can say with certainty…
12 Sept 2016
Practicing Yoga: A gram of action is worth tons of theory
Yoga can mean many things–philosophy, body work, meditation, lifestyle, healing tradition and nowadays, even a trendy sport. Today, most people are unaware of the original meaning of “yoga” since you…
24 Nov 2015
What is Tantra?
“In order to know the honey, you have to taste the honey” is one of the famous tantric sayings. In the West, Tantra is often misunderstood as spiritual eroticism. If you…
2 Nov 2015
Spiritual Retreats: Silence for mind and heart (Part 1)
An honest observation will reveal that we tend to define ourselves in a large part through our relationships with others. Even our most intimate needs are often a result of certain…