Sun 20 Apr 08, 9:15 p.m.

Hi All,

Rex in Khon Kaen. I am posting here because Khon Kaen is like the Land that Time Forgot! We ain't got nuth'in down here!

I would like to take up yoga. Hatha yoga, preferably. From an online yoga directory, I found a listing in Udon for

Fit & Firm Yoga
Charoensri Complex

I assume Charoensri Complex is the big mall near the bus station? As I would be busing it from KKC, that would certainly be a convenient location for me.

Has anyone ever heard of these people? Know if they are still operating? Better yet, anyone had any personal experience with them?

Any other contacts for yoga classes and/or teachers in Udon?

Thanks for any info.

Aloha,

Rex

Hi Rex - Yes fit and firm is on the 4th floor of the Charoensri complex. When you get to the 4th floor there is a coffee shop (Udon coffee association) in front of you and Sportsworld further on. Well turn right and and you will see the place. I am sure it is still in operation but I will find out for sure tomorrow and report back.

Do not know anybody that does it, sorry!

I do not know of any other places but to be frank this place would be convenient if you are on the bus. Just 2 minutes walk from the bus station.

My gf has started going to "your car" classes, as she pronounces it, at AEK Udon. Class starts at 6.0pm and costs 2000baht for the month i think?

I just asked my wife, she's says that Fit & Firm has relocated to AEK Udon. Still within walking distance

Rex,I live in Nong Khai and the Mut Mee guest house has a group of falangs involved in Yoga.You might want to contact them for more information.Good luck!

papaguido wrote:I just asked my wife, she's says that Fit & Firm has relocated to AEK Udon. Still within walking distance

Ah they moved... Didn't know that. Haven't been that high in the complex for a while... I get a nosebleed...

Galee wrote:My gf has started going to "your car" classes, as she pronounces it, at AEK Udon. Class starts at 6.0pm and costs 2000baht for the month i think?

I think the classes are also offered mid-day.
A friend of mine has a GF who "says" she goes from 12-1?
You might give the international department a call, 081-954-0954.

Mon 21 Apr 08, 2:46 p.m.

Hey guys! Thanks for all the helpful info.

Irish Alan, now I know why we have not seen much of you on the KK Forum lately; slumming it down in Udon! Thanks for your help with this.

Galee, & PapaGuido, thanks for the AEK info. Makes sense. If they are only charging 150-200 per class, it would be hard to make the rent at Charoensri Complex unless there are students standing in line to get in,


BKKStan, thanks for the tip about Mut Mee guest house and "yoga bums" there. I'll check it out.

Aloha,

Rex

There must be something more about Yoga than I had originally thought. Here's a guy willing to travel for 1 - 1/2 hours by bus, spend 150 - 200 baht for a 1 hour Yoga class and then (I assume) take the bus ride back to KK. I may have to check this out... NOT!!

Naw. I plan to live in the yoga studio. The savings in rent, not to mention the 85 bahtski on the bus make the 200 per hour negligible!

More seriously, though. There is nothing like a little hypertension to make one consider all sorts of strange things!

Aloha,

Rex

Fri 25 Apr 08, 10:49 a.m.

UDON YOGA UPDATE

Hi All,

Thanks for all of your replies.

K. Piraya of the (newly relocated) Fit & Firm Yoga Center was nice enough to respond to my inquiry with current info about yoga classes, pretty much as a couple of you have already posted:

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"Hello Rex,

I don't know anyone who teaches Hatha Yoga in Khon Kaen.
If it's ok for you, please come to Udon Thani and join us.

Our studio has moved to Aek Udon Hospital, G floor.
It's not far from the bus station.

Now we're opened Mon.-Sat. 3 classes available;

11.30 - 12.30 Basic Excercise
16.00 - 17.00 Basic Excercise
18.00 - 19.00 Intermediate Excercise

Course Fee:
200 Bath per hour
1,800 Baht per 10 hours (10% discount)
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,

Piraya K.

Fit & Firm Yoga
Tel. 042-341 488, 089-699 1312
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Then, if that wasn't enough, she e-mailed again the next day with info about yoga classes in Khon Kaen at the Charoen Thani Princess Hotel

Yes, have yoga classes

Tue & Thursday evenings
from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
5th Floor in the Fitness Center
200 bahtski per class

I don't know what kind of yoga it is or have any other info, but will check it out next Tuesday.


Thanks K. Piraya!

"Yes, there is a dog!" said the dyslexic agnostic.

Aloha,

Rex

Hi All

I'm Piraya. I just found that I am 'someone' on Udonmap. Thank you for your interest.

As Mr. Rex has posted, we have relocated to Aek Udon Hospital, G Floor. Operating from Monday - Saturday.

11.30 - 12.30 Basic Excercise
16.00 - 17.00 Basic Excercise
18.00 - 19.00 Intermediate Excercise

**NEW Time**
19.00 - 20.00 Basic Excercise (Only Mon-Wed-Fri)

Any questions or more information, please feel free to contact us.
042-341 488, 089-699 1312

Hope to see you soon.

Piraya K.

Oh~ Forgot to inform you about July Promotion!

!! Buy 1 Get 2 !!

If you register 1 month (1,500 Baht), you can...

1. For yourself > study for 2 months
2. Invite your friend to come with you

This promotion is applied to anyone, register within July, Thai version.

If you need us to teach in English, please set up your group and time.
The price will vary upon the number of students and time.

Usual Rate - English Version
1-3 students > 500 Baht / hour
3-5 students > 800 Baht / hour


Thanks & Best Regards,

Piraya K.

Fit & Firm Yoga
Ake Udon Hospital, G Floor
042-341 488, 089-699 1312