”Yoga is not about self-improvement, but about self-acceptance.”
Ulf Meyer
In our new yoga studio in Nusse, I am happy to share my experiences and accompany people on their journey, guiding them to more inner peace, health, and balance through yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, and breathing exercises. My wish is to create a space where you can (re)discover your own strength and develop resilience for your everyday life.
Due to my work at a computer, I developed poor posture and chronic muscle tension in my back and shoulders in my late twenties. I often suffered from neck pain and headaches. The therapies recommended by doctors – massages, heat treatments, physical therapy, and targeted muscle training – only provided short-term relief.
I first encountered yoga while on vacation with friends: a yoga teacher friend invited me to practice with the group every day. After just one week, I felt a significant improvement, and after two weeks I was almost pain-free. That sparked my enthusiasm for yoga.
At first, I attended yoga classes at my gym – purely for pragmatic reasons, to get rid of my back pain. But I soon noticed many other positive effects: greater flexibility, inner peace, and better body awareness. I began to discover and try out different styles of yoga—classic Hatha yoga, Power Vinyasa, Hot and Bikram yoga, Kundalini yoga—and eventually put together my own sequences, which became an integral part of my daily routine.
In 2010, I added meditation to my practice. In search of balance in my often stressful job, I had already tried various methods—autogenic training, qigong, tai chi—until I found Buddhist meditation.
I joined a Tibetan Buddhist school, attended retreats, and learned about different forms of meditation over the years.
When I met my wife Pook in 2015, my yoga practice deepened once again.
Together, we opened a small yoga and meditation homestay in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand, in 2017. Initially, my focus was entirely on introductory courses in meditation.
Inspired by my wife, we decided in 2018 to travel to India together to delve deeper into the spiritual roots of yoga at the Vidya Gurukul Ashram. There I completed training in traditional Hatha Yoga and Yoga Nidra – yogic sleep. We studied yoga philosophy, pranayama (breathing techniques), shatkarmas (cleansing techniques), and meditation intensively.
Back in Thailand, we taught together in our homestay until we returned to Germany in 2019.
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What our students say
Johanna Lehmann
Great yoga classes catering to all levels. I am a yoga teacher and learned a ton of new adjustments from Pook and the pace of her classes is great. Ulf is an inspiring meditation teacher and I learned a great deal about different meditation forms.
Marcus
Great place for yoga. Pook is a passionated teacher and takes a lot of individual time for every student. Classes are small. Great community class on friday night for free / donation to the local temple.
Micha
Pook is passionate about yoga, and this passion shines through in every yoga session. She treats her students individually and with a great deal of patience.
Thi Thumasathit
Pook is a terrific yoga instructor. I’ve been practicing yoga for 8 years and enjoy arm balances, and all of Pook’s classes were customized to include at least 3 different arm balances for me. All of her classes were a fair test of yoga — enough to challenge me and leave me in a tired, relaxed, sweaty heap after an hour.
Michael Tettke
Pook is an amazing and inspiring yoga instructor. She takes the time to help you achieve your goals and adapt positions to suit your own body. Somehow, she manages to do this, yet challenges you at the same time. I was surprised at how quickly I gained strength and flexibility.
Sangeeta Prasad
We had a wonderful stay. Both Pook and Ulf took very good care of us. My husband and I enjoyed the one on one yoga sessions and the meditation sessions. If you are looking to be pampered, with yummy food, private yoga, and meditation classes and a relaxed stay, you will love Omsara.
Javier Costa
Life changing experience. Three words define my stay: home, breathe, relax. Pool and Ulf are a wonderful couple that make you feel like your a part of the family from the first minute you arrive. I learnt a lot in the yoga sessions as they’re very intimate and the food is another level.
Morenike Allen (USA)
Every yoga class was thoughtfully tailored to the needs of the practitioners, and I became more open and balanced with each class.
Caroline Boysen
Pook is a great and very talented Yoga teacher. I love her attitude and her passion for all kind of yoga styles. When ever I am in Chiang Rai I do not miss one day to do yoga with her. Thanks for so many wonderul yoga classes.
Elke Bancken
We had the most amazing time at omsara yoga homestay. Pook and Ulf are such lovely and inspiring hosts. We enjoyed staying in their beautiful and comfortable home, having interesting conversations, delicious homecooked food and personalized yoga classes.
Georgina Collins
As a beginner in yoga Pook was a fantastic instructor. I feel the small group was invaluable. Ulf’s introduction to meditation was also really enjoyable.
Janet Su
The yoga classes were aired with a number of different styles. Pook is a great teacher, she gives excellent adjustments. The classes are small and you receive very personalized attention. Her cues are available for every level.
Elana Berman
What a lovely place to unplug, dive deeper into yoga asana practice and nourish the mind, body and soul. With twice daily yoga classes led by Pook, a well-trained teacher who brings an eclectic refreshing mix of a variety of yoga practice styles to meet each student’s needs in the moment, one cannot help but feel reconnected to themselves by the end of this retreat.
Phai Leng Gan (Malaysia)
Pook is a very knowledgeable teacher in yoga practice, she adjust the asana to suit every individual and make sure we get the most out of it. I will always remember what she told us “honour your body, you are only comparing with yourself”
Daniel Fernández
This has been my best retreat experience to date thanks to the genuine hospitability and generosity of Pook and Ulf. I have felt at home from the start, the place is beautiful and comfortable, great yoga and meditation classes, lovely puppies and Pook’s cooking.
Vivienne Man (Switzerland)
Pook´s yoga classes are very good. I am a beginner at Yoga and I definitely fell in love with Yoga even more, thanks to Pook.