Two people sit in meditation on the beach at sunset.

Yoga retreat Khanom, Thailand
Seven days, 13–19 December 2026

A yoga retreat in Khanom, Thailand, on the Gulf coast, with Gabe teaching every session. The group is 1 to 5 people. I have led retreats in Khanom since 2012.

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Two people sit in meditation on the beach at sunset.

The Khanom retreat

What the seven days hold

8am
Yoga. The style changes through the week.
5pm
Yin yoga each evening
3
Excursions: a waterfall hike, a pink dolphin tour and a cave visit
1–5
people in the group

Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.

A day on the Khanom retreat
  • 8amYoga
  • 9–11amBreakfast
  • AfternoonA lecture, an activity or rest
  • 5pmYin yoga
  • 6:30pmDinner

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Where it is hosted

Hosted at Aava Resort & Spa

The Khanom retreat and the Khanom teacher training are hosted at Aava Resort & Spa, a high-end boutique hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

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A villa bedroom at Aava Resort and Spa with a window onto the sea.
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The three excursions

Out of the studio

A waterfall dropping through rocks.

The waterfall hike

Swimming and hiking days away from the mat.

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A dolphin beside a longtail boat.

The pink dolphin tour

An early longtail boat that takes in islands, fishing villages and coast in one morning.

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A group in front of golden Buddhas in a cave.

The cave visit

Khao Wang Thong Cave: an easy half-day for most fitness levels.

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More around the retreat: things to do in Khanom.

Questions

Eight questions people ask

When is the Khanom retreat?
13–19 December 2026.
How long is it?
Seven days.
What does a day look like?
Yoga at 8am, breakfast from 9 to 11, an afternoon lecture, activity or rest, yin yoga at 5pm, dinner at 6:30pm.
Who teaches?
Gabe, every session.
How big is the group?
1 to 5 people.
Are meals included?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Aava Resort are included.
Which excursions are included?
Three: a waterfall hike, a pink dolphin tour and a cave visit. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.
What kind of yoga is it?
The 8am class changes style through the week, and the evening class is yin.
Who leads

Gabe teaches every session

Gabe in a pale blue shirt, hands open.

Gabe teaches every session. The first teacher training was in August 2002, and retreats in Khanom have run since 2012.

Khanom Yoga operates under H3 Yoga, a Yoga Alliance Registered School (School ID #85557).

We talk with you first

There is no checkout on this site. You send a short enquiry, Gabe writes back himself, and we talk.

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A villa bedroom with a white bed, a red window seat and a window onto the sea.

Aava Resort & Spa

A high-end boutique hotel in Khanom. The Khanom retreat and the Khanom teacher training are hosted here, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Aalto is the resort's restaurant.

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A waterfall dropping through rocks.

The waterfall hike

Swimming and hiking days away from the mat. The waterfall hike is one of the three excursions.

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A dolphin beside a longtail boat.

The pink dolphin tour

An early longtail boat that takes in islands, fishing villages and coast in one morning. Sightings are not guaranteed, and the guide says so.

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A group in front of golden Buddhas in a cave.

The cave visit

Khao Wang Thong Cave: an easy half-day for most fitness levels.

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