6-Day Yoga Adjusting & Thai Yoga Immersion — The Art of Healing Touch at Khanom Beach
Khanom, Thailand
Thailand — Khanom , Thailand
Description
Step into a rare, hands-on journey where the worlds of Yoga Adjustments, Thai Yoga Bodywork, and energetic anatomy come alive. In this 6-day immersion guided by GabeYoga, you’ll learn to see, feel, and touch with awareness, transforming your approach to yoga and bodywork from something simply mechanical into something truly magical.
Each morning begins with BikYasa or Vinyasa Flow, grounding you in strength, rhythm, and breath. Afternoons explore the art of Thai Yoga partner techniques, teaching you how to assist postures using leverage, sensitivity, and intuitive touch. Evenings invite you to settle into Yin Yoga and meditation, allowing the day’s learning to melt into deep presence and integration.
Between sessions, you’ll have time to experience the natural treasures of Khanom — from waterfalls and temple caves to pink dolphin excursions and refreshing mountain streams with natural fish spas. These moments of exploration create a beautiful balance of movement, stillness, and adventure.
Throughout the immersion, you’ll discover how to offer safe and effective yoga adjustments, develop Sen-line awareness, and cultivate the body mechanics needed to give without strain. You’ll learn the subtle art of breath-synchronized partner work, how to weave adjustments into both Yin and Flow practices, and most importantly, how to touch as a form of meditation, connection, and healing.
Guiding your experience is Gabe, an Ashtanga-inspired teacher whose modern, intuitive approach blends ancient wisdom with innovative techniques. His passion lies in bridging traditions, uniting diverse yoga lineages, and showing students how Yin, Flow, and Thai Yoga can support and elevate one another.
You will leave this retreat not only with new skills—but with a new relationship to touch, trust, and transformation.
Accommodation
Welcome to Aava Resort & Spa, a beachfront sanctuary where Scandinavian design meets Thai serenity. Nestled along the powder-soft sands of Nadan Beach, Aava blends modern elegance with tropical tranquility, offering the perfect space to rest, reflect, and reconnect.
Each room and villa is designed with a minimalist aesthetic that soothes the senses — clean lines, open light, and a gentle invitation to breathe. Step outside your private terrace and you’re just a few steps from the sea, where mornings begin with sunrise light dancing across the waves and evenings close with the sound of the ocean’s hush.
Between yoga sessions, unwind by the infinity pool, enjoy a traditional Thai massage at the Aava Spa, or sip a fresh coconut under swaying palms. The resort’s award-winning restaurant offers nourishing Thai and Western meals, prepared with care from fresh local ingredients.
More than a place to stay, Aava is part of your transformation — a serene home where silence feels full, nature feels near, and every detail invites your body and mind to exhale.
Instructors
GabeYoga
Gabriel Azoulay, known around the world as GabeYoga, is a master teacher, author, and healer with over 25 years of experience in yoga, Thai bodywork, and holistic transformation. His journey with Thai Yoga began on November 9, 2005, when he first met Master Healer Pichest Boonthume in Chiang Mai, Thailand — a meeting that forever shaped his understanding of touch, energy, and the art of healing. Since then, Gabe has returned year after year to study with Pichest, integrating traditional Thai wisdom with modern anatomy and yoga methodology. As the founder of BikYasa Yoga — a powerful fusion of Bikram precision, Vinyasa creativity, and soulful music — Gabe bridges East and West with humor, compassion, and depth. His approach to teaching adjustments and Thai Yoga emphasizes feeling more, forcing less — guiding practitioners to awaken intuitive touch, mindful presence, and energetic awareness. Having taught thousands of students worldwide, Gabe’s classes are known for being both technically intelligent and spiritually alive. He brings to each immersion a blend of discipline, storytelling, and lighthearted wisdom that reminds you why yoga — like touch — is ultimately an act of love. Credentials & Highlights 25+ years teaching Yoga, Thai Massage & Mindfulness worldwide Founder of BikYasa Yoga, Khanom Yoga, and GabeYoga Academy First met and began training with Pichest Boonthume in Chiang Mai on November 9, 2005 Over 15 years studying Thai Massage and energy line therapy (Sen) in Thailand International teacher trainer for Hot, Vinyasa, Yin, and Thai Yoga Author of BikYasa Yoga, Stories from the Mat, and How Yin Yoga Healed My Student’s Knee Speaker and educator at global yoga festivals and wellness centers Fasting and detox mentor — 20+ years of guiding holistic healing worldwide
Key features
- Hands-on Immersion — learn Thai Yoga and adjusting in one transformative week
- Led by GabeYoga — 25+ years of teaching and bodywork mastery
- Small group setting (max 10 participants) for personalized attention
- Beachfront luxury at Aava Resort & Spa
- 30-hour certificate valid for Yoga Alliance continuing education
- Daily balance of practice, learning, rest, and exploration
- Perfect blend of professional training and soulful retreat
Meal Details
Every meal is a continuation of the retreat experience — nourishing, colorful, and alive with Thai flavor.
Served at Aava Resort & Spa’s beachfront restaurant, breakfast and dinner are prepared fresh each day using local fruits, vegetables, herbs, and seafood.
Expect tropical breakfasts of coconut yogurt, mango, papaya, herbal teas, and organic eggs, followed by vibrant dinners featuring Thai curries, crisp salads, homemade soups, and Western favorites with a wellness twist.
All dishes are designed to energize your practice and restore your body after long days of yoga and bodywork.
The restaurant happily accommodates vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs upon request.
Special dietary requests accommodated with advance notice
Daily Schedule
08:00 – Morning Yoga Practice (BikYasa or Vinyasa Flow)
09:30 – Breakfast
11:00 – Thai Yoga Bodywork Workshop (Techniques & Application)
13:00 – Lunch / Rest / Optional Excursion
16:00 – Partner Practice & Energy Awareness
17:30 – Yin Yoga & Guided Meditation
19:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Community Circle or Free Time
Included activities
Daily BikYasa or Vinyasa morning practice to energize and align
Daily Thai Yoga Bodywork workshops (hands-on training & guided partner practice)
Evening Yin Yoga and meditation for deep release and integration
Posture Adjusting & Touch Techniques for all major asanas
Energy Line (Sen) mapping and therapeutic flow sessions
Waterfall hike and natural fish spa experience
Ancient temple cave visit and local monk blessing
Closing beach bonfire ceremony under the stars
Healthy breakfast and dinner each day (Thai & Western cuisine)
Certificate of Completion — 30 Continuing Education (CE) hours
Airport Tranfer
Optional activities
Private Thai Yoga Bodywork or mentoring sessions with GabeYoga
Pink dolphin boat tour (weather permitting)
Massage and spa treatments at Aava Resort & Spa
Fasting or detox consultation with GabeYoga
Local market visit or Thai cooking experience
Activities Not Included
Airfare
Lunch (local cafés and beachfront options nearby)
Extra excursions or spa treatments not listed above
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities and personal expenses
Special Requirements
No prior yoga or massage experience is required — all levels welcome.
Please bring light, comfortable yoga clothing and a notebook.
If joining the Thai Yoga sessions, wear clothing that allows easy movement (such as cotton pants and t-shirt).
Vegan, gluten-free, and special diets can be accommodated with advance notice.
Directions
Khanom is located in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Southern Thailand — about 90 minutes from either Surat Thani (URT) or Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) airports. By Air: Daily flights from Bangkok (BKK/DMK) to Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat Private transfers to Aava Resort & Spa available on request (approx. 90 min) By Ferry (from Koh Samui): 1-hour ferry to Don Sak Pier, then 30-minute taxi to Khanom By Bus: Daily and overnight VIP buses connect Bangkok → Khanom / Don Sak (10–11 hours) We recommend arriving one day early to enjoy the beach and settle before the opening circle. Nearest Airport Surat Thani Airport (URT) — 90 minutes by car Alternative: Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) — 90 minutes by car
January 2026
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