Khaolak Orchid Resort pool

THAI YOGA HOLIDAY 2026 with KEITH and TONY

Beaches, delicious food, forests and yoga!

11-18 October 2026 (7 nights)

We hope you will join us for this once-in-a-lifetime adventure in beautiful Khao Lak. Limited spots.

A journey into the heart of Buddhist Thailand

Rest, reconnect, immerse yourself in Thai Buddhist culture

Join BIJA Yoga Director/BIJA Teacher-training Creator and Lead Teacher/Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, Keith Kempis on an unforgettable cultural experience and yoga holiday in Khao Lak Thailand.

“Khao Lak is very close to my heart: my family have been coming here to rest, connect (with ourselves, each other and our extended Thai family), immerse ourselves in Thai Buddhist culture, Thai cuisine and beach life, for the last two decades. This is the FIFTH time I’ve hosted this special retreat -and I’m very much looking forward to sharing this adventure again with like-minded people.”

~Keith

Investment

$2395 pp twin share/$1895 Early Bird by 12th July SAVE $500

$2795 pp single room occupancy/$2295 Early Bird by 12th July SAVE $500

$900 deposit to secure your place (this amount deducted from your total price, ie if you take advantage of the Early Bird price and you’ve paid $900 the remaining balance is $995) .

NB #1 Your holiday price includes a donation to Hands Across the Water Orphanage

Includes

  • 7 nights accommodation at Khao Lak Orchid Beach Resort (Keith and his family only ever stay here in Khao Lak and have done so for the past 20 years), Welcome Dinner by the beach and Farewell Dinner celebration. 
  • Return shuttle bus from Phuket Airport
  • Twice-daily yoga classes from 12-17 October (morning vinyasa and evening yin or restorative yoga)
  • Phuket Vegetarian Festival  (vegan street fairs and temple visits in Khao Lak and Old Phuket). Phuket Veg Fest is one of the most incredible experiences you will ever have…It’s quite difficult to describe!
  • Temple visits. As Madame – the owner of Khao Lak Orchid – is a devout Buddhist, we have the opportunity to visit various temples and also Ajan Chid’s forest monastery (Ajan Chid was Keith’s Mum’s teacher). 
  • Visit to Hands Across the Water/Baan Than Naam Chai children’s home. Keith’s family have been connected with this orphanage since its creation directly after the Boxing Day Tsunami. It’s actually one of the happiest places he’s ever been… and he’s proud to say he’s seen many of these children grow up; some have returned to work here. Tour guide, Tony Sittiporn, Keith’s mother’s Thai son. Tony actually co-designed the Orchid but now currently lives in North Thailand. He is returning to Khao Lak just for us. 
  • Many other (included) surprises

“I enjoyed absolutely everything about this holiday but the VERY best part was Tony.”

~Amy (two-time participant of Thai Yoga Holiday with Keith)

NB #2 As this is a yoga holiday rather than a retreat or a pilgrimage, you will have time to enjoy the beach and water activities, bars and restaurants in Khao Lak Centre (including a growing number of vegan and vegan-friendly eateries). This will be the tail end of the rainy season so there will be some rainy moments. Massages and other treatments are just a few steps from The Orchid and can also be arranged. 

FAQs 

  • Yes you can add days before/after the dates to stay at the Orchid (for a very reasonable price). You’ll just need to let us know well beforehand. 

A visa is not required for Australian travelers for this length of travel time, however a Thai Digital Arrival Card is now required https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

A monk and his student.
Keith and Ajan Chid at Forest Monastery
Join us!
Two travelers in a small tourist bus in Khaolak
Keith and Tony (our guide in all things Thai culture)
Five happy Thai tourists
Keith, with friends in Thai places!
A small Thai family with their Australian-Filipino friend.
With Chanita of Khao Lak Orchid and Bill (former student now co-manager of Hands Across the Water Orphanage)
Yoga mat on a balcony overlooking the pool at a Thai Khaolak resort.
View from YOUR room at Khao Lak Orchid.
Australian tourists at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival adventures
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival in full swing.
Phuket Vegetarian Festival adventures, Part 2!
Evening yoga and meditation practice with students in a dimmed light room.
Evening practice
Australian yogis visiting the Hands Across the Water Orphanage in Thailand.
Hands Across the Water Orphanage
Khaolak Orchid Resort pool
Does this pool have your name on it?

ABOUT YOUR GUIDES

Keith Kempis is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher, Director and Founder of BIJA Yoga Penrith, Creator/Lead Facilitator of BIJA Yoga Teacher-Training Program and Advancing Teacher Mentoring Program, Sanskrit Language Coach for Opera Australia, life-long musician and music teacher. He has taught yoga for almost 27 years and has led pilgrimages and mentored trainings throughout South East Asia, Sydney, Byron Bay and New York.

Tony Sittiporn is an experienced Tour Curator and Guide, as well as a designer extraordinaire! There are not enough wonderful words in human language to describe how wonderful Tony is. He creates beautiful tour experiences.