Principles of Kabbalah: Intermediate

This five-week online intermediate Kabbalah course invites you to go deeper into the Tree of Life, Jacob's Ladder and the living teachings of the Toledano Tradition.

Kabbalah is a mystical tradition that offers a map of existence, from the divine down to the details of everyday human life. In the Toledano Tradition, that map is drawn in two key diagrams: the Tree of Life and its extended form, Jacob's Ladder. Together they describe how the four worlds unfold, how the psyche is structured, how we can work consciously with both, and how we can live a more meaningful life.

Following on from The Principles of Kabbalah, this intermediate course continues the journey. It is also open to those who have studied Kabbalah elsewhere and want to understand its deeper structure. You will explore the Toledano Kabbalah's metaphysical framework in a way that is grounded and practical, so the teachings can be applied in your daily life.

Your guide is Mike Bais, who trained directly with Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi, one of the foremost modern teachers of the Toledano Tradition. Mike has led Kabbalah groups and lectured internationally for more than 15 years, and he brings to his teaching both scholarly depth and decades of experience as a teacher and counsellor.

What to expect

This is an intensive five-class course in which you become part of an online Kabbalah group. Together we will study, meditate, discuss and explore ourselves, the world, the universe and the divine through the Tree of Life and the spiritual teachings of the Toledano Kabbalah. Each session combines theory with practices such as guided meditation, so every participant can have their own direct experience of the teachings.

This 5-week online intermediate course includes:

• A deeper study of the Tree of Life and its 32 paths
• Contemplative inner techniques for transformative work on the psyche
• A Kabbalistic exploration of the extended Tree of Life or Jacob's Ladder
• Teachings on personal and transpersonal work in Kabbalah
• Practical tools for working on your inner and outer life and bringing the teachings into being
• How the four worlds operate in human life and how we can come to understand them

Who is this course for?

• Those who have attended Mike's previous Kabbalah courses at The College of Psychic Studies, or beginner Kabbalah courses elsewhere
• Students of Kabbalah with some foundational knowledge, as well as more advanced students
• Kabbalists with knowledge and experience of other Kabbalistic traditions
• Anyone drawn to the deeper metaphysics of Kabbalah

Take the next step on the Tree of Life. Reserve your place now and continue your journey into the heart of the Kabbalah.

Meet your tutor, Mike Bais

Mike Bais was born and raised in the Netherlands, where he spent more than 25 years working as a physiotherapist, counsellor and university lecturer in medical and paramedical professions. His esoteric background is in the Western Mystery Tradition and the Toledano Kabbalah, in which he trained with Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi.

Mike is the founder of Circle of Avalon, a contemporary school within the Western Esoteric Tradition, and the author of several books on Kabbalah, including Paths on the Tree of Wisdom (Watkins Books, 2024). He teaches regularly in the UK, including in Glastonbury, Stroud and at The College of Psychic Studies, as well as in the Netherlands and beyond. He also works with the mysteries of the Round Table and the Holy Grail, guiding companions through this mythology as a path of personal and spiritual evolution. Mike is a priest and bishop in the mystical Christian tradition of the Apostolic Succession of Arimathea (A.S.A.), where he leads a small church.

Live online with replay

This course will be recorded. You will find the recording links in your College Account within two working days from each class - an email will alert you when it is ready. These recordings will be available for replay for three months following the event. Please see our terms for more information.

Entry requirements

• This course is open to those who have completed Mike Bais' course, The Principles of Kabbalah.
• Those who have trained in Kabbalah elsewhere are also welcome to join.
• To enrol on this course, click 'BOOK NOW'.
• If it is fully booked, click 'REGISTER INTEREST' for updates.
• It is important that you read these 11 Course Agreements before your first class.

Previous participants say:

"This was an excellent course! Mike Bais is a great tutor and Kabbalah is fascinating."

"Thank you for this course! Really enjoyed it and would continue studying and learning with Mike Bais. I've been studying the tree of life since the early 2000's it is very dear to my heart."

"Mike Bais is a gentle & knowledgeable tutor. I enjoyed his presentation very much & would definitely like to learn more from him."

"A deeply profound presentation given with sincerity and expertise by Mike Bais."

"It was an amazing event!"

"The presentation with Mike Bais was very good and made things a lot clearer for me."

Please note that there will be no class on Monday 15th March.