Les Lancaster, PhD
Learn from the timeless spiritual insights of the Kabbalah to help you navigate the complexities of your own psyche in the Quantum Age — by opening yourself to mystical states through breathwork and movement, and deepening your sense of the Divine flowing through yourself and the world.
Long before quantum physics explored the fabric of reality, an ancient mystical tradition quietly preserved the keys to understanding existence at its most fundamental level.
Rooted in sacred texts and passed down through initiates across centuries, Kabbalah offers more than spiritual insight — it unveils the hidden architecture behind all of life, reveals the soul’s journey, and contains the keys for directly connecting to the Divine.
Through the symbolic language of the Hebrew Bible, Kabbalah reveals a multidimensional map of creation — a blueprint for decoding the mysteries of the soul, consciousness, and the divine order woven through the cosmos.
In today’s rapidly changing world, this ancient wisdom feels not only timeless, but urgently relevant. Kabbalah invites you to look beneath the surface of reality, access deeper levels of perception, and align with your truest purpose — not through belief, but through direct mystical experience.
If you’re a seeker, a creative, or someone who’s felt called to a deeper understanding of life, the Kabbalah could be just what you’re looking for...
... a way to honor the mystery of existence — without losing your curiosity or your grounded sense of self — and bring it fully into your daily life.
Join Les Lancaster, PhD, a transpersonal psychologist and co-founder of the Alef Trust, for an enlightening 7-week exploration of this shamanic and transpersonal map of consciousness — derived from the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah. It shows how breath, movement, and language aren’t separate from the soul, but the essence of its very expression.
Les will share with you that Kabbalah isn’t about adopting a new set of beliefs — it’s about learning to see and experience the sacred that’s already here in our own consciousness. It’s a living system of meaning and a map of human consciousness.
In addition to working as a transpersonal psychologist, Les is a renowned scholar of mysticism and consciousness. With decades of experience bridging the worlds of science, psychology, and spiritual wisdom, he’ll bring a unique blend of intellectual rigor and heartfelt insight to every session.
A beautiful aspect of Kabbalistic wisdom is that it isn’t bound to one religion or one tradition. In fact, the word Kabbalah comes from the Hebrew word meaning “to receive,” — what you’ll receive in this course isn’t dogma, it’s a fresh lens to see how these ancient teachings speak to the universal human journey and help you find meaning in your own life.
Through seven sessions, you’ll learn how these teachings evolved across time and culture — how they took root during the Jewish exile in Babylon and Persia, how they absorbed the shamanic practices of those lands, and how they still echo in our modern struggles for meaning.
Les doesn’t teach Kabbalah as a set of abstract ideas — he shows you how to embody its insights through breath, movement, and deep psychological work, so you can experience the mystical depth of your consciousness.
You’ll learn practices for opening yourself to the unconscious layers of your own mind, and how that can bring more soul and more aliveness into your everyday life.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a renewed vision of what it means to fully live as a divine being today — grounded in ancient wisdom, enriched by modern understanding, and deeply attuned to the interconnectedness of all things.
During this wisdom-packed course, you’ll:
- Learn a powerful meditative breath cycle using the sacred Hebrew names of God to connect heaven and earth within yourself
- Discover how Kabbalistic insights align with the quantum worldview, revealing what’s hidden beneath the surface of reality for a reimagined sense of who you really are
- See how consciousness is woven through the cosmos — and how your brain acts as a bridge between that universal awareness and your daily life
- Unearth the mystical and psychological meanings of Hebrew letters and learn how to embody them — to shift into new dimensions of consciousness through breath and movement practices
- Explore how biblical figures can serve as archetypes for your own spiritual journey — and how to activate them within yourself
- Learn how to loosen the knots of ego-driven thinking to open yourself to higher states of consciousness and creativity
- Discover the Tree of Life as a map for spiritual growth — and see how it can guide you through life’s challenges with greater ease
- Integrate ancient Kabbalistic wisdom with modern transpersonal psychology to craft a refreshed spiritual path that’s both timeless and alive for you today
- And much more...
In your time with Les, you’ll see how this work can help you change the lenses through which you see the world, freeing you from the unconscious patterns of prejudice and limiting beliefs that can keep you from your own power.
You’ll discover that what’s been called “the Tree of Life” in the Kabbalah isn’t just a mystical diagram — it’s a map of your own potential, a way to connect with the archetypal depths of our contemporary predicaments.
You’ll learn how to integrate these insights into your life, so you can bring a sense of soul and sacredness to your relationships, your work, and the way you show up in the world.
Join us on this journey to reconnect with the ancient wisdom that lives within you — and bring more soul, wonder, and presence to your life.
What You’ll Discover in These 7 Weeks
In this 7-week transformational course, Les will guide you through the skills and competencies you’ll need to experience how Kabbalah can help you balance ancient wisdom with modern understanding, using breath and movement to open new pathways to the sacred in your everyday life.
Join the Livestream — or Stream Later to Watch at Your Convenience
You’ll connect with Les and experience his teachings through livestreaming video via any connected device. This connection is easy to use and will enhance the impact of Les’ transmissions. Can’t make it live? After each class, you can stream the video and audio recordings to enjoy anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Weekly Sessions are on 2025-07-24 9:00:00 am
This course will feature LIVE teachings, interactive sessions, experiential practices, and Q&A with Les. Each session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones, so you’ll develop a holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to bring the hidden wisdom of the Kabbalah into your daily life, deepening your sense of soul and opening up new ways to grow.
Module 1: Deepen Your Divine Connection Through Kabbalistic Breathwork & the Names of God (2025-07-24 9:00:00 am)
Explore the central role of God’s names in Kabbalah, and how these names aren’t just labels but direct expressions of divine presence.
Les brings a scientist’s curiosity and a psychologist’s insight to help you see God not as a fixed entity, but as a dynamic process unfolding in creation and in your own life. You’ll be introduced to a powerful meditative breath cycle that draws you into a direct experience of that unfolding divine essence.
As you learn how the sacred Hebrew letters embody breath and movement, you’ll discover how to align with this deeper presence and bring it into your daily life. Through the story of the Burning Bush and a look at Hebrew letters, you’ll learn how Kabbalah can reveal layers of mystery that connect your breath, mind, and heart with something greater.
In this session, you’ll:
- Learn a powerful breath-centered meditation on the sacred name of God that unites Heaven and Earth within you
- See how Kabbalistic teachings on God’s names reveal the unfolding process of divine creation
- Experience the biblical story of the Burning Bush from a psychological and mystical perspective
- Explore how breath and movement can embody the energy of a Hebrew letter
- Discover how connecting with God’s names can bring a sense of higher presence and meaning into your daily life
Module 2: Integrate Kabbalistic Wisdom to Navigate the Quantum Age (2025-07-31 9:00:00 am)
Discover the remarkable connections between the Kabbalah and the quantum age — a time when boundaries between the seen and the unseen are blurring, and ancient mysticism meets modern physics.
Quantum physics reveals that what we experience on the surface is just a small part of a deeper reality, mirroring the Kabbalistic teaching that there’s a hidden dimension to everything.
Les will guide you through the psychohistorical roots of the Kabbalah, tracing how it evolved through different cultural eras — from shamanic practices to the birth of religion — while showing how its ideas remain deeply relevant today.
You’ll see how Kabbalah’s insights into the unconscious can help you navigate the subtle layers of your own psyche and adapt to the demands of this new, fluid age. Experience firsthand how movement practices can unlock a sense of wholeness and bring these teachings to life.
In this session, you’ll:
- Engage in a movement practice inspired by the Hebrew letters to experience a sense of wholeness in your body
- Discover how Kabbalistic ideas align with the quantum worldview, revealing what’s hidden and what’s revealed
- Trace the psycho-historical roots of the Kabbalah through the ages and see how these layers still shape us
- Explore the evolution of consciousness — from magic and shamanism to religion and the unitive age
- Gain tools for working with your own conscious and unconscious programming to navigate the quantum age’s complexities
Module 3: Reveal Deeper Awareness With Consciousness & Kabbalistic Psychology (2025-08-07 9:00:00 am)
See how leading-edge science and ancient Kabbalistic wisdom both point to consciousness as a universal property of the cosmos. Instead of viewing consciousness as something generated by the brain, you’ll consider it as a property that emerged with the Big Bang — present in everything and everyone.
Les will share how the brain acts as an organ that integrates this cosmic awareness with your ability to know the world, showing how ancient mystics understood this long before modern science.
You’ll also experience how movement can unlock these ideas in your own body, helping you access the subtle interplay of conscious and unconscious awareness.
In this session, you’ll:
- Engage in a movement practice that evokes the living nature of consciousness in your body
- Learn about modern scientific theories that see consciousness as an inherent part of the cosmos
- Discover how your brain decodes sensory data to reveal the world to your awareness
- See the parallels between the Kabbalistic view of divine presence and today’s neuroscience of consciousness
- Understand how the interplay of conscious and unconscious processes shapes your experience of life
Module 4: Letters of Creation — The "Writing on the Wall" & Mysticism (2025-08-14 9:00:00 am)
The Hebrew letters aren’t just an alphabet — they’re viewed in the Kabbalah as powerful agents of creation, each carrying deep mystical significance. In this session, you’ll uncover how these sacred letters evolved during the Jewish exile in Babylon and Persia, a time that shaped not only their forms but also the way they were woven into the fabric of the Hebrew scriptures.
Les will guide you through the shamanic and magical roots of writing in these ancient cultures, showing how these influences shaped both the letters themselves and the stories they tell.
You’ll also see how Kabbalists developed meditative practices with these letters to access hidden depths of meaning, and how this alphabet can open up new layers of insight in your spiritual journey. Through a simple movement practice, you’ll embody the potency of these ancient symbols, making the invisible visible within your own being.
In this session, you’ll:
- Experience a movement practice that helps you connect with the mystical potency of Hebrew letters
- Learn how the Hebrew alphabet evolved in the crucible of exile and cultural exchange
- Discover how Kabbalists used these letters in meditative and concentrative practices
- Explore the deeper meaning of the biblical books of Daniel and Ezra
- See how the interplay of history, psychology, and Kabbalistic mysticism can enrich your own spiritual path
Module 5: Align Your Mind With the Tree of Life Through Biblical Archetypes (2025-08-21 9:00:00 am)
Kabbalistic interpretations of the Hebrew Bible invite you to look beyond the literal stories and uncover the psychological and mystical truths hidden within. You’ll learn how the Kabbalistic tradition reveals archetypal dimensions to key biblical figures — like Abraham, Jacob, and Joseph — each embodying aspects of the human encounter with the Divine.
Les will guide you through the different levels of meaning in the Torah, from the surface narrative to the deepest secrets that speak to the soul. You’ll explore how these archetypes live within you and how working with them can bring profound transformation.
This journey also includes an introduction to the Tree of Life, a symbol that maps the path of spiritual growth and deep self-awareness.
In this session, you’ll:
- Take part in an archetypal exercise to meet the Kabbalah archetype within yourself
- Learn how the different levels of Torah interpretation connect to levels of consciousness
- Discover how Kabbalistic insights reveal hidden meanings in the biblical narrative
- See how major Torah figures act as psychological archetypes that reflect your inner life
- Get introduced to the Sefirot and the Tree of Life as a map for spiritual awakening
Module 6: Gain an Understanding of Higher States of Consciousness With Kabbalistic Psychology (2025-08-28 9:00:00 am)
Dive into how the Kabbalah and modern psychology understand higher states of consciousness, and how they share a vision of loosening the knots of ego-driven thinking. Les will guide you in recognizing how these limiting patterns block access to a richer, more soul-centered reality.
You’ll explore tools — like meditation and mystical imagination — that can help untangle these knots and open you to unconscious processes that hold the keys to spiritual awakening.
Along the way, you’ll discover how to use symbolic language to refresh your mind and bring a deeper sense of soul and presence into your daily life. This journey is about making spirituality real and embodied — reconnecting with what truly matters.
In this session, you’ll:
- Learn how ego-based thinking blocks your access to higher states of consciousness and creativity
- Explore meditation and mystical imagination as ways to untie the knots that limit your growth
- Practice engaging with symbolic language to rewire old mental patterns and invite new insights
- Discover what soul means in both Kabbalah and psychology, and how to nurture its presence in your life
- Re-enliven the connections that truly matter — to others, to the world, and to your deep Self
Module 7: Deepen Your Spiritual Path With a Kabbalistic Movement Practice (2025-09-04 9:00:00 am)
Return to the core practice of breath and movement as a way to align yourself with Kabbalistic wisdom and bring it fully into your body and life. Les will guide you in balancing the ancient mystical ideas of the Kabbalah with modern transpersonal psychology and global spiritual practices.
You’ll see how movement and breath, so central in many spiritual paths, help you move beyond just intellectual understanding — bringing presence and mindfulness into every part of your being. You’ll revisit how the Hebrew letters carry wisdom that can be expressed and embodied through somatic practices.
And most importantly, you’ll explore how to weave these timeless insights into your own spiritual path in a way that feels alive and authentic.
In this session, you’ll:
- Engage in a somatic experience that brings the mystical power of Hebrew letters into your whole body
- Learn how movement and breath can be a universal language for connecting with the spiritual unconscious
- Discover how to find the balance between knowing about mystical ideas and living them fully
- Explore how movement practices can open up new pathways of growth and insight
- Clarify what it means to walk your own spiritual path, integrating ancient wisdom and modern understanding
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER
In addition to Les’s transformative 7-module course, you’ll receive this special bonus offering to complement the course and take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
Introduction to Kabbalistic Psychology
Video Teaching From Les Lancaster, PhD
This soul-stirring video originally served as an introduction to a course on Kabbalistic Psychology as part of a Master’s program on consciousness and spirituality, run by Les Lancaster, PhD. While the lecture involves a general introduction to the wisdom of Kabbalah, it’s also valuable for experienced seekers as it details the importance of exploring the links between Kabbalah and modern psychology. Les discusses specific theories about how the mind works, along with the ways in which meditation and other forms of mind-body practices can enhance your states of being.
Mind, Brain, and Human Potential: The Quest for an Understanding of the Self
EBook by Les Lancaster, PhD
A truly robust offering, this prize-winning, 309-page Ebook by Les Lancaster, PhD, explores the profound connections between brain science, psychology, and religious mysticism. Woven with deep insights from various spiritual traditions, it develops a model of the human mind focused on the quest for meaning. Les’ innovative ideas shine a light on the nature of personal identity and explain how to understand the fantastical claims of mystics. According to Les, a richer sense of being is fully within the scope of human potential.
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Here’s What You’ll Receive
Seven 90-Minute Class Sessions With Les Lancaster, PhD
Experience a unique opportunity to be mentored by and learn from Les Lancaster, PhD, co-founding director of Alef Trust — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a livestreaming video option and will guide you to integrate ancient Kabbalistic wisdom with modern psychology, using breath, movement, and mystical practices to connect with the hidden presence in yourself and the universe. Course sessions are on 2025-07-24 9:00:00 am
Seven Video Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the video will be available for you to stream in a high-quality format. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Audio Recordings of Class Sessions
After each class, the audio will be available for you to stream. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can listen anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
Seven Transcripts of Class Sessions
You’ll also receive the entire class transcription after each session is completed. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Seven 30-Minute Interactive Group Practice Sessions
With live class attendance, there will be a 30-minute optional interactive practice session directly following each class. You’ll be placed in an intimate group with several other participants on the Zoom call to interact, share, and do additional practices to help you further integrate the weekly lessons. Practice sessions arenot recorded for playback; if you’re unable to attend the live sessions, the online community group allows you to connect with each other and find alternative times to interact.
Interactive Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between class sessions, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each week’s lesson.
Online Community
Our exclusive Facebook online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process after each class. Here, you can continue the discussion about your course materials and interact with your fellow students to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Online Course, Kabbalah & the Psychology of Consciousness
We feel honored that Les Lancaster, PhD, has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive LIVE online course. This is a unique opportunity to interact directly with the co-founding director of Alef Trust whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
If you’re serious about learning more about how the profound teachings of Kabbalah can reveal your soul’s truth and show you how to integrate it into your relationships, your creativity, and your spiritual growth, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind program.
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About Les Lancaster, PhD
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Les Lancaster, PhD, is a founding director and Dean of the Alef Trust. He is also Professor Emeritus of Transpersonal Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, and an Honorary Research Fellow in Religions and Theology, University of Manchester, UK.
He has previously served as Chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society, as President of the International Transpersonal Association, and as a Board member of the Association for Transpersonal Psychology.
Les’ research interests focus on the cognitive neuroscience of consciousness and the connections between this topic and mysticism, specifically focusing on Kabbalistic psychology. He has researched consciousness for more than 40 years and studied the Kabbalah and other schools of mysticism for over 50. His focus has been to formulate a neo-Kabbalistic approach that is informed not only by centuries of Kabbalistic texts but also through the insights of modern transpersonal psychology.
He is a prize-winning author, having written numerous journal articles and chapters in edited books. His own books include The Essence of Kabbalah... Approaches to Consciousness: The Marriage of Science and Mysticism... and the forthcoming Kabbalah in the Transpersonal Age: Psychology, Mysticism, and Soul.