Kabalove Body-Temple
An 8 days intensive of Eros & Kabbalah in Mexico
When? Tuesday, January 5, 2027 – Tuesday, January 12, 2027
The Invitation
If you have participated in “sacred sexuality” workshops, experienced powerful moments, and still couldn’t quite say what exactly was sacred about them.
If, in meditation, prayer, or ritual, you are one person, but in the bedroom you become another, and these two parts of you remain strangers to one another.
If you have received the message that you must choose between sacredness and desire, yet something deep within you knows this is a false choice.
If you are no longer looking for another experience, but for a path, a language, and a map through which body, heart, mind, and Eros are woven into one journey:
Welcome to KabaLove Body Temple
A mystery school rooted in the many generations of Kabbalistic mysticism, through the path of “Solomon’s Wisdom” — bringing together Eros, wisdom, and the sacred.
Our path is not merely theoretical; it is deeply practical. It is a path that can touch every crossroad in your life — relationships, business, sexuality, creativity, and the power of continual renewal.
What to Expect
In the Zohar, the foundational text of Kabbalah, the ultimate form of worship is called Pulchana de-Rechimuta — Aramaic for "the Worship of Love."
While most spiritual paths fear the body and its sexuality, the KabaLove Mystery School rests on a different premise: a full embodiment of the sacred, all the way down to the flesh. For us, Eros is among the most sacred, and surely the most misunderstood, portals of human consciousness — a gateway to the divine realms, once it is recognized as such. It holds deep mysteries hidden from most people, religious and secular, liberal and conservative alike.
This 8-day intensive is an invitation to enter those mysteries. It is not meant for everyone — just for those who long for these mysteries. Participating in it will not guarantee you any worldly success. It can only help you align more deeply with the path of your soul if your soul knows this path as home. The fruits of this garden are medicinally intoxicating for those who need them, and might be toxic for those who eat them unripe.
Through study of ancient texts, meditation, ritual, and embodied practice, we bring the soul all the way down into the Body Temple — and learn to pass through that portal.
The Kablove Body-Temple will be facilitated by Ohad Pele & Dawn Cherie
Dawn and Ohad have been practicing and teaching sacred love within a living, breathing relationship since 2002.
Wine Ceremony with Yehoo Shalem
During the retreat, as part of a magnificent Kabbalat Shabbat ceremony, we will embark on a mystical journey with an ancient sacred medicine from the Hebrew tradition - wine.
We will seek to re-sanctify this rich elixir, cultivate an intimate relationship with it, and invite its support in revealing the hidden depths of our hearts.
A few details worth knowing before you apply:
Sexual intercourse is never part of any ritual or practice.
You are welcome regardless of your relationship structure — mono, poly, or celibate.
Each participant is fully responsible for their own boundaries.
Sexual contact between facilitators and participants is not a part of this container.
Costs & Application
Cost: Starting at $2,350, depending on your choice of accommodation.
- * Early Bird discount of $200 if you apply before Dec 1 and register within 10 days of receiving an acceptance.
- * Applicants from the Middle East can inquire about a special discount if needed.
- ** Special 100$ discount for members of Down the Rabbi Whole
The Application to this retreat is a mutual discernment process, so that you and our team can sense whether this space is a supportive and aligned fit for you. Please fill this out when you have the time and inner space to do so-- it shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.
After you submit it, a member of our team will be in touch to discuss your participation, or if you are accepted, you will receive a letter of acceptance along with a registration form. Space is limited, and participation is offered by invitation only. If we are unable to accommodate you at this time, with your permission, we can add you to a waitlist for future opportunities.
Please Note
This retreat is NOT suitable for total beginners in the field of Tantra or Sexual Shamanism. As well, it is NOT meant for trauma therapy. It is edgy work and meant for people who know themselves able of working with potentially triggering material without losing their center or blaming others. For those, this journey is a rare opportunity for transformation and growth.
The journey into the heart of sexual shamanism is one of the most powerful ways to access your full aliveness and freedom.
About the Facilitators
DAWN CHERIE
Dawn Cherie is lead faculty at ISTA and co-founder of SSStar, a ritual shamanic theatre group. Her work enlivens people to live love at its greatest power through movement, ritual, and theatre. She is deeply committed to helping women heal shame around sexuality, menstruation, menopause and beyond — and uncover their inner sacred power. She works closely with nature and its wisdom, and holds a B.A. in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic, Maine.
OHAD PELE
Ohad Pele - a life-artist, expert in Kabbalah and ancient Hebrew spiritual wisdom. He was ordained as a rabbi by Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and recognized as a “Dharma Holder” by Zen teacher Roshi Bernie Glassman. Together with Dawn Cherie, he founded KABALOVE and previously led the Neviah Academy in Tel Aviv.
Ohad is one of the founders of the international ISTA organization, the author of eight books, and creator of the Shadow Animal Cards. Today, his work focuses on writing and guiding leaders from around the world to create, from the innermost point of their being, a life that is their own unique work of art, bridging the divides between spirit and matter, Eros and the sacred, ancient roots and contemporary life.
YEHOO SHALEM (MUSICIAN IN RESIDENCE)
Yehoo Shalem is a singer-songwriter, music producer, publisher, and "Meholel Tfila" (prayer facilitator). For the past six years, he has been exploring how to work with wine as a sacred medicine and offering wine ceremonies around the world. During the retreat, he will facilitate the Wine Ceremony as part of the Kabbalat Shabbat and share original music alongside ancient and contemporary prayer songs.