Winter Retreat with Shai Tubali

A Journey from the Receptive Heart to Divine Union
with Jesus and Meister Eckhart

December 27, 2025 – January 1, 2026, Online & On-site in Portugal (limited places)

A retreat to celebrate the true Christmas – and to enter the living heart of Jesus’ teaching through the light of Meister Eckhart.

 

Each winter we gather with Shai Tubali to celebrate the real Christmas and to enter the living heart of Jesus’ teaching.
This year, we are guided by the luminous voice of Meister Eckhart, one of the most radical mystics of Christianity.

Let love lead you beyond thought and into the stillness where God is revealed.

 

“Love God as He is — a pure, clear One. And in that One let us eternally sink down.”
— Meister Eckhart

At the center of this retreat lies the mystery of divine love:

How love leads us into silence.

How prayer deepens into meditation.

How love opens into oneness with the Divine and the grace of union.
This sacred space between Christmas and New Year invites you to rediscover the essence of Jesus’ message — to experience love not as emotion, but as the awakening of divine life within.
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A Journey into Love, Silence, and Union

Discover the radical vision of Meister Eckhart, and how his teaching on the love of God leads us from prayer into meditation, and into oneness with the Divine.

Celebrate the real Christmas, dedicating this sacred time to sink into the mystery of divine love and let it guide the birth of a new year.

Deepen your experience through living practices, such as silent meditation, prayer of the heart, and mystical reflection that open us to grace.

Be reborn in the heart of Jesus

What does it mean to love God with all your being?

For Meister Eckhart, the love of God was not a matter of belief, but a living realization — a direct experience of oneness with the Divine.

He taught that the soul is not separate from God but is, in its essence, the very same light.

When love awakens, it draws us back into that light, dissolving all distance between the human and the Divine. 

Eckhart’s vision is radical in its simplicity:

to love God not as an image or an idea, but as pure Being itself — beyond all duality, beyond all “two-ness.”

In this love, prayer becomes meditation, and meditation becomes silent union.

In this retreat, guided by Shai Tubali, we will explore how this divine love can transform the heart, quiet the mind, and reveal the grace that is already within us. 

It is a journey from seeking to being, from longing to fulfillment — a return to the unshakable peace of the soul that knows its Source.

WHAT AWAITS YOU

A Journey into Love, Silence, and Union

This retreat is both a contemplative journey and a lived spiritual practice. Guided by Shai Tubali and inspired by the luminous teaching of Meister Eckhart, each day will open the heart more deeply to divine love and inner silence.

Contemplative Teachings with Shai Tubali

In-depth talks with Shai Tubali, exploring how love transforms prayer into meditation and meditation into oneness with God.

Silent Meditation & Prayer of the Heart

Entering the stillness where divine love reveals itself.

Kabbalistic Inner Fire

A mystical practice to awaken the inner light and prepare the heart for union.

Hibodedud (Sacred Dialogue)

Intimate, personal conversation with God — allowing love to become alive and real.

Expansion of the Divine Heart

A direct experience of unconditional love as the essence of being.

Deity Meditation on the Presence of Jesus

Experiencing Jesus not as an external figure, but as a living gate to divine consciousness.

FEEDBACK

This is what enthusiastic participants say

AMY ELIZABETH FOX

Chief Executive Officer, Mobius Executive Leadership

"Dr. Shai Tubali is one of the great master teachers of our generation."
To have the Grace to study the texts and teachings alongside the receiving of his transmission of the mystical intentions of these works takes one on a rare initiatory process and offers a precious blessing for the journey of the Soul. Dr. Shai Tubali is one of the great master teachers of our generation. A brilliant mind, a pristine awakened consciousness, and a vastly loving heart enable him to decipher, transmit and induct the very soul of these wisdom teachings. To have the Grace to study alongside his transmission of these works is an initiatory process and a precious blessing. A true trustworthy resource for cultivating presence, peace and illumination.

VIV SAF

Coach and facilitator of the Work

"Shai's presence, his processes and his enlightened answers to your questions will leave you feeling transformed."
If you’re looking for a silent retreat that nourishes, enlightens, and creates a lasting difference, I highly recommend one with Shai Tubali and his team. Held in the most tranquil settings, Shai’s presence, his processes and his enlightened answers to your questions will leave you feeling transformed.
I’m so grateful Shai has chosen to share his wisdom and scholarly knowledge with us. His books, satsangs and courses are a great contribution to humanity.
Viv Saf

Effi Rabsilber

 

 

"Through the connection with the light that your retreat revealed to me, I always find my way back to my true needs"

For the first time, I understand what it actually means to be absolutely unconditionally loved and to love unconditionally, and what a need I have to let this realization unfold within me and to fulfill my being and my actions. I perceive this as a key that makes it possible for conflicts and contradictions, pain, pressure, fears and doubts within me and in my relationships with others to truly dissolve. Even if it is not always easy, through the connection with the light that your retreat revealed to me, I always find my way back to my true needs. Life feels less like a burden and more like a miracle that needs to be given space. Knowing that I know almost nothing and yet the ONE essential thing makes me more relaxed about life, which often presents itself to me as a great chaos.
I am infinitely grateful and feel deeply connected.
I wish never to forget that we are all connected.

Verena Winkler

 

 

"All the enlightening words that my thirsty mind absorbed dripped like precious nectar into my hungry heart, supported by the practices that, in their ingenious simplicity, created a space of connection and wholeness."

The Winter Retreat was a healing journey within, into the hidden precious treasure of the heart. It feels gentle and at the same time very powerful. Without a doubt, these mystical days at the end of the old and the beginning of the new year were the most meaningful Christmas gift I could experience. All the enlightening words that my thirsty mind absorbed dripped like precious nectar into my hungry heart, supported by the practices that, in their ingenious simplicity, created a space of connection and wholeness.
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you all for this precious encounter and the opportunity for remembering.
With an open heart, Verena

DR. BETTINA PRENEY

Literary scholar

"It is a wonderful intimate journey to one's Self."
“It is a wonderful intimate journey to one’s Self.”
A Retreat with Shai Tubali is a wonderful intimate journey to one’s Self.

Bathing in Shai’s pure Energy, we are cleansing and purifying ourselves – like in a bath of Light.

Especially his powerful Life-Force-Meditations let us experience the Unity we are – since I am sure that there are no real boundaries between us – that we are all this flowing Life-Energy.

Really, that gives such happiness!

In the time between the meetings with Shai, we can walk in beautiful landscapes, Yoga-exercises are proposed, Dynamic Meditation – and last not least, we have delicious vegan food.

So, I’m really grateful that I can participate in this new Retreat 2024, thank you for organizing such beautiful events!

Liliane Meier

Yoga Teacher

"My personal transformation process was an immense opening to the inner source."

“My personal transformation process was an immense opening to the inner source.

This connectedness, from which I can draw at any time in order to give, is probably the most sacred thing I have realised. I have experienced so much peace in my being that emotions no longer take up so much space. I react much more calmly and clearly when a storm breaks in from the outside. Decisions are no longer based on offended ego, but in compassion and peace.

I would definitely recommend this training. This training is key and there is probably no one who could not use this kind of healing. Especially now in this time when there is a global awakening going on.”

Dr. Nir Brosh

Medical Doctor, Meditation Teacher

"It is a haven for true seekers of truth and transformation."

“The meditation retreats with Shai Tubali had been one of the greatest engines of true spiritual transformation for me, combining profound spiritual wisdom, with crystal clear guidance, imbued with depth and inspiration. Shai is a true master of spirit, and the atmosphere in the retreats is highly supportive and well thought through- it is evident that every little detail is taken into consideration, in order to create a highly transformative and empowering spiritual field. It is a haven for true seekers of truth and transformation.”

Franziska Schneider

Designer, Artist

"This Universe is unbelievable and full of miracles – and so is this retreat! "
“After a meditation I had the gift to sink deep into the intimacy of my true essence, losing all boundaries and merging with a happiness which was so unconditional and nourishing that no words can describe it.

This Universe is unbelievable and full of miracles – and so is this retreat!

Thank you with all of my heart for all the Love!”

Konstantinos Schiffmann

"The summer retreat prepares every participant to a possible spiritual awakening, which has happened to me several times during the retreats."

A summer retreat with the enlightened Kundalini Master Shai Tubali is an extraordinary opportunity to merge into the essence of deep silence. To be in silence is more than calming down from the stress of our high demanding and overactive postmodern society. Beyond the psycho-somatic regeneration the subtle energetic systems are stimulated, which leads to unblocking energy blockages and enables it’s free flow from in- and outside to the body-mind-complex.

Satsang, guided meditations, body work, creative writing, music, dance and walks in nature etc. support this process. The summer retreat prepares every participant to a possible spiritual awakening, which has happened to me several times during the retreats. Spiritual awakening is often expressed though strong, even overwhelming feelings of love, compassion, devotion, serenity, bliss, freedom and oneness. One peak experience was merging with the abyss of divinity where oneness can be felt as an orgiastic ecstasy. For me the retreats with Shai Tubali are life changing. Life has gained a new meaning and the sense for beauty has been sharpened. A non-reversible and ongoing process of development and integration has been initiated. I just can express my gratitude and recommend to every interested person to try this wonderfully life changing opportunity. 

With love

Petra Rosarius

"Shai’s way of spiritual teaching and accompanying is a great mix of wisdom and down-to-earth learning."
Since 2018 I am participating in the silence retreats with Shai Tubali. And also in 2025 I am joyfully commited to participate! Shai’s way of spiritual teaching and accompanying is a great mix of wisdom and down-to-earth learning. As a result, many experiences from the Silence Retreat outlast the everyday life. With every retreat, a piece of retreat comes home and does not fade like in many other events, where the reality of everyday life demands its supposed price. Silence, to be with me, to have nothing to do – a luxury that actually represents no luxury, but lived energy and meaningful action. I am looking forward to my 8th Retreat this year !!!

About the Retreat Venue:

Terra Quinta

 

When love awakens, it draws us back into that light, dissolving all distance between the human and the Divine.

The retreat will take place at Terra Quinta, a peaceful haven nestled in the gentle hills of central Portugal.

Surrounded by quiet nature, open skies, and the soft stillness of winter, it offers an intimate setting for inner reflection and silence.

Simple and warm, Terrakinta provides the perfect space to turn inward — to rest, to listen, and to open the heart to the living presence of love.

Arrival

As we don’t start the retreat until the evening of the 27th, it is basically possible to arrive on the same day despite the flight.

The nearest airport is Lisbon.

From there, we will be happy to organize a shuttle for the 27th that will take you directly from the airport to the retreat location, Terra Quinta, for about 20-30€ per person.

Alternatively, you could book an Uber or Bolt yourself, or team up with other participants to rent a car together. We will be happy to help you arrive at the retreat location in the best way possible.

philosopher and spiritual teacher

Dr. Shai Tubali (Ph.D.)

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Shai Tubali, PhD, a mystic philosopher, blends academic expertise in the philosophy of religion with 25 years of mystical insight. He bridges the gap between tradition and the non-traditional world, offering a unique perspective and teachings that convey the mystical power of ancient doctrines.

In his teachings Shai makes use of ancient mystical knowledge to enlighten our human experience. He believes that transcendent states of consciousness have the power to pour meaning, depth, order, and clarity into our deeply complex and sometimes troubled life. In his work, he aims to clarify the principle of psychological and spiritual transformation as much as possible.

Based on his own direct and ongoing revelation of cosmic consciousness since the age of 23, he is a pioneering figure in the field of self-transformation who has helped thousands of people to transform their lives in his many years of teaching around the world.

 

Among Shai’s books:

ORganizational details

Begin the New Year Immersed in the Power of the Love of God

 

Date

Dezember 27, 2025 – January 1, 2026

Time

The retreat begins at 18:00 with a group dinner. Arrival from 14:00.

The retreat ends on the last day at 14:00 after lunch.

Retreat Venue

Terra Quinta
R. do Zambujeiro,
2130-532 Santo Estevão
Portugal

Organization

Carlos J. Stickel
carlos@shaitubali.com
+49 178 5175 114

Retreat Prices

If you register early, you can enjoy the Early Bird price of €395 until November 27. From November 28, the regular contribution will be €445.

Terra Quinta charges the following prices per person for full board accommodation and meals:

Single room: 1200 €

Double room: 775 €

Three-bed room: 575 €

Five-bed room: 525 €

The corresponding total prices (room and board + retreat fee) can be found in the table below. To make booking easy for you, everything will be handled and paid through us. Later you will receive an invoice for the retreat fee from us, and one for your room option from Terra Quinta.

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How You Can Participate

Whether you join online or in person, this retreat is an invitation to end the year in silence and begin the new one in divine love.

Together we will rediscover the real Christmas — not as a date in time, but as the eternal birth of the Divine within the human heart.

Rooms and Prices:

For onsite participation we have only 10 rooms available.

This year, the rooms will also be booked directly through us. The price therefore includes both the room with full board and the retreat fee.

The total price is made up of 395€ retreat fee (early bird price) and the accommodation + full board:

Total Price per Person (Early Bord):

Single Room 1.595 €
Double Roome 1.170 €
3-Bed-Room 970 €
5-Bed-Room 920 €
Online-Participation 395 €

 

 

 

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Who Should Attend

This retreat is for anyone ready to:

 

 

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  • Allow love to lead beyond thought, into silence and trust.
  • Heal the heart through surrender, humility, and grace.
  • Explore the mystical teachings of Jesus and Meister Eckhart as living pathways to union.
  • Begin the new year rooted in stillness, renewal, and divine love.

 

What you will take home:

 

 

A living understanding of what it means to love God with all your heart.

The ability to turn prayer into meditation and meditation into divine union.

 

 

A renewed connection to inner peace, forgiveness, and joy.

 

 

Simple yet powerful practices — such as silent meditation, the Prayer of the Heart, and mystical reflection — that keep your heart open long after the retreat ends.

A deep sense of belonging to something sacred, eternal, and whole.

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GOOD TO KNOW

FAQ

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I am not experienced/have only a little experience with meditation. Can I still join?

Yes, the retreat program is built in a way that is supportive for beginners and experienced participants alike. You do not need any prior experience in order to participate. The teachings and practices will take you as far as you can go and lead you, in a soft and structured way, to your full potential of transformation at that time.

Do I have to be a Christian to attend the retreat?
No, this is not a religious retreat. It is open to anyone who wants to explore the mystical aspects of Jesus’ teachings and come into contact with the deeper spiritual truth to which Jesus’ words point. Whether you practice in a Christian tradition or not, this retreat can fundamentally deepen and enrich your inner experience.
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How long do I have access to all the retreat recordings?
You have guaranteed access to the retreat on our Online Campus for 24 months.
You have more question?

Please feel free to contact us. We are more than happy to get to know you and answer your questions!

Just write an email to: c.stickel@human-greatness.com

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