The Path of Happiness with Michael Eales

Would you like to feel at your best more of the time? Would you like to have your cup feel fuller? Positive Psychology, based on the latest research, focuses on what makes some people happier and healthier than others, rather than just focussing on the negatives.

The key to happiness is to identify and build on your personal strengths, and not to waste too much time working on your weaknesses. You also need to develop Mindful Awareness, so you do not dwell too much on the past or the uncertainties of the future, and can have more ‘here and now’ choice in your relationships and your life path. Next is to focus on feeling more gratitude and appreciation, which magnify positive emotions.

We will focus on finding your sense of meaning and purpose, learning to live in the here and now, letting go into pleasure, and finding connection with others. All this and lots of fun too!

What's included?

Michael's masterclass is held at The Grange, Isle of Wight. Michael will be co-hosting the holiday alongside Susie Self. The holiday includes twin shared accommodation, all meals and courses. Single upgrades available. Chat through the website, call +44 (0)1983 86 55 66 or email holidays@skyros.com to discuss your requirements. Find out more about this holiday here.

Michael Eales

Michael Eales has over 30 years experience as a facilitator, coach and therapist. He has been practicing and teaching Mindfulness for 25 years. He also works as a Leadership Consultant, bringing learning and development to large and complex organisations. His career began in the early eighties as part of the staff team of The Human Potential Research Project at the University of Surrey, pioneers in Humanistic Psychology. He has a wide experience including ten years apprenticed to a Native American teacher, and learning meditation in Thailand. He is a published poet and translator.

What people say about Michael and his courses:

Calm, clear, informative and approachable.

Very worthwhile course with practical suggestions that you can practice on your own. Excellent pacing of the programme to allow for time on your own.

A perfect window of relaxation in perfectly suitable surroundings to leave you refreshed and positive to move on with life!

The mindfulness course was great. Well paced and helpful.

Mindfulness is a totally new experience for me. I found the course enlightening, uplifting and very positive. Michael is an excellent tutor.

Celebrate your Creativity with Susie Self

Susie leads a dynamic selection of workshops guaranteed to enliven your creative spark. They include:

• Joyful group singing with easy to learn harmonies
• Making beautiful mandalas to take home
• The ancient art of forest bathing accompanied by a prayer flag ceremony
• A singalong to favourite songs from the musicals
• A workshop to discover your authentic voice and the joy of painting seascapes.

What's included?

Susie's masterclass is held at The Grange, Isle of Wight. Susie will be co-hosting the holiday alongside Michael Eales. The holiday includes twin shared accommodation, all meals and courses. Single upgrades available. Chat through the website, call +44 (0)1983 86 55 66 or email holidays@skyros.com to discuss your requirements. Find out more about this holiday here.

Susie Self

Susie Self is an international singer and composer. Susie/Dr Susannah Self ARCM, MPhil Cantab studied at The Royal College of Music and Cambridge University. She has just completed her PhD in composition on a scholarship at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Recent commissions include: Fast: Spitalfields Festival 2020, The Frontline Worker: Skipton Camerata 2020, Orange: English Touring Opera 2020, Wave Form: Royal Birmingham Ballet 2019, Quilt Song: Birmingham Old Rep 2018, SLAP: Birmingham Contemporary Music Group 2018, Freedom Bridge: Birmingham Opera Company 2017, The Butt: Musictheatertage, Vienna 2016 and Heroic Women: Royal Opera House, Garden Venture, 1992.

She has sung as a mezzo soloist in many opera houses in particular for Opéra du Rhin in Strasbourg, The Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp and The Landestheater in Salzburg. She has facilitated workshops for Skyros, Esalen in California, Rancho la Puerta in Mexico, Nottingham University and Guildhall.

What people say about Susie and her courses:

You were an inspiration in so many ways. I can't quite believe I actually sang (rather than mimed!) Thank you. ​

I loved the singing, Susie was an excellent tutor.

A maverick, challenging and life altering.