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Working with Dreams with Michael Eales
Working with Dreams
We spend around one third of our lives asleep. It is an important element of our existence and sleep science is looking more and more at how we can get the best from it. However many people struggle with sleep, do not remember dreams, and if the do then they quickly dismiss them. We will work with the physiology of sleep in order to better manage our sleep, access dream states and recall dreams. We will work with dreams to hear the messages of our unconscious and higher conscious minds.
To do this we will use structured dreaming techniques, visualisation, storytelling, art and writing. We will work with dreams using humanistic, psychodynamic and shamanic approaches.This can liberate your creativity, and help you move through blocks, and reconnect with your life's dream.
Atsitsa is a great place for this course as you naturally have the right space to reflect and dream without the usual distractions.
Mindful Meditation
In Asia children learn simple mindfulness meditation at school. In Mindfulness Meditation you have a focus to which you gently bring your attention. As you do this your mind will wander into thought. The aim is to notice when your mind has wandered and bring your attention back to the focus.
A simple way to start is simply to notice your breath. Noticing your thoughts without judgement, and bringing your attention back to the focus is an essential mindfulness practice. It helps to develop:
- Present-moment attention: The ability to focus on what is happening in the here and now rather than over thinking the past and the future,
- Nonjudgmental acceptance: Withholding judgment on your experiences, sensations, thoughts, behaviors, and emotional states, which can trigger negative states.
What's included?
Michael's course is held in Atsitsa Bay on Skyros island in Greece and is part of the wide range of courses and activities available. The holiday includes full board twin shared accommodation in an eco-hut. Single upgrades and twin shares in the house are available. Chat through the website, call +44 (0)1983 86 55 66 or email holidays@skyros.com to discuss your requirements.
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About Michael Eales
Michael Eales has 40 years experience as a facilitator, coach and therapist. He works at depth with great warmth and humour, in ways that are safe and empowering.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.
