Hope Martin

Hope Martin has taught the Alexander Technique for 40 years, trained Alexander teachers for over two decades at the American Center for the Alexander Technique, and operates Hope Martin Studio in New York City. She is also a Meditation Instructor and a Focusing trainer. Hope had a 20 year teaching partnership with David Rome where they developed and co-taught Embodied Listening® bringing together the Alexander Technique, Meditation practice and Focusing in weekend programs. She continues to teach and develop the program. Hope is also the creator of The Shape of Awake® where she integrates the Alexander Technique and Focusing principles into Meditation retreats and workshops, teaching throughout North America for many years. Hope is a close student of Pema Chodron since 1992 and that has been a huge influence on her life and teaching. www.hopemartinstudio.com