The Shape of Awake®: Weekend Only Registration
with Hope Martin
June 21 - 23, 2024
“To take this posture itself is the purpose of our practice. When you have this posture, you have the right state of mind, so there is no need to try to attain some special state.” – Suzuki Roshi
The weekend teaches the mechanics of easy, balanced posture. Learn how to shed a lifetime of excessive tension to be embodied, upright, relaxed, and supported by the earth. Being upright without strain is not just an arbitrary shape; it’s the bearing of confidence, presence, and of meditation.
Hope Martin, a master teacher of the Alexander Technique, makes subtle adjustments to the head, neck and back to help you access an effortless, balanced posture – both light and grounded.
The process teaches awareness of habits that result in pain, fixed posture and mind-set, and shows us how to shift to a more open, balanced way of being that is our birthright. It’s not about improving or getting away from anything. Rather, by learning about and honouring the many moments of response that are our habits, we become actively engaged in the process of befriending ourselves and making changes that better support us.
Within a safe, caring and supportive environment, the weekend includes meditation instruction and practice, teaching on basic body mechanics and alignment, humour, as well as gentle hands-on work from the instructor to help release unnecessary tension. Both new and experienced meditators are welcome.
“The work with Hope dramatically improved my practice because sitting correctly I can better stay present.” – Judy Cameron
Overview of Schedule
June 21 (Arrival Day)
- Check-in is open from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Please try to arrive before 5pm to settle in before dinner if you are able to.
- Dinner is at 6:30.
- There will be an orientation session around 7:30 after dinner.
June 23
- Departure after tea on Sunday (around 4:30)
Weekend Cost
All prices are in $CAD. Please consider paying by e-transfer, cheque, or cash. Saving transaction fees helps us keep the Centre going.
Tuition & Meals: $335
Lodging: Extra: varies by type. Visit the Registration Form or this page for a list of options and pricing.
Generosity Policy: We have a donor-supported pay what you can policy and scholarships available. If you need financial assistance in order to attend, please complete this form and our Finance Director will contact you. If you have questions or would like to set up a payment plan, contact our Finance Department at [email protected].
Covid Considerations
Please read the full details of our Covid policy here.
Registration and Cancellation Policies
Please take note that our registration and cancellation policies have been updated. You can read our registration and cancellation policies here.
Leader
Hope Martin has taught the Alexander Technique for 37 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 a Meditation Instructor, a Focusing trainer and has been a close student of Pema Chodron for 30 years. Her particular passion is in helping her students discover how easeful, upright posture is an expression of their human dignity, confidence, and innate wakefulness. To learn more about Hope’s work, visit hopemartinstudio.com
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