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Improv Ashram ::

A Full Activation of the Muse

July 16th - 19th, 2026

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THE JOURNEY

Join us for an immersive journey into the mystery and joy of improvisation with the creator of the Improverse, Raina Satori

We'll co-create a space where you’ll massage your inner muse and re-enchant your life through the art of improvisation.

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a curious beginner, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to explore contact improv, vocal play, comedy & theater arts. 

WHAT IS THE MUSE?

When we speak of activating the Muse, we’re describing the awakening of a-muse-ment — inspiration, creativity, playfulness, joy, and new ways of seeing and feeling the world. The Muse is the impulse that suddenly makes you want to create, the subtle (or insistent) sense that something is asking to be expressed, the moment when ideas arrive faster than you can capture them, and the intelligence that shows up only after you say yes and begin to move. Each person’s Muse is different, revealing itself through writing, singing, acting, drawing, dancing, or other forms of expression.

In this retreat, the Muse is invited through Raina’s expertly crafted exercises and improvisational games, designed to gently open multiple creative channels at once — blending voice, movement, theater, and comedy so these forms support and enliven one another. The Muse is not logical, and she does not respond to pressure or force; she responds to attention, curiosity, and play, meeting us where presence and joy are allowed to lead. 

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

  • Play! 

  • Comedy Improv Games

  • Movement Mediation

  • Intuitive Improv in Nature

  • Authentic Movement

  • Vocal Improv Games

  • Journaling and Self-Reflection

  • Deep Awareness Building Exercises for Increased Connection to Nature

  • Evening Creative Play and Jamming

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR 

Raina Satori is a longtime improviser, movement facilitator, performance artist, comedian, and creative guide with over 30 years of experience in performance, embodiment, and expressive arts.
Her work bridges movement improvisation, theater and comedy improv, vocal play, and reflective practices, offering participants an embodied pathway into creativity that engages the whole self.
Deeply informed by contact improvisation, movement meditation, and expressive arts, and influenced by lineage-holders such as Anna Halprin, Martin Keogh, and Constantine Darling, Raina is known for her warmth, humor, and attuned facilitation.
She is the creator and producer of original performance projects including The Shamanic Cheerleaders, The Ridiculum Curriculum Comedy Show, and So This Is Menopause, each exploring the fertile intersection of comedy, ritual, and collective experience.

THE PRACTICE

Raina’s philosophy of practice is grounded in the belief that improvisation is not only an art form, but a vital life skill. She is devoted to creating spaces that feel safe, playful, and alive—environments where curiosity leads and perfection and self-criticism are gently retired. Through embodied listening, playful risk-taking, and collaborative creation, participants are invited to explore creativity through the body, not just the mind. Her facilitation supports the cultivation of presence, trust, spontaneity, and resilience, skills that ripple outward into relationships, creative work, and everyday life. At the heart of her work is a simple and powerful intention: to practice saying yes, listening deeply, and discovering what can emerge when we move, make sound, and create together.

THE EXPERIENCE

Participants leave with a deeper connection to nature and  their creative instincts, a more artistic  relationship to uncertainty, and practical tools for improvising in both performance and life. You’ll gain confidence expressing yourself without overthinking, sharpen your ability to listen and respond in the moment, and experience the pleasure of being fully present in your body. . Many people walk away feeling more alive, connected, playful, and resourced—with a renewed sense of permission to follow impulse, take risks, and let creativity move through them

$1555 ~ $1999

Per Person ~ Full Board

  • Lodging
  • All Meals 
  • All Improv Ashram Programming
  • A Renewed Sense of Self
  • A Strengthened Confidence in Authentic Expression  

 

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I came in thinking this would just be a fun improv class, and I left feeling more alive in my body, more trusting of my voice, and more connected to other humans than I have in a long time. Raina’s teaching creates a space that is playful, deep, hilarious, and unexpectedly healing. This work isn’t about performance. It’s about permission.

Workshop Participant

Raina’s teaching helped me get out of my head and back into my body. The way she weaves movement, sound, imagination, and presence feels intuitive and masterful. I found myself taking creative risks without fear, and that has carried beautifully into the rest of my life.

Workshop Participant

What makes Raina’s teaching special is how safe it feels. She has a rare ability to hold a group with clarity, humor, and heart. I felt seen without being pushed, encouraged without being fixed. I laughed a lot and I also touched something tender and tru

 

Workshop Participant

I’ve taken a lot of improv and movement classes over the years, and Raina’s teaching stands apart. She doesn’t teach formulas. She teaches listening, responsiveness, and trust in the unknown. Every class felt fresh, surprising, and deeply intelligent.

 

Workshop Participant