Joyful Metamorphosis: Embrace Uncertainty Through Play

With Stacie Blanke and Anthony Veneziale

January 31 - February 2, 2025

Workshop Schedule

Friday
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm*How to Drop into Esalen*
7:15 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
4:15 pm – 6:15 pm
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

See general schedule information including arrival, departure and meal times.

  • Sleeping Bag Space – $560.00
  • Bunk Bed Space – $740.00
  • Standard Shared Space – $930.00
  • Standard Queen Room – $1,230.00
  • Standard Room Two Beds – $1,950.00
  • Premium Queen Room – $1,710.00
  • Premium King Room – $1,830.00
  • Premium Plus King Room – $2,070.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt – $2,070.00
  • Premium Wooden Yurt Two Beds – $2,070.00
  • Price House Suite – $2,790.00
  • Rolf Suite – $3,930.00
  • Point House – $3,930.00
  • Fritz Point House – $3,930.00
  • South Point House – $4,800.00

This interactive workshop is designed to ignite your creativity and foster connections through the transformative power of improvisation, play, and imagination. Embark on a captivating journey in which science and spontaneity collide, delve into the world of improvisation, and discover its transformative impacts on the brain. 

Find out how engaging in playful activities can stimulate the neural pathways linked to flow, enhance cognitive flexibility, and build emotional resilience. Through scientifically grounded interactive exercises, you’ll learn how improv can shape your mindset and improve your well-being. 

Together, we’ll experience the delight of collaborative exploration and engage in partner exercises and group games. You’ll forge meaningful connections with fellow participants as you create spontaneous stories and navigate laughter-filled challenges. Through an unforgettable blend of science, creativity, and connection, we will unleash the imagination and welcome the unexpected with open arms! 

Whether you’re new to improv or a seasoned performer, our workshop provides an open and encouraging space for exploration, learning, and growth. Join us for this adventure of self-discovery through play that will leave you feeling inspired, energized, and ready to embrace change.

About the Leaders

Stacie Blanke

Stacie Blanke, part of Esalen Institute's programs team and a Bloomtree Wellness facilitator, inspires creativity and connection. As an improvisation facilitator and certified yoga instructor (RYT-200), she guides diverse individuals in playful self-discovery.

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Anthony Veneziale

Anthony Veneziale, co-CEO of Freestyle+, is a Tony Award winner, Grammy nominee, and improvisational play researcher with UCSF. Known as “Two Touch,” Anthony co-created Freestyle Love Supreme, gave the first improvised TED Talk, and has taught musical improvisation for over 25 years.

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