✦ ART • ANTHROPOLOGY • EMBODIMENT ✦
Asha Lava Universe
Where Creative Energy Takes Form
An ecosystem born from over three decades of lived artistic practice and global exploration. A sanctuary where somatic movement, cultural research, and creative transformation converge.
Asha Lava Universe
THE ARTIST & RESEARCHER
Renata Novaes
I’m an artist, educator and founder of Asha Lava Universe – An ecosystem universe of creativity born from 7 years of journey in different parts of the world.
Asha Lava is a creative universe where art, embodied practice, nature reconnection and intercultural encounters.It is a space for experimenting with new ways of creating, learning and relating to ourselves, to each other and to the living world. It’s an artistic practice of education and concept creations into the world
THE PHILOSOPHY
What is Asha Lava?
A space where transformation happens through living art
Asha Lava is an evolving artistic and creative sanctuary born from a lifelong relationship with theatre, somatic movement, beauty, and cultural research. It is a universe of creative experience a sacred space where transformation happens through living art.
Whether you come seeking personal unblocking, embodied healing, or an original concept for your brand, retreat, or project, Asha Lava creates the container for something profoundly authentic to emerge.
30+ Years
Of lived artistic mastery & somatic inquiry
SIGNATURE PATHWAYS
Two Ways to Work Together
Bespoke journeys crafted for personal evolution and visionary leadership
INDIVIDUAL MENTORSHIP
One-to-One Creative Practice
A deeply personal, tailored creative practice. Each session is intuitively designed around your individual journey, somatic release, and authentic expression.
- ✔ Somatic movement & vocal embodiment
- ✔ Creative unblocking & artistic rituals
- ✔ Personalized integration & reflection tools
- ✔ Available worldwide online & in-person
★ SIGNATURE FLAGSHIP
Creative Concept Creation
The signature immersive experience for founders, retreat leaders, and cultural visionaries. A bespoke co-creative process producing transformative concepts, spatial narratives, and new artistic directions.
- ★ High-level creative & cultural direction
- ★ Spatial, retreat & brand narrative design
- ★ Anthropological research & story architecture
- ★ Turnkey strategic concept roadmap
THE ARTIST & RESEARCHER
Renata Novaes
Founder, Cultural Anthropologist & Creative Director
My life has unfolded as an artistic odyssey across continents, cultures, and landscapes—always drawn to the places where performance, anthropology, imagination, and human experience meet.
Asha Lava is the living harvest of more than thirty years of embodied practice, spanning international theatre, cinema, movement, and anthropological research worldwide.
30+
Years Practice
7+
Global Chapters
100+
Voices Transformed
VISUAL ARCHIVE
In Devotion to Art, Beauty & Nature
Some Fragments, memories, and glimpses from her artistic journey.
UPCOMING HORIZONS
Expanding the Universe
New archives, research papers, and publications currently in development
CULTURAL ARCHIVE • COMING SOON
Research & Travels
Field notes, indigenous cultural observations, anthropological research, and reflections on rituals collected from expeditions across four continents.
VISUAL ODYSSEY • COMING SOON
Photography & Poetry
A visual and poetic archive capturing fleeting landscapes, somatic intimacy, light studies, and evocative verses written while living across the globe.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Voices of Transformation
What Clients & Collaborators Say
“The Butterfly Theatre practice was an extraordinary journey. Renata guided me through layers of creative expression I didn't know existed within me. I left feeling more alive and connected to my artistic voice than ever before.”
“Working with Renata on concept creation completely transformed my retreat business. She helped me find a narrative and identity that feels deeply authentic. Bookings doubled within months.”
“I came to Asha Lava feeling creatively blocked. After three sessions, something fundamental shifted. I reconnected with my somatic power and intuition. It was like remembering who I truly am.”
“Renata has a rare gift for holding space. Her work sits at the intersection of art and healing in a way that feels both ancient and revolutionary. Every session left me transformed.”
“The Butterfly Theatre practice was an extraordinary journey. Renata guided me through layers of creative expression I didn't know existed within me.”
“Working with Renata on concept creation completely transformed my retreat business. She helped me find an identity that feels deeply authentic.”
“A beautiful journey connecting to the earth. Renata holds the space with immense awareness and care. Her work allows us to connect to inner creativity while expressing it vividly.”
“The concept creation experience gave me complete clarity on our brand vision. Renata's anthropological depth opened perspectives I never would have found alone.”
“As a founder, I was stuck in conventional thinking patterns. Renata's methodology broke through every creative barrier. Within weeks, we had a reimagined concept for our cultural space.”
“The womb healing and movement sessions with Renata opened a door I didn't know existed. The connection between somatic awareness and creative expression is profound.”
“A beautiful journey connecting to the earth. Renata holds the space with immense awareness and care.”
“The concept creation experience gave me complete clarity on our brand vision. Pure genius.”
“The Butterfly Theatre is a wonderful alchemy between theatrical practice, dance, and emotional rediscovery. It can transform everyone and bring deep healing.”
“Renata designed our boutique hotel concept from the ground up. She united creativity, cultural sensitivity, and spatial harmony. Guests constantly tell us the space feels unlike anything else.”
“The workshop Renata facilitated was unlike any team experience I've witnessed. It was deeply creative, moving, and left everyone with renewed energy and purpose.”
“Renata operates on a different level entirely. Her ability to weave art, anthropology, and visionary thinking produces concepts that are genuinely original and resonant.”
“The Butterfly Theatre is a wonderful alchemy between theatrical practice, dance, and emotional rediscovery.”
“Renata designed our boutique hotel concept from the ground up. The experience feels transcendent.”
WORK WITH ME
Begin Your Transformation
Let's create something extraordinary together
Whether you are exploring an emergent idea, seeking profound artistic transformation, or ready to develop a visionary concept for your work—this is where it begins.