About Rio Abierto

Rio Abierto (in Spanish, open river) is a comprehensive system of body/mind development that originated in Argentina in 1966. 

Rio Abierto involves a wide range of activities including: guided and free-style movement, flexibility, range of motion, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, vocal expression, humor and entertainment.

What does a Rio Abierto class look like?



In a Rio Abierto class an instructor leads simple movement in a spirit of playfulness and effortlessness. Through movement we encourage self-expression and relaxation.

Rio is dynamic, fun, self-developing and enriching. The atmosphere is warm, accepting, optimistic, supportive and nourishing.

The movement flows with diverse music including Modern, World, Classical, Israeli and Latin styles.

 
What are the benefits?

Rio Abierto helps us acknowledge and reveal the creative force within ourselves using movement as a dialogue between the body and the emotional/spiritual.

Rio allows us to discover new abilities that can be expanded and utilized in our everyday lives.

Through group movement Rio promotes a sense of togetherness and community, bringing happiness and ease into our life.

Rio Abierto is practiced throughout Latin America, Europe, Israel and now in the United States.