RIO ABIERTO GREECE
Expressive Movement- Body-Mind Therapy for a harmonious human development
RIO ABIERTO SYSTEM
Rio abierto is an exciting practice that combines the therapeutic (body-mind) approach, creativity (expressivity - dance) and the spiritual (transpersonal) approach, bringing us in touch with our Essence, that is our qualities, unique beauty and interconnection as human beings. Rio abierto integrates expressive movement practices, music, massage and body -mind work.
Rio abierto means Open river in Spanish. it is a metaphor that invites us to open up to the Flow of Life in a joyful and natural way. Created in 1966 in Argentina by the psychologist Maria Adela Palcos, Rio abierto has been quickly spread around many countries around the world such as Spain, Italy, Israel, Brazil, Russia etc with very successful applications in the education, the arts, communication and health care.
EXPRESSIVE MOVEMENT RIO ABIERTO
By moving our body, we set in motion our energy, our emotions, our love, our qualities, even our dreams. Expressive movement accompanied by beautiful music and shared within a safe and joyful group environment is a very direct way to uplift and empower ourselves, but also open up and grow collectively.
The movement is called expressive, because it is very important to release unexpressed or partially expressed contents that are locked inside our body in form of tensions, energetic and emotional blockages. When we get out of the mechanical way we stand, move, breathe and interact with ourselves and the world, we rediscover how amazingly rich and unique we can be. Classes are suitable for all ages and levels of experience in movement.
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CLASSES- WORKSHOPS- NEWS
You are welcome to join one of our regular classes or workshops.
CLASSES IN ATHENS/ CENTER
TUESDAYS
18.30-20.00 @ School Τangart , Nakou 4, metro Acropolis/ Syngrou Fix
More info& bookings at rioabierto.movement@gmail.com/ 6938896610 (whatsapp)
WORKSHOPS IN CHALANDRI/ NORTH
Monthly
Next meeting: 7 May 2022 17.00-20.00 (Biosynthesis Body Psychotherapy Center)
WORKSHOPS IN CHANIA/CRETE
SUNDAYS
Monthly
Next meeting: 17 April 18.00-21.00 (Artzone Dance School)
Title: Dancing Relationships
More info & bookings : rioabierto.movement@gmail.com/ 6938896610 (whatsapp)
ACTIVITIES

Expressive Movement Classes
A regular weekly practice of 1 and ½ hour, suitable for every age and level of experience in movement / dance.
In the classes of expressive movement we reach a healthier balance between our body, our mind, our emotions, our heart and our creative imagination, connecting our physicality to our humanity and spirit. We become more present, loving and joyful in our everyday lives.

Massage sessions - Rio Abierto method.
Rio abierto has developed its own massage technique, that is complementary to the expressive movement classes. The method works at a more direct and deep level with and on the body, through touch and massage on the energy lines of our centers , so as to activate the free flow of energy through our body and release emotional and physical blockages.

Body- mind Work
group workshops & individual sessions
Sessions of apx 3 hours, held monthly, where we dedicate more time to deepen the rio abierto work and the sharing of the participants experience.
Past workshops included the following themes:
- Awaking playfulness.
- The flow of giving and receiving. Towards healthier relationships.
- Dancing and embracing Aspects of Self- work on polarities
- Body -mind techniques for the Wellbeing of teachers. Expressive movement workshops for education professionals.
Individual sessions last apx one hour and are directly related to the body mind needs of the person in his/her process for self- fulfilment, emotional balance and a healthy relationship.. We work principally with body- mind practices, sharing, expressive movement, music, breathwork and forms of contact. Our objective is to accompany the person in finding the necessary resources that will allow a better embodiment, expression, integration and consciousness of the theme he/she wants to work with.




In Rio abierto we learn to:
take care of our body, listen to our heart
unfold our potential as creative beings.
WE ARE…
A multidisciplinary group of people from the areas of education, healthcare, communication and the arts, interested in promoting harmonious human growth at personal and collective level, through the use of movement and the arts.
EIRINI BATAKI
Rio Abierto Greece is directed by Eirini Bataki, member of the internacional association «Rio abierto Internacional» and representative for Greece in its meetings. Eirini loves helping people to explore, unfold and express their qualities and create a healthier, more joyful and peaceful life through movement, dance, body psychotherapy, music and art, especially people working in education and for the growth of new generations.
Espacio Movimiento Rio Abierto España
Rio Abierto Greece is collaborating closely with the Rio abierto School of Spain, (Espacio Movimiento Rio Abierto España) under the direction of the famous dancer and choreographer Graciela Figueroa, who has the supervision for the professional training program in Rio abierto, that is about to set off in Greece, according to the standards of Rio Abierto Internacional.