About Aliza Rivka

Founder of Mariposa Movement

Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

Professional DJ Priestess

Hi, I’m Aliza Rivka. I help people rediscover their magic, power, and limitless potential. I know what it’s like to long for more—more meaning, deeper connection, and true alignment with your body and soul. I’ve walked that path myself, doing “all the right things” yet feeling incomplete, disconnected, and far from truly alive.

Seven years ago, I faced a wake-up call in the form of mysterious autoimmune symptoms. My body was speaking, loud and clear: something had to change. When traditional approaches failed, I turned inward and asked the most important question of my life: “What does my body want?”

The answer was clear and undeniable: visions of ocean waves, golden sunlight, and the lush green canopy of the jungle filled my heart. Within six months, I was packing up my life and moving to Costa Rica.

Taking that leap into the unknown transformed everything—my symptoms eased, my joy returned, and my life began to align with my soul’s deepest calling.

Since then, I’ve dedicated my life to the sacred path of movement, guiding thousands of people toward liberation, healing, and transformation through dance. Today, I share dance medicine full-time & train visionary leaders to harness the power of movement in service of a better world.

WORK WITH ALIZA

Katie Edwards, UK, 2023 Flight School Graduate

Whenever I talk to people about what I'm doing, I always describe you as the real deal, Aliza. By that I mean you really embody everything you teach, and that shines through in the way you show up for every single session and every interaction we have. I feel completely seen and held when we share a space together (virtual or in real life) and that's a rare treat. I feel very blessed to be guided by you on this journey.

Aliza is pure magic. She shares herself and her journey so generously. Being in her presence inspires me to create a life so abundant that I'm bursting with love, because I want what she's having. Her deep, tender, fiery spirit is contagious and ignites everyone and everything around her.