Open Up

Open Up teaches mindfulness through arts and movement, centering people living with disabilities. Our programs are for everyone!

Open Up, teaches yoga movement and improv mindfulness with many different collaborative partner organizations throughout the region and excels at tailoring these classes for those who benefit from adaptations and modifications of instruction in particular. While yoga and improv are two separate disciplines, they both welcome fun, growth and deeper self-knowledge. Classes in yoga focus on bringing levity and joy to exercises that focus on wellness with movement and breath. Classes in improv/theater games focus on the social and therapeutic benefits of interactive games. All can be tailored to your family, community and individualized needs!

04/15/2026

Volunteers like you help us keep our studio running. That means those who are able to help can get involved, and we can keep offering free classes and resources to our community. That's why we created a virtual hub to keep all of our volunteer opportinities in the same place.

Follow us on Voly to find out how you can make a difference: https://www.voly.org/agencies/profile.html?id=7533

04/14/2026

We’re walking on May 30 💛

Open Up is participating in the Highmark Walk and we’re building a small team to show up and raise funds for this work.

We really need this.

If you’ve ever been part of this community, taken a class, or believe in what we’re building, this is a meaningful way to be part of it.

👉 Join the team or donate: https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/fundraising/393902/participant/5567489/en-CA

04/13/2026

📣 We are now accepting applicants to our waiting list for August Summer Camp!

Our free Yoga Camps are an opportunity for students K–5 to practice their mindfulness and social skills through crafts, games, and movement. Our staff is trained at making Yoga Camp accessible for children with and without disabilities.

August Summer Camp will take place Mondays–Thursdays from 8:30–11:30 am for the following sessions:

Session 1: July 27–30
Session 2: August 3–6
Session 3: August 10–13

Apply to the waiting list at open-up.org/club-camp

04/12/2026

📅 This week's studio class schedule

Join us! Register for a Class at
www.open-up.org/events-and-classes

Let’s keep moving together. 💛
Thank you for being part of our community.

04/09/2026

Last week, our students "sprang" into Spring Break Camp! The students created flower vases, clay affirmation bugs, a rain shaker, and zentangles! They also practiced mindful movement games including bug yoga, garden yoga, guess the nature/rain sounds, and rainbow yoga with scarves! 🌱🌷🐝

These imaginative crafts and mindful activities help give students the tools to navigate emotions and practice mindful social interactions. We're proud to offer programming for children with and without disabilities, thanks to our staff who are trained to make our programs accessible for all. 🌼🌸

Want to keep Open Schools programming like this free and accessible? A donation makes it happen. Visit our website for more info 💛

04/08/2026

We were proud to present The Connected Classroom at this year’s 5th Annual Regional Education Conference! Open Up staff Chandler and Megan joined a room full of educators, school support professionals, and program providers to share what we’re seeing every day: when mindfulness is meaningfully embedded into school environments, everything shifts.

From improved focus and emotional regulation to stronger relationships and a greater sense of safety and belonging, the impact is real and undeniable. Together, we explored practical, accessible ways to bring these tools into classrooms and school communities.

We’re grateful to be part of a growing movement of educators committed to creating more connected, responsive, and supportive learning environments.

If you want to bring mindfulness to your school or classroom, send us a message:
msicheri@open-up.org

04/07/2026

Accessibility isn’t a checkbox—it’s a daily practice. In this piece, we explore what it really means to move beyond policies and toward ongoing, responsive care. If we want truly inclusive spaces, it’s not about getting it perfect—it’s about staying open, listening, and being willing to adapt.

Read more on our blog: https://www.open-up.org/blog/accessibility-is-a-practice-not-a-policy

04/03/2026

Choosing mindfulness throughout the day can be a challenge. Sometimes the most effective practices are those that can be incorporated easily into your existing routine. Our Community Engagement Coordinator, Lorena, reflects on a mindful moment by the Allegheny River, and how that restorative moment impacted her daily outlook.

Read the full blog post at https://open-up.org/blog/imperfect-practices-finding-calm-among-the-commotion.

04/02/2026

Accessible Asana Lab with Anea Michelle is open for registration!

In this training you will:
✅ receive supportive coaching in a small group
✅ ask questions and receive feedback in real time
✅ grow confidence teaching adaptive poses

👉 Register Now on our website: https://www.open-up.org/store/accessible-asana-series-2026
Limited to 12 spots

03/31/2026

Our studio class schedule for the month of April 📅

Register for a class at www.open-up.org/schedule

03/30/2026

Last Friday, Open Up came to Woodland Hills High School to facilitate trainings and lead mindfulness classes at their staff wellness day. Our sessions provided a respite for teachers as well as insights for weaving mindfulness into the classroom.

Did you know that Open Up offers trainings for schools and workplaces? We offer personalized trainings and movement classes for embodied learning experiences promoting focus, self-regulation, and joy. Reach out to us on our website to bring a movement class or training to your school!

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3711 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15201

Website

http://www.open-up.org/

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