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!

11/27/2025

For 10 years, Open Up has been building joyful, inclusive spaces — and now it’s time to celebrate! 🎉

Join us for Dance Into the Next Decade, our 10-year anniversary fundraiser, filled with snacks, dancing, community, and fun. Every registrant receives a raffle ticket at the door — you might even take home a prize!
Your presence supports accessible programs where every person can move, express, and thrive.

Save your spot today at the link in our bio or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-up-dance-party-fundraiser-dance-into-the-next-decade-tickets-1956652092079?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/27/2025

Enrollment is open for our January–March After School Yoga Club! ❄️🧘‍♀️
Each week students practice mindfulness, playing imaginative games, and making crafts!
Our small group setting and accessibility-trained staff make this a welcoming space for students with and without disabilities.
Apply at https://www.open-up.org/club-camp

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A graphic with green and pink organic shapes that says, "Free Inclusive Yoga Club. 3711 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201. 4–6 pm. Tuesdays or Thursdays January– March. Grades K–5. Learn more and apply at open-up.org/yoga-club."

11/26/2025

Over 10 years, Open Up has grown into a truly inclusive space, one that centers joy, growth, and accessibility.
Here’s what we’ve achieved so far:
• 1 in 3 board/staff members identify as having a disability
• 53 students served in our Yoga Clubs & Camps (43% with disability)
• 400 students in 14 classrooms through school initiatives
We couldn’t do this without YOU + our amazing community partners.
Want to make more impact? Join us to Give Big on Dec. 2!

11/23/2025

📅 This week's adjusted studio schedule. We will not be holding our usual Thursday and Saturday classes this week due to the holiday. Celebrating gratitude, care, and connection 🧡☀️🌱

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

11/22/2025

Thank you for believing in Open Up and supporting our GoFundMe Campaign.

Your generosity this year helped keep our programs free, inclusive, and full of joy—even through one of our most challenging seasons. Because of you, people of all abilities were able to move, breathe, and connect in community. We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Open Up family—thank you for helping make mindfulness accessible for all.

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11/22/2025

Help Us Open Up Possibilities!

When you give to Open Up, you’re supporting a community where everyone, regardless of ability, can connect, grow, and thrive through mindfulness, movement, and belonging.

Your generosity keeps our programs thriving.

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11/21/2025

"Open Up gives me a safe space to be myself." 💬💛

We love hearing from our community and providing a space for wellness and connection!

Sign up for a free class at https://www.open-up.org/schedule

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11/20/2025

Join us as we Dance Into the Next Decade—a joyful celebration of Open Up’s 10-year anniversary and the community that has made our mission possible.

There will be a $20 suggested contribution to support our programs collected at the door. As always, if finances are a barrier, come dance and celebrate with us anyway. You belong here.

Let’s move, celebrate, and give. The future starts on the dance floor!

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-up-dance-party-fundraiser-dance-into-the-next-decade-tickets-1956652092079?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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11/19/2025

"Open Up’s inclusive approach really spoke to us. Their work creates meaningful opportunities for people to connect with their well-being in ways that are both creative and impactful, and we’re proud to support that mission.” 💬

We’re proud to welcome Gateway Engineers as a first-time supporter through The Gateway Fund! Read the full interview on our blog: https://www.open-up.org/blog/building-wellness-and-inclusion-together-a-conversation-with-gateway-engineers

11/18/2025

Current and future educators: take a professional development course at the University of Pittsburgh with Tessa and learn strategies for self-regulation and co-regulation to support current and future education professionals in different educational settings! For more information, head to https://pittprofessional-school-of-education.catalog.instructure.com/courses/mindful-regulation

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11/16/2025

📅🍁 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.

11/15/2025

What is your favorite program at Open Up?

Whether you are trying Yoga or Giving Improv a try for the first time or are one of our regulars to join the Dance Party, we love seeing you in our community!

Share with us your favorite memory and let’s keep moving forward together!

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3711 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15201

Website

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

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