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!

11/20/2025

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

Image description: A dark pink and green graphic with sparkles that says, "Join us! Dance into the Next Decade. 7 to 9 pm. Friday, December 5th. The Pittsburgh Foundation. 912 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Celebrating a decade of belonging and investing in the next one."

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

Image description: A purple and light yellow graphic that reads, "Mindful Regulation Practices for Educators and Community. Self-Paced Online Course. Cultivate Calm in Your Classroom and Career—On Your Schedule!" There is an image of a yoga participant sitting in a chair with his arms at his sides, along with Open Up and University of Pittsburgh logos.

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!

Image description: A graphic with an Open Up Lotus illustration that says,"Our Programs. Free Community Movement: yoga, improv, dance parties, inclusive movement for all. Youth and School Programs: workshops, clubs, and camps for personal and collective growth. Training and Professional Development: accessible, inclusive wellness education for all."

11/14/2025

Want to try yoga? Mindful movement? Or learn mindfulness tools to help reduce stress?

At Open Up, we teach mindfulness through movement and art, centering people with disabilities and welcoming everyone to join.

This holiday season, celebrate 10 years of mindfulness, movement, and art with us!

We are participating in Give Big Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Your gift can help Open Up new possibilities!

Image description: A colorful graphic with a medium skin-toned figure in a crossed-legged pose. It reads, "Celebrating 10 years of Open Up! This holiday season, we are participating in Give Big Pittsburgh to Open Up Possibilities!"

11/12/2025

We are hiring a part-time Program Delivery Educator to join our team! For more information, go to https://www.indeed.com/job/program-delivery-educator-03c68c4769b30616

11/08/2025

Bringing calm to the classroom. Open Up offers yoga and mindfulness sessions for students and teachers—during the school day and after school—helping everyone breathe, focus, and grow together.

Image Description: This image is taken in a school cafeteria. There are colorful yoga mats placed in a semi-circle around the room.

11/07/2025

"Our November studio classes! 🍂🌟 Thank you to our sponsors for making these classes possible this fall.
We’re still looking for partners to bring even more joyful, inclusive classes to life.
Spread the word or reach out if you’d like to sponsor!

Image Description:
A white flyer with bright yellow and muted yellow abstract lines. Bold text at the top says, “Free November Studio Classes.” Below, it says: “1:00–1:45 pm Monday Improv & Yoga, 6:30–7:30 pm Wednesday Supported Yoga for Autism, 6:30–7:30 pm Thursday IGIA, 10:00–10:45 am Saturday Yoga Mini & Me, and 11:00am–12:00 pm Saturday Community Yoga.” At the bottom, in bold, it says, “Registration required at open-up.org/schedule.”

11/05/2025

Bring your mini, stretch together, and breathe as a team. Join our Mini & Me Yoga class — a gentle flow, mindful breathing, and special moments just for you two. Your first class awaits!

Image Description: The image shows four students sitting on their yoga mats holding up colorful scarves that are used in Yoga Mini & Me class. The students are sitting in front of the brick wall at Open Up Studio.

Address

3711 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15201

Website

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

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