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!

04/24/2026

📣 We are now accepting applicants for August Summer Camp!

Our Summer Yoga Camp is 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 8:30–11:30am for the following sessions:

Session 1: August 3–6
Session 2: August 10–13
Session 3: August 17–20

To support the sustainability and growth of this program, we now offer tuition-based enrollment with a flexible pricing model.

- Sliding scale/donation based tuition
- Apply first—no payment is required to apply
- No one is turned away for financial reasons

We welcome families who feel this program is a good fit. Cost should not be a barrier to participation.

If accepted, you’ll choose a contribution level that feels sustainable for your family. We provide guidance, and all choices are respected and kept confidential.

Visit our website for more info and apply today! https://www.open-up.org/club-camp

04/23/2026

We’re building momentum 💛

We’ve raised just over 20% of our $5,000 goal so far, and we’re growing our team for The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community on May 30th.

People are stepping in. Saying yes. Showing up.

Do you want to join the fun?!

Join us for the walk or donate here:
https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/location/394072/en-CA

04/22/2026

We just earned our Gold Seal of Transparency from ! Keep up with our accomplishments on our https://app.candid.org/profile/9777518/open-up/?pkId=693f0a92-3d28-4c7a-bccd-52aa55e97124&isActive=true

04/21/2026

We’re excited to partner with Evolve Coaching for Social Practice: No Pressure Edition through Remake Learning—a space for youth to build confidence in communication through low-pressure, supported practice.

This session centers disabled & neurodivergent youth and welcomes anyone who could benefit from practicing:
• Talking about themselves
• Asking questions
• Navigating confusing social moments

All participation is optional and choice-based.

🗓 Saturday May 9th | 11:00–12:30
📍 3711 Butler St

Spots are limited—join us! Register for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-practice-no-pressure-edition-tickets-1983119099611?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/19/2026

📅 This week's studio class schedule. We will not be holding Supported Yoga for Autism this Wednesday due to an anticipated increase in traffic.

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.

04/16/2026

This week, we’re highlighting Anna Marshall, our Director of Schools & Studio!

Anna plays an essential role in delivering Open Schools and Open Spaces programming. She is valued as a supportive and friendly teacher in our studio classes and Yoga Camps!

Read more about Anna at https://www.open-up.org/blog/staff-feature-meet-anna

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

Address

3711 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15201

Website

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

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