Open Up

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!

Let’s move together with a gentle side bend! This pose can be done seated in a chair or on the ground. Reach one arm ove...
01/14/2026

Let’s move together with a gentle side bend! This pose can be done seated in a chair or on the ground. Reach one arm overhead and gently lean to the side, notice how it feels to lift your gaze or soften your head toward your shoulder. A simple stretch with lots of space to explore. Have you tried this one before?

Join us for an informal networking event where community members can meet local nonprofit organizations, learn about vol...
01/13/2026

Join us for an informal networking event where community members can meet local nonprofit organizations, learn about volunteer and leadership opportunities, and explore ways to get involved. Participating organizations will also have the chance to connect with one another and spark potential partnerships—all in a relaxed setting at Trace Brewing. 💬

RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mix-mingle-matter-happy-hour-tickets-1979886490791?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

There are still two spots available in our Tuesday After School Yoga Club! In this small group setting, students from Ki...
01/08/2026

There are still two spots available in our Tuesday After School Yoga Club! In this small group setting, students from Kindergarten to 5th grade can participate in games and crafts to support mindfulness practices at home.
We welcome anyone interested to apply at open-up.org/club-camp

Say hello to a few friendly faces from our Wednesday night class, Supported Yoga for Autism! This class offers a welcomi...
01/08/2026

Say hello to a few friendly faces from our Wednesday night class, Supported Yoga for Autism! This class offers a welcoming space to move, breathe, and connect. We meet every Wednesday at 6:30pm. RSVP at open-up.org/schedule, we’d love to have you join us!

We are proud to bring back our ASL Community Yoga class with ASL Interpreter! Join us on Monday mornings for this 60-min...
01/06/2026

We are proud to bring back our ASL Community Yoga class with ASL Interpreter! Join us on Monday mornings for this 60-minute ASL-supported gentle yoga class designed for all bodies and all abilities.

We welcome you to help out with our research study as well. Talk to your teacher before or after class for more information, or email us at info@open-up.org with questions. Participation is completely optional.

We are truly grateful to our community for making this possible. Register for a class at open-up.org/schedule

🪩 New year, new schedule! Flow into 2026 with mindfulness and community Register for a class at open-up.org/schedule
01/04/2026

🪩 New year, new schedule! Flow into 2026 with mindfulness and community

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

🌟 We're starting off January strong with three chances each week to join us. Register for a class at open-up.org/schedul...
01/02/2026

🌟 We're starting off January strong with three chances each week to join us.
Register for a class at open-up.org/schedule.

01/02/2026

It's just about time for our winter session of After School Yoga Club! Here are a few special moments from last fall, when we celebrated APOST Lights On Afterschool Week by welcoming a musician to sing along with students.

Visit open-up.org/club-camp for more information about our Tuesday Yoga Club this January–March.

video description: A collection of clips from After School Yoga Club last fall. Students dance along with a musician singing and playing guitar, demonstrate their tree pose, and show off their mindful infinity breath crafts.

What could Open Up achieve in 2026?With your support, we would love to build out a robust workforce development and job ...
12/30/2025

What could Open Up achieve in 2026?

With your support, we would love to build out a robust workforce development and job training program so that people with disabilities can be set up for success!

Will you help us? Visit our website to donate.

Open Up Celebrates 10 Years! And when we look forward to the next decade, we hope to have a full schedule of classes and...
12/28/2025

Open Up Celebrates 10 Years!

And when we look forward to the next decade, we hope to have a full schedule of classes and staff to teach them.

This IS possible with your support during the Giving Season.

Will you consider making a donation today? Visit our website to learn more.

Let’s Open Up Possibilities together!

With your support during this Giving Season, we hope to Open Up Possibilities for the next ten years! We’ve had to make...
12/26/2025

With your support during this Giving Season, we hope to Open Up Possibilities for the next ten years!

We’ve had to make some difficult choices this year due to federal funding cuts. One of our most-loved classes, Caregivers’ Yoga Class, had to be removed until funding is in place.

"The Caregiver's Yoga Class at Open Up meant so much to me. It was the one space where I could slow down and truly relax. This class helped calm my constant anxiety from caring 24/7 for an adult with multiple disabilities, and it gave me the tools I needed to be able to breathe, be calmer, stronger and ready to tackle any situation thrown my way. It became a true source of comfort, healing, and strength in my life."

Help us bring back this class and others that build community and provide a place to connect and thrive together!

Visit our website today to donate.

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3711 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA
15201

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