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!

📅 This week's studio class scheduleJoin us! Register for a Class atwww.open-up.org/events-and-classesLet’s keep moving t...
10/04/2026

📅 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.

10/04/2026

Join April Jackson and Wesley Hamilton for the 53rd Episode of Sunday Safe Spaces as they dive deep into topics around disability, wellbeing, and identity, and discuss all things disability and tech with Evolone Layne!

Evolone Layne is a 2nd year robotics PhD student at the University of Washington. She is currently focusing on physically assistive robots for assisted play for adults with cerebral palsy. Evolone holds a BS in Computer Science from Howard University and a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University.

Happy October! Calming breaths can help us on even our spookiest days. 🎃We created our Virtual Mindful Meet-Up series to...
10/01/2026

Happy October! Calming breaths can help us on even our spookiest days. 🎃

We created our Virtual Mindful Meet-Up series to help you understand your nervous system better and give you techniques that sustainably build mindfulness into your everyday life. Educators and practitioners alike can find calm through these virtual sessions, from the comfort of your home.

Join us at our upcoming virtual session:
Monday, October 5th: Breath & Regulation
6:30pm–7:30pm
Register at https://www.open-up.org/store/p/virtual-monthly-mindful-meet-ups

This October at Open Up: Free studio classes, accessible fitness & recreation, inclusive wellness programs, and disabili...
09/29/2026

This October at Open Up: Free studio classes, accessible fitness & recreation, inclusive wellness programs, and disability community events in Pittsburgh!

Visit open-up.org to join us.

Want to support inclusive movement and mindfulness? Reach out to sponsor a session, a series, or an entire season 💛

Join April Jackson and Wesley Hamilton for the 53rd Episode of Sunday Safe Spaces as they dive deep into topics around d...
09/24/2026

Join April Jackson and Wesley Hamilton for the 53rd Episode of Sunday Safe Spaces as they dive deep into topics around disability, wellbeing, and identity, and discuss all things disability and tech with Evolone Layne!

Evolone Layne is a 2nd year robotics PhD student at the University of Washington. She is currently focusing on physically assistive robots for assisted play for adults with cerebral palsy. Evolone holds a BS in Computer Science from Howard University and a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University.

For more info visit us at open-up.org/sunday-safe-spaces

Disability Pride Pittsburgh is this week! 🎉This month, we've been reflecting on disability identity, accessibility, comm...
09/23/2026

Disability Pride Pittsburgh is this week! 🎉

This month, we've been reflecting on disability identity, accessibility, community, and belonging.
And as Pittsburgh's disability community gathers to celebrate Disability Pride, we're carrying one question with us:
What would our communities look like if accessibility and belonging were things we designed for from the very beginning?

Not just at disability-focused events.
Not just during Disability Pride.
Everywhere.

We hope you'll join Pittsburgh's disability community in celebrating this week and continue listening, learning, advocating, and creating more accessible communities long after September ends.

Happy Disability Pride, Pittsburgh. 💛

Will you tell us your Open Up story?We've spent this month listening to the people who make this community what it is. B...
09/22/2026

Will you tell us your Open Up story?

We've spent this month listening to the people who make this community what it is. Before September ends, we're making one final invitation.

Sometimes the smallest moments tell us the most: Feeling welcomed, trying something new, finding calm, making a connection, or watching someone you love participate.

If Open Up has been part of your story, we'd be honored to hear about it.

SHARE YOUR STORY →
Email your story or let us know when you're available to come and record at the studio to [email protected]

Get ready to dance it out this September!Our September Dance Party is an inclusive, all-abilities dance experience welco...
09/17/2026

Get ready to dance it out this September!

Our September Dance Party is an inclusive, all-abilities dance experience welcomes everyone, no dance experience required. Whether you love choreography or prefer to follow your own rhythm, this is your space.

Join us Friday, September 25th from 7:00pm–8:00pm at Open Up!

We can't wait to dance with you. Register to join us at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-dance-party-tickets-1981242378287?aff=oddtdtcreator

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3711 Butler Street
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