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What’s Our Mission?

Open Up's mission is to teach mindfulness tools through movement and art practices that center people living with disabilities. Our programs are open to all who identify as having a disability and those who do not. They are for everyone.

Through inclusive, engaging, enjoyable activities - such as yoga, movement, breath work, dance, games, and more - participants learn and explore new tools to help navigate social settings.

Our Programs

Open Movement

Offering free classes and events centering mindfulness, connection, and wellbeing at our Lawrenceville studio

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Open Schools

Facilitating youth learning opportunities for personal and collective growth

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Open Spaces

Assessing wellness priorities within the community

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Open Stages

Exploring tools for meaningful interactions across identities

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Open Training

Facilitating adult learning opportunities for personal and collective growth

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Join Us

Studio Classes are Free

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Movement
Experience mindfulness exercises and adaptive movements.

Practice moving and breathing mindfully together as a community.

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Party
Come have some fun and dance away the stress.

Come move your body, listen to music, meet new friends and have fun!

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Improv
Take time to interact with others through impromptu activities.

Interact with others through impromptu, imaginative games.

Additional Resources

Explore our collection of digital books that include written content and links to virtual movement and mindfulness.

Digital Library

Stay connected with the community by reading about our latest events and activities!

Blogs

Discover relevant news articles discussing the importance of accessibility in our current culture.

Articles

Testimonials

  • Ben Z.

    A safe space that welcomes everyone to explore and express themselves. Open Up Pittsburgh creates the shortcut of a welcoming, actively calm spot that fits all abilities.

  • Kaitlyn Z.

    Some strengths I see in Open Up are definitely the uniqueness of their classes and practices. I don’t think there are many places that offer yoga, improv, or music as a way to help navigate social settings as well as encourage movement.

  • Rodney G.

    Open up is an inclusive environment centering their work around yoga , mindfulness, and people with disabilities. They have so many methods and programs that display this vision and that in itself is special.

  • Marissa G.

    The programming orchestrated via Open Up aligns directly to social emotional framework by providing a foundation for safe and positive learning all while enhancing all students' abilities to succeed in school, careers, and life.

  • Danielle F.

    The partnership between Open Up and SLIP has created a community class for Deaf and hard of hearing older adults. Open Up’s studio provides a safe space for folks to come as they are despite their level of need.

  • Natasha M.

    My favorite part about working with Open Up are the people. We have an engaging and welcoming staff and board. Their commitment to Open Up is inspiring.

  • Claudia G.

    Everyone is very patient, understanding, and friendly to one another and can help answer any questions one person might have.