Accessible Asana is back! For yoga student or teachers alike! Register for all three days of training: May 17, June 7, and June 28 to earn a certificate, or register for the individual day based on the topic of your choice.
What’s Our Mission?
Open Up’s mission is to expand access to wellbeing through inclusive movement and mindfulness education, centering people with disabilities as we build community and create spaces where everyone belongs. Our programs are open to all who identify as having a disability and those who do not. They are for everyone.
How would you like to engage?
Community Classes
Free and low-cost movement and mindfulness
For Organizations & Professionals
Training, PD, and CE
For Schools
Programs, clubs, and camps
Partnerships & Research
Consultation and collaborative projects
Volunteering
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Open Schools
Building inclusive, mindful learning environments for students, educators, and schools.
Open Spaces
Creating and sustaining physical and relational spaces that foster belonging, regulation, and inclusion. Our studio research, classes, and consultations all live within this branch.
Open Training
Training and enrichment experiences that support inclusive, mindful communities—including yoga teachers, corporations, nonprofits, disability-serving organizations, schools, and public agencies.
Join Us at a Free Studio Class!
Movement
Experience mindfulness exercises and adaptive movements.Practice moving and breathing mindfully together as a community.
Dance
Come have some fun and dance away the stress.Come move your body, listen to music, meet new friends and have fun!
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
Upcoming Events
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Accessible Asana 1: Standing, Balancing, & Forward Folds
Sunday, May 17 12:00PM–4:00PM
📍 3711 Butler StAccessible Asana Lab (In Person)
Yoga that works for your body, not the other way around
A hands-on, small group experience where you will practice real adaptations, get supportive coaching, and leave with tools you can actually use.
Register Now! Spots are limited
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Highmark Walk
Saturday, May 30
📍 Point State Park
601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is more than just a walk; it's a powerful movement uniting individuals and organizations in the shared pursuit of a brighter future. As part of Highmark's Bright Blue Futures initiative, this annual fundraising event directly supports vital health and human service nonprofits working to improve equitable access to care, enhance quality of life, and foster economic resilience within our communities. -
Inclusive August Summer Camp
Session 1: August 3–6
Session 2: August 10–13
Session 3: August 17–20
Mornings 8:30–11:30AM
📍 3711 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201Our camps and clubs are unique because of our small group setting of no more than 12 participants and our staff is trained at making our programs accessible for all! Students with and without disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Campers will participate in an engaging yoga class, play imaginative games intended to promote mindful social interactions, and make crafts they can use to help support a mindfulness practice at home.