Celebrating Community, Connection, and Joy on International Day of Yoga

Open Up Instructors and lululemon ambassadors, Colton and April, before teaching. Both wearing hot pink, both smiling wide.

This Summer Solstice and International Day of Yoga, we had the privilege of gathering with 200+ community members in the heart of Shadyside for a truly special morning of movement, connection, and celebration.

A heartfelt thank you to lululemon for creating such a meaningful experience and for inviting Open Up to be part of this incredible community event.

Walnut Street transformed into an open-air yoga studio as mats filled the street and people of all ages and experience levels came together to celebrate the power of yoga. Under sunny skies and surrounded by the energy of our community, participants were guided through an uplifting practice led by Open Up’s teaching team of Colton and April (both lululemon ambassadors). Their thoughtful instruction, welcoming presence, and genuine joy created a space where everyone could feel supported and included.

The morning was made even more memorable by the vibrant soundtrack provided by a live DJ, bringing an atmosphere of celebration and connection to every movement and breath.

At Open Up, we believe that wellbeing grows through community. Events like this remind us that yoga is about so much more than movement, it's about creating opportunities for people to gather, connect, and experience a sense of belonging. Seeing Walnut Street filled with people practicing together was a beautiful reflection of what International Day of Yoga represents: unity, accessibility, and collective wellbeing.

We are grateful to the entire lululemon team for investing in community-centered experiences and creating opportunities for people to access movement and mindfulness in joyful, welcoming ways.

Here's to more moments of connection, more opportunities to move together, and more community celebrations that remind us what is possible when we come together.