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The Branches

Formerly Queen Street Yoga. Yoga & movement. Rooted in Community. Down-to-earth classes, expert yoga

We opened our doors in 2005, and have become known for our highly experienced teachers, our innovative approach to movement, and our efforts in community care and social justice. Our aim is to make the practices of yoga and meditation more inclusive, more accessible, and more relevant for your day-to-day life.

06/03/2026

Conditioning & Core: Short on time? Big on results. Get your heart pumping with a fun, scalable workout where you decide how hard to push.

Whether we’re using kettlebells, bands, or just bodyweight, you’ll move through rhythmic repetitions designed to tone muscle and sharpen coordination.

This class will have a monthly theme, and keep our primary movements consistent for four weeks so you can actually see your progress. This way you can improve your form as basic movements evolve into complex power moves!

• Level: All-levels (Movements are fully scalable).

• Format: Warm-up → 2 Conditioning Blocks → Core Flow → Quick Rest.

• Goal: Muscular endurance and a meditative-yet-strong sweat.

Starts: Wednesday, June 10th, 9am-10am weekly. Book your spot here: https://shorturl.at/MwGEo

06/01/2026

Share the practice with our BOGO sale this month!

Yoga (and movement!) is always better with a buddy. From June 1–30, when you buy a Trial 5-Pack for yourself, you get a second one to share with a friend for FREE!

What exactly is a Trial 5-Pack? ⁠⁠
It’s the perfect way to explore everything we offer at The Branches. For just $60 (+HST), you get:

🧘‍♂️ 5 class passes valid for outdoor, in-studio, or virtual drop-ins.

⏳ Lasts for 30 days: It only activates when you book your first class.

How it works:

Grab your BOGO Trial 5-Pack via the link in our bio.

Check your emailed receipt for a special promo code.

Pass that code along to your friend so they can redeem their free 5-pack!

*This deal is ideal for those who are new to the studio, but it’s available to anyone who doesn't currently have an active pass, and who hasn't done the Trial-5 before*.

Sale ends June 30th! Click here to grab your passes 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ https://shorturl.at/uyGaj

05/29/2026

Did you know that one-quarter of all your bones and joints are in your feet? They are beautifully adapted for weight-bearing and balance when they are moving properly.

In our upcoming Free Your Feet Workshop, you’ll learn:

✨Key exercises and self-massage techniques to restore flexibility and strength.
✨How to make well-informed choices about your everyday footwear.
✨How and why you might want to transition to minimalist shoes.

Ready to build a stronger foundation from the ground up?🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/7IFof

05/27/2026

☀️ Summer is just around the corner, which means Yoga in the Park is returning to Civic Centre Park!

In partnership with the , we are thrilled to offer these FREE, all-levels outdoor classes on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (June & July). Connect with nature and your community!

👉 Click here to view the full schedule, register for weather updates, and see who is teaching each week: https://shorturl.at/qf81t

See you on the grass! 👋

05/21/2026

Starting Monday, May 25th, we are officially bringing back Outdoor Yoga classes!

We’re kicking things off with a select group of drop-in classes that will have the option to head outside whenever the weather plays nice. As the season warms up, we’ll be adding even more outdoor slots to the schedule! ☀️

📅 Class schedule (Starting May 25)

Monday, May 25: 6pm Essentials

Wednesday, May 27: 10:30am Essentials

Thursday, May 28: 12:00pm Dynamic Flow & 5:45pm Slow Flow

Friday, May 29: 5:30pm Dynamic Flow

Saturday, May 30: 11:30am Slow Flow

Sunday, May 31: 9:30am Slow Flow

📝 How to Book:
When checking the schedule, look for classes labelled "OUTDOOR/INDOOR."
(P.S. Virtual students: log in as usual! You get to enjoy a gorgeous nature backdrop from home.)

🌤 A Quick Note:
If it gets too chilly, rainy, or windy, we’ll simply pivot and move the practice inside. Because we won't be making the final call until class time, please come prepared for both environments. We highly recommend wearing layers and bringing your sunglasses/SPF (though we’ll have extra sunscreen and bug spray at the front desk if you forget!).

Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot for next week! 🧘‍♀️

05/20/2026

Whether you’re looking to move with the community, prepare for a new arrival, or find some peace in the park, we have so much blooming at the studio this June! 🌿✨

From our multi-week series to special one-off workshops, here is what’s coming up at the branches:

JUNE COURSES
🧘 Yoga for Round Bodies | starts June 1 (6 weeks) Mondays @ 7:45pm
🌱 Yoga Foundations | starts June 2 (4 weeks) Tuesdays @ 7:45 pm
🤰 Prenatal Yoga | starts June 1 & 4 (6 weeks) Mondays @ 6pm / Thursdays @ 7:30pm
🧸 Parent & Peanut | starts June 4 (6 weeks) Thursdays @ 9:15 am

SPECIAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
👣 Free Your Feet Workshop | Sun June 7 @ 1:30pm
Learn how to restore foot strength and mobility through self-massage and movement techniques to support your whole body.

🕊️ Singing for Peace | Sun June 7, 4-5 pm
A free community gathering to sing together for peace, justice, resistance, and resilience.

☀️ Summer Solstice: Reflect & Restore | Sat June 20 @ 7:30pm
A special practice to honour the change of seasons.

🌳 Yoga in the Park | Wednesdays, June & July (no class on Canada Day)
from 5:30–6:30 pm
Join us in Civic Centre Park for a free, beginner-friendly outdoor stretch brought to you by the City of Kitchener.

Space is limited for our in-studio courses and workshops! Tap the link in our bio to browse the full schedule and book your spot. See you on the mat! 🌿

05/14/2026

Are you Branches-curious? Our semi-annual Welcome Week is a low-stakes way to try us out. Head on over to our website to get one free pass* to try any of our drop-in classes before May 31.

If you're new to yoga and want to go a bit slower, you might check out Essentials, Slow Flow or Restorative classes. Or if you want to check out strength training with us, we highly recommend our Strength Essentials classes.

*For new folks only!

02/20/2026

We are exited to share about this new collaboration! 🎶

For generations, humans have turned to song as a source of community, wellness and joy. Especially in times of deep grief, fear and uncertainty, singing together can nourish the soul providing a safe space to express emotions while discovering hope and solidarity in a shared community. These free, community-oriented sessions will provide an opportunity to learn and sing heartfelt and hopeful songs from resistance communities of many times and places. These simple, yet powerful songs can draw us into spaces of reflection and spur us towards action. Willing participants of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds are welcome! No formal musical or singing abilities are necessary - this is not a choir, and there's no performance.

Please register in advance to save your spot, spaces are somewhat limited.

Sessions will be facilitated by Branches member and local music educator Anna Janecek. Anna (she/her) is passionate about creating empowering music-making opportunities with people of all ages and abilities. With music degrees from both the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto, her background is in voice, piano, choral conducting and music education. Her experiences working with both adults and children include community and church-based choirs, educational settings and musical theatre. She is thrilled to collaborate with The Branches to combine music, community and social justice awareness in this special space.

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9 Samuel Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G1V6

Website

http://thebranchesyoga.com/

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