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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.

09/10/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Restorative Yoga is an affinity space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community to land and find rest together. Restorative yoga is a practice of resting in comfortable, supported poses with props such as bolsters and blankets. These shapes can help the body, mind, and breath to calm and relax. Led by a queer-identified teacher, this class is an opportunity for slowing down, deep rejuvenation, and self-care.

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All proceeds are donated to SPECTRUM.

$32+hst Community Supporter | $20+hst Standard Rate | $8+hst Subsidized Rate

Please register in advance!

09/05/2025

This autumn, we’re hosting some awesome workshops to:
- Take it easy
- Build your strength
- Get ready for childbirth
- Bond with your family
and plenty more!

All workshops and events are offered with a sliding scale price structure. It’s a good idea to sign up early to grab your spot!

09/04/2025

Just some friendly Strength Essentials triplets over here!

💪🏽Come lift and laugh with us:
Mondays 10am & 4:15pm
Tuesdays 5:30pm
Thursdays 9am & 4:15pm

09/01/2025

This month in Branches On Demand—Strengthen Training Super Sets!

08/28/2025

Anxiety. Stress. Pressure.
Teen life can be a lot. 🤯
That’s why we’re offering Teen Yoga for Anxiety & Stress—a 13-week program to help teens feel grounded, connected, and more at home in themselves.
Movement. Nervous system tools. A community to support you.
Starts this fall at The Branches.
Share this with a teen or parent who needs to hear it. 💛

08/26/2025

Here’s the lowdown on parking when you swing by for class!

**Driveway tips:**

- 🚙 The parking spots are just for students of The Branches during class times.
- 🚙 Make sure to pull in as much as you can (aim for 4 cars deep) to save space.
- 🚙 Try to clear out of your spot within 5-10 minutes after class wraps up.
- 🚙 Do not park in the driveway on the right side of the building.

**Neighborhood parking vibes:**

Just a friendly reminder, we’re in a residential area, so let’s be good neighbours!

- 🚘️ If you can, show up a bit early and check out the side streets for parking. We want to keep Samuel St. from getting too crowded (check the map for where to go).
- 🚘️ According to the city rules, stay at least 1.5 meters away from any driveways when you park.
- 🚘️ Don’t forget to peek at the parking signs; most side streets have free 2-3 hour parking available.
- 🚘️ And definitely avoid the private lot across the street from The Branches.

08/23/2025

We’re bringing some Back-to-School vibes with a Welcome Week! This is the perfect opportunity for new folks to try a class on us. From August 25 through September 7, we’re offering a free class to anyone who is completely NEW to the studio.

Head on over to our website to grab your free pass and book your first class.

08/14/2025

🍃Are you caving a bit of the routine and groundedness that September brings?

If you're looking ahead to September, wondering how you might support yourself with movement, strength-training, or slower self care, we've got something for everybody this fall. See below for some new course offerings including:

🌟yoga workshops and courses for TEENS
🌟a new beginner strength training course aimed at SENIORS
🌟a new mobility course for anyone with JOINTS

07/31/2025

Join us for our Workshops and courses to support teens!

07/30/2025

🏖️It's the long weekend and we'll be off swimming in the lake, digging in the garden, hitting up the music festivals, and chilling in the hammock.

Last class is Friday 10am, Aug 1 Slow Flow.
We're closed Friday 12pm-Tuesday 9am.
First class back Tuesday 10am, Aug 5, Essentials!

We hope you enjoy a beautiful weekend too.

07/29/2025

Teacher Feature! Meet Jen!

Some questions we asked Jen :

1. If you could invent a new yoga pose, what would it be called? What would it focus on?

- The Lemon Squeeze - Pucker up your face like you just ate a tart lemon: squeeze! squeeze! squeeze! Then release and let all the muscles in your face relax, ahhhhh.

2. What is your favorite yoga position? Why is it your fav?

- Legs-up-the-wall! It is so calming and grounding to have my legs elevated - especially with a block under my sacrum. It's my go-to when I have trouble with sleep.

3. What got you into yoga? and/or into yoga teaching?

- Over 25 years ago, I came for the flexibility and stretching to compliment my physical exercise - I've stayed for the integrative mind-body wellness that yoga fosters when you practice on a regular basis.

4. If your yoga mat had a built-in special feature, what would be the coolest one?

- The coolest would be warming coils for cozy restorative poses.

Address

9 Samuel Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G1V6

Website

http://thebranchesyoga.com/

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We are a beautiful yoga studio with caring, fun, and well trained teachers. A small business that is about community, not commodity. A haven of sunshine, quiet and wide open space in the heart of busy downtown Kitchener. A place where people of varied demographics come together to learn and grow through the practices of yoga and meditation.