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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.

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!

05/01/2026

We are so excited to announce that our brand new online series, Push-ups Made Possible, officially drops on today! Whether you’re just starting your journey with incline work or you’re a seasoned practitioner looking to increase your training volume, this 6-part series led by Nicole has something for every level.

What’s inside:

Prep yourself for push-ups: A dedicated warm-up to prime your body.

Skill-building sessions: Dive into "Negatives can be positive" and "Push up, if you are so inclined."

Wrist-friendly training: "Pay your push-ups a ‘complement’"—all the muscle work with zero weight-bearing on the hands.

Advanced variations: Expand your repertoire with deficits, diamonds, and foot-elevated variations.

The Challenge: A timed-interval practice to help you build serious power.

The Details:
⏱️ Duration: 12–25 minute sessions.
🗓️ Goal: Efficient workouts you can put on repeat all month long.
🚀 Launches May 1st, and available all month!

Get ready to build a stronger foundation and find more ease in your upper body strength.

04/15/2026

✨ Join the Heart of Our Community! ✨⁠
Are you looking to deepen your yoga practice while giving back to your local studio? Our Work-Trade Program at The Branches is looking for fresh faces! 🌿⁠
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We have a special opening for Saturday Mornings (3-hour shift). If you love starting your weekend with good energy and a sense of belonging, this is for you.⁠
The Perk:⁠
Exchange 3 hours of your time once a week for free classes with us. 🧘‍♀️✨⁠
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Saturday morning (On-Site):⁠
Front Desk: Be the first friendly face students see! Help with check-ins and class info.⁠
Studio Love: Keep our space sparkling with light cleaning.⁠
Admin Support: Help us with fun behind-the-scenes projects.⁠
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Yoga in the Park (Civic Park): ⁠
June-August⁠
Welcome folks, help them fill out a waiver and a loaner mat, then you can join the class! ⁠
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Remote Opportunities Also Available:⁠
Social Media (Daily stories & replies) 📱⁠
Video Management (Uploading & tagging content) 💻⁠
Are you friendly, hard-working, and enthusiastic? We’d love to meet you!⁠
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How to Apply:⁠
Download the Work Trade Application from our website.⁠
Submit your completed form to info@thebranchesyoga.com.

04/14/2026

Get ready for a fresh start this May! 🌸 From foundational courses to soulful events, our calendar is stacked with ways to move, breathe, and connect. 🧘✨

Check out what’s coming up:
MAY COURSES
🌱 Yoga Foundations | Tuesdays 7:45pm (Starts May 5)
👶 Parent & Peanut | Wednesdays 9:15am (Starts May 6)
🌬️ Turn Down Tension with TRE | Wednesdays 7:45pm (Starts May 13)
🤰 Prenatal Yoga | Mondays 5:45pm (Starts May 11)

MAY EVENTS
💪 Push-Ups, Made Possible | Sat, May 2 @ 2pm
🕯️ Mother’s Day Restorative | Sun, May 10 @ 3pm
🎶 Singing for Peace | Sun, May 10 @ 5pm
🌈 Rainbow Restorative | Sun, May 31 @ 2pm (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive)

✨ How to Join: Many sessions offer Hybrid or In-Person options. Space is limited, so grab your spot at the link in our bio!

03/17/2026

Check out what we're spouting in APRIL! 🌱

💪 Strength & Skill
Yoga Foundations (April 7) – Perfect for beginners or those resetting their practice.

Handstand Playshop (April 18) – Flip your perspective and find your balance!

Strength Foundations: Upper Body (April 21) – Build power and stability.

🧑🏽‍🍼 Family & Pregnancy
Connected Birth Prep (April 19) – Tools & trust for you and your support person.

Prenatal Yoga (April 23) & Prenatal Flow & Restore (April 27).

Parent & Peanut (April 23) & Parent & Mini Mover (April 27) – Move with your little ones!

🌈 Community & Connection
Singing for Peace (April 12) – Lift your voice and your spirits.

Rainbow Restorative Yoga (April 19) – An exclusive, nourishing space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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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