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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.

11/06/2025

We are excited to announce that Branches Co-Director Leslie is returning from maternity leave and is rarin' to teach. Leslie has spent the last year with baby Ronan, born last October, who is now walking, pointing and babbling. Ronan's nicknames include Rony Pony and Rone Bone. We welcome additional silly nickname suggestions!

You can catch up with Leslie at our Monday 7:30pm Slow Flow. Leslie will also be teaching a *BRAND NEW CLASS* on Sundays at 9:45am - we're calling it Stretch & Centre.

(PLEASE NOTE: There is still the 9:30am Slow Flow on Sundays in Sky Studio).

Stretch & Centre blends intentional movement with guided mindfulness to help you feel more grounded and present in your body. The class will begin with a gentle yoga flow to help you find steadiness and ease and will end with a range of meditative practices. No previous yoga or meditation experience is required. This is a supportive class for anyone seeking both a good stretch and mental spaciousness — a chance to soften tension, quiet your mind, and return to yourself.

11/05/2025

Looking for a calm, community-spirited shopping experience for the holiday? Look no further! 🎄✨
Come meet these awesome artists in our beautiful studio and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while you browse!☕️

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 22 | 1-4pm
📍 The Branches Yoga, 9 Samuel St, Kitchener (near Centre in the Square)

Check out all our incredible vendors:
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Don't miss out on the holiday cheer! 🎁✨

10/28/2025

“Props support you. They help you nourish yourself. Here’s the
challenging part; if you have learned in life to pull yourself up by your
bootstraps, swallow discomfort, or avoid asking for help, the idea of
accepting “support” or “sustenance” can be foreign and unsettling. The
use of props can raise certain questions: What do support and
sustenance mean to you? How would it feel to allow someone or
something to support you? What would it be like if you consistently
nurtured yourself?”

- Bo Forbes, Yoga for Emotional Balance

We come back to this quote from again and again. Such deep questions to contemplate.

So many of our classes utilize supportive props, but none more than the our fully Restorative class on Thursday evenings, 7:30pm with Carol . Come explore your relationship to support and see what it feels like to nurture yourself.

10/22/2025

🌟In just a month, join us for the Merry & Bright Holiday Market!🎄✨
Celebrate the season with local, handmade, and upcycled treasures—jewelry, skincare, clothing, and more! Bring your community spirit, enjoy festive vibes, and sip on hot cocoa ☕️

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 22 | 1-4pm
📍 The Branches Yoga, 9 Samuel St, Kitchener (near Centre in the Square)

Meet our incredible vendors:
, , , , .bylau, , .femme, , , .7, , , , , Jurassic Knits, Jennifer Selvig Metalsmith, and more!
Don't miss out on the holiday cheer! 🎁✨

10/21/2025

We're celebrating 2️⃣0️⃣ Years of Friendship! Emma and Leena (two of The Branches' co-directors) met in 2005 at their University of Waterloo residence, Conrad Grebel University College. They bonded over feminism, activism and colourful scarves. Their first shared project was producing and directing a fundraising production of The Va**na Monologues at UW. They both practiced yoga in university, and after completing their yoga teacher training in different places, began to teach at Queen Street Yoga. Leena bought Queen Street Yoga from Meaghan Johnson in 2012, with Emma on board as studio manager, and the rest is history!

We hope this little friendship story encourages you to think of your oldest friend, and give them a call or send them a text to let them know you're thinking about 'em.

Photo 1: Leena and Emma in coordinating purple and black outfits, about to teach their first yoga workshop (Valentine's Partner Yoga) at Erb Street Mennonite Church, circa 2012.

Photo 2: Emma and Leena in comfy overalls (a total coincidence) on the front porch of The Branches! They marked their 20 year friendaversary with a celebratory lunch at The Bauer Kitchen.

Photo 3: a photo collage Emma made for Leena's birthday in 2012.

10/20/2025

Side Angle Pose: a classic for a reason! It opens the hips, strengthens the legs, and lengthens the spine and shoulders — all key ingredients in a well-balanced practice.
Poses like this are staples in our Essentials Yoga classes- we break them down and build them up. We keep things active but approachable, helping you move with more ease and awareness.
🕕 Mon 6pm | 🕙 Tues 10am | 🕙 Wed 10am — drop in and join us!

10/18/2025

November is on the way, and with it, some of our coziest offerings of the year. We're bringing back:
🌟workshops & courses that focus on self-care
🌙restorative events with acuballs and sandbags
🍄some offerings for kids and families
AND
🎄our annual holiday market!

10/16/2025

As the days grow shorter and the nights get cooler, November is the perfect time to join a course to keep you moving or to help you dedicate a bit of time to self-care. This month we're offering up some old favs as well as some brand courses!
- NEW! Yoga for Chronic Pain
- NEW! Upper Body Mobility: Strength at Every Angle
- Beginner Strength Training
- Prenatal
- Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids
and much more!
Make sure to sign up in advance for all our 6-week courses- spaces are limited.

10/15/2025

🥁We are very honoured announce this first-of-it's-kind training to our community! ⁠
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💙Our 40-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Nidra Facilitator training will run from January-April 2026 with Kimberley Luu. We are offering options to join in-person, hybrid or online if you're out of town. ⁠
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📆Come meet Kimberley (Kimmi) and ask all your questions at our virtual info session: Thursday, November 27, 7:30 - 8:30 pm⁠
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🐥Save with our early bird rate until Dec 7th. We also have 3 equity scholarship spots available for folks who identify as Trans, Black, Indigenous, Racialized, Disabled, or qualify as Low-Income.

10/09/2025

Thank YOU for being part of our community!
❤️
We've got a full schedule of classes for the Thanksgiving long weekend. Typically our Monday classes are quite full, so book your spot early to avoid disappointment!

10/06/2025

💪 Learn to Deadlift with Nicole DeNoble!
It’s not just for powerlifters—it’s for anyone who wants to feel stronger and move through life with more ease. In this 2-hour, hands-on workshop, you’ll break down the deadlift step-by-step, get personalized coaching, and build the kind of strength that helps you lift anything—from a barbell to a bag of dog food—safely and powerfully.

📅 Oct 25 | 🕒 2-4pm | 📍 The Branches
Spots are limited—secure yours now!

10/01/2025

👋🏾Hello folks who have a menstrual cycle!

We made something for you. And it's completely FREE for the next 30 days!

In our new BOD series ❣️Practicing with Your Cycle❣️, shares how to align yoga and strength training with the natural rhythms of your menstrual cycle. Drawing from Maisie Hill’s book Period Power, we’ll use the metaphor of the four inner seasons—Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall—to guide how we move and rest throughout the month.

Some of the included NEW practices:

🌑 Winter (Menstruation)
Gentle, grounding practice for rest and reconnection.

🌱 Spring (Follicular Phase)
Awaken strength and energy as you return to movement with curiosity.

☀️ Summer (Ovulation)
Playful, expressive movement to enjoy your peak energy and vitality.

🍂 Fall (Luteal Phase)
Steady, supportive practice to slow down and turn inward with care.

🫀We think this approach is a helpful way to tune into what you need at different phases of your cycle, and practice in relation to it.

‼️We're offering a special 30-days free for Branches On-Demand when you sign up anytime in October. Which means you can access this entire new series for free. BOD is also full of fantastic shorter and full-length practices that you can access from home, all with your fav TBY teachers!

🤔Rather than giving your money to advertisers on YouTube, this is an awesome way to support real people, locally! 😃

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9 Samuel Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G1V6

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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.