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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.

08/31/2026

Skeleton nose-picking is optional 💀 but anyone can become an anatomy nerd the fun way!

Save $75 when you sign up for Anatomy of Movement Course & Immersion by TODAY - AUGUST 31.
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CALLING ALL:
👩🏽‍🏫teachers who want to go deeper
🤓keen students
🤸🏾‍♀️movement-enthusiasts

YOU'RE INVITED TO COME:
🤔deepen your presence through curiosity about how the body moves
🧘🏼‍♀️refresh your experience of yoga poses with anatomy that feels ALIVE
💃🏻⁠learn, move and play with teacher extraordinaire, Madeleine Shen-Lopez

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:⁠
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🖥️8-week Online Course:⁠
Oct 6 - Nov 24⁠
Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm⁠
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📆Immersion Weekend: at The Branches ⁠
December 12-13⁠
1:00-5:30pm both days⁠
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PRICING:⁠
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$550 if you register by August 31 ~🐦️early birds get that worm~⁠
$625 thereafter⁠
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Note: all 20 hours are eligible to be registered with Yoga Alliance.⁠
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More details here: https://thebranchesyoga.com/anatomy-of-movement

08/28/2026

✨ Ready to move with us? This is your chance! ✨

Join us for a FREE FIRST CLASS during Welcome Week at The Branches! 🌿

How to get your free pass:
1️⃣ Comment WELCOME below, and we’ll send your free pass straight to your DMs!
2️⃣ Use your pass to reserve your spot in any drop-in class.
3️⃣ Join us anytime between Tuesday, Sept 1 and Sunday, Sept 13!

Whether you prefer In-Studio, Outdoor, or Virtual, we can't wait to practice with you. 🧘‍♀️

📌 The Fine Print:
• Available to anyone new to The Branches
• Limit 1 pass per person
• Valid for all drop-in classes (In-Studio, Outdoor & Virtual)

08/25/2026

✨ CALLING ALL LOCAL MAKERS & ARTISANS ✨

Ready to showcase your creations at the friendliest and most festive market in town? Applications are OPEN for our annual Holiday Market!

We’re on the lookout for talented local vendors to fill our space with unique, handmade goods.

🎁 We are especially searching for:

🕯️ Soy candle makers

🪴 Pottery artists

☕ Consumable food product creators (loose-leaf tea, artisanal coffee beans, packaged chocolates, treats, etc.)

Market Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Branches (9 Samuel Street, Kitchener)

How to Apply:
Fill out the vendor application form with all the details and requirements here: https://shorturl.at/E4X6v

🚨 Application Deadline: August 31st

Don't miss your chance to secure your spot: apply today and help us make this holiday season bright! ✨

08/24/2026

Never been to the studio? We’d love to meet you! Save the date for September 1–13 and join us for a free class. Full registration details are dropping soon!

08/19/2026

Did your YTT treat anatomy like a chore - a list of muscles and joints to memorize (and then promptly forget)? Looking to refresh your approach to poses with anatomy that feels alive from an embodied experience?

Join us for our *NEW* Anatomy of Movement Immersion.

Not just for teachers who want to go deeper, this training is also for keen students and movement-enthusiasts who love to deepen their presence through curiosity about how the body moves.

You're invited to come learn, move and play with Madeleine Shen-Lopez, movement educator and researcher extraordinaire.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

🖥️8-week Online Course:
Oct 6 - Nov 24
Tuesdays 7pm-8:30pm

📆Immersion Weekend: at The Branches
December 12-13
1:00-5:30pm both days

PRICING:

$550 if you register by August 31 ~🐦️early birds get that worm~
$625 thereafter

Note: all 20 hours are eligible to be registered with Yoga Alliance.

More details on our website: https://thebranchesyoga.com/anatomy-of-movement

08/17/2026

September at the Studio: Courses & Special Events 🗓✨⁠
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Reset and ground yourself as we enter fall. Check out what’s coming up this September:⁠
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COURSES:

🏋️‍♂️ Learn to Back Squat | Starts Thu, Sep 10 (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)⁠
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🧘‍♀️ Mindful Movement & Meditation | Starts Thu, Sep 10 (5:45 PM – 6:45 PM)⁠
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🤰 Prenatal Yoga | Starts Thu, Sep 10 (7:30 PM – 8:45 PM)⁠
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👶 Parent & Mini Mover | Starts Mon, Sep 14 (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)⁠
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✨ Yoga Foundations | Starts Tue, Sep 15 (7:45 PM – 8:45 PM)⁠
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👶 Parent & Peanut | Starts Thu, Sep 17 (9:15 AM – 10:00 AM)⁠
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🕊 Embodiment for Trauma Recovery | Starts Sun, Sep 20 (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)⁠
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🌙 Yoga Nidra & Restorative Flow | Starts Sun, Sep 20 (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM)⁠
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💪 Strength Training Foundations | Starts Tue, Sep 22 (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)⁠
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🌿 Teen Yoga for Anxiety & Stress | Starts Sun, Sep 27 (7:00 PM – 8:15 PM)⁠
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🎈 Yoga & Mindfulness for Kids (Ages 6-10) | Starts Mon, Sep 28 (6:00 PM – 6:45 PM)⁠
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WORKSHOPS:

• TRE Group Shake | Sat, Sep 19 (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM)⁠
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🕯 Fall Equinox Candlelit Restorative Yoga | Sat, Sep 19 (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)⁠
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🤍 Teen & Parent Yoga Workshop | Sun, Sep 20 (4:30 PM – 5:30 PM)⁠
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🎨 Family Yoga Playshop (Ages 4-11) | Sun, Sep 27 (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)⁠
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🌈 Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ Exclusive Space) | Sun, Sep 27 (4:00 PM – 5:30 PM)⁠
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Reserve your spot today at our website (link in bio) We can't wait to see you on the mat! 🧘‍♂️✨

08/03/2026

Since we had to cancel a class due to poor air quality, we’d love to make it up to you with one final gathering in the park. 🌿✨

Join us for our last Yoga in the Park session of the season:

📅 When: Wednesday, August 5th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Civic Centre Park

Bring your mat, water, and a friend. We’re looking forward to sharing one last flow in the fresh air!

07/01/2026

Summer should be easy. Taking care of yourself should be too! ☀️

Grab our Summer-10 pack this July and get 10 perfect pauses to restore your body and reset your mind while saving $40 for your beach-day fund!

What you get: 10 drop-in yoga or strength classes for just $175 (normally $215).

Available July 1–31. Passes last for 3 months from purchase.

Ready to reset? Click here to claim yours: https://thebranchesyoga.com/

06/30/2026

Modified Schedule: Wednesday, July 1st

We are shifting to a single morning practice this Wednesday to give our community space to reflect and rest.

🧘‍♂️ 10:30 AM: Essentials

All other classes for the day are cancelled.

Our regular schedule remains unchanged after Wednesday. We look forward to welcoming you back at the Studio on Thursday!

06/23/2026

Move mindfully. Give back locally. 🧘‍♀️🤍 Starting June 28 at 9:45 AM, join us for our summer Community Yoga Class: a beginner-friendly, unrushed Slow Flow designed to leave you feeling nourished and light-hearted.

100% of proceeds this summer go directly to the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASCWR)

We believe yoga should be accessible to everyone. You can join using your regular pass, grab a $10 Community Pass, or choose to give a little extra with our $32 Community Supporter Pass. Come move mindfully, support our amazing new YTT grad teachers, and give back to our community.

Sign up today: https://thebranchesyoga.com/yoga-classes

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9 Samuel Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G1V6

Website

http://thebranchesyoga.com/

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