The Branches

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.

October at The Branches is packed with opportunities to move, rest, and build community! We have a space reserved for yo...
09/15/2026

October at The Branches is packed with opportunities to move, rest, and build community! We have a space reserved for you 🌿.

UPCOMING COURSES

Nervous System Care for Distressing Times: Wednesdays, Oct 14 – Nov 18 | 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Prenatal Yoga: Mondays, Oct 19 – Nov 23 | 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM

Yoga Foundations: Tuesdays, Oct 20 – Nov 10 | 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM

Turn Down Tension with TRE: Tuesdays, Oct 27 – Nov 17 | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

Parent & Peanut: Thursdays, Oct 29 – Dec 3 | 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM

SPECIAL EVENTS

Handstand Playshop (In-Studio): Sun, Oct 4 | 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Learn to Deadlift: Sat, Oct 24 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Family Yoga Playshop (Ages 4–11): Sun, Oct 25 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space): Sun, Oct 25 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Head over to our website to reserve your spot today! See you at the studio 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

All the moms at The Branches love Keri Martin-Vrbanac, pelvic floor physio therapist. And now she's running a course at ...
09/11/2026

All the moms at The Branches love Keri Martin-Vrbanac, pelvic floor physio therapist. And now she's running a course at the studio!

Moms in Motion: Exercise to heal your body, boost your mood, rebuild confidence, and hang out with people who get it. Tiny humans welcome!

Wednesdays at 1:30 pm starting October 7. All participants must complete a pre-course assessment with Keri, priced separately. The assessment and course are eligible for insurance coverage.

Reach out to Keri ASAP at Keri V Pelvic PT and A Body In Motion Rehabilitation.

09/08/2026

💖We're so excited to welcome you!💖
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Join us for a FREE FIRST CLASS during Welcome Week at The Branches! 🌿⁠
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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!⁠
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Whether you prefer In-Studio, Outdoor, or Virtual, we can't wait to practice with you. 🧘‍♀️⁠
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📌 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)

LABOUR DAY SCHEDULE UPDATE 🗓️We're open and running our full drop-in schedule all Labour Day long. Come move, breathe, a...
09/06/2026

LABOUR DAY SCHEDULE UPDATE 🗓️

We're open and running our full drop-in schedule all Labour Day long. Come move, breathe, and ground yourself with us. Link in bio to save your spot. ✨

Skeleton nose-picking is optional 💀 but anyone can become an anatomy nerd the fun way! Save $75 when you sign up for Ana...
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

✨ Ready to move with us? This is your chance! ✨Join us for a FREE FIRST CLASS during Welcome Week at The Branches! 🌿How ...
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)

✨ CALLING ALL LOCAL MAKERS & ARTISANS ✨Ready to showcase your creations at the friendliest and most festive market in to...
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! ✨

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 reg...
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!

Did your YTT treat anatomy like a chore - a list of muscles and joints to memorize (and then promptly forget)? Looking t...
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

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9 Samuel Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G1V6

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