The Branches

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

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! 🧘‍♂️✨

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!

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/

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!

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

The Work-Trade program is truly at the heart of the community vibe here at The Branches. If you love our space and want to become a bigger part of its day-to-day rhythm, we’d love to welcome you to the team!

We are currently looking for friendly, hard-working, and enthusiastic folks to join us for two open on-site shifts:
🗓️ Thursdays 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🗓️ Thursdays 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM

In return, you get to immerse yourself in our yoga and meditation classes! More information about the available positions and role descriptions can be found here: thebranchesyoga.com/community-care/work-trade

Here is a look at what’s coming up at the studio this July:

🗓️ July Courses & Workshops
Prenatal Yoga (6-Week Course) | Starts Thursday, July 16

Parent & Peanut (6-Week Course) | Starts Thursday, July 16

Tarot As A Contemplative Tool | Workshop with Wendy on Sunday, July 19 (Snag your spot fast: this sold out quickly last year!) 🃏✨

A few of our regular classes (Friday Slow & Restore, Sunday Stretch & Centre, and Sunrise Practices) are taking a summer siesta for July and August. They'll be back in September!

🔗 Click here to check out the schedule changes, and register for July courses! https://thebranchesyoga.com/yoga-classes

Class Update! 🚨

Strength Essentials is getting a new name. Starting June 1st, look for Strength Training (A/B) in your booking app!

What you need to know:

Same great workout: The format isn’t changing at all.

Why the update? "Training" better reflects our structured, progressive workouts. The "A/B" suffix clarifies that we offer two different, complementary routines each week.

No more confusion: This helps separate our strength classes from our yoga Essentials.

🗓️ The New Schedule Layout:
• Strength Training A: Mondays (9am, 10:30am, 4pm) & Tuesdays (5:30pm)
• Strength Training B: Thursdays (9am, 4:15pm) & Fridays (12pm)

👉 Book your spot here: https://shorturl.at/QxkCQ