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Beginner-friendly
  • IN-STUDIO TRE Group Shake

    with Leslie
    Details
    $40+hst Community Supporter | $32+hst Standard Rate | $18+hst Subsidized Rate
     
    Coregulation is the new self-regulation! TRE enthusiasts are invited to gather for a shared practice experience. Tremoring in a group offers a greater sense of connection with others, helping to ground yourself and your tremor process in the social engagement branch of your nervous system. Come out to refresh your knowledge of the exercises, receive guidance and space held by a Certified TRE Provider, and enjoy hearing and learning from others how they experience TRE. This workshop is appropriate if you previously learned TRE by yourself or with a provider one-on-one or in a group.

    Note: this workshop is for individuals who have previously learned TRE, and is not appropriate for brand-new beginners. If you'd like to learn TRE, check out our 6 wk beginner course, Integrating Stress & Tension w/TRE. 

    This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only
    Sat, Sep 19
    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Fall Equinox Candlelit Restorative Yoga

    with Wendy
    Details
    $40+hst Community Supporter | $32+hst Standard Rate 

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    The Autumnal Equinox invites us to cultivate balance and equanimity as we move towards the shorter days of fall and winter. Our Candle Restorative class is an opportunity for slowing down, deep rejuvenation, and self-care. Restorative yoga is a practice of resting in comfortable, supported poses with props such as bolsters and blankets. These shapes can help the body, mind, and breath to calm and relax.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sat, Sep 19
    7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Teen & Parent Yoga Workshop

    with Anne Michelle
    Details

    $35+hst Standard Rate | $45+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    It can be challenging to find uninterrupted moments to spend together with your teen/preteen during this busy period in both your lives, and so we invite you to come together for this hour to share in some playful and nurturing mindful movement. Designed as a practice mostly in parallel–with a couple moments of interaction–we will start with a slow flow that will engage and regulate your nervous system, finishing with a restorative moment and meditation (or as previous teens have called it, “yoga nap time”). No experience necessary for this beginner-friendly class, and any teen/pre-teen and caregiver combo that makes up your unique family is welcome.

    Format: This workshop will be offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you are reserving an in-person spot at the studio. If you prefer to attend the workshop online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing as in-person spots are limited.
    Sun, Sep 20
    4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Family Yoga Playshop (ages 4-11)

    with Anne Michelle
    Details

    Cost per family:  $35+hst Standard Rate | $45+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    * geared towards kids age 4-11 and their caregiver(s)
     
    Bring your kids, grandkid, niece or nephew, or even your neighbour, and join us for fun, interactive family yoga. In this session, we’ll move, play, connect with our breath and with each other. Using an animal and nature inspired theme, we’ll learn poses, stretches, and mindfulness exercises. You’ll leave inspired with lots of ideas to bring yoga into your home together.

    Cost is per “family”, which can include 1-2 adults plus 1-3 kids. You only need to register one adult to sign up.
     
    This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.

    PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POLICIES PRIOR TO REGISTERING

    NOTIFICATION OF DISABILITY & SPECIAL NEEDS
    Communication is imperative to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Please contact The Branches prior to registering to discuss your child’s needs.

    The Branches is unable to provide any:

    • Personal care support (e.g. administering medication, toileting, feeding)
    • 1:1 Behavioural support to participate in programs
    • Support for any violent and aggressive behaviours

    If a child requires personal care or behavioural support, families are welcome to send a qualified 1:1 support person with their child and we will happily accommodate.

    Classes at The Branches are not alternatives to ABA Therapy and/or Social and Group Skills Programs. The Branches reserves the right to remove a child from the class and/or course, without refund, if any disabilities or special needs have not been communicated at the time of registration, and/or the level of care and support required was not accurately communicated.

    UNMANAGEABLE, INAPPROPRIATE AND DANGEROUS BEHAVIOUR
    The Branches reserves the right to remove a child from class, without refund, if their behaviour or the behaviour of their parent(s)/guardian(s) is deemed to be unmanageable, inappropriate, and/or is dangerous to themselves or others. Bullying and harassment – of any kind – will not be tolerated.

    Sun, Sep 27
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space)

    with Meg
    Details
    $32+hst Community Supporter | $20+hst Standard Rate | $8+hst Subsidized Rate
     
    Rainbow Restorative Yoga is an affinity space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community to land and find rest together. Restorative yoga is a practice of resting in comfortable, supported poses with props such as bolsters and blankets. These shapes can help the body, mind, and breath to calm and relax. Led by a queer-identified teacher, this class is an opportunity for slowing down, deep rejuvenation, and self-care.

    Please note, this class takes place in our 3rd floor studio. After the teacher’s fee, any additional proceeds from the class will be donated to SPECTRUM.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sun, Sep 27
    4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Handstand Playshop

    with Carin
    Details

    $28+hst Standard Rate | $35+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    Do you want to try kicking up into handstand but are not sure where to start? Or are you curious about how to build the strength and balance to move your handstand further away from the wall? This workshop will give you time and space to explore the world of being upside down. We will look at the foundation for handstands: how to align wrists, forearms, and fingers. We will practice strength-building exercises for the arms, shoulders, and core. You’ll leave with lots to practice in order to build endurance and balance over time. Excellent for students with a current handstand practice and for students new to the art of inversions.

    4+ months of previous yoga experience recommended. Not an appropriate course for beginners or for students with major wrist issues or injuries.

    This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.

    Sun, Oct 4
    2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Learn to Deadlift

    with Nicole
    Details

    $65+hst Standard Rate | $80+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    2-hour workshop with Nicole DeNoble

    Deadlifting isn't just for powerlifters. It’s for anyone looking to feel stronger and more capable. The deadlift is one of the foundational strength movements that teaches you how to safely and powerfully pick something up off the ground. Whether that “something” is a sleeping child, a loaded laundry basket, or a barbell, the deadlift develops strength you’ll feel in real life. This lift engages your whole body, with a focus on strengthening the posterior muscles—glutes, hamstrings, and back—all critical for posture, movement, and injury prevention.

    Training your deadlift progressively over time supports increased muscle mass, bone density, and confidence in your body’s ability to meet physical challenges. In this 2-hour workshop, we’ll break down the deadlift step by step, and you’ll get hands-on coaching and feedback, and spend dedicated time practicing and refining your form. We’ll cover how to set up your barbell, what to feel in your body during each part of the lift, and how to train it safely and progressively.

    Whether you’re curious about barbells or already lifting and want to improve your technique, this workshop is a chance to ask questions, get personalized support and build confidence in a supportive space. Join Nicole to explore what makes the deadlift such a foundational movement—both in training and in everyday life.

    About Nicole DeNoble: Nicole is an empowering and down-to-earth instructor known for her light-hearted and practical approach. She combines years of experience coaching movement with a strong foundation in anatomy, yoga, and strength training. As the creator of the Strength Essentials program at The Branches, Nicole has helped dozens of beginners feel at ease with barbells—breaking down complex movements into clear, accessible steps for all learning styles and bodies. Whether you're new to lifting or ready to dial in your form, you’ll feel supported and inspired by her teaching.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sat, Oct 24
    2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Family Yoga Playshop (ages 4-11)

    with Anne Michelle
    Details

    Cost per family:  $35+hst Standard Rate | $45+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    * geared towards kids age 4-11 and their caregiver(s)
     
    Bring your kids, grandkid, niece or nephew, or even your neighbour, and join us for fun, interactive family yoga. In this session, we’ll move, play, connect with our breath and with each other. Using an animal and nature inspired theme, we’ll learn poses, stretches, and mindfulness exercises. You’ll leave inspired with lots of ideas to bring yoga into your home together.

    Cost is per “family”, which can include 1-2 adults plus 1-3 kids. You only need to register one adult to sign up.
     
    This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.

    PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POLICIES PRIOR TO REGISTERING

    NOTIFICATION OF DISABILITY & SPECIAL NEEDS
    Communication is imperative to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Please contact The Branches prior to registering to discuss your child’s needs.

    The Branches is unable to provide any:

    • Personal care support (e.g. administering medication, toileting, feeding)
    • 1:1 Behavioural support to participate in programs
    • Support for any violent and aggressive behaviours

    If a child requires personal care or behavioural support, families are welcome to send a qualified 1:1 support person with their child and we will happily accommodate.

    Classes at The Branches are not alternatives to ABA Therapy and/or Social and Group Skills Programs. The Branches reserves the right to remove a child from the class and/or course, without refund, if any disabilities or special needs have not been communicated at the time of registration, and/or the level of care and support required was not accurately communicated.

    UNMANAGEABLE, INAPPROPRIATE AND DANGEROUS BEHAVIOUR
    The Branches reserves the right to remove a child from class, without refund, if their behaviour or the behaviour of their parent(s)/guardian(s) is deemed to be unmanageable, inappropriate, and/or is dangerous to themselves or others. Bullying and harassment – of any kind – will not be tolerated.

    Sun, Oct 25
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space)

    with Ang
    Details
    $32+hst Community Supporter | $20+hst Standard Rate | $8+hst Subsidized Rate
     
    Rainbow Restorative Yoga is an affinity space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community to land and find rest together. Restorative yoga is a practice of resting in comfortable, supported poses with props such as bolsters and blankets. These shapes can help the body, mind, and breath to calm and relax. Led by a queer-identified teacher, this class is an opportunity for slowing down, deep rejuvenation, and self-care.

    Please note, this class takes place in our 3rd floor studio. After the teacher’s fee, any additional proceeds from the class will be donated to SPECTRUM.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sun, Oct 25
    4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Yoga Nidra for Better Sleep

    with Kimberley
    Details

    $55+hst Standard Rate | $70+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    Whether you have recently been feeling tired/ run down or are a long-time insomnia sufferer, this workshop is here to help. We’ll begin with an orientation to yoga nidra before laying out the details on how to harness this powerful practice to enhance sleep quality and ultimately, greater vitality and resilience. Then, we’ll segway into a restorative flow and yoga nidra practice, which involves a nourishing combination of gentle mindful movement, restorative postures, soothing breath work, and yoga nidra.

    To support your home practice, this workshop includes 1-year access to Restoring Rhythmic Sleep: a package of five yoga videos carefully designed to support balanced energy and deep rest throughout various phases of your 24-hour circadian rhythm.

    Brand new beginners and existing yoga nidra practitioners can benefit from this workshop and video series.

    Format: This workshop will be offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you are reserving an in-person spot at the studio. If you prefer to attend the workshop online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing as in-person spots are limited.
    Sun, Nov 15
    3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • IN-STUDIO TRE Group Shake

    with Leslie
    Details
    $40+hst Community Supporter | $32+hst Standard Rate | $18+hst Subsidized Rate
     
    Coregulation is the new self-regulation! TRE enthusiasts are invited to gather for a shared practice experience. Tremoring in a group offers a greater sense of connection with others, helping to ground yourself and your tremor process in the social engagement branch of your nervous system. Come out to refresh your knowledge of the exercises, receive guidance and space held by a Certified TRE Provider, and enjoy hearing and learning from others how they experience TRE. This workshop is appropriate if you previously learned TRE by yourself or with a provider one-on-one or in a group.

    Note: this workshop is for individuals who have previously learned TRE, and is not appropriate for brand-new beginners. If you'd like to learn TRE, check out our 6 wk beginner course, Integrating Stress & Tension w/TRE. 

    This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only
    Sun, Nov 22
    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space)

    with Meg
    Details
    $32+hst Community Supporter | $20+hst Standard Rate | $8+hst Subsidized Rate
     
    Rainbow Restorative Yoga is an affinity space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community to land and find rest together. Restorative yoga is a practice of resting in comfortable, supported poses with props such as bolsters and blankets. These shapes can help the body, mind, and breath to calm and relax. Led by a queer-identified teacher, this class is an opportunity for slowing down, deep rejuvenation, and self-care.

    Please note, this class takes place in our 3rd floor studio. After the teacher’s fee, any additional proceeds from the class will be donated to SPECTRUM.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sun, Nov 22
    4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Family Yoga Playshop (ages 4-11)

    with Anne Michelle
    Details

    Cost per family:  $35+hst Standard Rate | $45+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    * geared towards kids age 4-11 and their caregiver(s)
     
    Bring your kids, grandkid, niece or nephew, or even your neighbour, and join us for fun, interactive family yoga. In this session, we’ll move, play, connect with our breath and with each other. Using an animal and nature inspired theme, we’ll learn poses, stretches, and mindfulness exercises. You’ll leave inspired with lots of ideas to bring yoga into your home together.

    Cost is per “family”, which can include 1-2 adults plus 1-3 kids. You only need to register one adult to sign up.
     
    This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.

    PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING POLICIES PRIOR TO REGISTERING

    NOTIFICATION OF DISABILITY & SPECIAL NEEDS
    Communication is imperative to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Please contact The Branches prior to registering to discuss your child’s needs.

    The Branches is unable to provide any:

    • Personal care support (e.g. administering medication, toileting, feeding)
    • 1:1 Behavioural support to participate in programs
    • Support for any violent and aggressive behaviours

    If a child requires personal care or behavioural support, families are welcome to send a qualified 1:1 support person with their child and we will happily accommodate.

    Classes at The Branches are not alternatives to ABA Therapy and/or Social and Group Skills Programs. The Branches reserves the right to remove a child from the class and/or course, without refund, if any disabilities or special needs have not been communicated at the time of registration, and/or the level of care and support required was not accurately communicated.

    UNMANAGEABLE, INAPPROPRIATE AND DANGEROUS BEHAVIOUR
    The Branches reserves the right to remove a child from class, without refund, if their behaviour or the behaviour of their parent(s)/guardian(s) is deemed to be unmanageable, inappropriate, and/or is dangerous to themselves or others. Bullying and harassment – of any kind – will not be tolerated.

    Sun, Nov 29
    2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Teen & Parent Yoga Workshop

    with Anne Michelle
    Details

    $35+hst Standard Rate | $45+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    It can be challenging to find uninterrupted moments to spend together with your teen/preteen during this busy period in both your lives, and so we invite you to come together for this hour to share in some playful and nurturing mindful movement. Designed as a practice mostly in parallel–with a couple moments of interaction–we will start with a slow flow that will engage and regulate your nervous system, finishing with a restorative moment and meditation (or as previous teens have called it, “yoga nap time”). No experience necessary for this beginner-friendly class, and any teen/pre-teen and caregiver combo that makes up your unique family is welcome.

    Format: This workshop will be offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you are reserving an in-person spot at the studio. If you prefer to attend the workshop online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing as in-person spots are limited.
    Sun, Nov 29
    4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Handstand Playshop

    with Carin
    Details

    $28+hst Standard Rate | $35+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    Do you want to try kicking up into handstand but are not sure where to start? Or are you curious about how to build the strength and balance to move your handstand further away from the wall? This workshop will give you time and space to explore the world of being upside down. We will look at the foundation for handstands: how to align wrists, forearms, and fingers. We will practice strength-building exercises for the arms, shoulders, and core. You’ll leave with lots to practice in order to build endurance and balance over time. Excellent for students with a current handstand practice and for students new to the art of inversions.

    4+ months of previous yoga experience recommended. Not an appropriate course for beginners or for students with major wrist issues or injuries.

    This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.

    Sun, Dec 6
    2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Beginner-friendly
Beginner-friendly
  • VIRTUAL Teen & Parent Yoga Workshop

    with Anne Michelle
    Details

    $35+hst Standard Rate | $45+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    It can be challenging to find uninterrupted moments to spend together with your teen/preteen during this busy period in both your lives, and so we invite you to come together for this hour to share in some playful and nurturing mindful movement. Designed as a practice mostly in parallel–with a couple moments of interaction–we will start with a slow flow that will engage and regulate your nervous system, finishing with a restorative moment and meditation (or as previous teens have called it, “yoga nap time”). No experience necessary for this beginner-friendly class, and any teen/pre-teen and caregiver combo that makes up your unique family is welcome.

    Format: This workshop will be offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend via livestream in Zoom. If you prefer to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing.
    Sun, Sep 20
    4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
  • VIRTUAL Yoga Nidra for Better Sleep

    with Kimberley
    Details

    $55+hst Standard Rate | $70+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    Whether you have recently been feeling tired/ run down or are a long-time insomnia sufferer, this workshop is here to help. We’ll begin with an orientation to yoga nidra before laying out the details on how to harness this powerful practice to enhance sleep quality and ultimately, greater vitality and resilience. Then, we’ll segway into a restorative flow and yoga nidra practice, which involves a nourishing combination of gentle mindful movement, restorative postures, soothing breath work, and yoga nidra.

    To support your home practice, this workshop includes 1-year access to Restoring Rhythmic Sleep: a package of five yoga videos carefully designed to support balanced energy and deep rest throughout various phases of your 24-hour circadian rhythm.

    Brand new beginners and existing yoga nidra practitioners can benefit from this workshop and video series.

    Format: This workshop will be offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend via livestream in Zoom. If you prefer to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing.
    Sun, Nov 15
    3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • VIRTUAL Teen & Parent Yoga Workshop

    with Anne Michelle
    Details

    $35+hst Standard Rate | $45+hst Community Supporter

    Subsidized Rate:  20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)

    It can be challenging to find uninterrupted moments to spend together with your teen/preteen during this busy period in both your lives, and so we invite you to come together for this hour to share in some playful and nurturing mindful movement. Designed as a practice mostly in parallel–with a couple moments of interaction–we will start with a slow flow that will engage and regulate your nervous system, finishing with a restorative moment and meditation (or as previous teens have called it, “yoga nap time”). No experience necessary for this beginner-friendly class, and any teen/pre-teen and caregiver combo that makes up your unique family is welcome.

    Format: This workshop will be offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend via livestream in Zoom. If you prefer to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing.
    Sun, Nov 29
    4:30 PM – 5:30 PM