$45+hst Standard Rate | $55+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)
Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
$45+hst Standard Rate | $55+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)
Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
$30+hst Standard Rate | $40+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)
Release the past year and ground into intentions for the year ahead. Restorative yoga 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. Beginners are welcome.
$38+hst Standard Rate | $52+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)
Take a moment to pause with us as we celebrate that moment of transition between one year and the next. This special restorative event will combine restorative yoga with journaling, allowing the body and the mind to process and move through this annual period of transition. The restorative yoga practice will explore resting in comfortable shapes supported by props, like blankets and bolsters. While your body rests, you’ll be invited to take time to reflect on the year that has gone by and dream of what may happen in the year to come. You’ll also have a few opportunities throughout the practice to journal about what comes up during these periods of reflection. You’ll receive a small pocket notebook to record your thoughts, but you are welcome to bring along your favorite journal and journaling tools to write, draw, or sketch your ideas in a way that is meaningful for you. Beginners are welcome.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Prenatal yoga will leave you feeling strong, relaxed, and more connected to yourself and your baby. Our classes go beyond simply modifying yoga poses. With an emphasis on strength, breathing, gentle stretches and community connection, this course can help prepare your mind and body for birth and parenting.
Each session will include poses that bring balance and alignment to your pelvis, pelvic floor, and pelvic and uterine ligaments. Through yoga asana, students can safely encounter strong sensations, and alongside that, discover the coping skills that work best for you and can later be applied to moments of physical or mental discomfort, like during labour and early parenthood. This mindful approach to yoga practice will leave you feeling ready for whatever lies ahead in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We empower students to continuously learn about pregnancy, the birthing process and early parenthood. Our practice sessions are grounded in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates the value of community as you explore this current chapter of life. This class is exclusively for pregnant people (not a partners class).
Beginners to yoga and any stage of pregnancy are welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Focus on yourself and your own healing after pregnancy or birth. This course is a supportive space to reconnect to your non-pregnant body and your sense of self.
Reacquaint yourself with your post-pregnancy body by strengthening areas that have weakened and easing tension in areas that are overburdened; including your pelvic floor, glutes, hips, abdomen, back, chest, shoulders and neck.
Parenting is overwhelming, so rest assured that you are welcome to show up and connect to the community exactly as you are. This emotionally supportive space is just as much about easing your mind as it is healing your body.
Open to students once you are a minimum 6 weeks postpartum, whether you birthed vaginally or by C-section. There is no maximum time postpartum - it’s never too late to reconnect and heal after pregnancy.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$95+hst Standard Rate | $110+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)
** Appropriate for kids 6+. Guided practice is from 10-10:45am, followed by 15 minutes for snacks, stories and playtime. Pick-up is between 10:45-11am. Please send along a simple, non-messy snack if your child would like to stay for snack-time. This class takes place in our Ground Floor studio. There’s a simultaneous adult Drop-In Class from 10-11am in our Sky Studio if parents want to use this time to practice too (Drop-In Passes sold separately).
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
The Branches is unable to provide any:
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.
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)
Come out to practice with your family - big or small - while we explore the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. This practice will be beginner friendly, and will take you on a journey through flowy, fun, and fiery moves. Learn techniques to use at home as a family, including deep breathing and moving our bodies to help express your energy. We'll end with a kid-friendly guided meditation and feel the gentle energy of resting our bodies together so you’ll leave refreshed for the week ahead.
Geared towards kids age 4-11 with their caregiver(s). Cost is per “family”, which can include 1-2 adults plus 1-3 kids.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Explore the relationship between movement and stillness in this 7-week, beginner-friendly course. Each session will begin with accessible, feel-good stretches and yoga postures to help you relax and wind down. Then, we'll use cushiony props (like blankets and bolsters) to support longer-held restorative poses, enabling you to rest deeply. You’ll leave feeling soft, rested, and nurtured.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Prenatal yoga will leave you feeling strong, relaxed, and more connected to yourself and your baby. Our classes go beyond simply modifying yoga poses. With an emphasis on strength, breathing, gentle stretches and community connection, this course can help prepare your mind and body for birth and parenting.
Each session will include poses that bring balance and alignment to your pelvis, pelvic floor, and pelvic and uterine ligaments. Through yoga asana, students can safely encounter strong sensations, and alongside that, discover the coping skills that work best for you and can later be applied to moments of physical or mental discomfort, like during labour and early parenthood. This mindful approach to yoga practice will leave you feeling ready for whatever lies ahead in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We empower students to continuously learn about pregnancy, the birthing process and early parenthood. Our practice sessions are grounded in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates the value of community as you explore this current chapter of life. This class is exclusively for pregnant people (not a partners class).
Beginners to yoga and any stage of pregnancy are welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their little ones. A great way to get out of the house and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby in a community of other parents. We set up class in a circle, with a pile of toys and books for little ones to play with while parents get to enjoy some easy-going flow practice. Beginners welcome! Classes will take place in our ground floor studio, and you’re welcome to leave strollers on our porch.
** This class is intended for mobile babies between 9 months - 2 years old. If your baby is younger than this and hasn't started crawling yet, check out our Parent & Peanut course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Our Yoga Foundations course is great for brand new beginners, those restarting their practice after a long break, and anyone new to practicing alignment-based yoga. The focus is on standing poses and key principles of alignment to increase strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility. Yoga Foundations classes will build progressively from week to week to empower you to move deeper into your practice in a safe and consistent way. Classes also incorporate mindfulness practices, attention to breath, and restorative poses to release tension and reduce stress.
Brand-new beginners welcome!
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
Please see our website for our full COVID policies.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to get out of the house with your little one and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
Classes will take place in our third floor Sky Studio. You are welcome to leave strollers on the porch and bring your baby inside in their carseat.
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
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.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
This unique class is for anyone who is on a path to recovering from physical or emotional trauma. The class aims to give participants tools to understand how trauma affects the body, to move through embodied trauma (trauma stored in the body) through movement. Trauma may seem like a loaded word, but it is something that affects many of us through major losses, accidents, violence, or other major life stresses.
Embodiment for Trauma Recovery consists of very gentle movements, simple postures from hatha yoga, and breath awareness. The classes are aimed at building a trauma survivor’s sense of empowerment and cultivating a more positive relationship to one's body. The class focuses on internal sensing and reclaiming choice in your body, and is less about form or technique. Absolutely everything in the class is optional, and the practice is beginner-friendly.
Based on the evidence-based methodology of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Embodiment for Trauma Recovery is a group movement class. While this class is taught by a Registered Psychotherapist, it is not group therapy. As an adjunctive therapy, it is not intended as a replacement for working with a qualified therapist. Participants are encouraged to seek adjunctive treatment with a therapist to support the process of healing as needed.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$50+hst Standard Rate | $60+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)
Join Carol for a two-hour workshop intended as an opportunity for women to gather, share, move and rest. The workshop has been thoughtfully curated with consideration for the diverse bodies and health of women who are experiencing menopause in all of its stages.
What to expect:
This is an open call to self-care for a complicated physiological experience for female bodies. It is only the beginning of a larger conversation about caring for our bodies at this pivotal stage of life.
Format:This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
This course will offer clear and thoughtful modifications of poses for students with round bodies to make more of the poses and sequences of yoga accessible and doable.
Great for beginners and intermediate students, this course is aimed at creating a comfortable environment in which to build strength, flexibility, and balance, specifically with the round body in mind. This class is not about weight loss, but about honouring our bodies and creating an environment where all bodies can do all yoga postures. Beginners welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Using simple yoga postures, breath awareness, meditation, and mindfulness, this course aims to help you deepen your mind/body connection. The act of releasing physical tension and moving your body in new ways can help you move through stuck emotions, create new mental patterns, and bring new awareness into your life.
Each week the class will gradually build upon a set of basic yoga postures, appropriate for all levels and abilities. Through the postures, breathing, and meditative exercises, you’ll learn more about your body’s responses to stress. You may discover techniques that help manage mental/emotional patterns and increase groundedness, calmness, and emotional well-being.
Beginners welcome. Bring a notebook and something to write with.
Our classes are intended to be a complement to, but not a replacement for, professional mental health support.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to get out of the house with your little one and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
Classes will take place in our third floor Sky Studio. You are welcome to leave strollers on the porch and bring your baby inside in their carseat.
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$60+hst Standard Rate* | $75+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)
No prior yoga experience necessary, beginners welcome!
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Prenatal yoga will leave you feeling strong, relaxed, and more connected to yourself and your baby. Our classes go beyond simply modifying yoga poses. With an emphasis on strength, breathing, gentle stretches and community connection, this course can help prepare your mind and body for birth and parenting.
Each session will include poses that bring balance and alignment to your pelvis, pelvic floor, and pelvic and uterine ligaments. Through yoga asana, students can safely encounter strong sensations, and alongside that, discover the coping skills that work best for you and can later be applied to moments of physical or mental discomfort, like during labour and early parenthood. This mindful approach to yoga practice will leave you feeling ready for whatever lies ahead in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We empower students to continuously learn about pregnancy, the birthing process and early parenthood. Our practice sessions are grounded in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates the value of community as you explore this current chapter of life. This class is exclusively for pregnant people (not a partners class).
Beginners to yoga and any stage of pregnancy are welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$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 take place IN-STUDIO only.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their little ones. A great way to get out of the house and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby in a community of other parents. We set up class in a circle, with a pile of toys and books for little ones to play with while parents get to enjoy some easy-going flow practice. Beginners welcome! Classes will take place in our ground floor studio, and you’re welcome to leave strollers on our porch.
** This class is intended for mobile babies between 9 months - 2 years old. If your baby is younger than this and hasn't started crawling yet, check out our Parent & Peanut course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Our Yoga Foundations course is great for brand new beginners, those restarting their practice after a long break, and anyone new to practicing alignment-based yoga. The focus is on standing poses and key principles of alignment to increase strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility. Yoga Foundations classes will build progressively from week to week to empower you to move deeper into your practice in a safe and consistent way. Classes also incorporate mindfulness practices, attention to breath, and restorative poses to release tension and reduce stress.
Brand-new beginners welcome!
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
Please see our website for our full COVID policies.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to get out of the house with your little one and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
Classes will take place in our third floor Sky Studio. You are welcome to leave strollers on the porch and bring your baby inside in their carseat.
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to get out of the house with your little one and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
Classes will take place in our third floor Sky Studio. You are welcome to leave strollers on the porch and bring your baby inside in their carseat.
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of this course as in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
a 3 hour workshop with Lisa Beraldo and Weronika Walker
Fee per couple: $175+hst Standard Rate | $205+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)
Prepare for a more connected, grounded and comfortable pregnancy, labour and birth with this workshop. The presence, participation and encouragement of a dedicated support person or birth partner is a powerful aid to labour and delivery. You and your partner will enhance your awareness of and trust in each other for the entire labour and birth process. This workshop will add several tools to your toolbox for having a more comfortable birth, and will build your confidence in applying the strategies you know. You’ll be empowered to cultivate greater relaxation, connection and understanding for birth.
The workshop will include:
This workshop is available for all couples, or birth partners of pregnant people. Your support person or birth partner could also be a family member or close friend, not necessarily a romantic partner. The Branches is a 2SLGBTQ+ affirming organization, and we endeavor to be an anti-racist and size-inclusive space. Folks at any stage of pregnancy are welcome. No previous yoga experience necessary. The in-person workshop takes place in our 3rd floor studio (no elevator), however an online option is available as a more accessible option. Please register in advance to avoid disappointment- space is limited to 10 pairs. Access to the workshop recording and handouts are included.
Lisa Beraldo (she/her) leads The Branches pre- and postnatal programming. Lisa began practicing yoga when she was pregnant with her first child and knew she had found something that was necessary in her life - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Lisa has a BA in Child and Youth Counseling, and Family Work, and has experience working with children and families in a wide range of communities and settings. She completed her 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Branches in 2020, and her Restorative Yoga Teacher Training in March 2023. In December 2023, she completed Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with the Prenatal Yoga Center. Off the mat, Lisa loves being outside in nature - hiking, camping and canoeing. Most importantly, spending time with her family - her partner and their three children.
Weronika Walker (she/her) is a birth and postpartum doula, an outdoor guide and a former paramedic and firefighter. Through her doula business, Fern & Nettle Doula Services, she provides compassionate care to families in the Waterloo Region. She believes that every person should have access to inclusive, full-spectrum reproductive health care and she strives to help her clients have the experiences they desire. Weronika loves witnessing people become parents and she feels grateful every time someone invites her to be a part of their journey. When not working as a doula, Weronika tries to go on as many outdoor adventures as she can, she reads passionately and collects wild plants for food and medicine.
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.
$30+hst Standard Rate | $40+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)
Release the past year and ground into intentions for the year ahead. Restorative yoga 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. Beginners are welcome.
$38+hst Standard Rate | $52+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)
Take a moment to pause with us as we celebrate that moment of transition between one year and the next. This special restorative event will combine restorative yoga with journaling, allowing the body and the mind to process and move through this annual period of transition. The restorative yoga practice will explore resting in comfortable shapes supported by props, like blankets and bolsters. While your body rests, you’ll be invited to take time to reflect on the year that has gone by and dream of what may happen in the year to come. You’ll also have a few opportunities throughout the practice to journal about what comes up during these periods of reflection. You’ll receive a small pocket notebook to record your thoughts, but you are welcome to bring along your favorite journal and journaling tools to write, draw, or sketch your ideas in a way that is meaningful for you. Beginners are welcome.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Prenatal yoga will leave you feeling strong, relaxed, and more connected to yourself and your baby. Our classes go beyond simply modifying yoga poses. With an emphasis on strength, breathing, gentle stretches and community connection, this course can help prepare your mind and body for birth and parenting.
Each session will include poses that bring balance and alignment to your pelvis, pelvic floor, and pelvic and uterine ligaments. Through yoga asana, students can safely encounter strong sensations, and alongside that, discover the coping skills that work best for you and can later be applied to moments of physical or mental discomfort, like during labour and early parenthood. This mindful approach to yoga practice will leave you feeling ready for whatever lies ahead in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We empower students to continuously learn about pregnancy, the birthing process and early parenthood. Our practice sessions are grounded in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates the value of community as you explore this current chapter of life. This class is exclusively for pregnant people (not a partners’ class).
Beginners to yoga and any stage of pregnancy are welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Focus on yourself and your own healing after pregnancy or birth. This course is a supportive space to reconnect to your non-pregnant body and your sense of self.
Reacquaint yourself with your post-pregnancy body by strengthening areas that have weakened and easing tension in areas that are overburdened, including your pelvic floor, glutes, hips, abdomen, back, chest, shoulders and neck.
Parenting is overwhelming, so rest assured that you are welcome to show up and connect to the community exactly as you are. This emotionally supportive space is just as much about easing your mind as it is healing your body.
Open to students once you are a minimum 6 weeks postpartum, whether you birthed vaginally or by C-section. There is no maximum time postpartum - it’s never too late to reconnect and heal after pregnancy.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Explore the relationship between movement and stillness in this 6-week, beginner-friendly course. Each session will begin with accessible, feel-good stretches and yoga postures to help you relax and wind down. Then, we'll use cushiony props (like blankets and bolsters) to support longer-held restorative poses, enabling you to rest deeply. You’ll leave feeling soft, rested, and nurtured.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Prenatal yoga will leave you feeling strong, relaxed, and more connected to yourself and your baby. Our classes go beyond simply modifying yoga poses. With an emphasis on strength, breathing, gentle stretches and community connection, this course can help prepare your mind and body for birth and parenting.
Each session will include poses that bring balance and alignment to your pelvis, pelvic floor, and pelvic and uterine ligaments. Through yoga asana, students can safely encounter strong sensations, and alongside that, discover the coping skills that work best for you and can later be applied to moments of physical or mental discomfort, like during labour and early parenthood. This mindful approach to yoga practice will leave you feeling ready for whatever lies ahead in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We empower students to continuously learn about pregnancy, the birthing process and early parenthood. Our practice sessions are grounded in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates the value of community as you explore this current chapter of life. This class is exclusively for pregnant people (not a partners’ class).
Beginners to yoga and any stage of pregnancy are welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their little ones. A great way to get out of the house and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby in a community of other parents. We set up class in a circle, with a pile of toys and books for little ones to play with while parents get to enjoy some easy-going flow practice. Beginners welcome! Classes will take place in our ground floor studio, and you’re welcome to leave strollers on our porch.
** This class is intended for mobile babies between 9 months - 2 years old. If your baby is younger than this and hasn't started crawling yet, check out our Parent & Peanut course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Our Yoga Foundations course is great for brand new beginners, those restarting their practice after a long break, and anyone new to practicing alignment-based yoga. The focus is on standing poses and key principles of alignment to increase strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility. Yoga Foundations classes will build progressively from week to week to empower you to move deeper into your practice in a safe and consistent way. Classes also incorporate mindfulness practices, attention to breath, and restorative poses to release tension and reduce stress.
Brand-new beginners welcome!
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
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.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Embodiment for Trauma Recovery consists of very gentle movements, simple postures from hatha yoga, and breath awareness. The classes are aimed at building a trauma survivor’s sense of empowerment and cultivating a more positive relationship to one's body. The class focuses on internal sensing and reclaiming choice in your body, and is less about form or technique. Absolutely everything in the class is optional, and the practice is beginner-friendly.
Based on the evidence-based methodology of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Embodiment for Trauma Recovery is a group movement class. While this class is taught by a Registered Psychotherapist, it is not group therapy. As an adjunctive therapy, it is not intended as a replacement for working with a qualified therapist. Participants are encouraged to seek adjunctive treatment with a therapist to support the process of healing as needed.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Adaptive Yoga meets you where you’re at. Rather than learning one-size-fits all poses and scrambling to keep up with an intense pace, this class will empower you with ways to adapt yoga poses and pacing to work for your body, using a chair as a key prop. Adaptive Yoga can include gentle practices, as well as more active postures that are modified to work with any limitations you have.
We’ll share creative ways to use chairs for standing, balancing, strength building and seated postures and movements. We’ll build strength and flexibility slowly and progressively. You’ll learn empowering alternatives to weight-bearing on the hands or kneeling if those areas are challenging or painful for you. If you’re unable to kneel or get up and down from the floor, you can definitely still participate in this course.
If you want to try yoga and see what it has to offer you, this course gives you a wonderful place to start! This course will be taught by an experienced teacher who tried her first yoga class in her sixties and feels very passionate about sharing the benefits she has enjoyed with others.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
Please see our website for our full COVID policies.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
This course will offer clear and thoughtful modifications of poses for students with round bodies to make more of the poses and sequences of yoga accessible and doable.
Great for beginners and intermediate students, this course is aimed at creating a comfortable environment in which to build strength, flexibility, and balance, specifically with the round body in mind. This class is not about weight loss, but about honouring our bodies and creating an environment where all bodies can do all yoga postures. Beginners welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Using simple yoga postures, breath awareness, meditation, and mindfulness, this course aims to help you deepen your mind/body connection. The act of releasing physical tension and moving your body in new ways can help you move through stuck emotions, create new mental patterns, and bring new awareness into your life.
Each week the class will gradually build upon a set of basic yoga postures, appropriate for all levels and abilities. Through the postures, breathing, and meditative exercises, you’ll learn more about your body’s responses to stress. You may discover techniques that help manage mental/emotional patterns and increase groundedness, calmness, and emotional well-being.
Beginners welcome. Bring a notebook and something to write with.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Take the time to nourish yourself and your growing baby with practices of gentle movement followed by deep relaxation and rest. This class starts off with gentle yoga flow and self-massage to soften tensions and relieve discomfort in your changing body. These practices can help you discover coping strategies and relaxation techniques for the challenges of labour and early parenthood.
In the second half of practice, you’ll settle into Restorative poses. Restorative yoga uses cushiony props (like blankets and bolsters) that support your body in relaxing and your nervous system in calming down. Get connected to other pregnant folks, learn continuously about pregnancy, birth and parenting, and lean into a supportive community as you learn ways to prepare your body and mind for birth.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$60+hst Standard Rate* | $75+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)
No prior yoga experience necessary, beginners welcome!
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Prenatal yoga will leave you feeling strong, relaxed, and more connected to yourself and your baby. Our classes go beyond simply modifying yoga poses. With an emphasis on strength, breathing, gentle stretches and community connection, this course can help prepare your mind and body for birth and parenting.
Each session will include poses that bring balance and alignment to your pelvis, pelvic floor, and pelvic and uterine ligaments. Through yoga asana, students can safely encounter strong sensations, and alongside that, discover the coping skills that work best for you and can later be applied to moments of physical or mental discomfort, like during labour and early parenthood. This mindful approach to yoga practice will leave you feeling ready for whatever lies ahead in pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
We empower students to continuously learn about pregnancy, the birthing process and early parenthood. Our practice sessions are grounded in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates the value of community as you explore this current chapter of life. This class is exclusively for pregnant people (not a partners’ class).
Beginners to yoga and any stage of pregnancy are welcome.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their little ones. A great way to get out of the house and enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby in a community of other parents. We set up class in a circle, with a pile of toys and books for little ones to play with while parents get to enjoy some easy-going flow practice. Beginners welcome! Classes will take place in our ground floor studio, and you’re welcome to leave strollers on our porch.
** This class is intended for mobile babies between 9 months - 2 years old. If your baby is younger than this and hasn't started crawling yet, check out our Parent & Peanut course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+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)
Our Yoga Foundations course is great for brand new beginners, those restarting their practice after a long break, and anyone new to practicing alignment-based yoga. The focus is on standing poses and key principles of alignment to increase strength, balance, stamina, and flexibility. Yoga Foundations classes will build progressively from week to week to empower you to move deeper into your practice in a safe and consistent way. Classes also incorporate mindfulness practices, attention to breath, and restorative poses to release tension and reduce stress.
Brand-new beginners welcome!
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
$110+hst Standard Rate | $125+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)
Come practice yoga with your baby in a supportive environment and learn exercises to address and heal common core challenges after childbirth. This is a 6-week, pre-registered course for parents/caretakers and their babies. A great way to enjoy some gentle exercise to take care of your body and connect with your baby and a community of other parents. Beginners welcome!
*This course is intended for babies up to ~9 months. For very mobile babies and toddlers, please check out the Parent & Mini Mover course.
Course Format: This course includes 6 interactive, weekly sessions offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend all sessions online (via livestream in Zoom). If you prefer to have the option to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing of this course, but be aware that in-person spots are limited.
Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes recordings of the weekly sessions, and a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.
a 3 hour workshop with Lisa Beraldo and Weronika Walker
Fee per couple: $175+hst Standard Rate | $205+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)
Prepare for a more connected, grounded and comfortable pregnancy, labour and birth with this workshop. The presence, participation and encouragement of a dedicated support person or birth partner is a powerful aid to labour and delivery. You and your partner will enhance your awareness of and trust in each other for the entire labour and birth process. This workshop will add several tools to your toolbox for having a more comfortable birth, and will build your confidence in applying the strategies you know. You’ll be empowered to cultivate greater relaxation, connection and understanding for birth.
The workshop will include:
This workshop is available for all couples, or birth partners of pregnant people. Your support person or birth partner could also be a family member or close friend, not necessarily a romantic partner. The Branches is a 2SLGBTQ+ affirming organization, and we endeavor to be an anti-racist and size-inclusive space. Folks at any stage of pregnancy are welcome. No previous yoga experience necessary. The in-person workshop takes place in our 3rd floor studio (no elevator), however an online option is available as a more accessible option. Please register in advance to avoid disappointment- space is limited to 10 pairs. Access to the workshop recording and handouts are included.
Lisa Beraldo (she/her) leads The Branches pre- and postnatal programming. Lisa began practicing yoga when she was pregnant with her first child and knew she had found something that was necessary in her life - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Lisa has a BA in Child and Youth Counseling, and Family Work, and has experience working with children and families in a wide range of communities and settings. She completed her 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Branches in 2020, and her Restorative Yoga Teacher Training in March 2023. In December 2023, she completed Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training with the Prenatal Yoga Center. Off the mat, Lisa loves being outside in nature - hiking, camping and canoeing. Most importantly, spending time with her family - her partner and their three children.
Weronika Walker (she/her) is a birth and postpartum doula, an outdoor guide and a former paramedic and firefighter. Through her doula business, Fern & Nettle Doula Services, she provides compassionate care to families in the Waterloo Region. She believes that every person should have access to inclusive, full-spectrum reproductive health care and she strives to help her clients have the experiences they desire. Weronika loves witnessing people become parents and she feels grateful every time someone invites her to be a part of their journey. When not working as a doula, Weronika tries to go on as many outdoor adventures as she can, she reads passionately and collects wild plants for food and medicine.
Deepen your yoga practice with dedicated learning opportunities. Whether you are seeking an approach to yoga that works for your body, or you want to focus on a specific area like postures and breathing, yoga philosophy, yoga ayurveda or self-care, we’ve got a teacher who wants to dive deep with you! Our staff are passionate life-long learners who love to share approachable practices with their students.
Drop-in passes and memberships do not apply to courses and workshops. Each course or workshop must be registered for separately
Courses: Our courses inlcude 4-6 interactive, weekly sessions. This approach allows for a progressive experience and/or a deeper exploration of topics. In addition, course participants receive access to a virtual course portal that includes recordings of any live-streamed classes, and a set of on-demand video practices and other learning materials specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the course portal for 90 days. All participants will recieve an email a day or two before the course begins with information on studio policies, how to join a class virtually, and how to access the course portal.
Hybrid Courses - Many of our courses have the option to join in-studio or virtually, so be sure to read the course title & description carefully when you sign up. By registering for the IN-STUDIO option of a hybrid course, you may choose to attend each session in-person or online. If you prefer to attend all the sessions online, please register for the VIRTUAL listing of the course as in-person spots are limited.
In-Studio Courses - Courses with only an IN-STUDIO listing will not include a virtual participation option, and class sessions will not be recorded.
Workshops: Our workshops are single modules that either introduce a concept that supports your regular practice, or dives deep into a special topic to stoke your curiosity. Workshops come with additional take-home handouts and video replay access to solidify your learning.
**In the event of a mandated shut down due to COVID, workshops courses will pivot to virtual livestream classes or will be postponed, depending on the nature of the practice. Registration fees will not be refunded.
COURSES
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga for Round Bodies
Meditation for Resilient Living
Beyond Flexibility: Mobility for Yoga & Athletics
Yoga for Trauma Recovery
WORKSHOPS
Free Your Feet
Strength & Fun with Resistance Bands
Building A Home Practice
Peace In, Peace Out: Pranayama and Breath
Downward Dog in Depth
These policies apply to courses and workshops that are valued at $150 or less (before taxes).
Fees will be returned as follows:
With notice of 7 days or longer: 100% studio credit -or- a refund less a $15 fee.
With notice of 6 days to 24 hours: 50% studio credit
No refunds of any kind will be given for no-shows or for less than 24 hours notice.
If you contact us in advance to make arrangements to have a friend take your spot, we may be able to adjust which type of refund you are eligible for. Except in extenuating circumstances, no refunds of any kind will be granted if notice is given once the course or workshop has begun.
These policies apply to retreats, workshops, or intensives which are 5 hours or longer and/or valued at $150 or higher (before taxes). Does not apply to YTT.
Fees will be returned as follows:
With notice of 30 days or longer: 100% studio credit -or- 75% refund of the total value of the program which has been paid or is due.
With notice of 29 days to 7 days in advance: 75% studio credit -or- 50% refund of the total value of the program which has been paid or is due.
No credit or refunds will be given for no-shows or for less than 7 days notice.
Contact us in advance to make arrangements to have a friend take your spot, and we may be able to adjust which type of refund you are eligible for. Except for extenuating circumstances, no refunds of any kind will be granted if notice is given once the retreat, long workshop, or intensive has begun.