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Beginner-friendly
  • IN-STUDIO Yoga Foundations (4 weeks)

    with Wendy
    Details

    $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)

    Yoga Foundations is a 4-week course that will introduce you to the unique way that we teach yoga at The Branches. Learn key principles that will apply to every pose and class, and leave the course well-equipped to join our drop-in classes. Classes will build progressively from week to week, and will incorporate mindfulness practices, attention to breath, and restorative poses to release tension and reduce stress. This course includes access to a video portal with resources to support your learning.

    Brand-new beginners welcome!

    Course Format: This course includes 4 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.

    Tue, May 5 – Tue, May 26
    7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Turn Down Tension with TRE

    with Leslie
    Details

    $195+hst Standard Rate | $225+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)

    Chronic physical and emotional tension can be uncomfortable and exhausting. But there is a way to free up that tight grip, and allow energy to flow so that you can feel more at ease. In this four-week course plus one private session, you'll learn how to practice TRE (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) in an approachable and light-hearted setting, with a priority on states of presence, groundedness and relaxation.

    The technique of TRE induces an involuntary type of shaking or vibration in your body called neurogenic tremors - a natural function involving the connection between your muscles, connective tissue and nervous system. Our sessions will focus on practicing mindful presence with your tremoring, while developing a balanced sense for allowing versus regulating these self-induced and therapeutic tremors.

    Practicing TRE regularly can help rebalance bodily tension, complete stress response cycles, and process pent-up energy. Participants often report more flexibility, vitality, ease, calm and resilience in their physical, mental, and emotional lives.

    Included in the cost of the course is an additional one-on-one session with Leslie. This one-on-one session may be booked before, during, or up to 2 months after the course is completed. Individual sessions are a great opportunity to go a little deeper, or gain additional insight or clarity about your TRE practice.
     
    This course is taught under the guidance of Leslie Stokman, Certified TRE Provider. She has been practicing TRE since 2016 and guiding others professionally since 2019.

    Note: TRE is contraindicated for you if you have had recent abdominal surgery. Individuals with certain psychiatric conditions will also be outside Leslie’s scope of practice as a Certified TRE Provider. Questions can be directed to leslie@thebranchesyoga.com

    Course Format: This course includes 4 in-person, weekly sessions at our studio location. Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes 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.
    Wed, May 13 – Wed, Jun 3
    7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Beginner-friendly
Beginner-friendly
  • VIRTUAL Yoga Foundations (4 weeks)

    with Wendy
    Details

    $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)

    Yoga Foundations is a 4-week course that will introduce you to the unique way that we teach yoga at The Branches. Learn key principles that will apply to every pose and class, and leave the course well-equipped to join our drop-in classes. Classes will build progressively from week to week, and will incorporate mindfulness practices, attention to breath, and restorative poses to release tension and reduce stress. This course includes access to a video portal with resources to support your learning.

    Brand-new beginners welcome!

    Course Format: This course includes 4 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.

    Tue, May 5 – Tue, May 26
    7:45 PM – 8:45 PM

What Students Are Saying About Our Courses

I learned helpful modifications for yoga poses. It felt like a safe space for people in larger bodies and our needs were met and understood. This course was a great introduction to The Branches yoga studio and I will be returning!

Re: Yoga for Round Bodies

Karina L

I learned how important feet and ankles are for balance, and I improved a lot. I went cross-country skiing last weekend, and felt I had better control and stability than I've had for years, and I think it is all about strengthening my feet and ankles and hips. I also really liked that there were many suggestions every week on how to build in these exercises into daily life. Linda is experienced at giving instructions... the clear verbal instructions were very important.

Re: Yoga for Dynamic Aging

Arli K

I gained a way to calm "The Sunday Nights." I would recommend this course to others. It was very relaxing, it made me take time to rejuvenate and calm myself before another busy week.

Re: Deep Relaxation: Stretching & Restorative Yoga

Jenn

I learned the importance of mobility and range of motion for my joints, strength, and yoga practice. I gained lots of new exercises to incorporate into my fitness schedule. I would absolutely recommend this course to others. Mobility seems to be an undervalued form of fitness and is very important.

Re: Beyond Flexbility: Upper Body Mobility

Tasha

I have taken many classes with Nadine, and I've learned at least one thing from each one, eg. acceptance of where I am at, physically and mentally, at that particular time. As an experienced teacher, Nadine is an excellent instructor, always encouraging us to trust our own reactions, while introducing elements that are new and challenging along with others that are familiar and comforting.

Re: Yoga for Mental Health

BH

I learned so much! Working through trauma takes time. The more work you do the more you will understand and grow. Trauma is helplessness trapped in the body. Loved this course. Thank you so much for offering it. The teacher was fabulous.

Re: Embodiment for Trauma Recovery

Anonymous

I liked the flexibility of in-person or virtual.

​​Very easy to follow along and educational.

Really appreciated being able to access the videos at a later date.

Specialty Yoga to Expand Your Practice


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.

ABOUT OUR WORKSHOP & COURSE FORMATS:

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.

Some of our past offerings:

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

Cancellation & Refund Policies

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.