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  • IN-STUDIO Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space)

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

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

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sun, May 31
    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Anne Michelle
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    Wed, Jun 3 – Wed, Jun 3
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Free Your Feet Workshop

    with Wendy
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    $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)

    Most adults have lost healthy mobility in their feet from a lifetime of wearing conventional footwear and lack of natural movement. This can cause issues in your ankles, knees, hips, and back. Your feet are the foundation for whole body alignment and healthy movement patterns. One quarter of all your bones and joints are in your feet! They are adapted for weight-bearing and balance when they are moving properly.

    In this workshop you’ll learn key ways to free your feet through exercises and self-massage techniques that restore flexibility and strength. You’ll also learn how to make well-informed choices about footwear, including how and why you might transition to minimalist shoes.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sun, Jun 7
    1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Singing for Peace

    with Anna
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    There is no fee for this community event but space is limited, so please register if you plan on attending.

    For generations, humans have turned to song as a source of community, wellness and joy. Especially in times of deep grief, fear and uncertainty, singing together can nourish the soul providing a safe space to express emotions while discovering hope and solidarity in a shared community. These free, community-oriented sessions will provide an opportunity to learn and sing heartfelt and hopeful songs from resistance communities of many times and places. These simple, yet powerful songs can draw us into spaces of reflection and spur us towards action. Willing participants of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds are welcome! No formal musical or singing abilities are necessary - this is not a choir, and there's no performance.

    Sessions will be facilitated by The Branches member and local music educator Anna Janecek. Anna (she/her) is passionate about creating empowering music-making opportunities with people of all ages and abilities. With music degrees from both the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto, her background is in voice, piano, choral conducting and music education. Her experiences working with both adults and children include community and church-based choirs, educational settings and musical theatre. She is thrilled to collaborate with The Branches to combine music, community and social justice awareness in this special space.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sun, Jun 7
    4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Carol
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    Wed, Jun 10 – Wed, Jun 10
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Nadine
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    Wed, Jun 17 – Wed, Jun 17
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • IN STUDIO Summer Solstice: Reflect & Restore

    with Wendy
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    $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)

    Celebrate the longest day of the year with a special Restorative Yoga class. Restorative yoga is a practice of resting in comfortable, supported poses with props such as bolsters and blankets. In this practice, we’ll explore themes of Ritual, Release, and Renewal, through gentle movement, restorative shapes and self-reflection. Use this practice as a way to nurture your inner flame - helping the body and mind find calm.

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sat, Jun 20
    7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Carol
    Details
    Wed, Jun 24 – Wed, Jun 24
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Anne Michelle
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    Wed, Jul 8 – Wed, Jul 8
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Carol
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    Wed, Jul 15 – Wed, Jul 15
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • IN-STUDIO Tarot as a Contemplative Tool

    with Wendy
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    $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)

    Tarot as a Contemplative Tool is a practical, integrative workshop designed to help you use tarot and oracle cards to deepen your self-awareness. We will go over the basics of how to integrate Tarot cards into your journalling practice including: selecting meaningful questions, choosing a deck, utilizing different spreads, and interpreting cards. This workshop isn’t about predicting the future; it's about using the cards as a mirror to explore where you are mentally and emotionally. You'll walk away from the workshop with worksheets for simple tarot spreads, journalling prompts, and mindfulness tips to integrate into your daily self-reflection practice.

    In addition to working with tarot, the session will incorporate restorative yoga, mindful movement, and meditation to help you ground, relax, and tune into your intuition. These practices will support your connection to the cards and your own inner wisdom.

    * Tarot and oracle decks will be available to borrow during the workshop, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have a favorite. 

    Format: This workshop will take place IN-STUDIO only.
    Sun, Jul 19
    3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Nadine
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    Wed, Jul 22 – Wed, Jul 22
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park

    with Alissa
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    Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Jul 29
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Beginner-friendly
  • VIRTUAL Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space)

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

    After the teacher’s fee, any additional proceeds from the class will be donated to SPECTRUM.

    Format: This workshop will be offered in a hybrid (virtual and in-person) format. By registering for the VIRTUAL option, you will attend via livestream in Zoom. If you prefer to attend in-person, please register for the IN-STUDIO listing.
    Sun, May 31
    2:00 PM – 3:30 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.