The Branches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Class Update! 🚨

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

What you need to know:

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

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

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

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

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

Conditioning & Core: Short on time? Big on results. Get your heart pumping with a fun, scalable workout where you decide how hard to push.

Whether we’re using kettlebells, bands, or just bodyweight, you’ll move through rhythmic repetitions designed to tone muscle and sharpen coordination.

This class will have a monthly theme, and keep our primary movements consistent for four weeks so you can actually see your progress. This way you can improve your form as basic movements evolve into complex power moves!

• Level: All-levels (Movements are fully scalable).

• Format: Warm-up → 2 Conditioning Blocks → Core Flow → Quick Rest.

• Goal: Muscular endurance and a meditative-yet-strong sweat.

Starts: Wednesday, June 10th, 9am-10am weekly. Book your spot here: https://shorturl.at/MwGEo

Share the practice with our BOGO sale this month!

Yoga (and movement!) is always better with a buddy. From June 1–30, when you buy a Trial 5-Pack for yourself, you get a second one to share with a friend for FREE!

What exactly is a Trial 5-Pack? ⁠⁠
It’s the perfect way to explore everything we offer at The Branches. For just $60 (+HST), you get:

🧘‍♂️ 5 class passes valid for outdoor, in-studio, or virtual drop-ins.

⏳ Lasts for 30 days: It only activates when you book your first class.

How it works:

Grab your BOGO Trial 5-Pack via the link in our bio.

Check your emailed receipt for a special promo code.

Pass that code along to your friend so they can redeem their free 5-pack!

*This deal is ideal for those who are new to the studio, but it’s available to anyone who doesn't currently have an active pass, and who hasn't done the Trial-5 before*.

Sale ends June 30th! Click here to grab your passes 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️ https://shorturl.at/uyGaj

Did you know that one-quarter of all your bones and joints are in your feet? They are beautifully adapted for weight-bearing and balance when they are moving properly.

In our upcoming Free Your Feet Workshop, you’ll learn:

✨Key exercises and self-massage techniques to restore flexibility and strength.
✨How to make well-informed choices about your everyday footwear.
✨How and why you might want to transition to minimalist shoes.

Ready to build a stronger foundation from the ground up?🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/7IFof

☀️ Summer is just around the corner, which means Yoga in the Park is returning to Civic Centre Park!

In partnership with the , we are thrilled to offer these FREE, all-levels outdoor classes on Wednesdays from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (June & July). Connect with nature and your community!

👉 Click here to view the full schedule, register for weather updates, and see who is teaching each week: https://shorturl.at/qf81t

See you on the grass! 👋

We are exited to share about this new collaboration! 🎶

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.

Please register in advance to save your spot, spaces are somewhat limited.

Sessions will be facilitated by 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.