The Branches

The Branches Formerly Queen Street Yoga. Yoga & movement. Rooted in Community. Down-to-earth classes, expert yoga

We opened our doors in 2005, and have become known for our highly experienced teachers, our innovative approach to movement, and our efforts in community care and social justice. Our aim is to make the practices of yoga and meditation more inclusive, more accessible, and more relevant for your day-to-day life.

🌈Rainbow Restorative Yoga is an affinity space for 2SLGBTQIA+ community to land and find rest together. Restorative yoga...
03/02/2026

🌈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. Please save your spot in advance!

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

⏰ Last Chance — Trial-5 BOGO ends Feb 28 ⏰Just a few days left to take advantage of our February Trial-5 BOGO 💛• $50 for...
02/26/2026

⏰ Last Chance — Trial-5 BOGO ends Feb 28 ⏰

Just a few days left to take advantage of our February Trial-5 BOGO 💛

• $50 for a Trial-5 Pack
• Get a free pass to share with a friend or loved one
• A simple way to move, reconnect, and support each other

If you’ve been meaning to invite someone to practice with you, this is your moment. Let’s get our community moving together before February wraps up.

🔗 Purchase through our website.
BOGO ends Feb 28

We are exited to share about this new collaboration! 🎶For generations, humans have turned to song as a source of communi...
02/20/2026

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.

March is just around the corner, and we’ve curated a calendar designed to help you move, breathe, and build community. 🌸...
02/18/2026

March is just around the corner, and we’ve curated a calendar designed to help you move, breathe, and build community. 🌸

💪 Strength & Movement
Strength Foundations: Lower Body | Mar 3 (Tues) @ 4:00pm

Yoga for Round Bodies | Mar 4 (Wed) @ 5:45pm

Mindful Movement & Meditation | Mar 26 (Thurs) @ 5:45pm

🌿 Rest & Nervous System Care
Roll & Restore: Myofascial Release | starts Mar 8 (Sun) @ 7:00pm

Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ Exclusive) | Mar 15 (Sun) @ 2:00pm

Spring Renewal Restorative Yoga | Mar 15 (Sun) @ 4:30pm

Nervous System Care for Distressing Times | starts Mar 25 (Wed) @ 7:45pm

🍼 Parents, Peanuts & Prenatal - 6 week courses
Parent & Mini Mover | Mar 9 (Mon) @ 9:00am

Prenatal Flow & Restore | Mar 9 (Mon) @ 7:30pm

Parent & Peanut | Mar 12 (Thurs) OR Mar 25 (Wed) @ 9:15am

Prenatal Yoga | Mar 12 (Thurs) @ 7:30pm OR Mar 23 (Mon) @ 5:45pm

✨ Community & Connection
Embodiment for Trauma Recovery | starts Mar 8 (Sun) @ 11:30am

Singing for Peace | Mar 15 (Sun) @ 4:00pm

We're ringing in the New Year with Welcome Week! This is the perfect opportunity for new folks to try a class on us. Fro...
02/01/2026

We're ringing in the New Year with Welcome Week! This is the perfect opportunity for new folks to try a class on us. From January 2-11, we’re offering a free class to anyone who is completely NEW to the studio.

Head on over to our website to grab your free pass and book your first class.

✨ February Special: Trial-5 BOGO ✨All month long, our Trial-5 Pack is Buy One, Get One 💛Feb 1–28• $50 for a Trial-5 Pack...
02/01/2026

✨ February Special: Trial-5 BOGO ✨

All month long, our Trial-5 Pack is Buy One, Get One 💛
Feb 1–28

• $50 for a Trial-5 Pack
• You’ll receive a free pass to share with a friend or loved one
• Move, breathe, and practice together

Yoga is better in community. This February, invite someone you care about to join you on the mat — no pressure, just shared time and movement.

🔗 Purchase through our website.
BOGO available Feb 1–28 only

Thanks for joining us for this little trip down memory lane this week!💛 We have so much gratitude for our community - To...
01/25/2026

Thanks for joining us for this little trip down memory lane this week!

💛 We have so much gratitude for our community - To everyone who’s practiced with us for a season or for decades. To those who’ve shown up open-minded, tired, joyful, grieving, curious, or strong. You are the reason this studio exists.

We are blown away, humbled, and so so grateful that our independent studio has thrived for TWO decades. Here’s to more growth and more branching out for another 20! 🌟

We've love to hear any memories you have from the past 20 years in the comments! ⬇️

Our approach to movement has evolved alongside our community and as our teaching staff continue studying and learning.Fr...
01/24/2026

Our approach to movement has evolved alongside our community and as our teaching staff continue studying and learning.

From yoga asana to functional movement, from teacher training to lifting barbells and cheering each other on — being together means growing, adapting, and learning over time.

The practice keeps evolving, our intention to offer care and connection has stayed the same.

👋🏾Say hi in the comments if you've been on our staff or part of one of our YTTs!

To Celebrate our 20th Anniversary we have a special 20-Class Pass on sale! Only available until January 31st.$320+hst Va...
01/24/2026

To Celebrate our 20th Anniversary we have a special 20-Class Pass on sale! Only available until January 31st.

$320+hst
Valid for 20 Drop-in Classes classes, 2 year expiry.
Save $70 compared to our regular 10-class pass rate!

Note, our Steady, Avid memberships are always our best deals, but if you want a more flexible option (20 classes over 2 years) this is a great choice!

Over time, The Branches has grown into a carefully tended ecosystem.Teachers who’ve planted themselves here. Work-trades...
01/23/2026

Over time, The Branches has grown into a carefully tended ecosystem.
Teachers who’ve planted themselves here. Work-trades who’ve cared for the space.

So many folks started in one role and grew into another - Wendy began as a work-trade, then started teaching, and since 2021 has been a cornerstone of the studio as Operations Wizard. Leslie started by creating gorgeous chalkboards, then became a teacher, joined the admin team, and later took a bold leap to become a co-owner of the building and business during our move and our rebirth as The Branches in 2021.

Together, our staff feels more like an extended family than a workplace. There have been countless potlucks, board game nights, meal trains during illness, help with moves, painting parties, baby showers, retreats, and many moments spent sitting in a circle, sharing and listening with care.

This place thrives because of the people who tend it — day in and day out - and we're so grateful for each of those special people!

Queen Street Yoga and The Branches have always been shaped by collaboration.Mentorship, friendship, shared leadership, s...
01/22/2026

Queen Street Yoga and The Branches have always been shaped by collaboration.

Mentorship, friendship, shared leadership, shared values, and learning how to work together has been just as important as teaching yoga or running a successful business.

We’re deeply grateful for the people who have helped guide and grow this studio with care and intention.

Queen Street Yoga opened its doors in 2005 — up three big flights of stairs, into a sunny old ballroom with squeaky floo...
01/21/2026

Queen Street Yoga opened its doors in 2005 — up three big flights of stairs, into a sunny old ballroom with squeaky floors and so much heart.
Founded by Meaghan Johnson, this space quickly became more than a studio. It became a place to gather, learn, and belong.

Leena began mentoring with Meaghan and became studio manager around 2010. Later in 2012, Meaghan sold the studio to Leena, and Emma came on as manager. Then in 2021 Leena and Leslie purchased the building at Samuel Street and reopened the studio as The Branches.
Our roots in KW are deep and wide. 🌿

👋🏽Put your hand up in the comments if you practiced with us back on Queen Street! What do you remember about that amazing space?!

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9 Samuel Street
Kitchener, ON
N2G1V6

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We are a beautiful yoga studio with caring, fun, and well trained teachers. A small business that is about community, not commodity. A haven of sunshine, quiet and wide open space in the heart of busy downtown Kitchener. A place where people of varied demographics come together to learn and grow through the practices of yoga and meditation.