Upcoming Schedule
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IN-STUDIO Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space)
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$32+hst Community Supporter | $20+hst Standard Rate | $8+hst Subsidized RateRainbow 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
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Wed, Jun 3 – Wed, Jun 3
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM -
IN-STUDIO Free Your Feet Workshop
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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
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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
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Wed, Jun 10 – Wed, Jun 10
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM -
Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park
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Wed, Jun 17 – Wed, Jun 17
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM -
IN STUDIO Summer Solstice: Reflect & Restore
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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
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Wed, Jun 24 – Wed, Jun 24
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM -
Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park
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Wed, Jul 8 – Wed, Jul 8
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM -
Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park
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Wed, Jul 15 – Wed, Jul 15
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM -
IN-STUDIO Tarot as a Contemplative Tool
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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
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Wed, Jul 22 – Wed, Jul 22
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM -
Yoga in the Park - Civic Centre Park
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Jul 29
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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VIRTUAL Rainbow Restorative Yoga (2SLGBTQIA+ exclusive space)
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$32+hst Community Supporter | $20+hst Standard Rate | $8+hst Subsidized RateRainbow 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 -
VIRTUAL Circles Training Info Session
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Learn more about our Leading Circles Training at this online info session with Emma. Bring your questions about circle formation, facilitation, and hear more about the intentional structure behind this eight month program.Registration for this info session is FREE.Format: This workshop will take place VIRTUALLY only.Mon, Jun 22
7:45 PM – 8:45 PM