At The Branches, our offerings are informed both by wisdom traditions like Yoga and modern approaches of movement and mindfulness. We want you to move well, to feel connected to yourself and to engage in a community of care. In every class or video we aim for you to learn something, create connection with yourself and find sustenance to engage with the world.

Yoga Foundations is a 5-lesson series focusing on fundamental poses and actions with a focus on growing your capacity and your confidence to start (or restart) a Yoga practice. The series also includes the Beyond Foundations Workshop and features classes with The Branches co-directors: Emma Dines, Leslie Stokman and Leena Miller Cressman. 

We hope this series of videos gives you foundation in fundamental poses and builds your confidence to start or restart a Yoga practice with us. Lessons 2, 3 and 4 will be body part specific, breaking down key actions and poses as they relate to the hips, spine and shoulders. These lessons all include a video called “Mindful Breathing & Rest” that you can do after an active practice, or at any other time you need a little reset. Then in lesson 5 we’ll introduce you to Sun Salutations and put everything together in a well-rounded Synthesis.

We hope you learn lots about your body and mind, and have some fun moving with us!

• Get 6 unique practice videos, with access from June 1 to July 15
• Access videos via Branches On-Demand via on our streaming service from anywhere you have internet: a computer, tablet, phone or smart TV
• Connect with our teachers and your fellow participants in the comments section and the live capstone event