BTi Online Connect 2026

BTi Online Connect 2026 — Many Paths, One Movement

The world's nervous systems need a reset.

This Is Where Your Reset Begins.

July 17 · 18 · 19, 2026  |  Online via Zoom

Three Days of Self-Regulation, Learning & Connection

A carefully crafted program that blends the practice of self-regulation with the warmth of a global community — designed for deep learning, practical tools, and joyful movement.

Keynote Presentations

Expert voices on building resilience, self-regulation, and the science of movement-based transformation.

Workshops & Roundtables

Hands-on sessions applying practical self-regulation tools across Brain Gym®, MBL, LEAP, RESET, and DevKi.

Self-Regulation Movement Breaks

Daily Brain Gym® movement sequences — gentle, effective, and scientifically grounded self-regulation practices that reconnect mind and body. No athletic ability required.

Stories About Our Program Leaders

Heartfelt celebrations honoring the visionaries whose life's work is now recognized as the neurowellness frontier of our time.

Why This Summit. Why Now.

The Body Knows What the Mind Can't Fix Alone.

Chronic Stress. Burnout. Overwhelm.

The World Is Asking for What We Do

We are living through a global crisis of nervous system dysregulation — and most of the available tools only address the mind. Therapy waitlists are months long, burnout has become the baseline, and millions of people are still looking for relief that actually lasts. The research is now confirming what movement-based practitioners have known for over 40 years: the body is not a side effect of stress — it is the way through it.

1B+
people worldwide living with a mental health or neurological condition — WHO, 2024
83%
of workers report burnout — Gallup Global Workplace Report 2024
91%
treatment gap — most people never access traditional mental health support
#1
"Neurowellness" — Global Wellness Summit's top trend for 2026. Exactly what BTi teaches.
Crisis Fatigue

Chronic Overload

Years of accumulated stress have left nervous systems in a state of chronic dysregulation — affecting focus, relationships, and resilience across all populations.

Burnout

When Rest No Longer Restores

For millions of people — parents, professionals, caregivers, and individuals — chronic overload has crossed a threshold where sleep and willpower no longer bring recovery.

Somatic Gap

The Body Is the Missing Piece

Most stress interventions remain cognitive. Movement-based, body-first approaches are finally being recognized as the most accessible and effective path to regulation.

Breakthroughs International has been answering these needs for over four decades. Its programs are not trends — they are proven, movement-based systems for stress recovery, self-regulation, and lasting resilience. BTi Online Connect 2026 brings together everyone drawn to this work — whether you've been practicing for years or you're simply looking for tools that actually help.

Practitioners Who Will Help You Reset

World-class experts in somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and movement-based learning.

Slash Coleman — Keynote Speaker BTi Online Connect 2026
Keynote · Day 1

Slash Coleman

Storyteller, Author & Founder of Laugh for Life
"Laughter as a Path to Resilience and Recovery"

TEDx speaker, PBS storyteller, and creator of the Storiflo™ Method — Slash brings laughter and human connection as direct pathways to nervous system regulation and resilience.

Full bio & session details →
Amy Bonaduce-Gardner — Keynote Speaker BTi Online Connect 2026
Keynote · Day 2

Amy Bonaduce-Gardner

Movement Teacher & Holistic Biomechanics Practitioner
"Body Mapping: Reshaping Your Stress Patterns"

30+ years bridging psychology and movement science with diverse populations — from preschoolers to Olympic athletes — Amy shows how the body holds and releases stress patterns.

Full bio & session details →
Gail E. Dennison — Brain Gym® program co-creator, BTi Online Connect 2026
Movement Breaks · All 3 Days

Gail E. Dennison

Brain Gym® program co-creator · Author of 17 Books on Movement & Learning
Daily Self-Regulation Movement Breaks

Brain Gym® program co-creator and Educational Kinesiology, author of 17 books, and movement educator whose influence spans 40+ countries — Gail leads our daily self-regulation sequences.

Full bio & session details →

Workshop facilitators and additional presenters announced soon. Register to be the first to know.

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Three Days at a Glance

Each day is thoughtfully designed to take you deeper — from grounding and body awareness to practical tools, community, and lasting integration. All times Pacific Time (PT).

Workshop
Keynote
Movement Break
Roundtable
Honoring Our Roots
Hack the Stress
Friday · July 17
Day 1
Saturday · July 18
Day 2
Sunday · July 19
Day 3
6:00 AM
60 min
Whole Group
BTi Welcome
Whole Group
Day 2 Opening
Whole Group
Day 3 Opening
7:00 AM
75 min
Block 1
Workshop
Block 3
Workshop
Block 5
Workshop
8:15 AM
15 min
Break
Break
Break
8:30 AM
90 min
Keynote · Day 1
Laughter as a Path to Resilience and Recovery
Slash Coleman
Keynote · Day 2
Body Mapping: Reshaping Your Stress Patterns
Amy Bonaduce-Gardner
Block 6
Workshop
10:00 AM
30 min
Self-Regulation
Movement Break
Gail E. Dennison
Self-Regulation
Movement Break
Gail E. Dennison
Self-Regulation · 9:45 AM
Movement Break
Gail E. Dennison
10:30 AM
90 min
Mid-Day Break
Mid-Day Break
Mid-Day Break · 10:15 AM
12:00 PM
75 min
Block 2
Workshop
Block 4
Workshop
Block 3
Roundtable
1:15 PM
15 min
DAILY TIP
Hack the Stress
DAILY TIP
Hack the Stress
DAILY TIP
Hack the Stress
1:30 PM
15 min
Break
Break
Break
1:45 PM
60 min
Block 1
Roundtable
Block 2
Roundtable
Honoring Our Roots (45 mins)
Choose Your Program: BG, RESET, LEAP, MBL or DevKi
2:30 PM
15 min
Whole Group
Closing
Whole Group
Closing
Whole Group
Closing
Daily Schedule by Time Zone — July 17, 18 & 19, 2026
PDT US Pacific 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
EDT US Eastern 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
BRT Brazil 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
BST UK & Ireland 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
CEST Europe 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
IST India 6:30 PM – 3:00 AM+1
CST China · Singapore 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM+1
AEST Australia East 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM+1

If You're Navigating Stress, This Is For You

BTi Online Connect 2026 opens its doors wide — to the simply curious and the deeply trained alike. Whatever brought you to movement, you belong in this conversation.

Open to Everyone  ·  No Experience Required
Curious About Movement & How It Shapes the Mind? This Is For You.
If you're navigating stress, raising children, supporting someone you love, or simply wondering why movement changes how you feel — no certifications needed, no prior knowledge. Just an open mind and a comfortable space to move.
Educators, Caregivers & Parents
Teachers, school counselors, OTs, social workers, and families supporting children's learning and development.
Health & Wellness Professionals
Physiotherapists, psychologists, integrative doctors, and coaches deepening their body-mind knowledge.
Coaches, Therapists & Facilitators
Life coaches, somatic therapists, body workers, and mindfulness facilitators who guide others through growth.
Movement & Body-Mind Practitioners
Students, facilitators, instructors & practitioners of any tradition:
Brain Gym® Movement Based Learning Life Enhancement Acupressure Protocols Developmental Kinesiology RESET Touch for Health Rhythmic Movement Training Educational Kinesiology Applied Kinesiology Yoga & Yoga Therapy Pilates Feldenkrais Method Alexander Technique Dance & Movement Therapy Somatic Experiencing Tai Chi & Qigong Occupational Therapy Sensory Integration Craniosacral Therapy Reflexology Neurodevelopmental Therapy Any Body-Mind Practice
Transformation through movement — BTi Online Connect 2026
"
When the world feels heavy, intentional movement practices change everything — not because they're exercise, but because they speak directly to your body's capacity for self-regulation. Small shifts. Lasting change. A gentle path forward.
— Breakthroughs International Foundation

Built on 40 Years of Experience. Open to Anyone.

BTi Online Connect 2026 is Breakthroughs International's three-day global gathering — a space where movement-based self-regulation isn't a trend, it's been the foundation for over 40 years of practice, research, and community.

This year's theme, Many Paths, One Movement, celebrates the shared human drive to learn, adapt, and thrive — in whatever way movement practices have entered your life. Whether you are a BTi program instructor, an educator navigating burnout, a caregiver searching for practical tools, a health professional looking for body-based approaches, or someone discovering movement-based self-regulation for the very first time —

You belong here.

Over three days, you'll experience expert-led workshops on building resilience and burnout recovery, self-regulation movement breaks, thought-provoking roundtables on the future of neurowellness education, and powerful keynotes at the intersection of somatics, learning, and human potential. You'll also witness heartfelt celebrations honoring the program leaders that have been quietly answering the world's greatest need.

Format
Online via Zoom
Multilingual · English primary
All sessions live-streamed worldwide
July 2026
17
18
19
Fri
Sat
Sun
3 Live Days
Friday–Sunday
July 17–19, 2026 · All time zones welcome

Connect with participants from around the world — before, during, and after the summit. Your community is already waiting for you.

Pre-Summit Warm-Up
Community opens early — introductions, resource drops & warm-up mini sessions before July 17
July 17–19 · Live Summit
Daily recaps, live Q&A threads & real-time community connection
Post-Summit Integration
Recordings, integration challenges & ongoing community — the learning doesn't stop

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical Information — everything you need to know before you register. Still have questions? Reach out to us.

Main sessions are delivered in English. We provide support for multilingual participants — full details and resources are shared with all registrants in your welcome materials.
All sessions take place on Zoom Video Conferencing. Your unique access link and step-by-step joining instructions are sent by email immediately after you register.
Yes. Sessions are scheduled to be accessible across key international time zones. A full timezone guide is included in your welcome materials so you can plan ahead and never miss a session that matters to you.
Comfortable clothes for movement, a quiet space, and an open mind and body. That's genuinely all you need. We take care of the rest.
Session recordings are available depending on your ticket tier — so you can return to the tools and practices again and again, at your own pace. Check the registration options to see what's included in each pass.
Skool is the community platform we use to host the event space. It's where you'll connect with fellow participants, access downloadable materials and session resources, receive updates, and keep the connection alive before, during, and after the summit. Access is included with all ticket tiers — no extra account costs.
Yes. Brain Gym® relicensure credits are available for qualifying sessions. Full details on how to claim your credits — including which sessions count and the documentation process — are shared with registrants in your welcome materials.
We understand that circumstances change. Please contact us directly for our full refund and cancellation policy — we're committed to finding a solution that works for you.
BTi Online Connect 2026 — Many Paths, One Movement

Choose Your Path

Whether you're joining for a single keynote or the full three-day immersion in self-regulation and movement-based practices — there's a ticket for where you are right now.

Keynote Access
$ 69
Step in for one inspiring keynote on building resilience, somatics, and self-regulation.
  • 1 live keynote session of your choice
  • Keynote recording included
  • BTi Connect Skool Community Access
  • No self-regulation movement breaks
  • No workshops or roundtables
  • No relicensure credits
  • No prizes or bonuses
Choose Keynote
Explorer Pass
Explorer Pass
$ 147
Keynotes, self-regulation movement breaks, recordings, and community — live.
12 Relicensure Credits
  • All keynote sessions — live
  • Self-regulation movement breaks
  • Keynote + Movement Break Recordings
  • BTi Connect Skool Community Access
  • Downloadable self-regulation resources
  • Bonus: 1-month Official BTi Skool Membership
Choose Explorer Pass
Group Registration · Min. 3 People
Team Pass
Bring your school, clinic, or organization. Full Immersion access for every member — all 3 days, all recordings, all self-regulation tools, 24 relicensure credits, bonuses, prizes, and your organization acknowledged in the event program.
Closes June 30 — after that date, group registrations revert to the Full Immersion rate ($297/seat).
Per Person
$253
vs. $297 individual
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Register as a Team

All prices in USD. Registration via Eventbrite. Questions? Contact us

40 Years of Movement Science. One Global Stage.

The BTi Online Connect brings together practitioners and students of the Breakthroughs International Foundation’s evidence-based programs — all under one roof, for three days of shared learning and community.

BTi Online Connect 2026 — Full Program Overview
Find Your Ticket — From $69

All sessions live online  ·  July 17–19, 2026  ·  All time zones welcome

What Last Year's Attendees Are Saying

I've attended BTi events in person for years — I came to this one genuinely skeptical about the online format. I was completely wrong. The energy, the depth, the Movement Shakers... I left with new tools and a renewed sense of community across the globe.

LK
Lisa K.
Brain Gym® Instructor
Oregon, United States

Joining from Brazil, I was worried about time zones and technology. The welcome guide made everything clear from day one. The workshops were extraordinary — and for the first time I felt like part of a truly global family.

RS
Renata S.
Educational Kinesiologist
São Paulo, Brazil

I came in exhausted and not knowing what to expect. The self-regulation sessions gave me something I didn't know I was missing — small, embodied practices that actually settle the nervous system. For the first time in years, I know what calm feels like in my body.

TV
Tom V.
Movement Educator
Bangalore, India

Three Prize Draws.
Live. During the Event.

Every Full Immersion and Team Pass attendee is automatically entered into three live prize draws — happening across the three days of BTi Online Connect 2026. Winners announced on the spot. Prizes kept secret until the moment of the draw. You just have to be there.

Prize 1
A gift for your practice
• • • • •
Prize 2
A gift for your learning
• • • • •
Prize 3
A gift for your community
• • • • •
Revealed live during the event

Included with Full Immersion ($297) and Team Pass ($253/person) · Not available with other tiers

See Full Immersion →

This Is What You and Your Body Have Been Looking For

Join 200+ practitioners, educators, and change-makers from across the globe for three days of practical self-regulation tools, purposeful movement practices, and joyful connection — wherever you are.

Register on Eventbrite →

Tickets from $69  ·  Explorer Pass $147 (12 credits)  ·  Full Immersion $297 (24 credits)
All prices in USD  ·  Secure payment via Eventbrite

Have a question before registering?

We're here to help — whether it's about ticket options, time zones, accessibility, relicensure credits, or anything else. Reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

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