PYC Global Summit

It just takes one spark.

The PYC Global Summit 2026 is a two-day yoga, wellness, leadership and community experience designed to ignite connection, inspiration and transformation.

Join the Power Yoga Canada community in downtown Hamilton for a weekend of yoga, meditation, breathwork, personal development, teacher education, leadership and meaningful connection.

Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time, deepening an established practice, growing as a yoga teacher or leading a studio and community of your own, the Global Summit is a space to reconnect with what matters, expand what’s possible and experience the power of coming together.

Come as you are. Leave inspired, connected and ready for what’s next.

THE DETAILS

When: Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026

Where: Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Ontario

Saturday: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Tickets: $99 CAD for the full two-day experience

Your ticket includes access to the full weekend of Global Summit programming, including large community practices, breakout sessions, workshops and special programming.

ONE SUMMIT. YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The PYC Global Summit brings hundreds of people together for powerful shared experiences while giving you the freedom to shape a weekend around what inspires you.

Move together in large community yoga practices. Slow down through breathwork and meditation. Explore personal growth and wellness. Deepen your skills as a yoga teacher. Connect with other leaders and studio owners. Or simply come to practice, learn and be part of something bigger.

Throughout the weekend, choose from curated breakout experiences created for yogis, yoga teachers, studio owners and wellness leaders, alongside main-stage sessions that bring the entire community together.

This is your opportunity to step away from the everyday, put everything else on the shelf and immerse yourself in movement, learning, connection and possibility.

WHO IS THE GLOBAL SUMMIT FOR?

EveryBODY.

You do not need to be a yoga teacher, studio owner or longtime PYC yogi to attend.

The PYC Global Summit is for anyone who wants to move, learn, connect and grow. Come if you’re brand new to yoga. Come if you’ve practiced for years. Come if you teach, lead a community or simply want to spend an unforgettable weekend surrounded by people who believe in the power of practice.

New yogis. Experienced yogis. Teachers. Studio owners. Wellness professionals. Leaders. Friends. Community.

There’s a place for you here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

YOGA + MEDITATION

Move. Breathe. Be here.

Practice alongside hundreds of yogis in powerful shared experiences built around movement, breath and presence.

From energizing yoga flows to meditation and mindfulness, these sessions create space to reconnect with your body, quiet the noise and experience what happens when an entire community moves together.

No matter where you are in your practice, there is space for you.

WELLNESS + PERSONAL GROWTH

Go deeper.

Explore experiences designed to support your well-being, mindset, self-discovery and personal growth.

Through conversations and practices focused on mindfulness, self-inquiry, holistic wellness and intentional living, you’ll discover ideas and tools you can carry beyond the Summit and into your everyday life.

Come ready to reflect, explore and reconnect with what matters most.

CONNECTION + COMMUNITY

Together, we create something bigger.

The Global Summit is about more than what happens on the mat.

Meet yogis, teachers, studio owners and wellness leaders from across the PYC community and beyond. Share ideas. Make new connections. Reconnect with familiar faces.

Experience the energy that happens when hundreds of people gather around a shared commitment to growth, movement and community.

INSPIRATION + BELONGING

Find your spark.

There is something powerful about being surrounded by people who are willing to grow, contribute and imagine what’s possible.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll hear new perspectives, share meaningful experiences and have space to reconnect with your own intentions.

Come to be inspired. Come to contribute. Come to belong.

And leave with a spark you can carry forward.

YOGA TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

Grow the teacher. Transform the room.

Whether you’re a newly certified yoga teacher or have been teaching for years, the Global Summit offers dedicated opportunities to develop your craft.

Explore teaching methodology, authentic cueing, leadership, confidence, presence and connection while learning alongside other teachers who share your commitment to creating meaningful experiences for students.

Take what you learn back into your classes, your community and your own practice.

LEADERSHIP + BUSINESS GROWTH

Lead with purpose.

Designed for studio owners, wellness entrepreneurs, community leaders and aspiring changemakers, these sessions explore the realities of building and leading meaningful organizations.

Expect practical conversations around leadership, sustainable growth, team development, community building and long-term vision.

Share ideas with other leaders, learn from real-world experiences and leave with new perspectives you can put into action.

Who is the PYC Global Summit for?

The PYC Global Summit is for everyBODY and anyBODY interested in yoga, wellness, personal growth and community. You do not need to be a yoga teacher or existing PYC member to attend. New yogis, experienced practitioners, teachers, studio owners and wellness professionals are all welcome.

Do I need to be a Power Yoga Canada member to attend?

No. The PYC Global Summit is open to the wider yoga and wellness community. Whether you practice at PYC, another studio, at home or are completely new to yoga, you’re welcome to join us.

Do I need to be an experienced yogi?

Not at all. The Summit is designed to welcome different levels of yoga experience. Come with an open mind, choose the experiences that speak to you and practice in a way that works for your body.

Is parking available?

Yes. Paid parking is available at and around the Hamilton Convention Centre, with additional parking options nearby, including the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton City Hall and Jackson Square.

Will food be available?

The Hamilton Convention Centre is located in the heart of downtown Hamilton, within walking distance of numerous restaurants and cafés. You can also bring your own food and enjoy it during breaks.

Can I attend only one day?

Your Global Summit ticket provides access to the complete two-day experience. We encourage you to join us for the full weekend so you can experience everything the Summit has to offer.

What's included with my ticket?

Your $99 CAD ticket includes access to the full two-day PYC Global Summit experience.

Saturday includes large community yoga experiences, your choice of 13+ breakout sessions, workshops and evening programming. Sunday morning brings everyone back together for another community practice, with an opportunity to experience an additional workshop before the Summit concludes.

What should I bring?

Bring whatever helps you move, learn and feel comfortable throughout the weekend. We recommend a yoga mat, towel, yoga block, reusable water bottle, journal and pen.

You may also want to bring electrolytes, comfortable layers, markers and a bolster or blanket for seated sessions.

Where is the PYC Global Summit?

The 2026 PYC Global Summit takes place at the Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Ontario.

Programming will primarily take place on the third floor. Check-in will be located in the Chedoke Foyer, with large community sessions in the Chedoke Ballroom and breakout programming in the Webster rooms.

ONE WEEKEND CAN CHANGE WHAT COMES NEXT.

Come for the yoga.

Come for the learning.

Come for the people.

Come for the energy that happens when hundreds of us gather in one place with intention.

October 17–18, 2026
Hamilton Convention Centre
Hamilton, Ontario

IGNITION + INTENTION

It just takes one spark.

Make a weekend of it.

The Global Summit takes place at the Hamilton Convention Centre in downtown Hamilton, Ontario.

We’re pleased to partner with Staybridge Suites Hamilton Downtown to offer preferred room rates for Global Summit attendees.

Staybridge Suites Hamilton Downtown
20 Caroline Street South
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0B1

Because programming begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday, October 17, we recommend arriving Friday evening and staying Friday and Saturday nights.

The Summit concludes at 11:15 AM on Sunday, giving you plenty of time to head home after an unforgettable weekend.

Preferred-rate rooms are limited, so we recommend booking early.