YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
“our whole spiritual transformation brings us to the point where we realize that in our own being, we are enough.”
— ram dass
Yoga Teacher Training
2027 FREEDOM JOURNEY
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
The Freedom Journey is our signature 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training—a year-long immersion designed for those who want to go far beyond earning a certification.
This is an invitation to deepen your practice, immerse yourself in the philosophy and roots of yoga, discover your authentic voice, and learn the art of teaching from a place of integrity and confidence.
Led by two of the area's most respected and beloved teachers, the Freedom Journey unfolds in a beautiful studio space where connection, curiosity, and community are at the heart of every gathering.
Over the course of a year, you'll cultivate a rich personal practice, study yoga's timeless wisdom, refine your teaching skills, and grow alongside a supportive circle of fellow students.
Whether your goal is to teach or simply to live your yoga more fully, the Freedom Journey offers one of the most comprehensive and transformational teacher trainings in the region.
Wild Lotus Yoga Collective
is beyond excited to announce
a truly special offering
for our community.
Join Tish Hilyer & Thr33 Shelton
& our Wild Lotus guest teachers
for the Freedom Journey.
This life changing journey is offered
as two experiences in two parts…
The Art of Practicing
100 hours of studentship
Deepen your practice, devotion and knowledge of this ancient sacred path
to find more freedom to your body, mind and spirit.
We will study & embody :
the meaning of yoga as a way of life
yoga history
yoga philosophy
values & ethics of yoga
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
Bhagavad Gita
yoga asana - safe alignment, benefits and variations of yoga poses
pranayama (breath work)
meditation
yoga nidra
subtle body energetics - chakras & koshas
Ayurveda
mantra
sound healing
sadhana - cultivating your own personal practice
sangha - being supported in community
The Yoga Sutras say that when we practice consistently, wholeheartedly,
for a long time we begin to really experience the freedom that yoga offers to us.
The Art of Teaching
100 hours of teaching methodology
It’s your own personal relationship with yoga that inspires and infuses your teaching
& sharing of yoga.
After completing the Art of Practicing
you’ll have a strong foundation to step into
the Art of Teaching along with the skillful
and kind guidance of our amazing teachers.
We will study & build confidence in :
our why
integrated anatomy
creative sequencing & class planning
skillful cueing
refined asana study
safe hands on assists
lovingly holding space
finding your authentic voice
class themes & intentions
lots of practice teaching
equity & inclusion
appropriation
ethics
business with a heart
and an introduction to yin, restorative, prenatal & postnatal, kaiut, reiki
Then you’ll be ready to share your yoga love with the world !!!
Dates:
April 9-11, 2027
May 7-9, 2027
June 11-13, 2027
July 9-11, 2027
Aug 13-15, 2027
Sept 10-12, 2027
Oct 8-10, 2027
Nov 5-7, 2027
Dec 3-5, 2027
Jan 7-9, 2028
Feb 18-20, 2028
Mar 17-19, 2028
Times:
Fridays 5:30-8:30PM
Saturdays 12:30-6:30PM
Sundays 10:30-4:30PM
Investment: $2,400
$600 deposit to hold your space,
remaining balance due by April 9, 2027
The Freedom Journey is proudly offered
as a collaboration between
Wild Lotus Yoga Collective
and Laughing Elephant Yoga.
Upon completion, you will receive your
Yoga Alliance approved 200hour yoga teacher training certification.Email wildlotusyogacollective@gmail.com
with any inquiries or to request an application.
Deposits can be made to join the Freedom Journey once your application is accepted.
2027 Jewel of the Lotus
300 Hour Teacher Training
another deeper studentship
opportunity & optional
300 hour yoga teacher training
300 hour Yoga Teacher Training
& deep study of the sacred path of yoga
co led by Tish Hilyer & Thr33 Shelton
& our amazing guest teachers :
Sierra Hollister, Michael Johnson,
Vishnu Dass, Bitsy Merriman & more
a year long initiation, beginning in April 2027
“Om Mani Padme Hum”
the jewel in the lotus
This sacred mantra speaks to the heart of our spiritual journey: the awakening of wisdom, compassion, and truth from within the depths of our human experience.
THE JEWEL OF THE LOTUS
300 hour Yoga Teacher Training
& deep study of the sacred path of yoga
The Jewel of the Lotus is not just a teacher training—it is a sacred pilgrimage into the inner sanctum of yoga. Designed for those who have already begun walking the path, this 300-hour advanced training is a profound immersion into the soul of yoga: a space where knowledge becomes wisdom, practice becomes devotion, and teaching becomes transmission.
Rooted in the rich traditions of classical yoga and infused with the light of modern spiritual inquiry, this training invites you to:
Deepen your sādhanā (personal practice) through asana, prānāyāma, meditation, mantra, mudra, and kriya
Explore the mystical wisdom of yogic philosophy, Tantra, and sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gītā, Yoga Sūtras, Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Upanishads
Refine your teaching voice with advanced methodology, energetics of teaching, and the art of holding sacred space
Awaken the heart through Bhakti yoga, devotional practices, and sacred sound
Integrate shadow and light with inner work, emotional alchemy, and the psychology of transformation
Remember who you truly are—not just a teacher of yoga, but a vessel for truth, a bearer of light
Held in a container of intentional community, spiritual discipline, and reverence,The Jewel of the Lotusis an invitation to dive deeper than ever before. Whether your soul is calling you to become a more embodied teacher, or simply to remember the sacredness of your own being—this is your path inward.
Emerge radiant. Emerge rooted.
Emerge as the jewel within the lotus.
This very special program will be intentionally held as a small group experience.
We have 20 spots available and you can hold your space now with a $600 deposit.
We are announcing early so you can envision and plan for this beautiful journey.
Who is this experience for:
Anyone that loves yoga & wants to go deeper with our master teachers can join.
If you want the certificate though, you’ll need the prerequisite of a 200 hour yoga teacher training certification.
Schedule :
One weekend per month :
Fridays 5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays 12:30-6:30pm
Sundays 10:30-4:30pm
And Wednesday evenings 6-8:00pm by Zoom / recording OR in person (in person recommended)
Dates :
Apr 16-18, 2027
May 14-16, 2027
June 18-20, 2027
July 16-18, 2027
Aug 20-22, 2027
Sept 17-19, 2027
Oct 15-17, 2027
Nov 12-14, 2027
Dec 10-12, 2027
Jan 14-16, 2028
Feb 25-27, 2028
Mar 24-26, 2028
* Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm:
April 21, 2027 - March 8, 2028
except on these dates: 5/26, 7/7, 9/8, 11/24, 12/22, 12/29
Investment :
Early sign up discount $3,600
sign up by January 1st, 2027
Or $3,900 if signing up later
Payment plans available !!!
