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
2026 FREEDOM JOURNEY
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Join Tish Hilyer & Tuck3r 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
The Art of Practicing is for everyone
that loves yoga.
Deepen your practice, devotion and knowledge of this ancient sacred path
to find more freedom to your body, mind and spirit.
We will immerse in this transformational process one weekend per month
for 6 months : January - June 2026.
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.
Dates:
January 9-11
February 13-15
March 13-15
April 10-12
May 8-10
June 5-7
Alternate weekend April 3-5 (in case of inclement weather)
Times:
Fridays 5:30-8:30PM
Saturdays 12:30-6:30PM
Sundays 10:30-4:30PM
Investment: $1,200
$600 deposit to hold your space,
remaining $600 balance due by January 1st, 2026
The Art of Practicing might be all that you’re looking to experience, and that is beautiful…
you’ll have the gift of living your yoga.
Or, once completing the Art of Practicing,
there is an option to join us for the
Art of Teaching …
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 immerse in this additional layer of rapid transformation and growth process one weekend per month for 6 months :
July - December 2026.
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:
July 17-19
August 14-16
September 11-13
October 9-11
November 6-8
December 4-6
Times:
Fridays 5:30-8:30PM
Saturdays 12:30-6:30PM
Sundays 10:30-4:30PM
Investment: $1,200
$600 deposit to hold your space,
remaining balance due by July 1st, 2026
The Freedom Journey is proudly offered
as a collaboration between
Wild Lotus Yoga Collective
and Laughing Elephant Yoga.
Upon completing the Art of Teaching
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.
2026 Jewel of the Lotus
300 Hour Teacher Training
another deeper studentship
opportunity & optional
300 hour yoga teacher training
This year long program begins in April and is offered as a one weekend per month immersive experience into deeper study of yoga
with our areas most beloved, knowledgable
and experienced teachers ...
And for those seeking their
300 hr teacher training certificate, we will also meet on Wednesday evenings for advanced teaching skills and mentorship
(Wednesdays can be in person or via zoom - live or recordings option)
THE JEWEL OF THE LOTUS
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 2026
“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 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 Lotus is 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.
Full details coming soon.
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 6-8:30pm by Zoom / recording OR in person (in person recommended)
Dates :
April 17-19, 2026
May 15-17, 2026
June 12-14 2026
July 10-12 2026
Aug 21-23 2026
Sept 18-20, 2026
Oct 16-18 2026
Nov 13-15 2026
Dec 11-13 2026
Jan 15-17 2027
Feb 19-21 2027
Mar 19-21, 2027
* alternate weekend in case of inclement weather
Feb 12-14, 2027
* Wednesday evenings from : April 22, 2026 - March 10, 2027
except on these dates: 5/27, 7/1, 9/2, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30
Investment :
Early sign up discount $3,600
sign up by January 1st, 2026
Or $3,900 if signing up later
Payment plans available !!!
Cancellation Policy :
Cancellations more than 60 days before our start date will receive a full refund, less the $600 deposit.
Cancellations less than 60 days before our start date will receive a 50% refund, except for
Cancellations with less than 1 week notice of start date (or after the program begins) will receive no refund.
This training will provide a Yoga Alliance accredited 300hr YTT certification.
It is proudly offered as a collaboration between Wild Lotus Yoga Collective
& Laughing Elephant Yoga.
Email wildlotusyogacollective@gmail.com
to begin the process.
You belong here.
