freedom journey 2027

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.

freedom journey 2027

200 hour yoga teacher training

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.

Cancellation policy for Freedom Journey:
Cancellations more than 30 days before our start date will receive a full refund, less a $100 processing fee.
Cancellations less than 30 days before our start date will receive a 50% refund, except for $100 fee.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours notice of start date (or after the program begins) will receive no refund.