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Freedom Journey 2026


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FREEDOM JOURNEY 2026

Wild Lotus Yoga Collective is beyond excited to announce a truly special offering for our community.

Join Tish Hilyer & Tuck3r Shelton, along with our guest teachers, for the Freedom Journey – a life-changing experience offered in two parts:

Part 1: The Art of Practicing

100 Hours of Studentship

For everyone who loves yoga. Deepen your practice, devotion, and knowledge of this sacred path to find freedom in your body, mind, and spirit.
We will immerse in this transformational process one weekend per month from January - June 2026.

Study & Embody:

  • The meaning of yoga as a way of life

  • Yoga history & philosophy

  • Values & ethics of yoga

  • Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

  • Bhagavad Gita

  • Yoga asana: alignment, benefits, variations

  • Pranayama (breathwork)

  • Meditation & Yoga Nidra

  • Subtle body energetics: chakras & koshas

  • Ayurveda

  • Mantra & sound healing

  • Sadhana (personal practice)

  • Sangha (community support)

“The Yoga Sutras say that when we practice consistently, wholeheartedly, for a long time, we begin to experience the freedom that yoga offers.”

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 5:30-8:30 PM
Saturdays 12:30-6:30 PM
Sundays 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Investment: $1200

Part 2: The Art of Teaching

100 Hours of Teaching Methodology

After completing the Art of Practicing, step into the Art of Teaching with skillful guidance from our amazing teachers. Immersing one weekend per month from July - December 2026, you’ll build confidence to inspire and teach yoga.

Study & Build Confidence In:

  • Your "why"

  • Integrated anatomy

  • Creative sequencing & class planning

  • Skillful cueing

  • Refined asana study

  • Safe hands-on assists

  • Holding space with love

  • Finding your authentic voice

  • Class themes & intentions

  • Practice teaching

  • Equity, inclusion, & ethics

  • Business with heart

  • Introduction to yin, restorative, prenatal, postnatal, kaiut, reiki

Dates:
July 17-19
August 14-16
September 11-13
October 9-11
November 6-8
December 4-6

Times:
Fridays 5:30-8:30 PM
Saturdays 12:30-6:30 PM
Sundays 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Investment: $1200

The Freedom Journey is proudly offered in collaboration with Wild Lotus Yoga Collective and Laughing Elephant Yoga. Upon completing the Art of Teaching, you will receive your Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour teacher training certification.

For inquiries, email: wildlotusyogacollective@gmail.com

Earlier Event: August 28
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