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, with our amazing guest teachers Sierra Hollister, Michael Johnson, Vishnu Dass, Bitsy Merriman + more
A year-long initiation beginning 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 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 āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation, mantra, mudrā, and kriyā
Explore the mystical wisdom of yogic philosophy, Tantra, and sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gītā, Yoga Sūtras, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, and Upaniṣads
Refine your teaching voice through advanced methodology, the energetics of teaching, mentorship, and the art of holding sacred space
Awaken the heart through Bhakti Yoga, devotional practices, and sacred sound
Integrate shadow + light through 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 and 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 intentionally be held as a small-group experience.
We have 20 spaces available, and you can hold your space with a $600 deposit.
WHO IS THIS EXPERIENCE FOR?
Anyone who loves yoga and wants to go deeper with our master teachers is welcome to join.
If you would like to receive the Yoga Alliance 300-hour teacher training certification, you must have previously completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training.
SCHEDULE
One immersive weekend per month:
Fridays | 5:30–9:30 PM
Saturdays | 12:30–6:30 PM
Sundays | 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday evenings | 6:00–8:00 PM
Wednesday sessions may be attended in person or via Zoom, with recordings available. (In-person participation is recommended.)
WEEKEND DATES
April 16–18, 2027
May 7–9, 2027
June 18–20, 2027
July 16–18, 2027
August 20–22, 2027
September 17–19, 2027
October 15–17, 2027
November 12–14, 2027
December 10–12, 2027
January 14–16, 2028
February 25–27, 2028
March 24–26, 2028
Wednesday evenings:
April 21, 2027–March 8, 2028
No Wednesday session on:
May 26, July 7, September 8, November 24, December 22, or December 29.
INVESTMENT
Early registration: $3,600
Register by January 1, 2027
Regular registration: $3,900
Payment plans are available.
A $600 deposit holds your space.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations more than 60 days before the program start date will receive a full refund, less the $600 deposit.
Cancellations less than 60 days before the program start date will receive a 50% refund, less a $100 fee.
Cancellations made less than one week before the program begins—or after the program has begun—will receive no refund.
This training provides a Yoga Alliance 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification for eligible participants and 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.