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 in 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
Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras
Bhagavad Gītā
yoga āsana — safe alignment, benefits & variations of yoga poses
prāṇāyāma (breathwork)
meditation
yoga nidrā
subtle body energetics — cakras & kośas
Āyurveda
mantra
sound healing
sādhana — cultivating your own personal practice
saṅgha — being supported in community
The Yoga Sūtras teach that when we practice consistently and wholeheartedly over a long period of time, we begin to truly experience the freedom that yoga offers 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 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 āsana study
safe hands-on assists
lovingly holding space
finding your authentic voice
class themes & intentions
lots of practice teaching
equity & inclusion
cultural appropriation
ethics
business with a heart
introductions to yin, restorative, prenatal & postnatal yoga, Kaiut Yoga, and 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 5:30–8:30 PM
Saturdays 12:30–6:30 PM
Sundays 10:30 AM–4:30 PM
Investment: $2,400
$600 deposit to hold your space,
with the 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 200-hour 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, less a $100 processing fee.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice before the start date, or after the program begins, will receive no refund.