BLACK SWAN YOGA is a donation-based, 90-degree heated yoga studio. We are an approachable, affordable, and community-driven yoga studio. We honor all yogic styles, practices and philosophies. We believe yoga should be available to EVERYONE, which is why we offer classes by donation (suggested $10-$20).
You can pre-register and ensure a spot in class ($10 minimum required) or you can drop into the studio without signing up ahead of time (no minimum donation required). No hidden fees. For regular yogis, we also offer a Monthly Membership + Annual Membership options, ideal for those who want to do yoga two or more times per week.
You can pre-register and ensure a spot in class ($10 minimum required) or you can drop into the studio without signing up ahead of time (no minimum donation required). No hidden fees. For regular yogis, we also offer a Monthly Membership + Annual Membership options, ideal for those who want to do yoga two or more times per week.
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Black Swan Yoga is a 200hr and 300hr Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance. We offer multiple schedules for our Yoga Teacher Trainings, so check out which format works best with your lifestyle! All of our trainings occur at BSY Anderson at 1417 West Anderson Lane in Austin, Texas! We have a dedicated training studio with custom artwork, warm lighting and all the yoga props you can handle!
Black Swan Yoga offers 300hr YTT which consists of 10-50hr Continued Education Units in Austin, Texas. Enroll in one module at a time, no strings attached, or commit to your personal elevation and dive into your 300hr training. The Black Swan Yoga teacher trainers are experts in their fields. Check out the line up of life-changing teachers below!
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Yes, you will retreat by disconnecting from your daily routine and obligations; however, you will also dig deep in self inquiry, get out of your comfort zone, make unforgettable connections, laugh, cry, love and most importantly have fun all while feeling safe and supported.
Yes, you will retreat by disconnecting from your daily routine and obligations; however, you will also dig deep in self inquiry, get out of your comfort zone, make unforgettable connections, laugh, cry, love and most importantly have fun all while feeling safe and supported.
Reviews (28)
Bianca B.
Jan 19, 2022
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We go every Friday at 7:15 to be instructed by Eugenia! She's amazing! The class pushes me beyond my limits and helps me to leave so full of gratitude. We meet new people every class and the environment is great. It is also very clean. They disinfect and sanitize after each class which I have personally watched myself
Adam H.
Jan 17, 2022
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Lora M.
Jan 14, 2022
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Not a fan... the class I went to there was *literally* 60
people crammed in a small room - we were packed like sardines. I was stunned. I've never been to a yoga class where the instructor has no where to walk.
Yoga is supposed to be relaxing but it was hard to focus on the practice when I'm more worried about kicking the person behind me or the mirror that was 2 inches from my face.
It felt like Black Swan cares more about getting as much money as they can from a class than the actual yoga experience...
people crammed in a small room - we were packed like sardines. I was stunned. I've never been to a yoga class where the instructor has no where to walk.
Yoga is supposed to be relaxing but it was hard to focus on the practice when I'm more worried about kicking the person behind me or the mirror that was 2 inches from my face.
It felt like Black Swan cares more about getting as much money as they can from a class than the actual yoga experience...
Brittany B.
Nov 04, 2021
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How do you stand out in a city jam packed with yoga studios?
1.Offer outdoor donation based, open to the community classes (so it's easy to try a class) in the most influential and aesthetic spots in the city
2. Collaborate with community business owners with similar goals to have amazing DJs, and after class events
3. Attract some of the most interesting yogis in the city by offering diverse, and approachable yet challenges flows
Black swan does just that.
This is only a review of their outdoor community yoga (at Glassell, Ravens Tower & elsewhere), but I appreciate the fact that
1.Offer outdoor donation based, open to the community classes (so it's easy to try a class) in the most influential and aesthetic spots in the city
2. Collaborate with community business owners with similar goals to have amazing DJs, and after class events
3. Attract some of the most interesting yogis in the city by offering diverse, and approachable yet challenges flows
Black swan does just that.
This is only a review of their outdoor community yoga (at Glassell, Ravens Tower & elsewhere), but I appreciate the fact that
J. H.
Nov 03, 2021
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I’m pretty obsessed, I go 5-10x per week, the schedule is perfect for me, lots of options to flow. Mari, Bryce, and Sky are my faves. However, there is room for improvement, most notably the lack of mirrors in the corner, yuck looking toilet seats that need to be replaced, and the stick on the wall mural that cheapens the vibe and takes away from the awesome hand drawn swan mural.
M. H.
Oct 19, 2021
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If you like walking two blocks to find parking, then this is the place for you.
If you like the person in the mat in front of you doing a plow pose and invade 1/3 of the way onto your mat, then this is the place for you.
Also, breathing in air with 60 other people in a room that has one foot spacing between mats when filled to 40.. no thanks - whether before, DURING (i.e., NOW) or after COVID.
If you like the person in the mat in front of you doing a plow pose and invade 1/3 of the way onto your mat, then this is the place for you.
Also, breathing in air with 60 other people in a room that has one foot spacing between mats when filled to 40.. no thanks - whether before, DURING (i.e., NOW) or after COVID.
Zubin Segal
Jun 20, 2021
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Madison Somerville
Feb 18, 2021
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I recently started doing yoga again after many years of being a lazy bum. BSY has consistently exceeded my expectations. As with anywhere, some instructors are better than others but you quickly learn whose classes you like. Everyone is super nice and welcoming. I thoroughly enjoy practicing there. As far as covid goes, they take your temperature when you enter the building and I’ve seen them sanitize thoroughly after each class. The westgate location doesn’t require masks on the mat, but it’s a large well ventilated room. The Caesar Chavez location is a smaller building so they do require
Nicole L.
Sep 26, 2020
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Luki Martino
Aug 25, 2020
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It's very frustrating that I know so many businesses that have gone out of their way to not only comply with State COVID guidelines but then have been forced to shut down due to others bad behavior. Black Swan is not taking the health and safety of the community into consideration and is not requiring masks, even though it is mandated by our Governor throughout the state. I was very disappointed to go to class and no one was wearing a mask and I had to walk away. I too own a fitness studio and couldn't put my staff & students at risk by exercising someplace that isn't following guidelines. If my
Fatima Y.
Jan 15, 2020
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Today was my first time visiting the BSY White Oak location. I normally go to the Kirby one as this is a but smaller and the room felt a little jam packed (11:30am Lunch flow?) I thoroughly enjoyed my instructor Robin and her observer gave me some pointers and tips for alignment and posture- which I really needed to enhance my practice. Needless to say, I will be returning to many more classes using my Class Pass credits! You can also do a drop in class of $10-$20 suggested donation and grab something healthy at JuiceLand juice bar which is connected to the studio. Thank you BSY! Namaste'
Bailey R.
Dec 18, 2019
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Tried hot yoga for the first time and wow, that was intense! But a good-intense, for sure! I was drowning in sweat by the time we were done but I feel absolutely AMAZING today! Nosa was the instructor and he was so great. He noticed that I was struggling with some of the moves and he came over and asked me if I was cramping or if there was anything specific that I needed to stretch out. I mentioned that it was my IT band that was bothering me so he found a way to incorporate that into to the class to help me out! He went above and beyond - so awesome and kind of him to do so! Thank you friend!
Lindsey A.
Oct 08, 2019
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Though it's the more packed location, this is my preferred Houston black swan location. To my knowledge it's the first one to open up in Houston outside of Austin.
The parking lot is a weird shape and can be difficult to navigate with a larger car but there's plenty of street parking around. There is a JuiceLand location located inside the the business building itself for a nice pick up after class. (You can order before class and they have a pick up fridge so you don't have to wait in line. BONUS)
All of the classes I've taken there have left me feeling rejuvenated
The parking lot is a weird shape and can be difficult to navigate with a larger car but there's plenty of street parking around. There is a JuiceLand location located inside the the business building itself for a nice pick up after class. (You can order before class and they have a pick up fridge so you don't have to wait in line. BONUS)
All of the classes I've taken there have left me feeling rejuvenated
David C.
Sep 16, 2019
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Black Swan Yoga Houston is a great yoga studio! As others have mentioned its a donation based studio for their classes, with a recommended donation of $10-20. But I originally started coming here because of ClassPass.
Parking here is hard cause the lot is small, and there is only 1 way in/out. I just recommend getting here 20 mins before your class time to make parking easier, and have enough time to get a good mat spot. The majority of classes here are heated flow classes, and the busiest times are between 5-7:30 pm as most people come to class right when they get off work.
I haven't had
Parking here is hard cause the lot is small, and there is only 1 way in/out. I just recommend getting here 20 mins before your class time to make parking easier, and have enough time to get a good mat spot. The majority of classes here are heated flow classes, and the busiest times are between 5-7:30 pm as most people come to class right when they get off work.
I haven't had
Tabitha Stork
Sep 12, 2019
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I really enjoy this studio -- my favorite instructors are Mike, Kaylee, and Tiffany. I only gave four stars because there are a few instructors who speak so softly and crank the music very loud. Half the class is doing different poses because no one know what's going on. BUT you quickly realize which instructors do this so you can find ones your like. Mike, Kaylee, and TIffany will give you a great workout and you can clearly understand them the entire time.
Whitney S.
Aug 30, 2019
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I started going to Black Swan in the Kirby location first. When I came to this location, it had exactly everything that Kirby was missing. Beautiful windows framing the room, and a level of quaintness, that every Yogi truly needs inside to find their inner chi.
It's connected to Juiceland, and there is a fridge that you can order you drink ahead and find your (ordered drink in the fridge when you get out) this will save you time because 'you betcha there will be a line of sweaty people waiting for a nice cold smoothie.
This is hot yoga, and it's freaking hot. You will sweat in
It's connected to Juiceland, and there is a fridge that you can order you drink ahead and find your (ordered drink in the fridge when you get out) this will save you time because 'you betcha there will be a line of sweaty people waiting for a nice cold smoothie.
This is hot yoga, and it's freaking hot. You will sweat in
Megan T.
May 23, 2019
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DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT!!!!
Upon moving from nyc to Houston i wanted to find another awesome hot yoga studio, a friend recommended Black swan to me so I signed up. Overall the class was great BUT i went to a 10pm candlelight flow which I'm prettt positive was over capacity at one point i had a girls whole foot practically in my face and another person almost on my mat with me. Also being that it's a hot yoga class it definitely wasn't 88 degrees and I wasn't too fond of them turning on the fans during the class to cool it down because like I said it wasn't too hot
Upon moving from nyc to Houston i wanted to find another awesome hot yoga studio, a friend recommended Black swan to me so I signed up. Overall the class was great BUT i went to a 10pm candlelight flow which I'm prettt positive was over capacity at one point i had a girls whole foot practically in my face and another person almost on my mat with me. Also being that it's a hot yoga class it definitely wasn't 88 degrees and I wasn't too fond of them turning on the fans during the class to cool it down because like I said it wasn't too hot
Michael T.
Feb 24, 2019
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Overall had a good experience here. When you are entering you'll find that the parking situation is tight so you may need to park on the street. The yoga room is infused with incense which is very relaxing. I would have liked some oils sprinkled on me throughout the workout to intensify the scent. The instructor is great and has a good workout for advanced! She could have gone around more though to assist people in the different poses. Also there was no scented towel given at the end which I miss! I liked it however bc it was less crowded then other studios.
Bottom line...good yoga class
Bottom line...good yoga class
Brenda M.
Jan 29, 2019
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I have been attending classes at black swan for a month now and I have enjoyed every single one. The instructors are knowledgeable and helpful. It surprised me that they make a point to greet everyone that comes into class and try to learn their name. I have been asked several times if there is anything I would specially like to work on. They are also very good about personal space, which is hard in such packed classes, but if you don't want your poses to be corrected and don't want to be touched they will respect that.
Speaking of packed classes...
They are always packed. No matter
Speaking of packed classes...
They are always packed. No matter
Danielle L.
Jan 21, 2019
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I fell out of my practice since moving to Houston from NYC in Aug 2017, mostly because I couldn't find a good yoga studio. Nothing felt genuine and everything felt judgmental. I even attended a class where the instructor told me he invented crow pose at that studio years before.....
So after trying countless studios in the loop, I finally found the one that clicked. Black Swan Yoga is the most down to earth, friendly studio with no frills, no microphones instructors, no pretentious students...just straight up great yoga. I love that they offer beginner, flow, and power, throughout the day
So after trying countless studios in the loop, I finally found the one that clicked. Black Swan Yoga is the most down to earth, friendly studio with no frills, no microphones instructors, no pretentious students...just straight up great yoga. I love that they offer beginner, flow, and power, throughout the day
Tasfia A.
Jan 09, 2019
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Had the chance to try flow on a Sunday afternoon. It ended up being a really effective and challenging class that exercised muscles I don't normally work out! I was definitely sore the next day, and I felt very relaxed and accomplished after Raquel's excellently guided class. I don't do yoga often so even though this class was challenging it was super well-taught and Raquel's instructions were easy to understand/follow! My experience here was so positive that I'd really like to come more often.
I really like how Black Swan is donation-based, and there are mats available
I really like how Black Swan is donation-based, and there are mats available
Lucas Tran
Sep 09, 2018
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Farrah A.
Jun 11, 2018
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With my new move, I'm now searching for a new gym and yoga studio. Black Swan might not be in my hood, but I find myself in the area a few times a week for work. So I gave it a second try.
As other reviews mention, it's a donation-based studio, with suggestions ranging from $10 to $20 per class. Auto-pay monthly memberships are $88. You do the math on what's a better value for you and your schedule.
I fully enjoyed my two experiences there. Friendly staff, knowledgeable instructors, frequent and convenient classes, and an onsite juice bar (Juice Land).
There aren't any standard
As other reviews mention, it's a donation-based studio, with suggestions ranging from $10 to $20 per class. Auto-pay monthly memberships are $88. You do the math on what's a better value for you and your schedule.
I fully enjoyed my two experiences there. Friendly staff, knowledgeable instructors, frequent and convenient classes, and an onsite juice bar (Juice Land).
There aren't any standard
Amy T.
Apr 05, 2018
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I came here after hearing several people talk about the donation option which was appealing to me to just tryout and not have to commit if I didn't like it.
So far I've been twice (on the donation system and using my class pass) and I love it! The instructors are great and everyone here is really friendly. I would highly recommend this place! The only annoying thing is that parking is limited.
So far I've been twice (on the donation system and using my class pass) and I love it! The instructors are great and everyone here is really friendly. I would highly recommend this place! The only annoying thing is that parking is limited.
Eric B.
Jun 06, 2017
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Decided to give yoga another try since I know it is good for relieving stress and Black Swan is across the street from where I live. This is definitely an excellent place to take classes. It is the Bikram Style Yoga, so it is over 100 degrees in the classroom. The heat can be a little much if you are not used to it. I have done all three style classes from the beginner, flow (intermediate), and power (advanced); and I felt comfortable in each setting.
The instructors are very knowledgeable and of the highest quality. They encourage you to go at your own speed and don't try to get you
The instructors are very knowledgeable and of the highest quality. They encourage you to go at your own speed and don't try to get you
Kristin Noelle
Nov 18, 2014
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Trendy spot to catch classes. Lots of locations, lots of time-slots. Doors are open to all so there's not really anything intimidating about it. Definitely check it out! If you're looking to refine your practice, there are far too many students to have your teacher care about correcting your alignment, although many of them will try. My favorite is to catch a power yoga that is in a room that just had a sweaty class.... the room is still heated and the flow is way more intense. Love It.
Jacob Borgeson
Jun 16, 2014
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Kaitlyn Egan
Nov 14, 2013
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Black Swan Yoga will change your life. The instructors are knowledgeable but not pretentious at all, offering a wonderful individualized instruction in a group class. The sweaty candle light yoga is a must do for everyone! Plus it is all donation based so even if you are on a tight budget you can get your zen on!
