Each yoga studio has its own style and culture -- and it makes sense to try out a few options before finding the one that fits you best. This particular location of Black Swan is tucked away from the main road. It's one large room vs studios with multiple rooms. It has mirrors everywhere so you can check and correct your posture easily, as well as rubber flooring that makes balancing better / easier on your joints. They have plenty of props and the room being wide allows everyone to have a good view of the instructor as well as hear well. read more

Generally I love Black Swan! I've been going to their Flow classes for years. Here's the thing: Black Swan lists a bunch of their classes just as "Flow" but each one is led by a different teacher with a different style and different definition of "all-level." Your experience will vary based on the teacher and time of day. 5:30pm - you're gonna get a sweaty, packed room and hardcore workout. 8:30pm - you're gonna get a chill vibe more focused on stretching and winding down for the day. I'm glad they offer both, but it's hard to know what you're gonna get when you book. I literally started keeping a list of teacher's names to note if I liked their style or not ‍ Parking sucks at Orchard (& Cesar Chavez). Get there early to find a spot. Also, they also don't clearly advertise that the rooms are heated. Trust me - bring a sweat towel! read more

Black swan in general is a fantastic company that offers affordable membership. My chief complaint at this location is the parking situation. There's approx 8 spots to share with the other local businesses on the street. I wonder if black swan could go in with the bar next door to allow for more parking access for people who come here from other parts of town. read more

Wow. What a sweat -one of my fave studios in town. The classes are top tier, clean and well paced. A workout with some zen.

One of my favorite studios in Austin! I love that there are classes literally every hour from early morning until late at night, allowing for many options for those with tricky schedules. Always a welcoming and friendly vibe, and teachers are some of the best in the biz! read more

What a fun experience with an approachable yoga studio that loves to partner with others for fun events! I went to Pease Park for Yelp + Black Swan's Earth Day event. Music, instruction, and the ambiance was excellent! I like yoga in different places around town, so this was a great day to be introduced to Black Swan. I know they have classes all over town as well as some special additional events outside of the studios (like this one) that they do, and I fully intent to go to another as well as the studio. Yoga that is truly great for all levels is hard to find and they did a great job to achieve that in the Earth Day class. read more

Black Swan Yoga - Orchard - Earth Day - Namaste in Nature Yelp event by Black Swan yoga - Yoga Near Me - Austin, Texas

You all need to put a cap on how many people can attend your class. I went to a class the other evening and it was so full that it was literally mat to mat. I was bumped by my neighbor twice, and had to be really careful not to kick anyone next to me. I liked the class but it was honestly gross how close together we were. read more

Absolutely wonderful yoga studio in downtown Austin. I was in town and did a drop in here. I felt SO welcomed! Adam did the class and he was incredible. The studio is just lovely... has beautiful murals and fun lights (even in the ceiling). It's super clean. And the yoga was fabulous. I loved it. I can't wait to go back there! read more

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So I have been here numerous times and definitely like the spot. It's in a safe part of town so I think it's a great place for anyone concerned with that. Only bug negative to me is the parking is pretty rough. There are streets around that have parking usually available but if you're coming here for the first time they're not super easy to find. I would strongly suggest coming early because there are areas out front if you're ahead of the rush. Shoutout to Isabella great instructor. read more

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Actually Life Affirming In January I lost the love of my life in a car accident. Obviously, I was lost, deviated and just barely able to function day to day. As I went through the deepest sadness I have ever known, I knew I was going to be overwhelmed and fall deep in depression if I didn't choose to move and keep energy, life force, moving through me. Thank GOD for Black Swan! Yoga kept me moving and kept me out of depression. Tylee in particular, with her soulful and compassionate flow, gave me the courage and strength I needed to keep going. I swear she is the perfect mix of push and ease. With her class it is so much more than just poses, the words and intention have done so much to heal my broken heart. I have no idea how I would have made it this far without Tylee and Black Swan. I'm glad I didn't have to find out. I always feel so blissed out and in flow after her class! Thank you for the Healing Gifts you share! I'm thankful for Black Swan. Black Swan is lucky to have you! read more

Love Black Swan! I went to the Wednesday 7:30 PM class with Lizzie and she was awesome. Lizzie brought tons of energy to the class and provided a well-rounded session. She also asked the class if there was anything people wanted to work on before starting which was nice. The only thing about this location is that parking here is not my favorite thing to do. There's no lot so it'll all be street parking which is hard if you're attending a popular class and have to park a couple of streets down. I would recommend going 15-20 minutes early for this time/class in particular! I also went to their class on a Saturday evening and parking was not too bad! read more

* PRE COVID REVIEW * A really great workout! If you're going for the first time, keep in mind that the room will be pretty hot so drink lots of water. I really love Andrea's classes, she gives good instruction and keeps a great balance between calming your mind and giving you a good workout. There are typically lots of college students who attend the Saturday (late) morning class so I would recommend getting there early so you can park and get a spot. If you park in the cafe parking lot, they will give you a warning/ticket. read more

Black Swan Yoga - Orchard - interior - Yoga Near Me - Austin, Texas

My favorite place to practice yoga in Austin, but I am disturbed by their disregard for COVID precautions. Nothing is wiped down between classes, there are no markings on the floor for mats and zero social-distancing in classes despite a max capacity of 72 people in one room. No one is required to wear masks. The room is jam-packed with strangers and hot, people are huffing, OM-ing, and dripping sweat everywhere, so the place has become a veritable petri dish for disease. Even if you don't believe in COVID, now we know how viral and bacterial diseases can be spread, and this place is gross. The complete lack of concern for the hygiene and health of patrons feels greedy and has tainted my positive experiences of Black Swan. read more

BSY has been my home studio since it opened downtown, crazy happy they opened a location in Stone Oak, looking forward to watching them spread the donation based yoga love all over town. read more

It's always a pleasure to visit this BSY location. They have excellent instructors and offer many different classes. I leave feeling like a new person every time! Thank you! read more

Now I'm not any kind of yoga expert but I would say the Black Swan is probably about as close as you can get to yoga nirvana and the heat will most certainly induce hallucinations for the out of body experience... This is next level yoga and when I say next level I mean this place is hard core, the classes are somewhat advanced and yes it is hot yoga... like really hot lol. The typical clientele here is ready to stand on their heads right out the gate and I imagine many are professionals at this craft. For me being a first timer I thought this was a pretty hard workout but it was fun in a kind of will I survive this hour kind of way. Definitely expect to leave soaked in your own bodily fluids also but the bonus is you've just dropped 5lbs in an hour. Overall I would say make sure you are in top shape before you take on the Black Swan, and if you are already an experienced yogi then this is probably the hippest place in town. read more

Black Swan Yoga - Orchard - Yoga Near Me - Austin, Texas

BSY has become a huge part of my nightly pre-bedtime routine...on a rough day it's the light at the end of the tunnel. I love the attuned approach of the teachers, the chill music, and how each teacher brings their own spirit into the practice and teaching. I always leave feeling a little more open, connected, and grounded. read more

This is such a great community and great place to practice. It's a welcoming vibe that supports every body at any stage of their practice making it a great fit for everyone. I highly recommend! Round Rock location is my fav! read more

I have been to about 5-6 one hour flow classes at this location off 5th and Orchard of Black Swan. All classes are donation based ($10 minimum in August,2017). Today I had Rachel for the practice. Studio has been recently rearranged to allow for smoother check in and a bit more cubby and block storage space. Nice modification! Never been to hot onnit. The regular classes are plenty hot! Nice vibe. Not as spiritually focused as some. Very accommodating to lots of abilities and purposes. Good stretches, nice instruction. Very willing to meet you where you're at. Small space. People seem to arrive, practice yoga and leave. It doesn't have the clubby in-crowd scene that some studios have. There is no hanging around space; they don't try to up sell merch. They do have water to purchase if you forgot yours or mats to rent or buy if you forgot that too. But other than that, it's pretty much all about you showing up where you're in this day and jumping into the practice you need. What a refreshing approach! Classes always seem to be full in all three lanes marked out on the floor but never over flowing. Adequate street parking. Easily walkable from downtown. read more

My girlfriend does yoga all the time, I have never done yoga and decided to go with her today. I felt very welcomed and not judged by the level on inexperience I brought. The environment seemed to be very uplifting and learner centered. Even though you clearly noticed people doing yoga probably every day there was plenty of us that seemed rookies at this. The instructions were clear and the instructor provided modifications in case we couldn't do the originals. Over all a great experience! I would recommend this if you've never done yoga! read more

Blackswan has quickly become my favorite yoga spot in Austin. My friends recommended it to me for years, and how they love how it's donation based, but I had never tried it out until recently through Class Pass. I love every single teacher there. With most yoga studios, I'll sign up based on who's teaching and what kind of class it is, but with Blackswan I know I'll love it regardless. Every teacher has such an amazing spirit, and they make me feel so good every time I go. I LOVE hot yoga, and all of Blackswans classes are heated. The added sweat makes me feel like I've released even more endorphins. This Blackswan location is a one room studio. It's decorated uniquely: their mural is super cool. I also really love their ceiling - it's like a starry night. I highly recommend this studio and all the other Blackswans. It's a great workout to fun music with some great people in a great atmosphere. read more

Black Swan Yoga - Orchard - grasshopper and a really cool mural - Yoga Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've taken yoga classes all over Austin for 20 years, including a 5-year daily Bikram practice. I've checked out every major player in town and especially every available hot yoga venue/class within 10miles of downtown. I like mild room temps, but prefer just a tiny bit of heat. That said, I'm so over the bullsh*t Type-A style of Bikram that I don't believe is safe or healthy for a majority of students. A little heat helps me work with a back injury, plus I like to sweat out toxins, but a little goes a long way. The 45min midday classes at Black Swan south (noon and 1:15p) are the ideal temp & length and fit perfectly into my nonstop busy schedule. Tiffany Sipos is my favorite instructor. Her classes flow beautifully. Her classes are doable yet never boring. I'm challenged yet never struggle to keep up. Her diction and direction are clear (more yoga teachers really need to work on that), yet the overall class vibe is super chill thanks to her soothing voice, the slightly warm room, dim(ish) lighting, and perfectly selected music (cool stuff, not woo-woo crap) playing softly in the background. It's consistently awesome... probably the best yoga experience I've had in 20yrs of Austin yoga. Also, everyone I've met there has been super cool & sweet. Cannot be beat. read more

I'm fresh into the yoga scene as I only have been very active with it since Christmas day. However, I have had my fair share of attending a variety of different studios this past year and for the past few years. This studio is located in downtown Austin off of 5th street with ambient parking and it's FREE-99 (but it's austin, so keep car goods hidden). While my wife was hanging out with her friend, I stumbled across this studio because they offered a late class on a Friday (since all the other studios did not). This studio is for profit and if you are 'dropping-in', they recommend a donation of $10-15. Monthly unlimited members is $88. Pretty cheap compared to other studios in this area. They sell hand towels for $2 and large towels for $5. IF you forgot your water, they have ice cold 20oz waters for $1. From the outside, the place seemed plain with no attractive appeal. However, entering the place is a different story. A soft black mat is the surface of the floor with mirrors on one wall. They have a bumpin' sound system with fluorescent lights that change colors throughout the practice. For the restrooms, they have 2 single coed restrooms with showers. Apparently they do not work. (I think it was just the warm water as I was able to take a nice cold shower after a steamy workout). IN regards to the restroom, my only complaint is the disco ball light, which made it difficult to see my boxers in my bag (since i am blind, lol). But, it is a cool touch and provides enough light to use the throne and wash your hands, lol. If you are looking for a modernized, relaxed yoga studio with flashing lights and an entertaining sound system, this is the place. Check it out and hopefully the showers are "working"! read more

So grateful to finally have found my yoga home in San Antonio. The space is neat, there is ample parking, the price point is appropriate, there are separate changing rooms, and plenty of room to put your things. They have mat/block cleaner, the studio is heated AND it smells good, the bathrooms are clean, and whoever is at the front desk is welcoming. You guys. Check. Check. Check. I know we don't all vibe with all teachers, and I would also say that teacher diversity here is one of their strengths. This means surely there is a teacher here "for you" (for me, that's Brandie and Connie). Welcome to town, Black Swan, so glad you're here. read more

By far my favorite yoga studio in Austin. With 3 locations, tons of classes and genres and well-trained instructors !

Love the East location. All of the instructions are very helpful! I feel like it's heated to the perfect temperature. I'm always dripping in sweat and feel amazing coming out of it. Very nonjudgmental environment with small classes. read more

For those that are familiar with it, this place is a lot like Yoga for the People in NYC: you pay what you want for any of their classes. The class I took was a vinyasa class in the morning with David. The class size was pretty small, so David would be very attentive to your form while also being very encouraging. As for the studio itself, it was neat and well kept. There was no air conditioning here when I went, though I feel like this may just be a thing in most yoga studios/fitness clubs in Austin as opposed to being a studio specific thing. read more

I miss the candle light wind down yoga that the studio had the last class of the evening. The instructors are hit or mess and this is a place of fitness more so than traditional yoga. read more

A donation studio? That's a new to me! I dropped in for the first time about two weeks ago with a sad heart and stressed mind. After my first class with patsy I walked out with a different view. I know this all sounds corny but it truly has done wonders for my soul. If you don't want to take my word for it try it out yourself. I enjoy the 7:00am class and yoga instructor but I have found that they are all amazing in their own practice. If you want more of a work out try the power or hot yoga classes and you will leave looking like you just jumped in the lake. Although it's hot I've never felt like the studio was unclean or unsanitary (a big big concern of mine with any gym or studio) and feel completely comfortable there everyday. The recommended donation is $10 but they encourage you to come anyway and donate what you can afford. For people who want to go often (such as myself) they offer an unlimited membership for $88 a month. (Less that $3 a day) I look forward to continue to grow as a person and yogi here #namaste read more

I love you black swan. I really do. You have awesome friendly teachers. But do have some wishes. I wish there was a late arrivals policy and just more emphasis on studio etiquette in general. The other day someone waltzed into class about fifteen minutes late and had to have left like fifteen minutes early. I've seen it happen several times with multiple people at both locations. I also see people walk around the rooms with their shoes on all the time and there doesn't seem to be a studio culture of either correcting these people or educating people about shoes-offness. Shoes are gross and track in dangerous things like glass and dog poop. I also wish there was more of a changing room type area with maybe one functioning shower at either location. I also wish class would consistently get out on time. This is important. Asteya - non-stealing of time. I work hard to fit these classes into my schedule and it might not seem like it but those extra five minutes you take when you go over the time class is supposed to end make the difference between whether or not I'm late for the next thing on my schedule. read more

The kindest and best teachers. Hot onnit is a real treat if you can take class with Gypsy or Elese. Highly recommend.

Such a great yoga studio for a great price. The instructors are very welcoming and make you want to be a "regular." Aly is incredible! No one will make you as happy to be working out as she does. read more

I went to black swan yoga round rock. Beautiful studio. Lauren was very good. However I would have preferred her to do the yoga so I could follow better. I was a first timer to vinyasa yoga and was kind of lost. read more

I'm a big fan of Black Swan. I think they make Austin proud and they truly understand the market for yuppie yoga. This location is dark and sultry with ambient lighting and music. It's $10-$15 suggested donation but I go with ClassPass so nbd. I love that the classes are always challenging and super sweaty. They also add a social element by encouraging everyone to meet their neighbors at the beginning of class so be sure to pick a spot next to a hottie. The Friday and Sunday evening classes with John are my favorite! read more

I have taken yoga at a of variety places and the real reason you pick a favorite is the instructors, not the convenient location or schedule. JJ Pepper is amazing. He is a 6'6" powerhouse of positivity. It doesn't even matter if I don't physically feel up to taxing myself - just being there changes the way I face my day. He's seen me struggle with a pose, made a mental note as he continues teaching the class and then finds a moment to come over and correct my pose and offer encouragement to stay focused. He teaches Hot Onnit (half flow and half steel mace maneuvers) which is my go-to class. Other classes and instructors worth noting - Eduardo: tough class but worth the effort. Dr. Jason's Hot Onnit focuses on posture, which is fundamental to good yoga. Gong Bath: huge gong resonating through your whole body for an hour of meditation. Breathe Hype: that intense breathing thing where you forcefully exhale and dance around. Full disclosure, haven't tried it but will soon! read more

I'll just go ahead and be another JJ Pepper groupie. I'm no yoga expert but I've been practicing for about a decade and have done pretty much every style of yoga in different parts of the world. JJ is f*cking outstanding! He immediately became one of my favorite instructions of all time. Truly one of a kind, with an approach as unique as he is. If you're still wondering whether or not to try one of his classes... what're you doing?! Get off our ass and go. Go! Seriously! You really need more confirmation?? GO! read more

I really enjoy this studio. I visited Black Swan in the old downtown location and was surprised to see the drastic improvements. For one there is adequate parking. For a downtown yoga studio, this is RARE! Even on a 6 or 7:30 evening class, I have not had an issue finding parking at the studio The lighting and music really sets the tone for the experience. Yoga for me is a chance to get away to work on my practice. Most importantly the staff and teachers are first class. I enjoy walking in any given evening and being greeted on a first name basis. The instructors are friendly and show personality in each of their sessions. I highly recommend taking a class at Black Swan! read more

Went here with my friend on a Sunday morning while I was in town, and this was by far one of the best flow classes I have ever been to! I was so into the music, flow, and overall vibes of the place! Found out there is a location in Houston - definitely going to check it out ASAP! read more

Love love love this place! I took JJ's Onnit class today and will be back! I am a long time runner, and by no means a Yogi and found the initial flow portion of the fee class to be mentally and physically challenging, but still very enjoyable. JJ is a delight, and really made the glass super enjoyable, motivating, and I look forward to spending another Sunday in his class. The rest of the staff was super chill, friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. read more

i love black swan! maddie (?) taught a really amazing class with fun and different poses. the class feels really safe with everyone wearing masks anytime they leave their mat. my only complaint is that people who i think are BSY employees will congregate at the front desk right around the start of class and talk really loudly. i prefer for studios to be quiet before class so that i can get in the right mindset for my practice. read more