Took Adam's class today. It was probably the best yoga class I've taken in Texas. I'm really sad I…read morelive all the way in San Antonio. I definitely want to return to take his class. His dry sense of humor provided just enough levity through the hot heated room, but I think I was the only person laughing. I loved the intention behind each pose, as I was able to find my way to the peak pose in a way I hadn't before. I also appreciated the strength building in the legs and the poses that promoted hip stability. Super important! I'm glad it wasn't just the regular old flow that everyone else teaches. I was also glad there wasn't music.

The office/front end (?) staff is unprofessional, cliquey, and over the top rude if you're not "one…read moreof them." The only reason I've ever even ventured so far out of Austin proper to this place is for 2 sound bath events that a beloved practitioner was hosting. I've had horrible interactions with their check in people both times and heard similarly from others who aren't "regulars" here. This is not a knock on the general people in this part of Austin as the folks I've had the opportunity to experience/get to know in class on both occasions have been lovely. It's a review based on the unnecessarily bad interactions with staff in this studio during the check in process for after hrs classes. Tonight, I walked in and waited directly next to a woman (who look most like the pic for "Liz D" who I never met before 8/8) who was clearly responsible as "the one checking people in with a manual sheet of names that she's confirming payment for before allowing entry into the room next door." As I'm waiting, she acts like I'm wearing an invisible cape and makes a big show of happily greeting 4 people who walk in after me and tells them to go ahead to the sound bath room w/o doing any checklist scratch off things (these peeps, btw aren't on "the list" which I can clearly see standing 5" to her side on the right). I interject into her happy greeting of another clique member to say I need to check in as I've paid for class. She asks my name and then points to someone named Anteylou (sp?) as the only "Ann" she sees. I repeat that my name is "Ann" not what she's pointing to and she proceeds to tell me I'm not on the list and starts to walk away. As she's departing I more loudly state I clearly see my name in the first column and spell it out for her. She turns around, glares at me, rolls her eyes, looks back at her clique, and gives me her best/worst valley girl impersonation of an obnoxious "Oh that's so great, thanks for letting me know!!! Have a great time!!!!!" And then smirks looking back at her clique encouraging them to giggle. WTF?! I will never be back to this location as the front end staff (or at least the women who worked the last 2 events on 8/8 and 7/21) have such awful demeanors that vomit an unexpected bad vibe on you when all you're trying to figure out is who the person is to "check in with because you paid for a spot in the room" that you have to focus on releasing and transmuting that ick before you can actually start enjoying class. :( Not sure if these women doing the check ins for special sound bath classes that begin at 8 pm are frustrated with having to work after hours and the manual task of and scratching out names of paid guests who aren't part of their clique on a handwritten list or they have other difficult personal matters going on in life in general, but goodness, ya'll don't need to take it out on the guests who've signed up and paid for a class! If you're paid and/or volunteered to check people into a class/session it's pretty easy to just confirm names and say WELCOME and move along. If that's frustrating for you, don't agree to do it. Problem solved! If you're an adult, I don't recommend anyone trying this place. So MANY other kind places in Austin that are a better way to spend your time and $$.

I've been to Black Swan Yoga's Orchard location twice now and I really it! The heated yoga class…read morewas amazing and everyone has been so nice. The studio is spacious, but it only has the practice space and bathrooms. They also have weights and other equipment for class, but bring your own mat and towel. I forgot my towel at once but I was able to buy one for $3. Parking can be a little tricky, but I've managed to find street parking both times because was there earlier than my scheduled time. Overall, both classes were great and the trainer was pretty good, I had an amazing experience here!

Generally I love Black Swan! I've been going to their Flow classes for years. Here's the thing:…read moreBlack 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!

I was visiting for a few days and was able to get two classes in with Beth (I practice 26&2 most…read moredays in my hometown so always happy to find something while on the road). She and other staff were welcoming and the classes were great (a 60 and 75). Room was hot and positive vibe (which you don't always get!) was present. Would recommend this studio to anyone! One note, busy area so keep a few minutes to find street parking on way in.

This is the most healing yoga studio I've ever experienced. The environment is beautiful, calming,…read moreclean and organized. This space allows students to arrive with grace, settle in calmly, and meet themselves where they are. The staff are warm, present, and genuinely kind--something that makes a profound difference for anyone healing from stress or.. life. And the zen garden out back is an unexpected sanctuary. It's rare to find a studio that supports both physical practice and emotional well-being so intuitively. Grateful this place exists.

Love this yoga studio, instructors are great and provide a personal experience and peaceful…read moreenvironment for all experience levels. Love the Sunday night candle slow flow or Yin classes. You can pay as you go or have a subscription I have done both. I love that you can just show up it works well with my busy schedule.

There's always so much hype about Black Swan yoga and today I finally went to check it out! I…read moreattended John's flow class and the building is heated so be prepared for hot yoga (hot yoga is my fav) I wish the class was hotter but wanted to sweat and I definitely did just that! There's plenty of parking located in the shopping center and some towards the back of the building.

In A Nutshell: -As a…read moretraveling yogi, I was lucky enough to fit in a hot yoga practice at this location. -I enjoyed the 60 min hot flow class led by Nancy Tran. -I felt welcomed & comfortable here. -I left challenged, sweaty & feeling awesome. -I liked the setup w/ cubbies to hold your personal stuff, the filtered water station & clean bathroom too. Overall, as a newly trained yoga teacher myself, I learned some new things. As I learn, I teach!

This is one of my favorite workout places! I'm addicted to the Hot Yoga here. I've been coming for…read moreYEARS

I love the vibe and energy at Toddpilates! The studio is modern and clean but the color and lights…read moregive it a very 80s touch! It's such a vibrant space! They also provide all the equipment so you don't have to worry about bringing your own yoga mat! Andrea was a wonderful instructor for 5:15pm mat Pilates class! I love that every muscle was worked and the pacing was great! Plenty of parking as it's in a shopping center.

Todd Pilates has excellent classes. Instructors like Todd and Andrea actively demonstrate and…read moreinstruct throughout the class. They provide ways to modify with or without props to make routines or moves more accessible or more difficult. The prices are great and the staff are wonderful too. Its a great way to kick start a Saturday or stretch out the tightness from a long day of work.

I've been coming to the CorePower studio in Mueller for the past 4 months now, and I'm happy to say…read moreit's still absolutely deserving of 5 stars. The classes remain consistently intense and a fantastic workout. There's a wide range of classes offered every day, and I really appreciate the variety of instructors--you get to find your favorites over time, which makes the experience even better. The studio has a friendly vibe, and most of the spaces are clean. That said, there are usually some stray hairs on the studio floor and a persistent fly that seems to live in Studio 1 (it's become a bit of a running joke in my head). The bathrooms and locker areas, on the other hand, are always very clean and well-maintained. I also love that they provide two hours of validated parking for the nearby garage--super convenient. If I had to point out a couple of areas for improvement: I wish they cleaned the studio floors a bit more thoroughly between classes. I've started wearing socks anytime I'm not on my mat to avoid stepping on anything. I'd also love to see more studio-wide challenges. In the four months I've been attending, there's only been one (the Summer Glow Challenge in August), which was super motivating--it would be great to have more of these throughout the year. Overall, I love this studio, have an all-access membership, and plan to keep coming here for the foreseeable future!

Had a class here and was QUIETLY asking my friend if she needed her insulin (she's diabetic) the…read moreinstructor deliberately called us out after the 10 second conversation and patronized me and my peer. The expectation for a voice level 0 was also never set clear at the beginning of class. It was super uncomfortable, unprofessional, and unwelcoming. Also the instructor purposely avoided saying goodbye to us. Will not be back to this outdated, smelly establishment with rude employees.

I was pretty sure I was going to love the Austin Yoga Institute right away. Since my yoga training…read moreis in the Iyengar method, I sought out a Iyengar-exclusive studio when I move to Austin. From what I can tell, the Austin Yoga Institute is the only yoga school in the city that has an Iyengar curriculum. So if you want to focus your yoga on the Iyengar method, this is definitely the place for you. I've taken classes with three different teachers at this point. They all have different personalities and teaching styles, but I enjoyed working with all of them. Each is well-trained, personable, and able to help you work around any chronic problems you might have. In addition, they all seem to be willing to help each other out, meaning that if a teacher can't make it that day due to illness or emergency, another teacher is able to step in and help out. Since I have a day job, I attend the 6 p.m. class on Mondays and Wednesdays. These classes have never had more than 10 peope in them. The daytime and weekend classes might be fuller, but I can't be sure. Another perk to the studio is that it offers teacher training in the Iyengar method. So if you want to be an Iyengar instructor, this is probably your best option. And for complete beginners to yoga, there is an 8-week series designed for people with no yoga experience. So whether you're just starting out, or you're looking to become a teacher, Austin Yoga Institute has something for you. I will warn you that the school's fees are pretty expensive. However, there are discounts for students and for people who practice green transportation practices (taking the bus, riding a bike). And if you're really hard up for money, the teachers are willing to work with you. So if you really want to take yoga classes but find the cost prohibitive, I encourage you to talk to one of the teachers to find out about alternative accomodations.

One of Austin's oldest yoga institutions staffed by some of the best trained teachers in town…read more.. The Iyengar method, which is the only flavor served here, is one of the most intensive and detailed hatha methods. In other words, you probably won't get hurt by some Bozo with a weekend yoga teacher certification here. Its a great place to get the basics down before venturing out to other flavors. Founder Peggy Kelley has been at this stuff around forty years and has been selfless in the early promotion of yoga in Austin. I have had classes with about half of the teachers here and all were very good. If I lived South of the river, this would be my regular yoga haunt! One of the more pleasant studios physically to practice in as well... Lots of interesting art by R. J. Oehler to view normal or inverted... Ropes wall.... a few doors to left of Alamo South...