We are now accepting applications and payment for the January Training. Space is limited and fills quickly.
Interested? Please complete the Black Swan Training Application provided by this link.
Future Training Dates
- January 13th through March 17th
- May 4th through July 6th
- August 31st through October 2nd
Black Swan Training is an intensive 10 week program designed to vastly deepen your understanding of yoga as a way of life.
Topics covered include but are not limited to:
- Yoga Asana (postures)
- Pranayama (breath control)
- Yoga and Vedic philosophy
- Discussion of different yoga schools and styles
- Meditation
- Adjustments
- Working with injury
- Creative sequencing
- Yogic Diet
- Teaching Yoga
- Home practice
- Selfless service
Tuition is $2,300.00 due by January 21st. Tuition covers ten weeks of training, the Black Swan Manual, all books, unlimited classes at BSY for the duration of training, a pre/post natal workshop, a Kundalini workshop, a Chakra workshop, and a Black Swan Yoga Certification. An early registration price of $2,000.00 is available if tuition is paid in full on or before December 30th.
Here are some comments from a few graduates of Black Swan Training:
Participating in the black swan yoga training was one of the best decisions i have ever made! Not only did i gain vital knowledge about teaching yoga, but i also gained a sense of positivity regarding spirituality that was missing in my life. The training opened my eyes to what yoga is truly about, and I am forever grateful to the BSY instructors for sharing their knowledge with me! <3 ~Rey
I really enjoyed the training and would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in deepening their yoga practice even without necessarily wanting to become a teacher. I learned so much about the asanas and the concept of teaching and made so many amazing friends that I am so grateful for! ~Andreanna
When you intensify your yoga practice you choose to live with more intensity. Yoga is domineering that way--it reaches into your whole world. When I joined Black Swan's yoga intensive all I wanted was to be more physically fit. I got a lot more than that. Every aspect of my life has been enriched. Sure, I can now wow friends with my yoga moves. But even better--I look forward to waking up in the morning. I practice on my own and bring the lessons I learned at BSY into every facet of my day, giving me more intensity, integrity, and happiness. Every penny spent on training has been returned with interest in my quality of life. I joined Black Swan's yoga intensive because I wanted to be trained in living a balanced life. ~Mathew
I loved, loved, loved this training. I learned tools, concepts, knowledge, and history. I gained invaluable friendships and relationships. I strengthened my mind and body. This was way more than training for my own practice or for sharing yoga with others. I learned how to be my own best teacher...which will allow me to better serve others with whom I share this life. I knew Black Swan Yoga was special the minute I walked through the doors 1 1/2 years ago. Little did I know how special it really was and IS. I feel it and love all of you very much. Thank you all for representing, sharing, mentoring, loving, teaching, and spreading the goodness. ~Angie
Training was an amazing experience for me!! I have never been surrounded by so many loving and creative people or at least had never opened myself up so much to see how many AMAZING people there are around me. It really did become more than just learning how to teach yoga. It is an emotional and awakening experience and it only keeps going. I really enjoyed the mixture of teachers and the way the weeks were planned out. Everyone had so much to give and each teacher really connects and opens up with all of us ~Chelsey
Please email Training@BlackSwanYoga.com with any questions you may have.
Black Swan Yoga Training Faculty
Lilyana
Although I was born and raised in Dallas, Austin has been my home for the past five years and I plan on keeping it that way. I began practicing yoga in 2000 and was hooked from the first savasana. Yoga brought balance to every aspect of my life and I strive to practice daily, both on and off the mat. I began teaching in 2006 and love to work with beginners, advanced practitioners and everyone in between. Each person brings something unique to every class, asana and breath and that's why I love teaching- so I can learn from and serve each of my students. We're all on this journey together and can learn so much from each other in the process.
Hilly
I am originally from New Mexico, but have been calling Austin home since 2009. I see yoga in all stages and movements of life; it is the dance of nature and a reflection of our humanity.
Yoga is the finding of unity with all beings, a path of self-realization, enlightenment, and a vigorous physical discipline wrapped into one practice.
My yoga is constantly evolving and I believe that if you are moving with intention, quieting your mind and breathing that you are doing yoga beautifully.
I have been teaching since 2006 and am so grateful to be given the opportunity to do what I love every day. From teaching class to running Black Swan Training I am in awe of this wonderful life and all the learning opportunities it provides. I wish you peace on your path and look forward to seeing you soon.
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~The Dalai Lama
Leeah
I was first drawn to yoga in 2004 when I was earning my BFA in Dance Performance at SMU in Dallas. Initially practicing for the physical benefits, I quickly realized yoga has far more to offer and goes much deeper than the physicality. After graduating and moving to Chicago to pursue a career in dance, I grew tired of the constant judgement and negativity. I knew in my heart that I was meant to do more, for myself and for others. It was then that I came back to Dallas and received my certification with American Power Yoga in 2008. I returned to Chicago and began teaching as much as possible. In the spring of 2010 I found my way back to Texas and quickly made Black Swan Yoga my new home. It is my intention to share the knowledge I have and learn from my students. By utilizing this positive exchange of energy, I hope to increase awareness and ignite the joy and light within each of us.
"You are all geniuses, and you are all beautiful. You don't need anyone to tell you who you are. You are what you are. Get out there and get peace, think peace, live peace, and breathe peace, and you'll get it as soon as you like.” -John Lennon
Ben
As far back as I can remember I've been looking for something that would help me find peace in a sometimes chaotic world. Having studied religions from around the globe, meditation, Tai Qi, Kung Fu and Qi Gong for more than 10 years, I still felt that I was missing something. Finally, I was introduced to yoga and all that changed. Initially I was skeptical, but quickly began to feel the benefits of the Asana practice and knew I was on to something huge; I was hooked and soon began a daily practice. After delving full on into the practice, I felt calmer, physically healthier, happier and more at peace than ever before. My life had now become yoga and I felt compelled to share my experience and knowledge in the hope of helping even one person deepen their practice. My intention is to help you create a practice that is right for you, whether that's Power Yoga, Kundalini, Hatha or anything in between, I'm happy to help in any way that I can. My digital door is always open or please introduce yourself at the studio, I'm always available for questions.
"Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you." ~Mother Teresa