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  By: Maggie Palsgrove May 02, 2024

  I had a wonderful experience at BSY. The YTT 200 hour program was comprehensive with great focus on alignment, anatomy, and the roots of yoga. The community at BSY is unlike any other and I am incredibly grateful for my YTT experience.

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  I had a wonderful experience at BSY. The YTT 200 hour program was comprehensive with great focus on alignment, anatomy, and the roots of yoga. The community at BSY is unlike any other and I am incredibly grateful for my YTT experience.
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  By: Michael Zollicoffer Apr 09, 2024

  My 1st class at Black Swan yoga was September 22, 2022. I had been practicing regularly for about year at a local vinyasa studio close to my house. I was still very new to yoga and very enthusiastic about the personal progress that I was experiencing. My strength, flexibility and balance had improved tremendously and I was always looking for a new challenge. I decided on Sept 22, 2022 which was the Fall Equinox, I would take 6 classes as a personal challenge. Two at a local gym that offered yoga classes, two at my regular yoga studio, and two at Black Swan on Lovers. It was a crazy day, so much fun, and ending the day at BSY was epic. I signed up for a Hot Onnit class led by Alex B followed by a Candlelit Slow Flow led by Sandra. The intensity of the Hot Onnit and the restorative flow were a perfect match. I enjoyed them so much that I began making stops by Lovers when i was in the area. Fast Forward to September 2023 and I was ready to take on a YTT course. I happened to see a Costa Rica YTT advertised on the BSY website and signed up. I was incredibly excited! Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances arose and I had to switch from the Costa Rica session to a local Dallas YTT that started 3 months sooner. Devon and the team at BSY were kind enough to make the switch and I am grateful that they did. I had such an amazing experience during the 10 weeks of our YTT session. I met some of the best people, learn about so many aspects of yoga that were previously unknown to me, and staggered my way through some intense personal and family tribulations. Being in the BSY YTT sessions helped me navigate challenges that I may not have had the strength, mindfulness, and ability to stand with calm in the face of so many things that seems to rise against me. Yoga has a different place in my life now. Expanding my practice from mostly Asanas and a dabble in breath work to exploring all 8 limbs of the yogic paths. I find myself being drawn to study rather than watching TV, movies, or other distractions. Am I a better person? Thats a perspective that is difficult to assess. I know I feel better within my being, more in touch with myself and the natural world around me. I enjoy sitting in nature or playing with animals much more than in the past. My appreciation for all living things has been enhanced. But my relationships with other humans has been changed as well. I feel more empathy for the challenges we all face, alone and as communities. I desire to be better and share positive things in the world. I have confidence that things will get better because they always do. My decision to complete the YTT course during the Jan-March timeframe also opened up doors of opportunity I never saw coming and have further changed my life forever. My gratitude to Devon, Shaila, Sheryl, Marcos, James, Alyssa, Emily, and everyone at BSY for their instruction, guidance, and example of walking the talk is massive. Your encouragement and training will not be wasted. I plan to share with all that are ready and seeking another way. Thank you all, most sincerely Michael Zollicoffer

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  My 1st class at Black Swan yoga was September 22, 2022. I had been practicing regularly for about year at a local vinyasa studio close to my house. I was still very new to yoga and very enthusiastic about the personal progress that I was experiencing. My strength, flexibility and balance had improved tremendously and I was always looking for a new challenge. I decided on Sept 22, 2022 which was the Fall Equinox, I would take 6 classes as a personal challenge. Two at a local gym that offered yoga classes, two at my regular yoga studio, and two at Black Swan on Lovers. It was a crazy day, so much fun, and ending the day at BSY was epic. I signed up for a Hot Onnit class led by Alex B followed by a Candlelit Slow Flow led by Sandra. The intensity of the Hot Onnit and the restorative flow were a perfect match. I enjoyed them so much that I began making stops by Lovers when i was in the area. Fast Forward to September 2023 and I was ready to take on a YTT course. I happened to see a Costa Rica YTT advertised on the BSY website and signed up. I was incredibly excited! Unfortunately, unforeseen circumstances arose and I had to switch from the Costa Rica session to a local Dallas YTT that started 3 months sooner. Devon and the team at BSY were kind enough to make the switch and I am grateful that they did. I had such an amazing experience during the 10 weeks of our YTT session. I met some of the best people, learn about so many aspects of yoga that were previously unknown to me, and staggered my way through some intense personal and family tribulations. Being in the BSY YTT sessions helped me navigate challenges that I may not have had the strength, mindfulness, and ability to stand with calm in the face of so many things that seems to rise against me. Yoga has a different place in my life now. Expanding my practice from mostly Asanas and a dabble in breath work to exploring all 8 limbs of the yogic paths. I find myself being drawn to study rather than watching TV, movies, or other distractions. Am I a better person? Thats a perspective that is difficult to assess. I know I feel better within my being, more in touch with myself and the natural world around me. I enjoy sitting in nature or playing with animals much more than in the past. My appreciation for all living things has been enhanced. But my relationships with other humans has been changed as well. I feel more empathy for the challenges we all face, alone and as communities. I desire to be better and share positive things in the world. I have confidence that things will get better because they always do. My decision to complete the YTT course during the Jan-March timeframe also opened up doors of opportunity I never saw coming and have further changed my life forever. My gratitude to Devon, Shaila, Sheryl, Marcos, James, Alyssa, Emily, and everyone at BSY for their instruction, guidance, and example of walking the talk is massive. Your encouragement and training will not be wasted. I plan to share with all that are ready and seeking another way. Thank you all, most sincerely Michael Zollicoffer
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  5 out of 5

  By: Zina Yurchyk Apr 08, 2024
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  5 out of 5

  By: Sienna Soto Apr 06, 2024
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  5 out of 5

  By: Gabriel Damian Macias Apr 04, 2024

  It’s a great place to start your yoga teacher journey. I enjoyed having more than one teacher come into the training for support.

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  It’s a great place to start your yoga teacher journey. I enjoyed having more than one teacher come into the training for support.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Mason Mason Apr 02, 2024

  Black Swan Yoga's international yoga teacher training in Costa Rica was truly a transformational experience. I would highly recommend their intensive ytt program to any yogi looking to deepen their practice.

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  Black Swan Yoga's international yoga teacher training in Costa Rica was truly a transformational experience. I would highly recommend their intensive ytt program to any yogi looking to deepen their practice.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Krysisha Conly Mar 28, 2024

  I recently completed my Yoga Teacher Training at BSY, and I must say, it has been an utterly transformational experience. From the moment I stepped into the studio, I felt enveloped by a supportive community dedicated to not only teaching the physical practice of yoga but delving deep into its profound philosophy. The instructors and staff at BSY spared no effort in ensuring that my classmates and I not only grasped the intricacies of yoga but also embarked on a journey of self-discovery. Throughout the program, I felt truly seen and heard, my growth nurtured every step of the way. Their unwavering support uplifted and encouraged me, fostering an environment where I could explore, learn, and evolve. As I reflect on my time at BSY, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for being a part of this remarkable journey. BSY has been more than just a training center; it has been the foundation for a profound personal transformation. I am forever grateful to BSY for providing the solid foundation upon which my yoga journey now stands.

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  I recently completed my Yoga Teacher Training at BSY, and I must say, it has been an utterly transformational experience. From the moment I stepped into the studio, I felt enveloped by a supportive community dedicated to not only teaching the physical practice of yoga but delving deep into its profound philosophy. The instructors and staff at BSY spared no effort in ensuring that my classmates and I not only grasped the intricacies of yoga but also embarked on a journey of self-discovery. Throughout the program, I felt truly seen and heard, my growth nurtured every step of the way. Their unwavering support uplifted and encouraged me, fostering an environment where I could explore, learn, and evolve. As I reflect on my time at BSY, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for being a part of this remarkable journey. BSY has been more than just a training center; it has been the foundation for a profound personal transformation. I am forever grateful to BSY for providing the solid foundation upon which my yoga journey now stands.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Tori Anders Mar 23, 2024

  This training changed my life. I'm forever grateful to my teachers and fellow students.

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  This training changed my life. I'm forever grateful to my teachers and fellow students.
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  4 out of 5

  By: Tori Nguyen Mar 13, 2024
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  5 out of 5

  By: Elizabeth Frazier Mar 12, 2024

  I had an amazing experience and really loved having Patsy as my teacher!

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  I had an amazing experience and really loved having Patsy as my teacher!