Our students have spoken! And we are both honored and grateful that they’ve made us the highest rated Yoga Teacher Training in the Madison Area and one of the highest Nationwide (per our graduates responses via third party Yoga Alliance, the US Certification Body).

Testimonials

“Alex does an amazing job of fusing ancient philosophy with modern science and anatomy. I would absolutely recommend his training to anyone.”

- Joan Herzing

“The teacher training at 21st Century Yoga on the Mat provided me with an experience well beyond my expectations. Alex's program is thoughtfully structured to fully integrate the science, art, and philosophy of Yoga in a way that not only prepares you to share Yoga as a new teacher but also transforms your mat practice and your life. He offers a flexible modular program that allows you to design a path that matches your deepest interests in Yoga and makes it easy to continue adding modules beyond your initial certification. I cannot recommend the training highly enough!”

— Lyndsay Andrae

“This training went above and beyond my expectations. I know I will be a great teacher because of what I learned in this training, and I'm more equipped at being authentically human in my day-to-day life.”

- Ali Zuba

“Alex is an amazing yogi and teacher. Learning from him has given me confidence to be able to take yoga to those who need it most. The Studio is a beautiful place to learn, challenge one another, be compassionate and care for fellow trainees. This was one of the most memorable experiences of my life.”

- Denise Contreras

“Alex provides a training un-paralled to other yoga schools. Instead of teaching one style of Yoga, he provides you with a tool belt of asanas and teaching vocabulary armed with integrity and creative consciousness. He provides the platform for authenticity in the student to emerge on the mat and blossom into the Yoga instructor they dream to become.”

- Alice Evans

“Alex's program has not only made me a better yoga teacher, it has helped me become more whole and more human in a beautiful way. I would highly recommend the program to anyone looking for personal transformation for both themselves and their students.”

-Annie Forrest

“I am forever changed for the better for having completed my yoga training ay 21st Century Yoga on the Mat. I am so grateful to have landed into the best school ever. There is so much content and rich education available, and personal growth if you wanting to take that dive within. I whole hearted recommend this training to anyone.

I have to say that I believe that Alex's training is more comprehensive than most out there. I fully believe that he has a unique approach to the learning process that will allow you to flourish into the best you possible you. Embrace the possibilities!”

-Valerie Hesslink

“Great foundational training on all styles of yoga. Great alignment instruction and sequencing techniques. Very knowledgeable instructor - so honored to have been taught by him.”

- Sophia Janus

“Great training for students who want to explore and learn at a pace that suits their needs.”

- Pamela MacLeod

“I have a lifetime of yoga tools to share with the public. I am so thankful I will be able to come back to these tools, and build upon them time and and time again.”

- Lindsay Schultz

“I believe Alex provides a much more in depth and comprehensive training than most, and also provides a safe space for a lot of inner work to be done.”

- Kelly Jo Clark

“This was an amazing training program and very professionally run! I would highly recommend this training.”

- Emilie Lukens

“As often in life, what started out as a curiosity to further my own practice and an idea about where i might take it, has transpired toward a new path to expand, learn and grow! The training changed me forever!”

- Leanne Hilgers Widen

“As soon as I found Alex's teacher training I stopped searching for other options. I knew I had found my people. There is a presence about Alex and you know it from the first moment you meet him. He creates an amazing, loving, open, kind, challenging, self-reflective space that as far as I'm concerned is unparalleled. I will be forever grateful for my experience in this training and lessons I learned along the way.”

- Kristin Enge/Humble Yoga LLC

Alex Pfeiffer has in-depth knowledge of yoga on the mat. He really cares about the learning process in class. He shows concerns for the individuality of students and provides strong support throughout the entire training. I strongly recommend Alex Pfeiffer to anyone who is interested in getting deep inside the self.

- Louise Tourigny

“A life-changing experience. I highly recommend the teacher training program at The Studio for anyone interested in expanding their practice. An absolute wonderful program! The Studio is without a doubt the best choice for me when it came to my training and certification. Alex and the other teachers are incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated, fair and well-rounded. I couldn't imagine anyone else who I'd rather learn from.”

— Jason Fenske

“I am extremely grateful for the 21CYM training program. I have learned how to continue my practice safely, in alignment with the scientific principles derived from the physical body while going deeper inside with the exposure provided to the philosophical underpinnings of the yoga traditions.”

— Nathan Reynolds

“Alex was an exceptional teacher and the teacher-training program was a perfect fit for me. I'm looking forward to more modules with him in his Advanced Teacher Training program in the future.”

- Hayley Homburg

“Alex Pfeiffer's Yoga Teacher Training is professional, comprehensive, and enlightening. I am honored to have been trained at his yoga school.”

- Cindy Weber