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📌 Pinned ·21 July 2026

Yoga — Science or Ancient Belief?

Yoga is cultural, moral, philosophical and experiential. It is rooted in an ancient understanding of instinctual, intuitive and inner wisdom. What some may call the “sixth sense” may, from another perspective, simply be a dimension of human awareness that we have not yet fully understood. Because such experiences were not subjected to scientific scrutiny in ancient times, does that automatically make them superstition? And does science give us all the answers?

  • 20 January 2026 · Master Manisekaran

    Common Sense and Simple Judgement: The Forgotten Intelligence

    Modern society often celebrates extraordinary mental abilities. We admire the idea of a “sixth sense,” remarkable intuition, exceptional intellect, and extraordinary analytical powers. Such abilities are often presented as the highest forms of intelligence. Yet careful observation of human behaviour reveals a paradox: individuals who are intellectually sophisticated sometimes struggle with something far more fundamental—common sense.

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  • 23 July 2025 · Master Manisekaran

    Yoga and the Value of the Present Moment

    Yoga is, at its essence, an art — the art of graceful movements anchored in the timeless philosophy of sthira (steadiness) and sukha (comfort, ease). This art becomes a science when breath awareness is woven into every movement.

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  • Sunday, 25 OctoberSuper Yoga Kids Instructor Course — intake5 days, 8am–2pm.
  • Saturday, 7 NovemberIYIC Foundation — intake5 Saturdays, 8am–2pm.
  • Saturday, 7 NovemberFundamentals of Pawanmuktasana & Surya Namaskar — Level 1Loosen, stretch and tone the joints, muscles and internal organs. 2 hours.
  • Saturday, 7 NovemberShatkarma WorkshopComprehensive yogic cleansing techniques. 3 hours.
Master Manisekaran, founder of MAYI Yoga Academy

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Master Manisekaran

Founder of the Malaysian Yoga Society and the Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors, Master Mani is a yoga master with more than 20 years of experience in the ancient science of life — well versed in yoga philosophy and Ayurveda, and a recipient of the National Outstanding Educator Award.

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  • Since practising Kundalini Kriya Yoga from Master Manisekaran under the MAYI Yoga Academy, I have become much focused, more sure, extra assured, more certain and convinced; more definitive, more confident and extra poised in what I do and really want in life.
    Prof Abtar Kaur, PhDKundalini Kriya Yoga (Self Mastery Course)
  • We were encouraged to practice cleansing, asanas and breathing and now it has become part of my daily routine with amazing results. I am gravitating naturally to healthier lifestyle options and am motivated to impart and share the knowledge gained with others.
    Priya TeeInternational Yoga Instructor Course — Foundation
  • I am a mother of two active, growing kids & what I learnt from Super Yoga Kids Instructor Course are suitable for pre-school children right up to their teens & even tips for special children! The classes are so fun as I get to imagine being a child all over again.
    Alice LeeSuper Yoga Kids Instructor Course
  • Ayurveda has always been my interest and I have read about it extensively before attending this course. This time it was the real thing and the hands on practical session was very involving for me. I couldn’t help but test out the methods immediately and gave my mum a leg massage which she loved!
    Andrea SankarAyurvedic Bodyworks Therapist Course
  • The Super Yoga Kids Instructor Course is a strong foundation to continue my development as an effective kids yoga instructor. It has added depth to my kids classes without sacrificing the fun elements.
    Grace TanSuper Yoga Kids Instructor Course
  • The course helped me to understand the feelings and enthusiasm of children better and I am able to manage their emotions according to their needs.
    Mona CheongSuper Yoga Kids Instructor Course
  • In order to communicate effectively with kids, we have to be like one of them; act like them; think like them and most of all be with them with our purest sincerity.
    Julie HohSuper Yoga Kids Instructor Course
  • I find the course syllabus very informative and thorough as it covers everything from ante-natal to post-natal.
    Stephanie ChanPregnancy Yoga Instructor Course
  • I am glad to be able to coach and boost the confidence of these ladies by showing them safe ways.
    Vivien TeohPregnancy Yoga Instructor Course
  • Pre-natal yoga is not only about fitness but guiding and caring for expectant mothers through 3 trimesters.
    Subashini NairPregnancy Yoga Instructor Course

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