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Messages from Master Manisekaran, reflections from practitioners, Ayurveda, asana guides and more — over 200 articles since 2017.
Message from Master Mani
The Nature of Life
What separates nature from life seems to be the perspective rather than fact. In fact, we are intrinsically connected to nature through our need to breathe in the life-giving air and nature’s continuous generosity in receiving it. Just imagine this,…
Master Manisekaran · 16 February 2020
Ayur Yoga
Five Great Ways to Manage Obesity
Ayurveda is a very unique therapy in science. It has everything that we need in the management of obesity. Here are the five key components from MAYI SlimTone Programme that can naturally and gently guide us toward a holistic and…
Jessica.S · 8 November 2019
Featured Asana
Chakki Chalasana (Churning the Mill)
Step by Step: Starting position: Sit with the legs stretched out in front of the body with the feet separated. Interlock the fingers of both hands and hold the arms out straight in front of the chest. Keep the arms…
7 November 2019
Featured Content
Yoga and the Five Great Elements – Is There a Link?
Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India more than five thousand years ago. This practice primarily deals with the management of the mind. Yoga has evolved through time, hence the many different styles, nevertheless the underlying principles of…
Dr Chandra Nanthakumar · 6 November 2019
Event
MAYI Retreat 2019 – Learning the Essentials
MAYI Yoga Academy’s 3 days/2 nights Yoga Retreat with Master Manisekaran was held recently. This time, the chosen location was Teluk Batik, Lumut — a cozy place where there were plenty of greens at the back and a serene looking…
3 November 2019
Articles by Practitioners
Hypermobility and Yoga
“But I’m not flexible enough for yoga, ” and “I can’t twist my body like a pretzel.” These are the common statements I get when I speak to people about yoga. Why do we have all these misconceptions about yoga?…
Adelena Gustafsson · 18 October 2019
Message from Master Mani
The 5 Great Elements
Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space constitute the 5 great elements in ancient alchemy. Underscoring the concept and philosophy is a beautiful purpose to get the masses to preserve the environment.
Master Manisekaran · 6 October 2019
Super Yoga Kids Corner
Yoga and Super Learning
We live in a fast-paced world where everyone is chasing the elusive something or other, where research and development are happening at lightning speed and making it almost impossible to stay up to date, and people often forget to breathe.
Dr. Sumathi Raju · 16 July 2019
Ayur Yoga
7 Tips for Maintaining the Balance
In terms of physical health, what does balance mean to you? What kind of balance would you like to see in your life? When a body works in balance, it radiates throughout the body. The act of expressing life dynamically…
Jessica.S · 16 July 2019
Inner Insights
I Got a ‘D’ in My Report Card!!
Did all of those statements induce an alarming state of restlessness within you? Well it certainly did to me!!!
15 July 2019
Articles by Practitioners
The Wonderful Combination of Yoga and Freediving
What is Freediving? Freediving is the art of diving underwater in one breath. One dives by taking in a deep breath, holding, diving and only taking a new breath as one resurfaces. It is an ancient technique of diving underwater…
Adelena Gustafsson · 15 July 2019
Featured Content
Learning Jnana Yoga: No Shortcuts to Truth
Highway. Computer. Laptop. Smartphones. Emails. Mobile Apps. WhatsApps. Facebook. Citilink. Federal Express. Courses for adults. Workshops. Super learning techniques. Speed reading. Bulletproof memory training. Superhuman productivity. Ah huh…at last, a cup of Espresso in the evening.
Nicole Yong.Y.Y · 15 July 2019