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Messages from Master Manisekaran, reflections from practitioners, Ayurveda, asana guides and more — over 200 articles since 2017.
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Evolution of Yoga: Is it progressing towards spiritual enlightenment or retrogressing in lifestyle?
As an ancient practice which emerged in India circa 3000 B.C., yoga has evolved graciously and is still evolving. Several prominent texts on yogic literature that exist today are Hatha Yoga Pradipika , Goraksha Samhita , Gherand Samhita and Hatharatnavali…
Dr Chandra Nanthakumar · 24 April 2019
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Benefits of Corporate Yoga
Most of us know that yoga has many health benefits and the more you learn about it, the deeper the understanding of its many amazing benefits. Most of us do our best to find time to exercise, keep fit, build…
Adelena Gustafsson · 23 April 2019
Event
MAYI Infinity Official Launch 2019
July 1969 saw American astronaut Neil Armstrong become the first person to walk on the moon. As he walked, Armstrong famously said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Almost 50 years later, a similar buzz…
Harvey · 22 April 2019
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MAYI Yoga Academy – Chinese New Year Open Day
To many, the new year signifies the time to reboot and to start afresh. MAYI Yoga Academy took the opportunity to celebrate the Lunar New Year with everyone during the Chinese New Year across the six MAYI centres! The auspicious…
21 April 2019
Chef Yogi's Food Notes
Hash Brown with Herbs
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes- grated 1/3 cup fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 carrot – grated 1 1/2 tablespoon cornflour Salt, black pepper and turmeric to taste Method: Put the grated potatoes, grated carrots, rosemary leaves, salt and pepper in a bowl…
Nicole Yong · 19 April 2019
Event
My Yoga Sadhana Journey at Vallalar Aranilayam Teluk Pulai
The Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors (MAYI) held a Yoga Sadhana session on Saturday, 9th March 2019. The objective of this session was to introduce and create awareness about the importance of yoga to underprivileged children who come to Vallalar…
Sivasakthi Davagandhi · 18 April 2019
Featured Asana
Vayu Nishkasana (Wind Releasing Pose)
Step by Step: Squat with the feet about hip-width apart. Grasp the insteps of the feet, placing the fingers under the soles with the thumbs above. The upper arms should be pressing against the inside of the knees with the…
13 April 2019
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The 5 Sheaths of Consciousness in Evolution: Who am I?
When I was a child, my mum enrolled me in a weekly piano class. Each student at the music center would strive to perfect their practical performance in order to pass and progress to the next level. I loved those…
Nicole Yong Y.Y · 11 April 2019
Message from Master Mani
EVOLUTION
In my view, evolution begins when a person is able to feel a deep connection to all of humanity, with nature and the animal kingdom as well.
Master Manisekaran · 5 April 2019
Featured Asana
Nauka Sanchalasana (Rowing the Boat)
Step by Step: Sit with both legs straight in front of the body. Clench the hands as though grasping the oars, with the palms facing down. Breathe out and bend forward from the waist as far as is comfortable, straightening…
24 January 2019
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Modern Yogi Transformed via the Reflections on Karma Yoga
Today, people appear to be carrying out multiple business activities round the clock. Most are affected by the rhythms of the world. You might notice that when you ask your friends, “How are you?” The answer may automatically be, “Oh,…
Nicole Yong · 24 January 2019
Inner Insights
Chemical Ingredients to Avoid
There are thousands of chemicals in the products that you may be using. These chemicals, unknown to you, are absorbed into the body.
Naya Aayat · 24 January 2019