Become a certified yoga instructor.
Train in the MAYI tradition under Master Manisekaran: Ministry of Education registered courses, from your first 200 hours to specialisations in therapy, pranayama, meditation, pregnancy and kids yoga.
One association, one standard of yoga teaching.
MAYI is a non-governmental organisation registered under the Societies Act of Malaysia. Its vision is to unite all Malaysian yoga instructors in a common understanding of yoga, and to act as a central body of standardisation for yoga teaching, updating and upgrading instructor members through workshops and courses. About MAYI
From your first class to teaching with confidence.
Begin with the foundation teacher training, then deepen your practice and add specialisations to become a versatile instructor.
- 1IYIC Foundation200 hours · Level 1For complete beginners: no previous experience needed. Equips you to teach beginner classes confidently and effectively.Course details
- 2IYIC Intermediate150 hours · Level 2New variations, strength and flexibility, and deeper aspects of Hatha Yoga.Course details
- 3IYIC Advance150 hours · Level 3Professional-level training to teach asana, pranayama and meditation to all levels and conditions.Course details
- 4SpecialiseSpecialty coursesPranayama, Dhyana (meditation), Yoga Therapy, Super Yoga Kids and Pregnancy Yoga, plus Ayurvedic Bodyworks.Explore
- 5Keep growingICE & membershipA good instructor is always on the path of self-development: continuing education, the Shatkarmas, Dharanas, the Yoga Sutras and the Upanishads, and Ayurveda.Explore
Start your training.
Courses run on weekends at MAYI centres in the Klang Valley. Enquire and we’ll send you the details and fees.
October 2026
- 25SunSuper Yoga Kids Instructor Course100 hours · 5 Sundays
November 2026
- 22SunInternational Yoga Instructor Course – Intermediate150 hours · 5 Sundays
- 22SunAyurvedic Bodyworks Therapist Course100 hours · 5 Sundays · Male
December 2026
- 6SunPregnancy Yoga Instructor Course80 hours · 3 Sundays
- 6SunYoga Therapist Certification Course80 hours · 5 Sundays
Nine courses, one tradition.
Level 1International Yoga Instructor Course – FoundationThe International Yoga Instructor Course (IYIC) 200 hours is specifically designed based on a few decades of in-depth study into the science and art of teaching yoga. Empower yourself with our exclusive and unique approach to teaching yoga. Get the techniques correct and deliver them with utmost confidence, care, and professionalism. 200 hours Intakes to be announced
Level 2International Yoga Instructor Course – IntermediateThe International Yoga Instructor Course (IYIC) – Intermediate is built on the posture sequence from IYIC foundation course. Expand your regular practice by learning new variations to build strength and flexibility and experience deeper aspects of Hatha Yoga. Take your practice to the next level with step-by-step instructions to learn challenging poses and variations. 150 hours Next: 22 Nov 2026
Level 3International Yoga Instructor Course – AdvanceThe International Yoga Instructor Course (IYIC) 150 hours – Advance is to provide in-depth training for professional-level Hatha Yoga teachers. The course is being focused on developing an advanced understanding of how to effectively teach asana, pranayama, and meditation to all levels and conditions of students. 150 hours Intakes to be announced
SpecialisationPranayama (Breathing Techniques) Instructor / Practitioner CoursePranayama Instructor Course is a complete and systematic yoga practitioner and instructors course that covers all aspects of various yogic breathing techniques. In this Pranayama Instructors / Practitioners Course, you will be taught a total of almost 100 types of pranayama techniques, mudras, and bandhas. 15 hours Intakes to be announced
SpecialisationDhyana (Meditation) Instructor / Practitioner CourseDhyana (Meditation) Instructor Course consists of numerous kinds of Dhyana techniques. This course implements guided meditation which provides valuable information on using proven Creative Visualization and Guided Imaginary Techniques to generate energy and manage stress. It induces the best teaching methodology with the evergreen wisdom of the ancient eastern culture. 15 hours Intakes to be announced
SpecialisationPregnancy Yoga Instructor CoursePregnancy Yoga Instructor Course is designed with specialised interactive and therapeutic techniques to help mothers-to-be go through pregnancy and meet their crucial moment at the delivery ward with a clear mind, positive outlook, total confidence, dexterity, and super inner as well as outer strength. 80 hours Next: 6 Dec 2026
Master Manisekaran
Founder of the Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors and the Malaysian Yoga Society, with 35 years of experience in yoga. A master of yogic training, therapy, the healing sciences and meditation, and the Master Trainer behind every MAYI course.
His life and teachings Yoga Mail, since 2009.
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Taught by experienced MAYI trainers.
Kasturi VadiveluAyurveda & Yoga Therapist, Trainer
Sumathi (Sumi)Pregnancy Yoga lead trainer
Mei WanYoga Instructor & Trainer
MonaYoga Instructor, Yoga & Ayurveda Therapist
MeeraYoga Instructor & Trainer
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