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Master Manisekaran

Founder of the Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors and the Malaysian Yoga Society. 35 years of experience in yoga, and one of the world’s leading exponents of yoga.

  • Effective yogic training
  • Knowledge of psychology
  • Yoga therapy
  • Healing sciences
  • Yogic philosophy
  • Meditative sciences
Master Manisekaran

Master Manisekaran is the Founder and Managing Director of the MAYI Group of Companies. He is also the founder of the Malaysian Yoga Society (MYS) and the Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors (MAYI), has 35 years of experience in yoga, and is one of the world’s leading exponents of yoga.

He propagates some of the most effective yogic training, adhering to the age-old techniques, and possesses in-depth knowledge of psychology, yoga therapy, the healing sciences, yogic philosophy, and meditative science. He is also a master trainer of Ayurvedic Bodyworks and traditional Ayurveda, and an exponent in the secret art of Varma (Marma) vital points mobilisation and resuscitation (used in self-defence as well as therapy), which is the mother of all martial arts.

An active practitioner of all the branches of yoga (Hatha Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga), he is the Master Trainer at MAYI Yoga Academy, a certified and registered trainer of the Human Resources Development Fund, and a recipient of the National Outstanding Educator Award (2016).

His sharp business acumen is reflected in the expansion of the MAYI Group of Companies. Stemming from a one-person set-up in 2002, the business rapidly developed into a group of companies covering various aspects of the well-being industry, leading a start-up into a multinational operation in 6 countries.

Manisekaran is known for his unique Corporate Social Responsibility approach to industry development. In 2016, he was invited to speak at the 8th “Diabetes Complications” conference.

Master Manisekaran receiving the National Outstanding Educator Award, 2016

National Outstanding Educator Award, 2016

Words of the Master

“A posture becomes a point of transformation when it is merged with the flow of the life force.”

Teachings

The Mahapanchabhootas, explained.

Master Manisekaran on the five great elements (earth, water, fire, air and space) and how they act in our body and mind.

  • The Mahapanchabhootas: the Earth element and its effect in our body

  • The Mahapanchabhootas: the Water element, its effects on our body and how to balance it

  • The Mahapanchabhootas: the Fire element and how it affects our body

  • The Mahapanchabhootas: the Air element (Vayu) in our body and mind

  • The Mahapanchabhootas: the Space (Akash) element

  • Master Manisekaran on yoga

In the media

Interviews on yoga and Ayurveda.

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