Our Association

MAYI logo Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors (MAYI) is a non-governmental organisation, registered under the Societies Act of Malaysia.  MAYI has always been a vision of its founder, Master Mani Sekaran, who is a leading yoga master with more than 20 years of experience in the ancient science of life.

The main aim of this neutral association is to unite all Malaysian yoga instructors to a common understanding of yoga by acting as a central body of standardisation for yoga teaching techniques as well as updating and upgrading instructor members through a variety of yoga workshops and courses. Courses include internationally recognised certification for new and existing instructors, as well as opportunities for practical training. By becoming a member of MAYI, the sky’s the limit with a world of opportunities in the yoga teaching scene both locally and internationally.

The Logo of Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors (MAYI) demonstrates the objective of imparting the knowledge of different types of Yoga i.e. Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bakti Yoga and the common practices under each type of yoga – Asana (Yoga Postures), Pranayama (Breathing Techniques), Dharana (Concentration) and Dhyana (Meditation) to yoga instructors. 

Through this comprehensive education of yoga instructors, all students and practitioners of yoga will in turn be exposed to the many facets of yoga to enrich the overall learning process.

The blue colour of this logo indicates the tranquillity and calmness arising from various yoga practices.  The round shape is a symbol of the earth where we learn about health and natural life through yoga.  “MAYI” is written on an “olai” leaf, which was used in ancient days to represent the learning of traditional and authentic knowledge of yoga.

MAYI is opened to anyone interested to become a certified practitioner and instructor and one who seek Yoga as a career. By becoming a member of MAYI, you will enjoy various exclusive benefits such as:

  • Special discounts for all workshops
  • Regular workshops to constantly upgrade and improve teaching techniques
  • Opportunity to collaborate in projects and workshops
  • Assistance in organising  and executing workshops
  • Strong network support for your development by a team of experienced Yoga Acharyas/ Instructors
  • Eligibility for incentives when participating in marketing projects
  • Membership Card

Types of Membership & Their Rights
A. ORDINARY MEMBERSHIP
  1. Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors for ordinary members are open to all Malaysian citizens above 21 years of age.
  2. Must be a full or part time IYIC certified yoga instructor with MAYI, and must be active in teaching yoga.
  3. Ordinary Members are allowed to attend meetings and have voting rights in the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  4. Affiliate members are eligible to take part in all the activities organised by the association.

B. AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP.

  1. Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors for affiliate members are open to all (above 21 years of age) Malaysian citizens and non-citizens, who are residing here with proper visa/ permit and with written approval from employer.
  2. Non-Malaysian citizen affiliate membership approval is dependant on Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors.
  3. Must be a full or part time certified yoga instructor with any yoga institution and must be active in teaching yoga.
  4. Affiliate Members are not eligible to vote nor are they permitted to hold any position in the association
  5. They are not eligible to attend the Annual General Meeting.
  6. Affiliate members are eligible to take part in all the activities organised by the association.