About Moxshlife Yoga
Beyond Asanas
Moxshlife Yoga was founded by the Master for today’s generation of seekers, following His spiritual experience, which took place after His encounter with His Gurudev's divine energy.
The Master realized that today most institutions that teach yoga focus merely on physical aspects like fitness and health, recuperating from/or preventing illnesses, etc. They teach very selected, limited aspects of yoga which do not even manage to give holistic physical benefits.
This is because today unfortunately what is being propagated under the name of yoga is only yoga asanas which is just one chapter of one subject in the vast science of Yoga.
That is why, without yoga being properly understood or experienced by the teachers themselves, when it is taught to the masses, this incompetent supervision may cause more harm than gain.
Infact, over time, different practitioners have introduced different variants of yoga asanas (some potentially dangerous – which you can get a glimpse of on various social media platforms), each claiming to be better than the other, and have diluted the original traditional practices.
Most recently those with gymnastic backgrounds are demonstrating perfect asana postures which may be impressive but lack the knowledge or true essence of yoga. Yoga is not about displaying a perfect asana pose. Each individual will practice each asana according to her/her own body type. And for each individual that is the perfect posture. This is because yogic postures are not about the flexibility of the muscles but of the bones.
The Master also says that while one may be able to copy a perfect pose if one doesn’t become one with it, it is futile. For example, if a person comes into a perfect crow pose in the body, but in the mind he is still a monkey, the asana shall have no effect whatsoever. Yoga is about the body and mind becoming ‘one’ in that pose. And that can be learnt only under the guidance and supervision of an authentic and experienced yoga teacher or Master.
On the contrary these gymnastic yoga practitioners focus on creating a new ‘trend’ of yoga and making it more of a fashion rather than a way of life. Due to this the vast science of yoga is not understood and although it is one of the most popular exercise regimes around the world, it has been reduced to just that: an ancient Indian exercise regime. Seeing this regretful state of yoga practice the Master introduced Moxshlife Yoga.
Master’s Gurudev, Swami Sivananda Saraswati, one of the greatest Yogic Gurus of the 21st century, experienced the true form of yoga and brought back the Yoga of Syntheses tradition. Under His divine guidance many gems of disciples were trained who later spread these teachings across the world. Read Master's Tradition
After experiencing and understanding the significance of Yoga of Synthesis from Gurudev’s divine energy the Master has introduced Moxshlife Yoga. Moxshlife Yoga teaches this traditional system of Sivananda Yoga with the experience of yoga from the Master’s own journey and includes significant elements of life, lifestyle and culture which are needed by people today. So, the practice of Moxshlife Yoga takes them on the path towards Moksh and Moxshlife.
The Master’s profound experience of our ancient history in Yogic Science makes the Master have complete trust on our culture, teachings and tradition. He stresses that His teachings in Yoga are sufficient for a practitioner or teacher of yoga to establish himself/herself. Today we need proper training in the science of yoga from an authentic guru shishya parampara/tradition, in the ashram way.
So, Master welcomes those practitioners or seekers who wish to experience authentic Yogic Science, through Moxshlife Yoga which focuses on spiritual development, which is the actual purpose of Yogic Science. It is a divine spiritual yogic path for all yoga practitioners guided by the Master. It focuses on giving a complete yogic experience, including fitness, health, peace of mind, contentment, and YOGA
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Moxshlife Yoga practice gives practitioners:
1. Fitness and Health: Through regular Moxshlife Yoga practice
2. Peace of Mind and Contentment: Through Moxshlife Yoga Workshops, and retreats, and the Master's Talks and guidance sessions
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or Spiritual Growth: Through imbuing Moxshlife Yoga's virtues (like right diet, sleep, lifestyle, and thought process management) and practicing intensive meditation methods.
Moxshlife Commune offers the following courses:
1. Regular Moxshlife Yoga: Regular Course for those wishing to learn the nuances of Yoga and experience its holistic benefits. Please click on the 'Regular Course' tab above for details.
2. Moxshlife Yoga Workshops: For Corporates More and for other groups More
3. 7-day Moxshlife Yoga Retreat: A very special yoga holiday focused on rejuvenation of body, mind and emotions. Please click on the 'Retreat' tab above for details.
4. Moxshlife Yoga Teacher's Training: For those interested in becoming teachers of Moxshlife Yoga. Please click on the 'Teacher's Training' tab above for details.
Regular Course in Moxshlife Yoga
Moxshlife Commune offers regular sessions in Moxshlife Yoga. These 90-minute sessions are conducted thrice a week. The sessions address the health and wellness requirements of people today.
Location & Batch
Moxshlife Commune conducts regular Moxshlife Yoga sessions that are managed by experienced and authorized Instructors/teachers personally trained by the Master.
Our Centre in Thane, Maharashtra, India
Kustigir Bhavan, Opp. Gaondevi Maidan, Near railway station, Thane (West)
For Men and Women (18 years and above):
Mon-Wed-Fri (7:00 a.m.to 8:30 a.m.)
Instructors In-charge:
Teacher Maitreyi
Subjects Covered
The regular sessions incorporate the subjects and practices of Moxshlife Yoga and include:
1. Suryanamaskar
2. Asana
3. Pranayama
4. Mantra Chanting
5. Relaxation Techniques
6. Meditation
Interactive sessions with the Master for higher awareness and peace of mind!
The study of the various subjects of Yoga is essential for a healthy body and balanced mind.
Physical Benefits
At a primary level, the practice of Moxshlife Yoga streamlines the body system for optimum efficiency and increases its flexibility. All the sub-systems like the respiratory, circulatory, immune, digestive and other systems are boosted, resulting in peak fitness and a sense of well-being.
Psychological Benefits
Moxshlife Yoga also helps at the psychological level, as it purifies the practitioners' thoughts. Consistent purity of thoughts releases abundant creative energy and induces a positive frame of mind, which transforms adversities into possibilities, resulting in a sense of contentment.
Other Benefits:
1. Get trained under the guidance of a Yoga Acharya from an Authentic Lineage
2. Enjoy regular rejuvenation and workout of the body
3. Stay flexible and fit, increase stamina
4. Strengthen the deepest and remotest part of the body
5. Experience overall health and wellbeing
6. Reduce stress and anxiety
7. Improve concentration
8. Experience peace of mind and positive thinking
Testimonials:
...I have found that very good training is given in this class. Very careful attention is given while teaching. Every third Sunday of the month, the institute organizes Talk sessions with the Master, where we can ask any question to the Guru to which the Guru gives guidance...
— Suhasini S. Terawkar (age 56), Housewife
...I retired from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. as a Manager on 31st May, 2016 and in June 2016 I joined Yoga classes. I have realized that I have joined the right institute at the right time. Here I can maintain my health and I have peace of mind, and certainly there has been enhancement in positive attitude towards life...
— Sitaram Terawkar, (age 60), Retired Manager of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
...After joining Yoga class, many things have changed in my life. I have become more active, my concentration has improved and I have become more alert. My stress levels, which were both physical and mental, have reduced a lot and I feel I have more positivity in me...
— Prashant Rao, (age 26), Sr. Associate at Syntel Ltd.
Seven-Day Moxshlife Yoga Retreat
Holiday at a Gurukulam; Rejuvenate with Yoga; Connect to yourself with Meditation; Encounter a spiritual Master
Moxshlife Commune offers one-week (7 days) Moxshlife Yoga Retreats throughout the year at MoxshVihar, the Gurukulam in Lonavala.
The objective of the retreat is complete physical and emotional rejuvenation. It is a one-of-its-kind retreat that will be conducted in highly invigorating environments under the direct presence and guidance of the Master.
The program includes:
1. A well-balanced training regimen comprising Suryanamaskar, Asanas, Pranayama, Mantra Chanting, Relaxation Techniques and Meditation.
2. Introduction to Yoga Sutras (Yogic texts)
3. Guidance sessions with the Master for spiritual growth as well on various subjects like right diet, proper lifestyle, proper thought process management and other aspects of life.
Benefits
1. Get a complete experience of Yoga and Yogic Lifestyle
2. Get insights into the dimensions of the science of Yoga
3. Spend one week in a beautiful and revitalizing environment in the midst of nature
4. Learn directly under the guidance of a Yoga Acharya from an Authentic Lineage
5. Rejuvenate the body and mind
6. Reduce stress and anxiety
7. Improve concentration
8. Feel fit, experience peace of mind and positive thinking
9. Open your eyes to a new dimension of life!
10. Introduction to a Spiritual Life
Schedule During the Retreat (Subject to change*)
5:30 am: Wake up
7:00 am to 8:30 am: Suryanamaskar, Pranayama, Mantra Chanting, Meditation
8:45 am to 9:30 am: Breakfast
9:30 am to 10:00 am: Fresh up
10:00 am to 11:00 am: Karma Yoga
11:00 am to 12:30 pm: Practice Sessions (Asanas, Relaxation Techniques)
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm: Relax Time/Fresh-up
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Lunch
2:00 pm to 2:15 pm: Relax Time/Fresh-up
2:15 pm to 3:25 pm: Self Study time (Brochures, self-writing, etc.)
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Masters Talk and guidance Session
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm: Tea Time
5:00 pm to 5:30 pm: Relax Time/Fresh-up
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm: Karma Yoga
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Self-practice and correction Session
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Chants and Kirtan Session
8:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Relax Time/Fresh-up
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm: Dinner
9:30 pm to 10:00 pm: Relax Time/Fresh-up
10:00 pm to 10:30 pm: Meditation
10:30 pm: Lights Off
Important Notes:
1. Following the schedule is mandatory
2. *The daily schedule may change from time to time according to need.
Karma yoga
Karma yoga means selfless service. This makes the participant feel one with MoxshVihar. Every participant is expected to do up to one hour of Karma Yoga every day within MoxshVihar.
Talk
Talk by the Master on various topics, including asana practice, yogic lifestyle, stress management, etc.
Medium of Instruction: English/Hindi/Marathi
International (non-Indian) aspirants are requested to please enquire with us before making any travel plans or enrolling for the course if you do not have a good command of both written and spoken English.
Fees: The fees includes accommodation, meals and participation certificate.
Duration: 7 Days
LIMITED NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS
To know more about your stay and meals and what you need to bring for this residential program click here.
To register or to know more, contact us:
E-mail: moxshlife@gmail.com
Mobile (WhatsApp included): +91 8879496321
Moxshlife Yoga Teachers Training Course
A 28-day Residential Teachers Training Course at MoxshVihar
Moxshlife Commune gives people the opportunity to learn and teach Moxshlife Yoga. As India takes the centre-stage in the promotion of Yoga worldwide, now is the time for you to become part of this noble service.
Moxshlife Commune's international standard Teachers' Training Course (TTC) in Moxshlife Yoga have been designed to give aspirant teachers all the required technical knowledge and support to take the timeless tradition forward.
Certificate: Moxshlife Commune will award the participant an internationally recognized Teachers Level certificate on successful completion of the TTC.
Important Note: The Founder of Moxshlife Commune, Acharya Dr. M. J. Pillai (The Master), is from one of India's most ancient and respected Yoga and spiritual lineages. The Teachers Training Course has been designed by the Master and is conducted under His technical guidance and follows the age-old traditional system of Yoga. The Institute's mission is to give the world quality teachers to teach the science of yoga and Vedanta. Therefore, Moxshlife Commune does not believe in getting itself recognized by any third-party organization. And so, its certificates do not have any third-party credentials or seals. Yoga Teachers certified by Moxshlife Commune are qualified to take the age-old tradition of Yoga and Vedanta across the world with the blessings of our Gurudev.
Schedule During the Retreat (Subject to change*)
5:00 am: Wake up
6:30 am to 7:30 am: Suryanamaskar, Pranayama, Meditation
7:30 am to 8:30 am: Tea Time
8:30 am to 10:00 am: Asanas and relaxation techniques
10:00 am to 10:15 am: Fresh up
10:15 am to 11:15 am: Brunch
11:15 am to 11:45 am: Karma Yoga
11:45 am to 12:45 pm: Mantra Chanting and Relaxation Techniques
12:45 pm to 1:00 pm: Relax Time/Fresh-up
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Self Study time
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Main lecture on Yogic Science and Yogic Scriptures
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm: Self Practice time (Correction and Teaching)
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm: Relax Time/Fresh-up
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Dinner
7:00pm to 7:30 pm: Karma Yoga
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm: Chants and Kirtan Session
9:00 pm to 9:45 pm: Free Time
9:45 pm to 10:00 pm: Meditation
10:00 pm: Lights Off
Attendance of all sessions in TTC and following the daily schedule is mandatory.
Generally Wednesdays are the Day Off for the students. However, this is subject to change according to the schedule and program.
Important Notes:
*The daily schedule may change from time to time according to need. The schedule is mandatory unless otherwise indicated.
To know more about what will be taught at the TTC click below.
Asana Sessions
Every day there will be session in Asanas. The first session is aimed at developing personal practice. This session will cover Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation), 12 essential asanas, and their variations. The second session will teach you how to teach. This will include the following:
1. How to teach the Suryanamaskar and the essential 12 asanas to beginners
2. How to teach a general class
3. How to teach specific groups such as children, the elderly and pregnant women, etc.
4. Shat Kriyas (6 cleansing techniques): theory and practice.
Pranayama
Students will be taught the practice of Kapalabhati and AnulomaViloma (alternate nostril breathing).
Chants and Kirtan session
This will include Chants and Kirtan, silent meditation, and interaction with the Master.
Karma yoga
Karma yoga means selfless service. This makes the participant feel one with MoxshVihar. Every participant is expected to do up to 30 minutes of Karma Yoga every day within MoxshVihar.
Main Talk
These are lectures by the Master explaining various subjects, including:
1. The essence of Yogic Scriptures
2. Asana practice, yogic lifestyle, and stress management
3. Vedanta Philosophy
4. The four paths of Yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion), Raja Yoga (mind control), and Jnana Yoga (the path of wisdom and realization).
5. Psychology of the spiritual aspirant
6. Karma and reincarnation
7. Kundalini yoga
8. The three bodies and their functions
9. Anatomy Physiology: The effects of asana on the major body systems
10. Yogic diet and fasting
11. Meditation: Guideline to meditation; benefits of meditation
12. The use of mantras and mantra initiation
The main lecture requires a daily homework summary.
Recommended Texts
TTC Manual is provided with the course fee. Additional useful texts include:
1. The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga - by Swami Vishnudevananda
2. Bhagavad Gita (with commentary by Swami Sivananda)
3. Sivananda Companion to Yoga - by Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre
4. Meditation and Mantras - by Swami Vishnudevananda
These texts are not included in the course fee. The texts are usually available online and can be purchased by the participants directly.
Further Courses
TTC graduates may enroll for the Advanced Teachers Training Course, which is open only for TTC graduates from Moxshlife Commune.
Medium of Instruction: English/Hindi/Marathi
International (non-Indian) aspirants are requested to please enquire with us before making any travel plans or enrolling for the course if you do not have a good command of both written and spoken English.
To know more about your stay and meals and what you need to bring for this residential program click here.
To register or to know more, contact us:
E-mail: moxshlife@gmail.com
Mobile (WhatsApp included): +91 8879496321