Kusum Modak is born on 28 th April 1938 in Pune .She has done her graduation in arts from Fergusson college.Her Father was a physician and mother homemaker. The youngest of the three children she suffered from health problems that affected her spine during all her childhood and youth.
She met 2 people who completely changed her life The first was yogi B.K.S Iyyengar ,for over 20 years Kusumtai undertook a long daily , disciplined journey into yoga under his guidance.
The second guru she met was Master Limaye, a humble man who had deep knowledge of the art of traditional Indian massage. The sensitivity and wisdom awakened in Kusum the power of cure, introducing her to pathways of massage.
At a very young age she made two very brave decisions , not getting married and later dedicating herself completely to ayurvedic yoga massage.
The knowledge of Yoga and Ayurveda , two majour sciences of Indian culture, were combined by Kusum Modak over the last 3 decades to create ayurvedic yoga massage .This is one of the complete massage techniques available. This technique has 3 important aspects, warming up of the body, stretching, working on joints and muscles. This improves posture,breathing, blood circulation, boosts vital energy promoting individuals balance . AYM brings benefits to every level – physical, mental and energetic. Many people go in deep sleep after the session & are revitalized.
She started giving Ayurvedic Yoga Massage sessions in Koregaon park. Her appointments used to be booked for 6 months. People from all over the world were attracted to this technique , Kusum also gave trainings in AYM to body therapists, physicians, yoga instructors, psycologists . There are people practicing Ayurvedic Yoga Massage in more than 40 countries, she is very popular in Brazil.
Her teachings go beyond the technical aspects of the massage. Her lessons take you much further. During her courses , her actions show how to be firm & loving at the same time , how to be compassionate , disciplined & centered. She also teaches how to overcome physical & mental limitations , respect the patients body & therapists body as well.
Kusum Modak is the creator & developer of this method .Having trained more than 1500 students from more than 40 countries over a period of 35 years . Her work is spreading around the globe , bringinghealing, transformation and opportunity.
AYM has been proved effective in posture disorders, frozen shoulder, arthritis, slip disc, spondylitis, musclecontraction, depression, panic disorder, fibromyalgia, sleeplessness, migraine, constipation, anxiety, low self esteem and many other disorders.
Retired since 2011 , Kusum remains active and overflowing with vitality and ideas, determined to leave a legacy of well structured instruction and values , refining the details of the job application, She actively participated in the planning of lessons, supervision and direct interaction with the students during AYM training. . Kusumtai is now 76 & very enthusiastic about this . Every year , starting from October , people from all over the world come to Pune to meet Kusumtai. She greets everyone at her house & encourages everyone.