6 week course.
Self-paced. $49 USD.
3-month access upon enrollment.

Get to know your core with Akhilesh!

Learn to workout different parts of your body for health and stamina while improving concentration—keeping the mind focused on your movements and breath.

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Core and Strength workout includes

  • 12 full-length pre-recorded workouts (45-60 min each)

  • 2 workouts per week for 6 weeks

  • Progressive fitness training

  • Email coaching & support with fitness instructors

  • Materials available for 3 months

Meet your instructor:

Akilesh (Matti Rajakyla)

Akilesh (Matti Rajakyla) is a two time Olympic swimmer from Finland. After participating in both the Athens and Beijing Olympics, he decided to dedicate the rest of his career to passing on his fitness knowledge. Amongst various other accolades, highlights in his career are multiple national championships in Finland and 29th place in 50-Meter Freestyle at the Beijing Olympics. He currently works as a Fitness Instructor in Finland and the US.

Summer Semester Details:

  • Enrollment is open

    Summer enrollment is open for a limited time only! The first week of materials are accessible starting June 15.

  • New workouts each week!

    Core and Strength contains 12 full-length pre-recorded workouts (45-60 min each). 2 workouts per week for 6 weeks.

  • Self-paced and progressive

    Progressive fitness training available on-demand and at your own pace. Access videos for 3 months from date of enrollment.

  • Fitness for ALL levels

    Learn at your own pace!
    Beginners are welcome.

  • Coaching

    Support by e-mail with your fitness instructor at [email protected]

  • Recommended materials

    Water bottle, towel and yoga mat
    Comfortable exercise clothes
    Comfortable walking shoes
    Exercise ball (like FitBall)
    Chair (easy to move)

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Course curriculum

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  • 1

    Welcome Unit

    • Invocation Prayer

    • Inaugural Puja by Swami Amritaswarupananda Puri

    • Welcome! Get Started here!

    • Demo Video of the Class

    • Inner Reflection

    • Closing Prayers
  • 2

    Week 1 : Introduction and Focus on Back Pain, Basics of Core Training

    • Invocation Prayer to Amma

    • Workout Details for Week 1 Lesson 1 in PDF Format

    • Video Recording of Week 1 Lesson 1

    • Video Recording of the Live Q&A Session for Week 1 Lesson 1

    • Video Recording of Week 1 Lesson 2

    • Video Recording of the Live Q&A Session for Week 1 Lesson 2

    • Workout Details for Week 1 Lesson 2 in PDF Format

    • Closing Prayers for World Peace
  • 3

    Week 2: Focus on Back Pain Prevention/Relief, Stability and Mobility.

    • Invocation Prayer to Amma

    • Video Recording of Week 2: Lesson 1

    • Video Recording of Week 2: Lesson 2

    • Video Recording of Live Q&A for Week 2 Lesson 2

    • Video Recording of Live Q&A for Week 2 Lesson 1

    • Workout Details for Week 2 Lesson 1 in PDF Format

    • Workout Details of Week 2 Lesson 2 in PDF

    • Closing Prayers for World Peace
  • 4

    Week 3: Focus on developing Core Strength and Balance

    • Invocation Prayer to Amma

    • Video Recording of Week 3: Lesson 1

    • Video Recording of Week 3: Lesson 2

    • Workout Details of Week 3: Lesson 1 in PDF Format

    • Workout details of Week 3 Lesson 2 in PDF format

    • Closing Prayers for World Peace
  • 5

    Week 4: Strength, Higher Intensity and practical application of core strength to other workouts

    • Invocation Prayer to Amma

    • Video Recording of Week 4 Lesson 1

    • Video Recording of Week 4: Lesson 2

    • Workout Details of Week 4 Lesson 1 in PDF Format

    • Workout Details of Week 4 Lesson 2 in PDF Format
  • 6

    Week 5: How to apply core support to other workouts

    • Invocation Prayer to Amma

    • Video Recording of Week 5 Lesson 2

    • Video Recording of Week 5 Lesson 1

    • Workout Details of Week 5: Lesson 1 in PDF Format

    • Workout Details of Week 5 : Lesson 2 in PDF Format
  • 7

    Week 6: Hardest week of the whole course - High intensity based on your level and stamina.

    • Invocation Prayer to Amma

    • Video Recording of Week 6:Lesson 1

    • Workout Details of Week 6: Lesson 1 in PDF Format

    • Video Recording of Week 6 Lesson 2

    • Workout Details of Week 6 Lesson 2 in PDF Format