Functional Strength & Mobility Training
Lift with Ajith
I help adults over 35 build strength and mobility with joint-friendly routines that mix yoga and functional training for pain-free movement.
Pricing Guide
Small Group Functional Yoga & Strength
Core Program Structure
- Schedule: 3 sessions per week (Mon/Wed/Fri), totaling approximately 12 sessions per month.
- Duration: 60 minutes of guided instruction per session.
- Class Format: Small group batch capped to ensure form correction and personal attention.
- Venue: Conducted at Lift Fitness & Wellness Studio, utilizing professional-grade flooring.
Training Components
- Hybrid Methodology: A unique "Samasthiti" mix where Yoga meets Strength.
- Strength Work: Incorporation of light weights, kettlebells, and bodyweight calisthenics (pushups, squats, deadlifts, hanging/grip work).
- Mobility & Flow: Dynamic Surya Namaskars and targeted mobility drills for hips, shoulders, and ankles.
- Skill Building: Introduction to foundational inversions and balances scaled for general population.
Amenities & Support
- Equipment Access: Use of premium studio props including yoga blocks, straps, foam rollers, and gym rigs.
- Progress Tracking: Informal monitoring of strength gains and range of motion.
- Community: Access to the Lift Studio community circle.
1:1 Personalized Longevity & Mobility Coaching
Customized Strategy
- Intake Assessment: Evaluation of current mobility limits, injury history, and specific goals.
- Tailored Programming: A specific roadmap focusing on "Longevity" rather than aesthetics, prioritizing bone density and joint health.
- Pacing: Session intensity adjusted daily based on user energy levels.
Session Specifics
- Hands-On Adjustments: Deep, tactile cues and manual adjustments to correct alignment and ensure safety.
- Assisted Recovery: Passive stretching and partner-assisted mobility work (PNF stretching) to unlock tight ranges of motion.
- Hybrid Training: Seamless integration of rehab exercises, yoga therapy, and strength conditioning using studio machines/weights.
Expertise Access
- Therapeutic Focus: Specifically suitable for users navigating menopause, osteoporosis risks, or post-injury rehabilitation.
- Guidance: 100% undivided attention from a 20-year veteran practitioner.
Advanced Skill Development Workshop Series
Curriculum Design
- Focus Area: Deep technical breakdown of advanced yogic skills like Handstands, Pincha Mayurasana, and Drop-backs.
- Duration: 6 consecutive Saturdays, 90 minutes per session (Total 9 hours of instruction).
- Progression: Systematic build-up from conditioning drills to the final peak expression of the pose.
Workshop Environment
- Advanced Drills: Use of props (blocks against walls, straps) and partner work to safely attempt complex postures.
- Theory & Anatomy: Understanding the biomechanics of the spine and shoulders required for advanced inversions.
- Group Energy: A focused, smaller cohort of intermediate practitioners aiming for specific breakthroughs.
Flexibility
- Missed Class Policy: Drop-ins are allowed but the full course offers significant savings.
- Take-home Drills: Specific conditioning homework to practice during the week.
About Functional Strength & Mobility Training
My Approach
I see the body as home, not a project to fix. My sessions are about listening to what your body needs, not chasing hype or quick fixes. We build habits that stick, focusing on feeling strong and moving with ease, not shrinking yourself.
How I Blend Yoga & Strength
Yoga and strength training work together here. Yoga helps you tune in and notice how you move. Strength training adds power and stability, especially as we age. I started lifting weights in my 40s and it changed everything - stronger bones, less injury, more energy.
What Sessions Look Like
- Joint-friendly strength routines: deadlifts, squats, push-ups, resistance work
- Everyday mobility drills: hips, wrists, ankles, plus stretches for recovery
- Yoga for bone health: asanas for balance, coordination, and mindful movement
We keep it gentle on the joints but still challenging. Some days you’ll feel strong, some days not so much. Har din jeet nahi milegi tumhein (You won't win every day) - and that’s okay.
Who This Is For
If you’re over 35, want to move pain-free, or just want to feel capable in your own skin, this practice is for you. I work mostly with women who are done chasing weight loss and want sustainable movement habits instead.
Showing up is the real win. Grace in the effort, not just the result.
Meet your Expert
Sangeeta Kalyan
29 connects in last 3 months
My Story
If you’d told me in my old corporate days that I’d be here, teaching yoga and lifting weights, I’d have laughed and sipped my coffee. But life spun me around. Yoga at Satyananda Yoga Vidyalaya in Bhubaneshwar with my guru, that changed everything. Now, 20 years in, I’m still lit up by every class. Kochi’s nature, my bike rides, my cats, and my students’ tiny wins - that’s my real gold. 49 looks good, storms and all.
My Work
Traditional Yoga & Strength Training - I teach group and 1:1 yoga, both online and in Kochi. Beginner-friendly yoga, therapy classes, and advanced stuff like inversions and arm balances.
Movement Beyond Weight Loss - If you’re here only for weight loss, I’m not your person. We work on strength, mobility, and moving without guilt.
Longevity & Real Strength - My focus is strong bones, happy joints, and a gut that doesn’t complain. Consistency matters more than perfection.
The Vibe - Classes are high energy but chill. We wobble, laugh, and learn. Real practice is messy, and that’s how I like it.
