Please include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client/group.
Over time, we want to see something from each branch, selected, adapted and re-framed appropriately. Tools from each module should be used (not on each client/group – but overall)
The outline should show the sequence of practices as you plan to offer them. Your care plan proposal should be approved by the mentor before session 2 if possible, or 3 if approval is delayed by mentor.
Session
Session Instructions (Not Mentoring)
Your session outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client, including:
Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate),
Include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client.
Over time, we want to see something from each branch, selected, adapted and re-framed appropriately. Tools from each module should be used (not on each client – but overall)
Session Date
07/10/2024
Session Number
6
Total Session Minutes
100
Homework assignment to client/group
Practice the 2nd sequence of Dr Loren Fishman.
Practice slow bhastrika.
Practice Avidya, now Thyself with introspection and observation (swadhyaya).
Activities
Check-in with clients.
Talk about: Ayurveda and Self Awareness. Avidya
“Innocence of our Divine nature (Avidya) encourages identification with the ever changing, rather than with the inner stillness of the heart.” Nischala Devi
Devi, Nischala Joy. The Secret Power of Yoga: A Woman's Guide to the Heart and Spirit of the Yoga Sutras (p. 117). Harmony/Rodale. Kindle Edition.
CENTERING
SITTING, OBSERVING BREATH AND SENSATIONS
ASANAS(respeite seu corpo)
Warm-ups neck, shoulders, hips
The whole sequence: Tadasana, Utkatasana, Virabhadrasana I, Ardha Chandrasana, ustrasana, vashistasana, dandasana, Urdhva Mukha pashimotanasana, arm trending, Bharadvajasana (seated twist), jathara parivartanasana (supine twist), savasana.
Progressive Relaxation and deep relaxation with guided yoga nidra
PRANAYAMA: slow bhastrika
“Slow or mild bhastrika is practiced to approximately one breath every two seconds, with no undue force on inhalation or exhalation. It’s like amplified normal breathing. Slow bhastrika should be practiced by beginners and those practicing for therapeutic reasons, although it’s beneficial at all stages.
Medium bhastrika increases the speed of respiration to approximately one breath per second. Fast Bhastrika’s speed is around two breaths x second.” Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati - Prana and Pranayama.
MEDITATION: EXPERIENCING THE DISSOLVING OF THE FIVE KLESHAS. Devi, Nischala Joy. (p. 129).
CLOSING
Client/Group progress summary
M is more aware of different things in her body and her meditation is much better.
JD said it was a beginning for her, she didn't know before about this osteoporosis treatment.
R said it is difficult to be grateful for disease. I told her that it is just the body trying to let you know there's something you need to pay attention to. She was very emotional because her dog is dying and her husband has Parkinson's.
Reflection and self-evaluation
We have to be very careful with what we say as yoga therapists. It can sound vain to be grateful for something painful if we don't work with the clients on this concept in more depth. It was not the case with this group because they know me well, but by R's reaction, I understood I could have been given a different approach.
Final Client/Group Report
After seeing your client/group (for at least 4 sessions including interactive intake)
Please remember practicum is a learning experience. You’ll learn more from sharing what’s accurate than from what might “look good”. Things you did well, not so well, problems and questions are all valid and useful tools to teach you. We can’t serve you to become the best clinician you can be if you don’t share your challenges and mistakes. Success is anything from which you learn. You can continue to add Session entries after submitting this Final Client/Group Report.
Plan for next session
Last session
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
