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
07/30/2024
Session Number
1
Total Session Minutes
60
Homework assignment to client/group
- Observe breath, thoughts
- Create an affirmation for you and use it every morning, when you wake up.
- Do the GAD7 test
https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/1727/gad7-general-anxiety-disorder7
- Read articles about GAD and yoga.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-right-mindset/202008/new-study-shows-benefits-yoga-generalized-anxiety-disorder
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7788465/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3718554/
Activities
Check-in with the client
In GAD, the patient worries too much about everything. We will talk about neuroplasticity, samskaras, and vasanas.
“Every time we react habitually to a given stimulus, we activate neural pathways and the brain regions housing those neurons. As the same areas are activated over time, they become thicker and denser, possibly because the associated neurons in that area branch out to make connections to other neurons, or increase the number of cells in those areas, or increase blood flow. The more these areas are activated in our day-to-day experience, the more we react habitually. This is akin to the yogic discussion of samskaras (latent mental impressions) and vasanas, the behavioral patterns arising from their activation.”Brain Plasticity and the Power of Affirmations by Dearbhla Kelly
https://yogachicago.com/2014/11/brain-plasticity-and-the-power-of-affirmations/
CENTERING
SITTING, OBSERVING BREATH AND SENSATIONS
ASANAS(respect your body))
Warm up the neck to relax muscles that tighten with stress.
Chair standing Sun salutation (SMTT manual page 65)
Always aware of breath and sensations in her body.
Backbend: bhujangasana
Forward bend:urdhva mukha pashimotanasana (back on the floor, legs up. Better for her back.)
Inversion: viparita/legs up the wall
Twist: Ardha matsyendrasana
Savasana
Progressive Relaxation and deep relaxation with guided yoga nidra
PRANAYAMA: guided breath awareness page 123 SMTT
MEDITATION Reading: “To awaken mental freedom” Metaphysical Meditations, P. Yogananda.
CLOSING
Client/Group progress summary
She said it was difficult to concentrate on her breathing and felt calmer after the session. I noticed that she was wiggling her legs at the beginning of the session, and after the centering, she stopped doing that.
Reflection and self-evaluation
During the session, the internet failed and we moved to WhatsApp on the phone. It’s good to have a backup plan! 🙂
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
CENTERING - SITTING, OBSERVING BREATH AND SENSATIONS
Choose an affirmation.
ASANAS(respect your body))
Warm up the neck to relax muscles that tighten with stress.
Chair standing Sun salutation (SMTT manual page 65)
Always aware of breath and sensations in her body.
Backbend: bhujangasana
Forward bend:urdhva mukha pashimotanasana (back on the floor, legs up. Better for her back.)
Inversion: viparita/legs up the wall
Twist: Ardha matsyendrasana
Savasana
Progressive Relaxation and deep relaxation with guided yoga nidra
PRANAYAMA: surya bheda
MEDITATION
CLOSING
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
Additional Information
Personal reflection from doing client/group.
Notify Mentor?
Do not notify Mentor (choose if you wish to continue working on this entry later)
