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by | Feb 16, 2024

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Entry TypeIndividual Yoga Therapy Session
Client/GroupStephanie S
Entry CategoryCase Study
Select your mentorBrahmi Romero
Intake
Assessment
Approval Notice
Your care plan should be approved by your mentor, with any amendments they suggested, prior to your remaining Yoga Therapy sessions.
Care PlanOutline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including:
  • Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate),
  • balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering.
  • 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),
  • Balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering.
  • 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 Date07/31/2024
Session Number6
Total Session Minutes60
Homework assignment to client/group

She already meditates and chants every day, I added balancing practice, heel drop, and muscle strengthening practice into her daily routine.

Activities

To begin the session, I asked Stephanie how she was feeling and if she had noticed any changes or challenges. This was the last session before she began her 1 month-long trip to upstate NY and Oregon to visit her longtime friends. She planned this travel plan a few weeks ago, this decision shows her mental improvement, she is more positive while she is dealing with physical conditions.
We chant Hari Om together and 2 minutes of 3-parts breathing to relax her body and mind. Then we moved to physical practice. I began with gentle neck & shoulder stretches, joint movements where she used a strop to enhance her movements, balancing practice using a chair and heel-drop exercise.
To end the session, I led 15 15-minute of body scan and chanted 3 Oms together.

Client/Group progress summary

Her condition due to stiff person’s syndrome is a challenge. Despite her daily practice, she suffers cramps, and spasms almost every day. However, she became able to manage those conditions by breathing practice and meditation.

Stephanie shared that despite feeling tired and experiencing pain, she is making progress, including plans to travel, which she previously felt too nervous to consider. Despite her condition, this indicates an improvement in her confidence and willingness to engage in activities.

Reflection and self-evaluation

Stephanie mentioned Celine Dion’s performance at the Paris Olympic opening ceremony, and it was clear how much it inspired her. It is so nice to see her progress, her long-term yoga practice supports her physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Final Client/Group ReportAfter 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

I will continue my current plan JAPA, balancing practice, chanting, and body scan.

Report briefly on each Kosha belowProgress 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?Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion