• 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.

Her primary goal from yoga therapy is to alleviate the symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome and osteoarthritis, manage her chronic pain, and improve her overall well-being. She also seeks stress relief, better mobility, improved energy levels, and a sense of connection and purpose in her life.

Stephanie commented, “This level is most challenging for me with Stiff Person’s Syndrome. The breathing and yoga exercises helped to stretch my muscles to avoid cramping and spasming.”

Staphanie commented “The exercises released areas where my energy was blocked, and I had more energy following the sessions.”

Staphanie commented “The daily workouts gave me hope. I now have the confidence to leave my home, travel and visit with friends”

Stephanie practiced the homework assignments I provided and gave me feedback at the sessions, she is trying whatever she can to improve.
Because stiff person syndrome is a rare disease and less information is available to the public compared with other diseases, her willingness to learn about it and execute whatever she can is so strong, and this motivation keeps her positive feelings.

I believe the sessions helped her well. She has been practicing yoga for many years and meditates, chants, and attends events. Now she works with her doctors and PT but fewer activities support her spiritually. I was able to provide some information about the online kirtan community and I did chant with her. I hope this support are needed for her and that she enjoyed it.

See feedback from Stephanie above

I reminded her of the benefits of deep breathing and affirmations. She has an affirmation, “easy does it,” but she had forgotten it. I encouraged her to practice deep breathing and repeat her affirmation during her SPS episodes to help relax her muscles and calm her mind.

I also suggested heel drop practice and balancing practice including heel-to-toe walking.

I wish I could talk more about yoga philosophy from the Bhagavad Gita or Yoga Sutra to support Stephnie’s mental/spiritual journey to go through her SPS conditions because the improvement of her physical condition is limited.

I know that Yogaville’s Satsang is available on Livestream every Saturday, but are there any daily activities available online from Integral Yoga?

Also chanting book available from Integral Yoga?

I enjoyed the sessions with Stephanie, we began every session with Hari Om chant together. Also she talked about her memory of attending retreats at ashram or chanting with Krishna Das.