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
08/12/2024
Session Number
2
Total Session Minutes
90
Homework assignment to client/group
Observe breath, thoughts (like you practice, put your thoughts in the buble and let them go)
Create an affirmation for you and use it every morning, when you wake up.
Practice dirgha swasan (3 part breath) sitting with a support for your back, opening the space for belly breathing, for 5 minutes every day with this video:
Practice the lion's roar.
Legs up the wall (stretching and breathing)
Activities
- Check-in with the client
Yoga philosophy: “Wherever you go, there you are.” Zinn, J. K. (2005). Wherever you go there you are (2nd ed., pp. 195-200). Hachette Book Group.
I will talk to her about changing patterns in order to heal.
- CENTERING
- SITTING, OBSERVING BREATH AND SENSATIONS
- ASANAS (with Ujjayi breath)
Warm up the neck to relax muscles that tighten with stress.
Chair Sun salutation (SMTT manual page 65)
Always aware of breath and sensations in her body.
Backbend: warrior 2 (standing, one hand holding the chair)
Forward bend: downward dog, hands on the chair
Inversion: legs up the chair
Twist: Ardha matsyendrasana
Savasana
- Progressive Relaxation (with progressive breath awareness, Yoga Nidra Meditations page 215)
- PRANAYAMA: ujjayi breath (with asanas) and breath of joy
- MEDITATION
- CLOSING with mantra Om purnamadah
Client/Group progress summary
She felt more rested after CPAP. She is still adapting to the machine; she will order a new mask.
She practiced home the tense and release and the lion roar exercise. She also practices the breath with the mantra “weakness” when exhaling and “strength” when inhaling. She said the three-part breathing is easier when she's lying down. She also practiced meditation visualizing the thoughts in the bubble and letting the bubble go.
During the practice, she felt stretched, calm breath, and had a better balance.
I asked her to practice the three-part breathing in a sitting position with a chair back support, then she could open up space for more belly breathing.
She said she has vertigo, and this is a piece of new information. She feels everything spinning when she stands up or lies down on the floor. But this is a minute sensation.
She really liked breath of joy!
Reflection and self-evaluation
I liked to see her improvement, I could see her face lit up.
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
Check-in with the client
Yoga philosophy: Pratipaksha bhavana: see the positive in every situation (Patanjali Yoga Sutras)
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: warrior 3 hands on the cair
Forward bend: pashimotanasana
Inversion: viparita/legs up the chair
Twist: Ardha matsyendrasana
Savasana
Progressive Relaxation and deep relaxation with guided yoga nidra
PRANAYAMA: Ujjaiy breath (with asanas) and breath of joy
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
