• 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.

To start, I focused on yogic practices to activate her PNS for sleep. She obviously wanted fast, energizing yoga. I complied w/ modifications cueing her to slow down to fully experience each movement w/ the breath, while listening to her body. I let go of Restorative Asanas, replaced w/ Yoga Nidra for body & breath awareness, etc.
During the last few sessions, we focused on Chair Yoga to practice during her workday.

NM is most demanding of herself w/ little acknowledgement & appreciation for all she does. I encouraged her to practice Santosha during her day. I do think she made some progress w/ this.
Focusing on Ahimsa was helpful w/ finding her edge physically during Asanas as well as off the mat with her daily demands.
She grew to appreciate chair yoga - taking quick breaks while at work. We worked on Balancing - noticing a big improvement from a cue I gave her.
NM enjoyed Yoga Nidra tuning into her body & breath while relaxing. Ending each session w/ YN gave her an ongoing reference point for relaxing & letting go.

NM experienced an increasing awareness of her physical well-being and the impact caused by chronic stress and related conditions. Her dedication to self-care and being her best was inspiring - never complained. She was willing to try any posture or practice that I recommended. Was always decisive and clear about what was working and what wasn't.
The support she received from the massage therapist was instrumental in enabling her to go deeper into her physical / asana practice. The ROM for her spine and hips increased notably from the start of our work together. I believe the entire process enabled her to connect with and trust her body more and more.

NM's energy expanded from muscling through each day to being more at ease and present. From showing up basically meaning getting through each day, she became more relaxed and authentic.

During our time together, N seemed to relax and enjoy what she was doing for herself. She has a lot of people who rely upon her. It was obvious she started to see the importance of balance for her own needs so that she could show up for others. We discussed self-appreciation and and self-acknowledgement throughout our time together. While she didn't fully embrace this practice, I believe she started to understand its importance.

I think N started to open up to her ego and need to take care of everything and everyone as a sort of a SuperWoman. I trust she started to look at how she doesn't need to take care of everything and everyone at her own expense. I also trust she learned she doesn't have to override her own needs / well-being for the sake of those around her.

Client never expressed much of an interest in Spiritual practices or awareness. We touched on this several times throughout our time together, yet she never expressed an interest in discussing further. She did appreciate our discussion of various Yogic teachings, including Santosha, Pratipaksha Bhavana and Upeksha.

NM was always appreciative and especially enjoyed the work we did to strengthen her piriformis as well as Yoga Nidra. She also found some of the questions and insights I shared with her regarding her inflammation and piriformis to be helpful as she discussed her experience / condition with her massage therapist and endocrinologist.

So good to connect with you yesterday. I do hope you got some helpful insight and next steps during your doctor’s appointment today. Here’s a quick recap from yesterday’s session. I know you’re going through a lot right now, so I hope you will be gentle, gentle with you right now. You will get through this! 🤗
ASANAS - just a reference for you. You can practice whenever you’re able. Hatha Series w/ breath awareness – Cat/Cow - repeat 3 to 5X | Child’s Pose for inner awareness Y breath connection | Seated Side Twists, Seated Side Stretches, Down Dog to Standing Forward Fold to Mountain …
PRANAYAMA - Keep breathing! Regarding 3-Part Breath - remember one hand on belly and the other on the heart are to help you connect with the body as you inhale and exhale.
YOGA NIDRA - I hope you found some benefit with this practice. If you want to explore this practice more, I encourage you to check out YouTube - you’ll find oodles there.
SLEEP SUPPORT - remember: ‘I’m resting...'
RAN OUT OF SPACE.

I would have gently encouraged her to pursue more of a discussion around Spirituality, what that meant for her and how it might support her on her journey. I hesitated to do so - didn't want to come across as proselytizing.

I'd like to discuss how to gently explore with a client where I think they might be holding back. I sensed at times N was showing up in people-pleasing mode, as one more thing to do to get through her day and someday learn to be her best self. I'd like to help clients connect with their sovereignty and claim why they keep showing up with intention and commitment knowing whatever is showing up is OK.

Yes! I enjoyed my service and believe NM found benefit and support in our time together. I must, must remember to let go of my Ms. Fix-it mode and trust that clients are right where they're supposed to be. My role is to show up to the best of my ability and meet them where they're at - trusting that's enough.