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
09/13/2024
Session Number
9
Total Session Minutes
100
Homework assignment to client/group
1. Journal about the kleshas - article. How are the Kleshas bringing suffering to your life? How can you change each situation?
https://integralyogamagazine.org/the-yoga-of-suffering-its-philosophy-and-practice/
2. Practice Sun salutation on the floor and 15 minutes of Yoga Nidra- “I am meditation” for health and healing (Yoga Nidra meditations, Julie Lusk, chapter 5)
3. Read your Guru’s lessons before sleep.
4. Practice 3 part breath. Use this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI055S7g7Xs
5. Practice balance, flexibility, and strengthening of the core and legs with a standing locust.
6. Walk every day for 30 minutes (if that is ok for you) in beautiful surroundings. Remember the labyrinth in the Jesuit retreat.
Activities
Check-in with the client: How are you feeling? Pain 1-10?
Did you practice SS? Affirmations on the mirror? Journaling about the Kleshas? Yoga Nidra? Guruji’s lessons? Belly breath?
Yoga philosophy: Kleshas
Back to the article: https://integralyogamagazine.org/the-yoga-of-suffering-its-philosophy-and-practice/
Sun salutation on the floor
Tadasana (for stabilization) - lift one leg and measure time
back bend: standing locust (training balance)
forward bend: Apanasana, supta padangustasana with strap
Inversion - viparita with block
supine twist
Savasana.
Progressive Relaxation and deep relaxation with guided yoga nidra (Experiencing the dissolving of the five Kleshas. Nischala Devi, in the secret power of yoga)
PRANAYAMA: diaphragmatic breathing and 3-part breath
MEDITATION: Affirmations for Healing.
CLOSING
Client/Group progress summary
She was not feeling well before the session (pain #4 on a scale of 1-10) but she kept moving and ½ later, she was fine (zero pain). She liked the article's idea of the difference between pain and suffering. Be the witness. As she goes through the day, she observes her body.
Oblation will be just next year, and she is afraid that things get worse, she is trying to find another doctor. All this is a source of stress for her, so I said that she could act to get another doctor but continue as the observer, and surrender to the Divine (swara pranidana).
We talked about karma yoga and how it can help in the healing process. She trained her dog as a therapy dog and intends to take it to the library near her home to help kids with reading difficulties.
We reevaluated our sessions since we are in the middle away from the end of our meetings.
Pain: still present sometimes, but she is dealing much better with it.
Weight: She gained 2 pounds (which she wanted to) because she ate very well at the retreat. I advise her to eat more nutritious food at home. She is vata, so she can check in her ayurvedic doctor's food list if he allows her to eat kichari (basmati rice, mung dal, and vegetables). It’s a tridoshic and very nutritious and healthy food.
Stress: she is feeling calmer. Daily Yoga Nidra is helping a lot. She is not pushing herself, not angry. Vrittis are not going away, but she can observe them. She said: “I know what they are now, and I know other people have them too!.”
Flexibility: better, she is practicing Sun salutations every day.
Strength: She wants to be stronger mainly in her legs. We increased the SS and the walking.
Mouth Dryness: much better. She said it’s probably food-related
She feels she is fighting inflammation.
We also talked about the kleshas and identification with this body and person we think we are, which can be a great source of suffering (avidya and Asmita). Attachment to health and aversion to disease also. Fear of death, which is not just body death but also death of a certain comfortable situation. She will journal about all that.
Reflection and self-evaluation
It was very gratifying to see how far JD improved.
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: Did you practice SS? Affirmations? Journaling about 2.15 sutra? Yoga Nidra? Guruji’s lessons? Belly breath? Journal about Kleshas? Walk?
Yoga philosophy: Tapas
https://integralyogamagazine.org/learning-to-work-through-challenges-tapas-self-discipline/
“Too much focus on our sensory experience instead of our internal one causes a draining of energy, leaving our energy body weaker. (...) Tapas is about creating the heat of transformation – a commitment to self-control, dedication, and discipline.”
“Adversity has the potential to be our greatest tool for awakening.”
Sun salutation on the floor
Tadasana and Tree pose with support (check balance)
back bend: bhujangasana
forward bend: Apanasana, supta padangustasana with strap
Inversion - viparita with block
supine twist
Savasana.
Progressive Relaxation and deep relaxation with guided yoga nidra
PRANAYAMA: 3-part breath and alternate nostril breathing
MEDITATION
CLOSING
Homework
Ask yourself or perhaps journal on these questions:
What am I avoiding out of procrastination, avoidance, or fear?
What habits are keeping me from living life to its fullest?
What in my external environment takes too much attention or energy?
Does this choice lead me to who I want to be? Is it conducive to my awakening or realizing the Self?
Where am I avoiding discomfort and why? Am I making excuses for myself?
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
