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
09/26/2024
Session Number
2
Total Session Minutes
90
Homework assignment to client/group
1. Journal about Pratipaksa Bhavana after reading the article:
https://layoga.com/practice/meditation/the-healing-art-of-pratipaksha-bhavana/
2. Practice:
-Warming up the joints when waking up or in bed
https://www.annswansonwellness.com/blog/joint-freeing-series
-Web-claw-beak-paw exercise
-Sun salutation,
-and 15 minutes of Yoga Nidra 1, 2, 3 (chapter 6, Yoga Nidra meditations, Julie Lusk on Audible) before sleep.
3. Affirmation- suggestion: “I am a spark from the infinite. I am light.”
Practice this or any other positive affirmation in the morning.
4. Use this video to practice 3 part breath.:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI055S7g7Xs
Activities
swadhyaya or Self introspection? Yoga Nidra? Belly breath?
Yoga philosophy: Pratipaksha bhavana: see the positive in every situation (Patanjali Yoga Sutras)
https://layoga.com/practice/meditation/the-healing-art-of-pratipaksha-bhavana/
Warming up with music
Sun Salutation - anjali mudra (to open his hands)
Tadasana/tree pose (count the seconds)
back bend: pyramid
forward bend: Apanasana, supta padangustasana with strap (stretching hamstrings)
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 - Affirmations for Healing
CLOSING
Client/Group progress summary
He didn’t practice anything I prescribed, except he could one day lay down on the deck in silence when he could not sleep. He said it was an enjoyable experience. Another technique he uses is to give thanks.
The night before the session, he couldn’t sleep, but after the session, he felt more energy and didn’t sleep during Yoga Nidra.
We practiced tree pose and counted the seconds: standing on the left leg 5s/ right leg 27s.
I sent orientations for him to download Julie Lusk’s audible, to the practice of Yoga Nidra.
Reflection and self-evaluation
I noticed that all my clients (except my capstone) didn’t do the homework when I was away for 10 days. Maybe I need to send messages of encouragement to them in these situations.
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 Pratipaksa Bhavana? Yoga Nidra? Belly breath?
Yoga philosophy: saucha - cleansing your body internally - mind and body (ayurveda)
Warming up with music
Sun Salutation (without weight on his wrists)
Tadasana/tree pose (count time)
Utkatasana
Standing locust
back bend: pyramid
forward bend: pashimotanasana
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 - Affirmations for Healing.
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
