• 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.

1. continue to do the asana sequence including the tree pose on both sides; this was taught to both client and mom with the thought they could do this together.

2. continue to walk outside, to use 432 Hz grounding music, to avoid TV and horror movies, to use sleep hygiene.

3. client to go on outings with the BHS (behavioral health specialist) over the weekend; he plans to go over the asana sequence with AN at the beginning of their time together.

Today in the session, we spent most of our time with AN and only some with her parents. AN, over time, has become more independent in her thoughts.

Reviewed our asana/warm up of tadasana, hip circles, bouncy twists. Add tree pose to help with groundedness; used the adaptive yoga version in which sole of the foot come up only as high as above the ankle, and the client is holding onto a chair. She was eventually able to release from the chair after the pose was taught. We did this on both sides, holding the pose only for about 30 seconds on each side.

Continued to use the yogic concepts of a good, pure, healthy true self when speaking with her parents and with AN about how she has been doing.
Mother has noted that her episodes of agitation have decreased.

She does still have some periods in which she is clearly responding to hallucinations which upset her, but she herself has little recall of these events so it was difficult to discuss their nature.

Sleep has improved; has been using a supplement for sleep (L-theanine) and has also been doing sleep hygiene before bed; no gym workouts at 8pm anymore.

We also danced for about 10 minutes in session together. Client used her hips in the dances and this was encouraged. Positive reinforcement regarding client's progress, her dance moves, and her assertion of her own creativity.

AN is processing well; we are building an asana practice together that is simple, and whose components are focused on activating the lower chakras (1st and 2nd). Her independence is growing and her parents are allowing her more of her own space. This is likely also the result of her symptoms improving, so the parents feel there is less to report about her. Episodes of agitation occur once or twice a day, and last about 5 mins maximum, thus far.

Limitations encountered are the client's attention span and ability to comprehend complex instructions. Will maintain a very short hold for any poses. I have noted that after doing an activity for a max of 10mins, AN declares it to be over, so asana practice will remain short.

1. continue to review asana practice and perhaps add on a part. Will assess at the time. Continue to engage in dance and to use yogic concept of the true self.

2. consider introducing an active meditation practice.