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
10/03/2024
Session Number
3
Homework assignment to client/group
1. How do you practice ahimsa (non-harm) in your life to yourself and others?
2. Practice:
-Warming up the joints when waking up or in bed
https://www.annswansonwellness.com/blog/joint-freeing-series
You can watch the video:
https://youtu.be/xYuLL21CIUw?si=mPBa6NkBRb3lMk03
-Web-claw-beak-paw exercise
-Sun salutation without engaging the wrists:
Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute) Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana) Plank Pose on your forearms (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
-and 15 minutes of Yoga Nidra 1, 2, 3 (chapter 6, Yoga Nidra meditations, Julie Lusk on Audible) before sleep.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_2Ep02AAVc
3. Affirmation- create your affirmation. Practice it in the morning.
4. Use this video to practice 3 part breath.:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI055S7g7Xs
Activities
Check-in with the client: Did you practice SS? Affirmations? Journaling about Pratipaksa Bhavana? Yoga Nidra (Julie L.)? Belly breath? How was your sleep?
Yoga philosophy: ahimsa, nonviolence with yourself and others (learning boundaries is a way to be gentle and respectful with yourself and others).
Warming up with music - Breath of Joy
Sun Salutation (without weight on his wrists)
The 5 basic postures are:
Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
High Lunge (Stretches the hips on the back leg. Stretches the psoas muscles, which is good for the nervous system. https://neurolaunch.com/psoas-fight-or-flight/
Strengthens the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, calf muscles, and hamstrings. It engages the deep core muscles, which helps create stability. Improves balance.)
Tree pose (count time) 20 s left - 40s right
Utkatasana (core strength)
back bend: pyramid going to forearm plank
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
Client/Group progress summary
He looked a little depressed, he talked about a friend who is in Israel and all the craziness that is happening there, cried when talking about that. He said he was really negative during the week. His wife told me he had a breakdown and she almost took him to the hospital.
He is not practicing the exercises.
We practiced the Breath of Joy, which can help with depression. We talked about ahimsa and seeing others and circumstances as opportunities. Compassion is a beautiful feeling but being drowned in compassion is not good for you or for others. We do what we can.
He said he has to work more on his breathing.
Because of his deviated septum, he had some problems with alternated nostril breathing. Next time I’ll show him how to use a neti pot to clear his nostrils and be more prepared for pranayama.
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-are-neti-pots-and-do-they-work
“In clearing the head and sinuses, the use of the neti pot can help us deal with even the psychological blockages that reduce the quality of our lives. Emotional disturbances of anger, fear, anxiety, irritability, or depression are often linked to poor breathing patterns and reduced functioning of the nostrils. Clearing the nostrils with the neti pot can add to our psychological well-being and give us some breathing space to deal with our emotional issues in life!”
David Frawley. Neti: Healing Secrets of Yoga and Ayurveda (Kindle Locations 109-112). Kindle Edition.
We practiced meditation with breath and words he chose: inhaling Love and exhaling peace and relaxation.
He spent more time balancing in the tree pose, about 20 seconds on the left leg and more than 40 seconds on the right.
Reflection and self-evaluation
I think I needed more time with him. He said these sessions are “the best birthday gift for him” (his birthday is 10/04)! He is still not practicing regularly which could help him a lot, maybe a little seed of yoga is being planted there!
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 Ahimsa? Yoga Nidra (Julie L.)? Belly breath? How was your sleep?
Yoga philosophy: saucha - cleansing your body internally - mind and body (ayurveda)/ use of the neti pot
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
