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Entry Type	Individual Yoga Therapy Session
Client/Group	MM
Entry Category	Case Study
Select your mentor	Steffany Moonaz
Intake
Assessment
Approval Notice	*Your care plan should be approved by your mentor, with any amendments they suggested, prior to your remaining Yoga Therapy sessions.*
Care Plan	Outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including: Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate), balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering. 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), Balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering. 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	10/05/2024
Session Number	3
Total Session Minutes	90
Homework assignment to client/group	1. Three-part breathing daily 5 minutes 2. Kirtan Kriya daily 5 minutes 3. Positive affirmation daily and as needed, e.g., I am safe, healthy, happy, living with ease
Activities	The client has been diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS). She has low energy and is fear of losing cognitive function. • Centering – body and breath awareness • Eye movement • Movement of neck and shoulders • Table • Puppy • Cat-cow • Alternate lift • Thread the needle • Downward dog • Mountain • Tandem standing • Upward salute -side bend • Chair • Half Sun salutation • Tree • Warrior I • Cobra • Locust • Boat • Bound angle • Jainusiasasana • Seated forwarded fold • Seated twist • Guided imagery – secret garden • Three-part breathing • Alternate nostril • Meditation – affirmation – I have safe, I am healthy, I am happy living with ease Yogic wisdom: Svadhyaya – surrender to the higher power, Serinity prayer
Client/Group progress summary	The client felt that she has gained some flexibility of the hips and stability on her feet. Her mental and emotional health have improved; she has not felt ‘mad’ or ‘angry’ even on something that usually triggers negative emotion. When she felt anxious or stressed, she took a long deep breath. The client’s balance has improved slightly. After the session, she sent me a note to let me know that she slept very well.
Reflection and self-evaluation	The client did not have troubles with the eye movement, although I did not try circular movement. The client’s breathing pattern has improved. Nevertheless, I would like to wait for a couple more session before introducing other breathing techniques, especially the one that involves holding the breath, e.g., box breathing.
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	Continue to improve balance and flexibility. Strengthening flow (e.g., Sun salutation) will be included to address Vata and Kapha imbalance. • Centering – body and breath awareness • Eye movement • Movement of neck and shoulders • Cat-cow • Alternate lift • Thread the needle • Child-table-downward dog • Mountain • Upward salute -side bend • Chair • Half Sun salutation • Tree • Warrior II • Cobra • Bridge • Supported shoulder stand • Boat • Bound angle • Jainusiasasana • Seated forwarded fold • Seated twist • Savasana • Three-part breathing • Alternate nostril • Meditation – affirmation
Report briefly on each Kosha below	Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
Additional Information
Personal reflection from doing client/group.
Notify Mentor?	Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion