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Entry Type	Individual Yoga Therapy Session
Client/Group	MM
Entry Category	Capstone
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	11/14/2024
Session Number	10
Total Session Minutes	75
Homework assignment to client/group	1. Three-part breathing daily for 5 minutes followed by alternate nostril for 5 minutes 2. Kirtan Kriya daily 5 minutes 3. Brahmari breath as needed 4. Positive affirmation daily and as needed 5. Gentle movement with breath 15 minutes, twice a week and when feel stressed and overwhelmed. 6. Read article ‘Understanding the 5 Kleshas May Unlock The Key To Your Suffering’ Understanding The 5 Kleshas May Unlock The Key To Your Suffering
Activities	The client has been diagnosed with chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS). She has low energy and is fear of losing cognitive function. • Centering – witness practice • Movement of neck, shoulders, and spine • Cat-cow • Puppy • lunge • Downward dog • Mountain • Half sun salutation • Goddess • Wide legged forward bend • Savasana • Supine pigeon • Bridge • Cobra • Sphinx • Alternate lift arm and leg • Child • Boat • Bound angel • Head to knee • Seated forward bend • Seated twist • Savasana • Three-part breathing • Alternate nostril • Meditation – client selected affirmation
Client/Group progress summary	The client met with her doctor last week. The doctor told her that there are scare tissues on her lung (from x-ray) which are likely from being secondhand smoker. The doctor recommended strengthening muscles that facilitate breathing. We discussed the importance of abdominal breathing and how it can help improve the lung capacity (by strengthening the diaphragm and intercoastal muscles). The client’s mental well-being remains to be good. She was surprised how she was not feeling overwhelmed despite receiving a lot of information from her doctor.
Reflection and self-evaluation	I recommended the book ‘ A dog’s quest to be a Buddhist.’ The book is light read that filled with insights. While it focuses on Buddhist teaching and there are many similarities to yogic wisdom (mindfulness, non-attachment, compassion). The client loves the book and finds it very helpful.
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	• Klesha discussion • Centering • Cat-cow • Puppy • Child – side stretch • Thread the needle • Low lunge • Downward dog • Mountain • Arm over head with a strap • Half sun salutation • Tree • Goddess • Warrior II • Triangle • Savasana • Cobra • Alternate lift arm and leg • Bridge • Boat • Seated wide legged forward bend • Seated Lateral bend • Seated twist • Savasana • Three-part breathing • Alternate nostril • Meditation –
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