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
12/07/2024
Session Number
4
Total Session Minutes
115
Homework assignment to client/group
Continue to smile as the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning.
ASANA
o Seated cobra (catus arms) - upper back bend
o Seated forward bend (Turtle) – spinal extension
o Seated Cat/Cow - spinal extension and flexion
o Standing Tadasana with affirmation
o Standing half-locust being aware of lifting the right arm - lower back bend
o Standing pelvic circles
o Standing upper body circles
o Standing forward bend with spinal stretch holding chair
o Seated Twist
PRANAYAMA
o Dirga Swasam – lessen this to 3 to 5 rounds.
o Kapalabhati – try 2 or 3 rounds 15 to 20 expulsions each round
MEDITATION
Kirtan Kriya Meditation is a chanting meditation while lightly touching the fingers together like we did and chanting Sa Ta Na Ma. Below are a few videos that you can view on youtube and these will give you a lot of information on the benefits of Kirtan Kriya. Practice for 5 minutes or longer.
o (991) Dr. Dharma on the Healing Power of Kirtan Kriya - YouTube
o Dr Dharma - Kirtan Kriya - History, Research and benefits
o (991) Kirtan Kriya Meditation - YouTube
Sutra II.8 – Aversion/Dveshah – Aversion is that which follows identification with painful experiences.
In this session we discussed aversion (Dveshah), what it is and how it affects us and how it causes inner stress and harms us.
Activities
Asana
o Seated cobra (catus arms) - upper back bend
o Seated forward bend (Turtle) – spinal extension
o Seated Cat/Cow - spinal extension and flexion
o Standing Tadasana with affirmation
o Standing half-locust being aware of lifting the right arm - lower back bend
o Standing pelvic circles
o Standing upper body circles
o Standing forward bend with spinal stretch holding chair
o Seated Twist
DEEP RELAXATION – Yoga Nidra (lying down)
o From The Healing Path of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi. This version has a scanning of the body while inhaling and exhaling to each body part – which is like doing a pranayama practice.
PRANAYAMA – Diaphragmatic Breathing, 2 - 3 minutes
o Dirga Swasam
o Kapalabhati
MEDITATION - Kirtan Kriya Meditation - Sa Ta Na Ma
WISDOM TEACHING
Review Sutra II.35 – Ahimsa – In the presence of one firmly established in non-violence, all hostilities cease.
Review Sutra II.1: Tapah (Tapasya) - Accepting pain as help for purification, as a form of self-discipline, and for the study of spiritual books, and surrender to the Supreme being constitute Yoga in practice.
Sutra II.8 – Aversion/Dveshah – Aversion is that which follows identification with painful experiences.
Client/Group progress summary
Client was not able to do any of the practice because she was preparing for a Gala Ball event for her job and had no time to practice.
Client did continue to see her Physical Therapist for her right arm.
Client was very happy with the Yoga Therapy session and she recorded most of the session so that she can follow along at home at her convenience.
Client mood is good mood. This session she had more time to spend as all previous session she has had limited time.
Reflection and self-evaluation
It was a good session. I felt better about the way the dialogue was evolving in this session than I had in previous sessions.
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
This was our last session.
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
