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
11/16/2024
Session Number
12
Total Session Minutes
60
Homework assignment to client/group
-CHAIR YOGA
- Sufi Grinds - sitting up tall with hands on knees or thighs, circle your spine - inhale as you move forward with slight arch in your back, gently round your spine and exhale as you move back. Do 10 circles, then repeat in opposite direction - continue for 3 minutes. Sufi Grinds help the upper body to open up, stretch, relax and release tension. Your internal organs also get a great massage and the deep breathing totally cleanses and refreshes your nervous system.
- Cat / Cow - easy to practice at your desk 2 - 3 x per day. Rest hands on thighs - inhale, engaging core, lifting sternum then chin. Feel the entire spine - from tailbone to crown of head lifting. Exhale, gently tucking chin to chest and rounding your back. Repeat 7 - 10x. Rest. Repeat, if desired, for a second set.
- Cherry Picking - chin up with alternating arm raises - remember to use the breath - inhale as you reach and exhale as you return hand to thigh.
- TRIGGER POINT RELEASE, as needed
- BALANCE / DRISHTI - Squats - Chair or Pool - stand with feet hip-width apart facing chair or pool wall - take hold for balance - exhale as you gently bend knees - inhale as you rise up. See if you can lift your chin and keep gaze forward during each squat. Practice 7 - 10x. Pause. Repeat, if desired.
- Tippy-toe Balancing - standing facing pool wall or stand facing back of chair with hands resting gently on top of chair back. Inhale while gently rising up on your toes as you lift your sternum then chin. Feel the full extension of your spine. Exhale and return to neutral. Practice 7 - 10x. Rest. Repeat, if desired, for a second set. You can practice at the pool too - facing the pool wall with hands on the edge, inhale while gently rising up on your toes as you lift your sternum then chin. Feel the full extension of your spine. Exhale and return to neutral. REMEMBER CHIN UP!
- Standing Balance - using a stable chair - stand next to the back of the chair -
— LEFT SIDE - place left hand on chair, as needed, lift your left knee - hold for count of up to 10. Release.
— RIGHT SIDE - place right hand on chair, as needed, lift your left knee - hold for count of up to 10. Release.
- PRANAYAMA - Voo Breath - for centering and when strong emotions come up. Practice 3 - 5 Voos.
Activities
-CENTERING - The Power of the Breath - several Voos for calming effect
-CHECK-IN - Pain Scale - 5 / Stress - High
-CHAIR YOGA / STRAP SERIES - Warm-ups
-SHOULDER ROLLS - / Wings - Open / Close / Modified Eagle Arms
-BALANCE - w/ Chair / Tippy Toes / Squats / Lunges
-PRANAYAMA - Diaphragmatic Breathing / Voo
-GUIDED MEDITATION
Client/Group progress summary
Client was clearly unsettled when I arrived. He explained that his stepdaughter, who's been in and out of rehab, showed up at their home earlier in the morning - said 'she was 'loaded'. Very uncomfortable and upsetting exchange with his wife, who tripped / fell while heading to her car in the garage. She regrouped and left.
We made it through most of our session plan. Took it slowly with a number of breaks for deep breathing.
Client added that he'd seen his chiropractor the day before. She's been measuring his neck curvature - said it's steadily improving. He's credited our work with his progress. I emphasized that he's been doing the work!
Reflection and self-evaluation
I was glad to listen to client as he recounted recent series of events with his step-daughter. I also thought it was important to stay on track with our session plan to support him in finding his center with movement and breathing. Asked him several times, "what can you do right now for self-soothing and re-centering." We kept coming back to the breath.
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 with Chair & Strap Series
Balancing Series w/ Drishti - reviewing Mountain for proprioceptive and interoceptive awareness
Pranayama - Diaphragmatic Breathing / Ujjayi
Guided 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
