• 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.

There are no changes in the overall care plan, except for when the client was exposed to dust/toxin and did not feel well just before the session. She felt dizzy and unstable physically and emotionally. Therefore, I offered restorative yoga instead of adaptive asanas.

The client's goal was to improve her balance and cognitive function, and she has achieved this goal. Although improved breathing was not her original goal, this was added to care plan to support pranayama kosha.

The client gains more strength and flexibility. Her balance has improved; she can do the Tree pose without holding on to a char for 30 seconds or more.

The client's breathing pattern has improved; she can take a full breath and demonstrate abdominal breathing. Her energy level has also increased.

She is calmer and does not feel anxious. Her cognitive function has also improved.

She is less reactive to stress and can think clearly.

Her connection to nature and others become stronger. She now has a dedicated space for her spiritual practice. Walking meditation in the garden can be done when the weather is warmer. She has done this in the past and enjoyed it.

Nuch has offered me individual counseling on perspectives to avoid stress and resulting afflictions and suffering. Her instruction for development of “good” karma has opened to me a path for more positive impressions and recollections of my interactions and reflections. Her physical training routines with me have greatly improved my motor skills and balance. Nuch has been more patient with my progress than I have been with myself. I have recently learned that I can only regain what I have lost through illness by being persistent (regular & slow practices) and patient (don’t push too far or too fast) in my training, yet another “better karma” reflection.

1. Three-part breathing followed by alternate nostril for 10 minutes.
2. Kirtan Kriya/meditation daily 5 minutes.
3. Gentle movement once a week. Include savasana, three-part breathing and meditation after asana practice.
4. Reading assignments, for example:
(i) Letting Go chapter of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Wherever You Go There You Are
(ii) A Dog’s Quest to be a Buddhist by Gary Heads.

I would record guided imagery or meditation and share it with the client for her to practice while I was away for 1 month.

The mentor has been very supportive and provided guidance for the care of the client.

Absolutely. I have learned so much from working with this client. It warms my heart to see how far she has come from when we started working together.