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Entry Type	Final Client Report
Client/Group	GB
Entry Category	Case Study
Select your mentor	Sarala Evans
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)
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.
Number of sessions completed	10
Date you started seeing client/group	08/31/2024
Total hours of all Yoga Therapy sessions with this client/group to date	13.25
Adjustments and adaptations you made to your care plan,	Adjustments Made: Increased focus on weight-bearing poses Ensured proper joint alignment to prevent unnecessary strain on bones and joints. Used props (blocks, wall, or chair) for support to maintain stability in standing poses. Emphasized slow, controlled transitions to reduce the risk of falls. Focused on back-strengthening poses Encouraged hip-hinging instead of rounding the back in forward bends. Linked breath-linked movement to encourage slow, mindful transitions. Integrated meditation or relaxation techniques to support overall well-being.
Client/Group Goals	Progress towards goals: Increased ability to hold weight-bearing poses Increase duration of weight-bearing poses. Posture & Spinal Alignment Improved balance and stability Confidence in transitions between poses Increased awareness of diaphragmatic breathing to manage tension and improve relaxation.
Report briefly on each Kosha below	Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
Physical level	Strength, Stability, and Posture - Enhanced balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls. Improved leg and core strength, allowing the client to hold weight-bearing
Energetic level	Developed greater awareness of diaphragmatic breathing, leading to improved relaxation and circulation. Increased ability to breathe fully and deeply in postures, improving endurance and stability.
Emotional	Greater confidence in movement, with less hesitation around balance work. Increased mindfulness in posture, reducing fear of injury. Improved emotional resilience, especially in adapting to osteopenia-related limitations.
Intellectual / Sense of self	Developed a deeper understanding of safe movement patterns and modifications. Recognized the importance of consistent practice for bone health and overall well-being.
Spiritual orientation and support plan	Expressed greater enjoyment in practice, feeling a sense of accomplishment in progress. Found joy in movement and the ability to engage in daily activities with more confidence.
Additional Information
Sample of homework given between sessions (after initial homework)	Continue with box breathing Continue with 20 min of YT every night. Wall angels, cat cow, wall sits, and pick a pose we have worked on hold for 30 seconds 3x Continue to move during work and linking breath with movements.
Personal reflection from doing client/group.
Rough estimate of time spent in preparation and follow up documentation per session	60
What you would change with benefit of hindsight	Although we worked on strengthening and balance, I could have incorporated more restorative yoga or gentle stretching into the sessions, especially considering the stress and emotional load that comes with managing osteopenia
Did you enjoy your service?	My client's progress is always gratifying, and seeing improvements, no matter how small, can bring a lot of joy to the process. When I saw my client started experiencing more confidence in her movement I felt a great sense of joy.
Notify Mentor?	Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion