• 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.

Better Wrist Mobility & Comfort: With modified wrist exercises, the client now experiences less stiffness and discomfort in daily activities and has gained greater awareness of how to move safely. We used props such as a yoga strap in seated or reclined hamstring stretches to avoids overreaching, protecting the spine. Used the strap in assisting shoulder mobility by helping with gentle shoulder stretches without wrist strain. We used yoga blocks in modified plank on blocks to reduce wrist extension. in standing poses (e.g., Triangle) we used blocks helped bring the floor closer, reducing spinal strain.

Over the course of our seven sessions, we made steady progress toward the client’s goals, focusing on building strength, improving mobility, and increasing confidence in movement while ensuring joint safety and bone health.
-Incorporated safe weight-bearing poses.
-Modified wrist-bearing poses to avoid excessive pressure while still engaging supporting muscles.
-Practiced breath awareness techniques to enhance relaxation and body-mind connection.

The client has developed greater lower-body strength, improved postural alignment, and gained better balance awareness, all essential for managing osteopenia and preventing falls. Wrist mobility has also improved, with less discomfort in daily activities.

The client has become more aware of their breath, linking it with breath and movement. They have learned to incorporate breath work techniques outside of sessions, helping them feel more centered and less tense.

The client has built greater confidence in their movement and is less fearful of injury, allowing them to engage more fully in their practice. Their awareness of safe modifications has increased, making them more mindful of how they move in daily life.

The client has developed a deeper understanding of their body’s needs, recognizing when to challenge themselves and when to adapt or rest.

The client has found moments of joy and ease in movement, especially in restorative practices and breathwork. They have expressed a sense of accomplishment and empowerment, recognizing the benefits of consistency in their practice.

The client reported feeling stronger and more flexible since beginning yoga therapy, which reassures me that our approach is working. Additionally, she is integrating breath awareness into her daily life to manage stress, showing that the practice is extending beyond our sessions.

-Perhaps using resistance bands could have further supported bone density and wrist stability.
-Explored more variations to give the client additional options, such as fist or forearm-based poses instead of flat palms.
-Maybe incorporating journaling, reflection, or self-inquiry prompts would have been beneficial.

Yes, I genuinely enjoyed working with this client. It was rewarding to see their progress over seven sessions. I appreciated the opportunity to: Get creative with modifications and props to support their osteopenia and wrist concerns. Deepen my understanding of how to balance strength-building and joint safety. Celebrate small but meaningful victories, like improved balance, better posture awareness, and greater ease in movement.