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
04/15/2025
Session Number
5
Total Session Minutes
70
Homework assignment to client/group
1. Client to observe where they feel the emotions in their body when they encounter with stressful emotions / ruminations.
2. Continue to practice meditation, setting intentions, noticing for alignment / Breath / Centered mind during their PT sessions
Activities
1. Check-in
2. Hatha yoga practice
1.Centering
Quick present moment awareness practice
Notice 3 things you see, 3 things you hear, 3 things you feel, any fragrance around them
Notice thoughts and emotions
Notice breath
Chanting “Om” three times
Setting Sankalpa
I intend to show compassion and respect to my body and mind
Smiling at palms
2. Warm ups:
Netra Vyayamam - semi circles
Lion’s pose & Kitty cat
Neck - semi circles
Shoulder circles with finger tips touching the shoulders
Seated cat/cow with cactus arms - Upper back
Stirring the pot - Torso circles w/ stationary hip
Introduce Seated Sun Salutations
BB - Head cradled backbend (SMTT manual P.66)
FB - Turtle (SMTT manual p.75) Use pillow on lap to feel the pressure on the belly
SS - Seated Triangle pose w/wide feet
IN - Seated wide legged forward bend into inversion holding the back of chair
TW - Twist w/feet wide
3. Yoga Mudra
4. Relaxation
Quick stretch and release
Guided relaxation w/ neutral imagery
5. Breathing practices
"Ha" breath
Nadi shuddhi
6. Meditation
Repeating affirmation "Peace is within me" by touching fingertips
7. End
Chant "Lokha samastha..."
Offering practice to someone in need or someone you love
Bowing heads with each other - honoring Higher-Self in us and in others
Smiling at your palms
3. Yogic Wisdom
Koshas - Panchamaya Koshas
Client/Group progress summary
Client was upset because he was not able to make his goal of walking before his one-year of injury date. He looked calm but was clearly upset. He expressed that this past week was very difficult for him to process things as his injury date was approaching which is on April 16.
I encouraged him to use his Yogic tool box to cope with his stress and shared some practical ways which we practiced during the session. I will know more about how he coped in our next session.
Reflection and self-evaluation
Client shared about his stressful experience he was going through the past week as his one-year of injury date is approaching the next day. I was not able to say anything at the moment. But I am sure the hatha practices helped him to relieve some stress. I felt grateful and had a nice feeling of serving.
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
1. Check-in
2. Hatha session
a) Centering
Breath awareness
b) Warm-ups
Neck stretches
Jaw stretches
Shoulder stretches
Seated cat/cow
Seated Sun salutations (X2)
c) Balance
Tree pose w/block or book on top of head
c1)BB
Seated Cobra
d) FB
Seated wide legged forward bend
e) IN
Seated wide legged forward bend and releasing the neck towards ground
f) TW
Triangle twist
g) Yoga Mudra
3. Relaxation
Guided relaxation w/ imagery
4. Breathing practices
Brahmari pranayama
5. Meditation
Brahmari pranayama w/counting
6. End session
7. Yogic wisdom learnings
Continue discussion on Koshas
8. Self-care home practices
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
