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
05/02/2025
Session Number
2
Total Session Minutes
90
Homework assignment to client/group
Client agreed to do lying down spinal twist few times and then holding the pose on each side for few seconds. She will do this practice before getting out of bed daily and before going to bed.
Activities
Checking-in:
Centering:
Managing triggers and panic attacks based centering practice
3-3-3 Rescue Technique
Name 3 things you hear around
Try listening sounds far away (such as street noise)
Try listening sounds up close (such as your own voice and breath)
Name 3 things you can see around
To yourself or out loud, say the objects
Such as “door”, “flowers”, “my shoes”, “ceiling” etc.
Move 3 body parts and notice your sense of touch
It can be as simple as wiggling your toes to feel the feet on the ground
Touching your hands together
Or getting your legs by moving your legs by walking
Now simply notice your breath
It has likely become slower and softer
(when in stress: If you still need to find calm and grounding, try going for a walk (in nature, if possible) Or talk to someone you trust)
Slowly extend your exhalation and allow inhalation to happen by itself
Inhaling for “Om”
Chanting “Om” X 3
Setting sankalpa
Smiling at palms
Asana:
Netra vyayamam - Draw circles with eyeballs
Warmup full body - Lying down JAPA Yoga for Joint Pain and Arthritis | Yoga Joint Exercises
Back bend - Cobra (Bhujangasana) (Sympathetic activation)
Forward bend - Wind relieving pose (Pavanamuktasana) (Parasympathetic activation)
Twist - Lying spinal twist (Jathi Parivartanasana) (Cleansing)
Inversion - Bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana) (Calming)
Relaxation:
Basic IY deep relaxation, with all elements ( Helps to relax the tight body from freeze mode) w/ neutral imagery
Meditation
Kriya Yoga meditation or Repeating affirmations - “I am safe”, “I am loved”, “I am worthy”
Closing:
Chanting “OM”
Lokha …
Dedicating practice
Smiling at palms
Yogic Wisdoms:
What is stress?
Stress response?
Relaxation response?
How to relieve from stress?
How to cope with stress?
How to build stress resilience?
Client/Group progress summary
Client showed enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new yoga practices. She recorded the session for future use.
Reflection and self-evaluation
Session went well. I am feeling more confident and comfortable to lead the yoga asana session. I am present more and listening well to the client.
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
Checking-in:
Centering: (Quick 15 minute practice)
Body awareness practice (5mins)
Slowly extend your exhalation and allow inhalation to happen by itself
Inhaling for “Om”
Chanting “Om” X 3
Setting sankalpa
Smiling at palms
Asana: (5 mins) (Use chair for support)
Warmup full body - Swinging arms and moving body side to side
Do on Right leg and then repeat on left side in sequence
Back bend - Warrior 1
Forward bend - Pyramid
twist - Pyramid twist
Inversion - Wide legged forward fold into inversion
Relaxation:
Seated relaxation imagining standing under water and removing all the not-serving energies out and healing body, mind, and spirit
Breathing Practices:
Humming bee breath - 3
Meditation (2 mins
Kriya Yoga meditation or Repeating affirmations w/fingers- “Peace begins with me"
Closing:
Chanting “OM”
Lokha …
Dedicating practice
Smiling at palms
Yogic Wisdoms:
Review stress, Stress response, Relaxation response
Discuss How to relieve from stress, How to cope with stress, How to build stress resilience - Discuss "Practice and non-attachment"
Sutras 1.12 to 1.15
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
