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
05/14/2025
Session Number
2
Total Session Minutes
90
Homework assignment to client/group
The client liked the eye movement exercise practiced in the class and chose that as her home practice. She will practice it in the morning and whenever she gets time during the day, or between her work appointments.
Activities
Checking-in:
Centering:
Body awareness
Slowly extend your exhalation and allow inhalation to happen by itself
Inhaling for “Om”
Chanting “Om” X 3
Setting sankalpa
Smiling at palms
Asana: (Chair yoga)
Netra vyayamam - Holding fist with thumb out in front. Eyes still and moving head side to side & up and down
Warmup full body joint activation practices
Back bend - Standing warrior1 using chair for balance
Forward bend - standing pyramid progression
Inversion - Standing downward dog
Twist - Seated spinal twist
Yoga mudra
Relaxation:
Quick stretch and relax with imagery (An angel, saint, beloved person or higher power putting hands on you to heal.)
Meditation
Mantra meditation “Om”
Closing:
Chanting “OM”
Lokha …
Dedicating practice
Smiling at palms
Yogic Wisdoms:
Panchamaya Kosha model
Checking-out:
What would you like to pick for home practice?
When will you do it?
How often would you do it?
Client/Group progress summary
Client is motivated to do her home practice and interested in building her own asana and meditation practices.
Reflection and self-evaluation
I am feeling comfortable with providing the yoga therapy sessions. I am preparing myself before the session by lighting the lamp at my altar and chanting "Thryambakam.." for guidance and protection for myself and my client as well. I am repeating the "Thryambakam.." chant after the session as well.
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:
Body awareness
Slowly extend your exhalation and allow inhalation to happen by itself
Inhaling for “Om”
Chanting “Om” X 3
Setting sankalpa - one word that resonates with you today
Smiling at palms
Asana: (Chair yoga)
Netra vyayamam - side to side, up and down, circles
Warmup full body joint activation practices
Back bend - Standing locust using chair for balance to warrior 3
Forward bend - standing forward bend
Side bend - Triangle
Inversion - Standing wide legged fold forward into inversion
Twist - Seated spinal twist with one leg stretched out and crossing the other leg over the stretched leg
Yoga mudra
Relaxation:
Quick stretch and relax with imagery (An angel, saint, beloved person or higher power putting hands on you to heal or white or blue light litting up the body and relaxing and rejuvenating the body)
Meditation
Mantra meditation “Om” or “Peace begins with me”
Closing:
Chanting “OM”
Lokha …
Dedicating practice
Smiling at palms
Yogic Wisdoms:
Review : Panchamaya Kosha model
Kleshas (2.3): Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion clinging to bodily life are the five obstacles
Understanding stress
stress relieving techniques
Choosing one meditation technique to use regularly
Checking-out:
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
