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
09/24/2025
Session Number
1
Total Session Minutes
90
Homework assignment to client/group
One time offering. Didn't give any Home work
Activities
1. Centering
Awareness / Witness practice - Helps with “Being with” the challenging experience w/o pushing them away or clinging to personal narratives
Chanting “Om” three times
Setting Sankalpa - I intend to treat my body and mind with compassion, love, and respect
RAS - Activates RAS - Reticular Activating System
Built-in alarm system - wakes up body
Filters sensory inputs
Regulates alertness, focus and attention
Smiling at palms - Secretion of happy hormones
2. Warm-ups - JAPA
Upper extremities - Shoulder Shoulder blades
Shoulder rolls
Shoulder shrugs
Shoulder blades towards each other & away
Upper arm hugging body, Forearm Hzl to the floor, Palms facing up,open and close hands side to side
Arms up and down (along the side)
Arms up and down (in front)
Arms open and close (Hzl ab&ad)
Elbow
Bend and stretch arms
Arms & palms stretched & palms facing up & down
Wrist
Hands up and down
Hands side to side
Circling the Hands
Fingers
Open fingers wide - Web
Curl the fingers - Claws
Fingertips touching - Beak
Tuck the thumb in and close the fingers - Paw
Spine
Side stretch
Bend forearms, knuckles touching each other, at the heart level, twist
Upper arm at shoulder level, Forearm parallel to the wall, open & close & cat cow
Cervical spine
Protraction & retraction
Up & down
Side to side
Ears to shoulders
Bend head forward & move side to side - Semi circle
Jaws
Lion’s pose
Kitty kat
Eyes - netra vyayamam
Up & down
Side to side
Circle
Massaging & love taps
Stirring the pot
Legs
Lift the legs with the hands
Move the legs to the side
Ankle & toes (If available)
4. Backbend - strengthens the back
Extended Arms stretch(hold for 30 secs) - Create space between the vertebrae
Cactus arms (hold for 30 secs) - Creating space in the heart area & Breathe into heart
5. Forward bend - Induces relaxation response
Knee to chest
Turtle (Holding back of the chair)
6. Inversion - enhances focus
Seated Forward bend to inversion by releasing head
7. Twist - improves circulation, digestion
Seated twist
8. Relaxation
Quick stretch and release
Basic yoga nidra
9. Breathing Practices
1. Breath awareness
2. Extended Exhalation
10. Meditation
So hum meditation with hand movements
Client/Group progress summary
Group liked the session very much.
Reflection and self-evaluation
I felt great offering this session. I would do more sessions like this if I get the opportunity in the future.
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.
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
