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
10/15/2025
Session Number
1
Total Session Minutes
80
Homework assignment to client/group
Notice the stressors in the client's life
Activities
Yoga Flow:
Centering: Pratyahara based centering
Warm up: JAPA, Sun salutations
Poses:
Stress begins in the mind ends up in the body
The practices to manage stress begins with the body as the physical body is more easier to control than an agitated mind. It is not easy to control our thoughts while the mind is in an agitated state
Back Bend: Locust pose
Forward Bend: Seated forward bend
Inversion: Downward dog
Twist: Seated twist
Balancing Pose: tree pose
Other Poses:
Yoga Nidra - Deep relaxation
Initiates relaxation response
Breathing Practice - Breath awareness - Deep 3 part breath
Meditation
Closing
Education about Stress management:
Four elements of stress management: Understanding stress, relieving stress, Builiding stress hardiness, coping with stress
Education about stress, stressors, stress response, relaxation response
Reflection and self-evaluation
I felt satisfied to offer this class. My stress level were high when I taught this class in the year 2020. Now, I did not experience any stress and the class was flowing. I am able to deliver the material without much preparation like I used to do before.
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
Stress Management Group Yoga Therapy class flow:
Centering: Body awareness, 3 oms, smiling at palms, setting intention
Yogic wisdom: Discussion on Stress response, Causes and effects of stress
Warm-up: Standing JAPA movements with chair, Sun salutation
Back bend: Warrior 2, Triangle pose
Forward bend: Wide legged forward bend
Inversion: Bridge pose
Twist: Supine twist
Pavanamukthasana
Yoga nidra
Deep 3-part breath
Nadi suddhi
Meditation: "Om Shanthi" chanting
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
