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
11/02/2025
Session Number
1
Total Session Minutes
360
Homework assignment to client/group
Client wanted to try meditation practice.Her object of meditation is watching the sound of the breath.
Activities
11/02/25 - Assessment, 11/08/25 - Session 2, 11/18/25 - Session 3, 11/22/25 - Session 4
Session 1 - Assessment - 11/02/25
Session 2 - 11/8/25
Yogic wisdom:
Koshas - Changes in one level affects all the other levels, Koshas are one and the same, one spectrum - Explain functions of amygdala and prefrontal cortex
Centering:
Pratyahara based centering
Chanting “Om”
Smiling at palms
Warm-ups:
Eye movements
JAPA
Seated sun salutations
Asanas:
Balance - Standing on one leg with support
BB - Standing locust w/ chair
FF -Chair Janu sirasasana
FF - Chair Paschimottanasana
In - Downward dog
Twist - chair twist
Yoga mudra
Yoga nidra w/ breath awareness
Breathing practices
Ha breath
Nadi suddhi
Humming bee breath
Meditation
Remembering a time in your life when you were the most happy -
Notice the sounds you heard in this happy place
Recall any smell you noticed
What are the colors you noticed in this place
Any taste or were you eating anything?
Recall the temperature
Notice the clothing you wore.
Hold on to the feeling in the body
Maybe it manifests at the heart center
Hold it and let all the details fall away
Just feel that happiness
Know that happiness, that feeling is your true nature, your true self.
You can return to it any time.
Closing Chant:
One long om
Lokha samastha
Dedicating the practice
Honoring the higher selfs
Smiling at palms
Any questions
Next session
Home practice
Session 2 -11/18/25
Yogic wisdom: Discussion about non-attachment and meditation practice
What came up for non-attachment and how to relieving sadness- discuss
Home practice - meditation
Koshas - Changes in one level affects all the other levels, Koshas are one and the same, one spectrum - Explain functions of amygdala and prefrontal cortex
Yoga nidra: w/ guided imagery on relieving anxiety
Closing Chant:
One long om, Lokha samastha.. Dedicating the practice
Honoring the higher selfs, Smiling at palms
Ending session: Any questions, Home practice, Next session
Session 4 - 11/22/25
Yogic wisdom: Discussion about
What came up for non-attachment and how to relieving sadness- discuss
Home practice - meditation
Koshas - Changes in one level affects all the other levels, Koshas are one and the same, one spectrum - Explain functions of amygdala and prefrontal cortex
Centering:
Pratyahara based centering
Chanting “Om”
Smiling at palms
Warm-ups:
Eye movements, JAPA
Asanas:
Balance - Standing on one leg with support
BB - Standing locust w/ chair
FF -Chair Janu sirasasana
FF - Chair Paschimottanasana
In - Seated wide legged Downward dog
Twist - chair twist
Yoga mudra
Yoga nidra: w/ guided imagery on relieving anxiety
Breathing practices: Humming bee breath
Meditation : Repeating mantra
Closing Chant:
One long om, Lokha samastha.. Dedicating the practice
Honoring the higher selfs, Smiling at palms
Ending session: Any questions, Home practice, Next session
Client/Group progress summary
Client progressed well with her meditation practice. First week she did consistently for 7n minutes and shared that she was able to go deep into the meditation and that she never thought she could do this. The following week she increased it to 10 minutes per sitting and was consistent with the practice. I suggested adding breathing practices before the meditation practice.
She also worked on her yogic wisdom on non-attachment. She is still working on them.
Reflection and self-evaluation
I felt challenged with parting the yogic wisdoms with this client as she herself is a psychologist. But we had some good discussion and I felt like she couldn't digest the concept of non-attachment and at least not ready to practice non-attachment with her daughter, grandsons, her beliefs, music etc. It is going to be interesting if she shows up for the future sessions.
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
Continue with the same kind of flow with different modified poses, breathing practices, guided imageries.
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
