| Entry Type | Individual Yoga Therapy Session |
|---|---|
| Client/Group | JY |
| Entry Category | Intended Case Study |
| Select your mentor | Steffany Moonaz |
| Intake | |
| Assessment | |
| Approval Notice | |
| Care Plan | Outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including:
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:
Tools from each module should be used (not on each client – but overall) |
| Session Date | 01/16/2026 |
| Session Number | 1 |
| Total Session Minutes | 60 |
| Homework assignment to client/group | JY was invited to practice 5–10 minutes of restorative rest three to four times during the week, using props as needed for comfort. She was also given a journaling prompt: “What do I notice when I allow myself to pause without needing to fix anything?” Homework was framed as optional and exploratory rather than outcome-driven. |
| Activities | The session focused on establishing safety, grounding, and mental quiet. Practices included fully supported restorative postures, a gentle body scan emphasizing contact points with the floor, and natural breath observation without manipulation. The pacing was intentionally slow and predictable, with frequent pauses to support nervous system settling. Brief verbal reflection was offered at the end of the session, inviting JY to notice her internal state without interpretation or problem-solving, in alignment with Yoga Sutra 1.2. |
| Client/Group progress summary | JY engaged well with the session and demonstrated an ability to settle into stillness when adequately supported. She reported noticing how unfamiliar it felt to rest without mentally planning or evaluating. By the end of the session, she described feeling calmer and more present, with a subtle sense of relief. No emotional overwhelm was observed, and she appeared receptive to the idea that clarity may arise through space rather than effort. |
| Reflection and self-evaluation | I intentionally prioritized containment, simplicity, and pacing in this initial session. I remained attentive to signs of restlessness or emotional activation and adjusted transitions accordingly. I noted the importance of allowing silence and resisting the urge to fill space with explanation. The session reinforced the value of leading with rest and nervous system support before introducing inquiry or reflection. |
| 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 | In the next session, I plan to gently build on this foundation by introducing light movement followed by reflective inquiry. The focus will shift toward Svādhyāya through values exploration, while continuing to emphasize grounding, choice, and emotional safety. |
| Report briefly on each Kosha below | Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas |
| Additional Information | |
| Personal reflection from doing client/group. | |
| Notify Mentor? | Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion |
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