• Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate),
• Balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering.
• Include at least one suggestion from Karma, Bhakti, Raja, or Jnana Yoga tailored for this client.

JY was invited to continue reflecting on the three-column inquiry throughout the week, adding to it as insights arose rather than completing it all at once. She was also given the prompts “What fills my cup?” and “What makes me feel most alive?” to explore through journaling or quiet reflection. She was encouraged to notice patterns or repeated themes rather than looking for answers.

This session focused on dharma exploration through curiosity rather than problem-solving. We began with slow, choice-based movement to support grounding and a sense of agency, followed by gentle breath awareness. Once JY felt settled, we introduced reflective inquiry using the three-column framework: Good At, Enjoy, and Called To. I encouraged her to approach this as an exploration rather than a task, noticing what came easily and what felt resistant. We also explored open-ended prompts such as “What fills my cup?” and “What makes me feel most alive?” with pauses to check in somatically.

JY engaged openly with the dharma inquiry and appeared both curious and reflective during the session. She was able to identify several themes that felt energizing and meaningful, particularly when speaking about activities and qualities that bring her a sense of aliveness. At times, uncertainty and self-doubt surfaced, but she remained grounded and did not appear overwhelmed. She noted that this exploration felt hopeful while also bringing awareness to what has been missing in her current life.

I was attentive to keeping the inquiry light and spacious, avoiding interpretation or steering the conversation toward outcomes. I noticed that emphasizing curiosity helped reduce pressure and allowed insights to emerge more organically. I also observed the importance of continuing to anchor reflective work in the body through movement and breath, especially when emotions arose.

In the next session, I plan to support integration of the insights from values and dharma exploration while re-centering rest and contentment. The focus will be on creating space to hold both clarity and uncertainty, introducing the theme of Santosha and exploring how inner steadiness can coexist with ongoing change.