• 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.

Session # 6:

1 Rest in a restorative position with props under the head, between the knees, over the eyes, etc. as needed.
2. Body scan from the crown of the head to the soles of the feet, then soles of the feet to crown of the head.
3. Feel the connection to the earth.
4. Center by taking deep in- and long exhalations through the nostrils. Practice 3-part breath/Dirga Swasam
5. Let go of your breath when you feel ready.
6. Sankalpa (Affirmation or Intention):
a. Repeat: “I am peaceful, whole, and supported.”
b. When your mind wanders, acknowledge the thought, let it go, then return to your Sankalpa.
7. Bring your mind, body, and being back to the present moment. Slowly returning to the present moment.

Check-in including current state, sharing about Yoga Therapy (YT) experience, health, well-being, future practice

Theme: Integration & Inner Peace

Viveka and the emergence of discriminative wisdom

“I am peaceful, whole, and supported.”

Centering
• Supine body scan
• Dirgha Breath
• Affirmation “I am peaceful, whole, and supported.”
• Om

Supported Gentle Asanas
• Seated Neck and Shoulder Rolls
• Seated Side Bend
• Reclined Pelvic Tilt
• Supported Legs up the Wall
• Supine Twist

Relaxation
• Full body scan with soft affirmation
•. Guided yoga Nidra

Closing
• Guided breathing and meditation
• “I am peaceful, whole, and supported.”

By this final session, the client showed improved body awareness, pacing, and self-regulation. She described feeling more empowered in managing symptoms, noting, “I have tools now when my body feels unpredictable.” Fatigue and pain fluctuations remained present but were experienced with less distress and greater confidence in self-care strategies.

During the final session, the client reflected on the overall experience of the six-session yoga therapy capstone program and evaluated the impact of the practices on her symptoms and daily functioning. She reported that the gentle pacing, breath regulation, and relaxation practices helped her feel more connected to her body and less fearful of movement. She shared, “I used to worry that moving would make the pain worse, but now I feel like I understand what my body needs.”

The client described the breathing practices as particularly helpful for managing fatigue and emotional stress. She noted, “When I slow my breathing, everything settles down a little.” She reported using these techniques independently between sessions when experiencing increased fatigue or frustration.

She also reflected on a shift in how she perceived her symptoms. Rather than feeling overwhelmed by fluctuating pain and fatigue, she described developing a more observant and accepting attitude. She stated, “The pain is still there sometimes, but it doesn’t feel like it controls everything.”

The client reported that the mindfulness and relaxation practices improved her ability to pause and rest before reaching a point of exhaustion. She commented, “I’m paying attention earlier now instead of pushing until I crash.”

Overall, the client evaluated the program positively and expressed appreciation for the individualized pacing and supportive environment. She concluded, “I feel like I have tools now. I know ways to calm my body and take care of myself when things flare up.”

I plan to follow up with the client once the capstone is completed to ask if she is interested in continuing.