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Entry Type	Assessment
Client/Group	Back Wellness Group
Entry Category	Intended Case Study
Select your mentor	Sarala Evans
Intake
Assessment
Proposed number of sessions	10
Location of sessions	rehab center
Planned time per session	60 minutes
Presenting Problem	back and hip pain, weight loss, kyphosis, depression
Physical	while this group are practice yoga regularly for years, they are of an elevated age and there is pain and loss of motion
Client/Group goals	reduced pain, better range of motion, overall well being, weight loss
Energetic	Energy is high and enthusiastic
Emotional	there is some mild depression, and lack of self worth, worry around getting older
Spiritual orientation and needs	This is not a very spiritual group, meditation isn't a key priority for them
Intellectual / Sense of self	They are all pretty aware of themselves and their wants and needs
Yoga philosophy/wisdom research reference(s)	Being in the present moment. Experience your breath, watch your thoughts without judgment. Yoga chittavritti nirodhah through the practices of yoga we learn to quiet the mind. I am choosing the basic concept to this group because their desire for meditation and spiritual practice isn't a priority, but the gift of being present and watching you breath and thoughts is relatable.
Scientific research reference(s), why chosen, how you plan to incorporate 1-3	Guidelines for this group is a gentle yoga Matt class that includes Japa, asanas, such as twists and folds, also an adapted salutation with a low lunge from stepping back from tandasana. Restorative practice with lots of props for each condition of the back. The use of straps for support in hips movement. We will do a guided meditation and pranayama. Which is at the beginning and at the end of our time. Breathwork includes square breath and yogic 3 part breath and Uujaiyi. Contraindications for this group are for DDD, twisting. Adapted with blocks. Kyphosis, no weight bearing on the hands, forwards folds need to be adapted (use of straps). Stiffness and pain in hips avoid Warrior and Triangle poses. There are no known contraindications for being over weight and practicing yoga but I will be mindful of shortness of breath.
Approval Notice	*Your care plan should be approved by your mentor, with any amendments they suggested, prior to your remaining Yoga Therapy sessions.*
Questions for Mentor	This group can all get on and off the floor and their pain rate is not very high. They have all been practicing yoga for many years. Any feedback is welcome.
Care Plan	Outline should be a practice adapted to the needs of that client/group, including: Check in, centering, balanced hatha yoga set considering contraindications, relaxation (with imagery as appropriate), balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering. 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), Balanced pranayama considering contraindications, meditation/centering. 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)
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.
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.