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
06/07/2024
Session Number
11
Total Session Minutes
120
Homework assignment to client/group
Exercise - walk, yoga
Belly breathe
Focus on what you can control. (Is it true? Is it happening right now? Do I have any control over it?)
Change your perception - challenge or threat
Tell yourself a different story - reframe vs avoid
Activities
Chair class followed by SM workshop
Seated class included:
Centering with breath and body awareness, guidance on 3 part breath that we revisited throughout.
Gentle warm ups - cat/cow, gentle sliding twist, gentle lat flex w/hand to chair + cactus arm
Chair boat with cross crawl movements / dynamic and with hold
3 x seated sun sals
Toe/feet movements
Chair cobras - outside 90 and hands to back/seat of chair
Shoulder rolls
Chair Chair pose with options (feet press into floor, lift slightly off seat, etc)
Standing mountain pose with breath
Standing spinal movements
Standing W1
Standing mountain pose with breath
Seated mountain pose with breath; finger and hand movements from brain class
HA breath
Focus on belly breathing, neck movements
Chair relaxation with option to have second chair, or sit or lie on floor, including body scan, tense and release
Humming breath
Stillness
Gratitude meditation
Bathroom break and water.
SM workshop included:
**DO THIS
→ Centering - watch the breath
How do you feel?
What do you find stressful?
What do you feel? Where do you feel it?
What happens in the body:
The stress response - fight or flight - is a basic survival mechanism.
READ under What is Stress
The stress response happens in response to our PERCEPTION.
Do you see it as a challenge or as a threat? The STORY causes the stress response. It’s what you tell yourself that matters.
STRESS usually begins in the MIND, but ends up in the BODY.
So what can we do about it?
**PRACTICES**
BODY
Process stress from the body: stretching, walking, dancing, yoga, tense and release
Engage the equal and opposite response - the relaxation response - add a little tension.
BREATH
Deep breathing is incompatible with the stress response. You cannot be breathing deeply and smoothly and continue to be in the stress response. Breathing practices are completely portable, and are the most powerful forms of stress management.
MIND
Use your mind to cut through stress.
Focus on what you can control. (Is it true? Is it happening right now? Do I have any control over it?)
Change your perception - challenge or threat
Tell yourself a different story - reframe vs avoid
Client/Group progress summary
Very engaged today. Not even fidgeting during long breathing and centering practices. Very willing to share their stressors with the group and open to learning new information.
Reflection and self-evaluation
I really wish I had more time for this one. We’ll have to revisit. And also we can incorporate all of this into classes - the breath and body stuff is already there, need to add some jnana yoga!
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
Next week is integration of the stress mgmt practices, adding on to what we’ve been doing.
Report briefly on each Kosha below
Progress toward wellness or worsening reported by the client/group or that you observed in the following areas
