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Entry Type	Individual Yoga Therapy Session
Client/Group	HG
Entry Category	Case Study
Select your mentor	Sarala Evans
Intake
Assessment
Approval Notice	*Your care plan should be approved by your mentor, with any amendments they suggested, prior to your remaining Yoga Therapy sessions.*
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)
Session Date	05/14/2024
Session Number	5
Total Session Minutes	90
Homework assignment to client/group	-After warmup series - asana sequence focused on calves - daily -Kirtan Kriya - 2 - 3x / week -3-Part Breath / Brahmari - 2 - 3x / week -Pausing
Activities	-Centering -Shrug & Sigh - from a comfortable standing or seated position - shrug shoulders up to ears then let go with an audible sigh. Repeat 3-5 x, or as often as you’d like to realize desired effect. Handy tool for shifting your energy, letting go and coming into the present moment. -Asanas - whole-body sequence where client noted her calves had been very tight - we then focused on -Alternating Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge), Ardha Hanumanasana (Half Split) with intermittent holds, Crescent Pose -Kirtan Kriya -Stress Management - The Gunas -Breathing Practices - 3-Part Breath / Brahmari Breath -Closing Guided Meditation
Client/Group progress summary	Client is committed to her yoga practice and trying out asanas, breathing, etc. throughout the week. She continues to push herself and is more open in sharing about that. No interest in gentle or restorative practices - must serve a purpose to support her with strengthening, mobility and flexibility. She did enjoy Kirtan Kriya and found it beneficial with her anxiety.
Reflection and self-evaluation	I enjoyed being spontaneous as we improvised with her asana sequence. I had planned on continuing with the spine lengthening / strengthening sequence. When she mentioned her tight calves, I had a variety of ideas for us to explore. It was fun getting in there and playing - see what was working and what wasn't. I offered a couple of asanas that weren't appropriate for her due to spondylolisthesis - that was OK. She spoke up and / or I quickly remembered. Will be sure to be more mindful of clients' conditions, limitations, etc. going forward.
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	Continue with working on tight calves as well as spinal sequence. Offer Nadi Suddhi for its calming effects. Continue with Kirtan Kriya. Possible guided meditation and closing discussion as we complete our work together.
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?	Do not notify Mentor (choose if you wish to continue working on this entry later)