• 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.

please see homework assignment below

this was our last class for this group and they all stated that they are sad that this is the last class and they hope they will be able to continue at some point .But one group member has travel plans over the summer and an other has an upcoming surgery.
The connection between this group was so positive that one member invited us to her small farm for a potluck to celebrate.We did mange to do this before the other member traveled oversees and it was a beautiful end.
we got to enjoy the animals and hug her favorite cow and listen to her breath, it was special.

the class was started with tea ceremony , the checking in talked about bramachria and an all the different areas this can be applied to including eating, spending time on social media ect.
We centered on the chair.chair circles, cat cow and chest openers and twist.then moving behind the chair for forward bend triangle pose.
on the floor hamstring stretches with blocks, high lunge, downward dog. Crocodile , which monitoring the breath
cobra pose, knee to chest pose and guided relaxation.
feed back round at the end.

S:S.K came from a dermatologist's appointment and was running a bit late therefore rushed but was able to settle in.She reported that she was also able to use the breathing practice when she had her MRI and found it very helpful.

O:S.K.is talkative and rajasic. She was able to stay in the chair today

A: She likes the breathing practices and finds them helpful. She states that it is also helpful for her because she plays the saxophone.She also likes the hamstring stretches because she is a runner.

P: I will continue to work on chest openers and breathing to help with her daily stress and anxiety.

T:brahmacharya=moderation
H: breathing practices and figure 4.

S:L.C. was happy to be able to come to class today because she feels that the yoga therapy helps her to be calmer to not have racing thoughts about her illness and it helps her to stretch into areas she usually does not get to.

O:L.C.seems to be be in a good place,her energy is improving, she has a positive outlook on her illness she seems in a satvic state today

A:she has no complaints about her body or her mind and is happy to practice today, when talking about brahmacharya, She talks about a culture in Japan where they are only eating until they are 80% full and that seems to keep them healthier.

P:I will continue to work on chest openers to help with anxiety and shoulder stretches to help with tightness in her shoulders.

T:brahmacharya=moderation

H: alternate nostril breathing, puppy pose and lying twist.

M.S.
S: She states that she is a little overwhelmed because they just bought a house and there is still so much to do,but she enjoys the breathing practice and is looking forward to the yoga session.

O: she seems positive and happy but also a bit rajasic.
A:her breathing is even and she has not physical complaints.
P; will continue to work on chest openers , shoulder stretches and breathing
T; brahmacharya = non excess
H: alternate nostril breathing , lying twist and puppy pose.

This was my first small group and it was a beautiful experience .I learned something from every member.I was told that they appreciated that they could talk during the class and felt safe to ask questions.They loved the experience as a group and coming together.I learned to sometimes slow things down, to do more repetitions and to be more precise with my verbal instructions.

This was our last session for now