• 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.

Continue practicing Nadi Shodhana both at times where she feels the need to increase her energy or mental focus, as well as when she's feeling anxious or agitated. Note what she observes both before and after the practice in terms of her thoughts, emotions and sensations in her body.

Continue exploring the wall-supported Surya Namaskar as a great way to warm up and move her body.

We began with a check-in, in which she reported her mother-in-law's health was continuing to decline - but she and her husband were both managing their time and energy well. I guided her through an awareness practice, where she reported feeling "peaceful across my layers...a wholesome peaceful feeling." She shared that she has really been listening to her body, incorporating gentle movement throughout her day when she felt her body speaking to her - "please stretch me." I encouraged her to continue to listen to her body, honoring her physical, mental and emotional energy available each day.

For asana practice we explored Surya Namaskar at the wall to offer options for supported forward spinal flexion. The client felt more ease and length through her low back, and more importantly, felt safe exploring forward bending at the wall. In addition we practiced Supta Matsyendrasana with support of blocks, Bananasana, and some gentle joint activation practices for the hips, knees and ankles.

I introduced her to Nadi Shodhana, showing her options of using her right hand to gently close the nostrils, as well as a hands-free version, opening and closing her palms as they rest on her lap, focusing her attention on her left or right nostril respectively. She enjoyed the balance of feeling both calm as well as energized without being rajasic.

The client has diligently explored homework practices every week, listening to her body and adjusting her practices each day as needed. I feel like the client will continue her meditation practice, as well as the pranayama practices we've explored as part of her self-care.

Today was probably my favorite session with this client. I feel like the practices I offered - namely Nadi Shodhana and the wall-supported Surya Namaskar will truly benefit her with continued practice.

Anne advised that we needed to indefinitely suspend our sessions due to the rapid decline of her mother-in-law. I thanked her for her willingness to explore the tools of yoga with me, and encouraged her to reach out when and if she would like to continue.