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Entry Type	Individual Yoga Therapy Session
Client/Group	MB
Entry Category	Intended 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	06/05/2024
Session Number	4
Total Session Minutes	75
Homework assignment to client/group	- Abhyanga for feet - to help minimize foot cramps and reconnect with body. - Pranayama - 3-part breath . - Asanas - continue with strengthening sequence and leg stretches - especially before walking.
Activities	CENTERING - Sankalpa CHECK-IN / FEEDBACK FOCUS Our practice was based upon the Yogic Teaching of Pratyahara. We practiced Brahmari so client could experience turning awareness within by withdrawing from external influences and five senses to connect with himself and whatever is going on within. ASANAS - we continued with strengthening sequence then shifted focus to opening up the back of the legs with some asanas, including Janu Shirshasana and Uttitha Padasgusthasana because client mentioned feeling tightness and cramps in calves, hamstrings when walking. AYURVEDA - we discussed Abhyanga, an Ayurvedic practice of self-massage. PRANAYAMA - We practiced 3-part breath then tried Brahmari. YOGA NIDRA - another Pratyahara Practice intended to help client reconnect with his body.
Client/Group progress summary	Client is obviously enjoying and benefiting from our sessions. He's attentive and more authentic with feedback and insights. Didn't care for Brahmari, said it was 'weird' - no problem. He commented throughout about the confounding nature of Long COVID and how he manages his days. Can't believe he's living in the same body, as he used to run 35 miles a week or more. Now he's lucky if he's up for 10K steps. While he says he doesn't practice any of his homework, I do sense some subtle shifts, as he practices Asanas and Pranayama.
Reflection and self-evaluation	I'm glad to see that our YT-client relationship is unfolding in a positive way. As always, I'm learning as much from the client as I hope they're learning from me. Interesting having one male client - energy is different and enjoyable, not as intimidating as it initially was. I find myself having to keep it simple and not feel like I always have to show up with a bunch of new teaching concepts, asanas, etc. I sometimes feel like I'm not prepared if I don't spend at least several hours prepping for each session. Grateful for the awareness and leaning into what's enough.
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	We'll continue working on Asanas, breath awareness and body connection. I also plan to introduce at least one energizing Pranayama practice. Will probably talk about Vairagya too.
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?	Notify Mentor of Updates/Completion