• 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.

• I offered fewer asanas and with permission more hands-on adjustments. I provided 1:1 attention when practicing a variety of poses. Clients were asked to hold the posture once the adjustments were made, and were told to come out the pose when they needed/wanted to.
• The flows offered went well. Each time I scaffolded the flows, and the Sun Salutation, Clients appeared able to follow the cues.
• During centering, throughout each session, and at closing, we repeated the day’s affirmation out loud. This seemed to help with focus and a lessening of vocalizations and verbalizations. Stimming continued even when stating the affirmation.

• There appears to be progress toward generalizing coping skills. There didn’t appear to be progress toward flexibility. Focus increased somewhat along with a willingness to try asanas and accept adjustments, holding them a little longer each time.

Review and revision of goals.
• I think the group goal can remain the same.

• Physical level: It was essential to center at length at the beginning of each session. Clients attempted poses and all but one accepted hands-on adjustments. They did well with scaffolded Sun Salutations, and were praised for their focus and flow.

At times it became difficult to keep the group together due to disruptions. Although I almost never ask clients to sit out for a few minutes, two clients appear to agitate one another with verbalizations.

Clients’ energy levels were across the spectrum. Centering with physical prompts, breath, and affirmations, were much needed. Hand placement seemed to increase breath awareness.

We used the day’s affirmation to establish one-pointed focus. Clients were directed to be aware of their body, breath and thoughts. It was difficult to know where they were in their heads. They appeared calm.

I used Guided Meditation, Tense & Release, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Restorative with breath awareness as the entry to inner awareness. One client often comments after the session about what we did; two verbalized; I am unable to say to what degree the clients benefit from these practices.

I tried to engage the clients in a discussion about the Niyamas (Santosha and Daya), and Sutra 2.33 using direct, clear language. I was unsuccessful but believe that receptive language and understanding is more developed than expressive. I think my input and voice may still benefit the Clients even without active verbal participation.

Parents/Guardians reported calmer clients when they left the sessions. They were grateful for the break while their adult children time spent in yoga sessions; and the brief Om Practice. Some clients vocalized looking forward to yoga. When a client would be absent either they told me or I received an email.

2. At bedtime, settle in by closing your eyes, stack your open palms over your heart then recreate the inner sanctuary you created in our session, where you felt at peace, calm. See if you can recall this and practice it throughout the day before you feel anxious, as well as when you are anxious.

3. Sit peacefully and imagine the space created in your chest when you inhale deeply. As you exhale, imagine the light at your heart-center. Be aware of the inner peace within you, and the calmness you possess.

As written above, I would put more time between the two sessions I teach so that I can regroup and reground.

I want to rethink how I teach these sessions if I want clients/students to understand and process more of what we do, say, practice. I would perhaps offer more information with a variety of modalities.

Once we meet, I think I’ll have this question answered: Am I addressing the Koshas correctly?

It could be frustrating at times, especially when trying to teach over vocalizations and verbalizations. Once I was tired and unfocused after the adapted dance class I had just taught. It was a rough time and my head wasn’t in a good place. I needed to start with centering in Savasana and breath awareness then move to the asanas and more rest.