Client is seeking yoga therapy for insomnia, can fall asleep but wakes up and can't get back to sleep. This creates brain fog and lack of important decision making as well as poor eating and drinking habits. Client has an active lifestyle and overactive sex drive also is in a new relationship after a recent divorce.

Over 6 weeks suggested replacing morning coffee with hot water and a light meal after morning yoga or workout. Eating a large lunch and continue with the hot water throughout the day. Evening a light meal followed by a restorative practice with gentle breath work Also suggested a 10 minute scripted yoga nidra before bed along with tongue scraping.

Client is a 52 year old male. He is extremely physically active and works out twice a day 7 days a week. Due to the he has had sports related injuries to his shoulders and knees and had multiple surges for tears. He has a heart condition but doesn't not need medication for it. He consumes caffeine and alcohol daily but mostly has a healthy diet. He has job that keeps him active and requires him to make important decisions.

When working with this client I envisioned some resistance, seemed very set in is daily rituals and routine. The insomnia had become bad enough that he was seeking assistance and which is where i was hopeful the suggestions would be applied into his routine. Talking through the unhealthy lifestyle choices it became clear there needed to be more self care on physical body inside and out.

Hatha, the restorative practice
Pranayama

This client has a lot of rajjastic energy hence the need for constant movement and exercise. In order to begin to move into a quieter state in his body and mind I had to meet him where he was and allow him to talk and realize himself it was then he would begin to settle and was open for Pranayama, meditation and restorative yoga which are quiet and slow. In the end he enjoyed the long restorative holds and felt the benefits physically right away.

Hot water in the morning and throughout the day, getting rid of the caffeine. Making the biggest meal at lunch and a light dinner and beginning to cut alcohol down. Continued use of the restorative and adding the yogic breath there in the evenings and the Yoga Nidra at bedtimes as well as the tongue scrapping to remove toxins.

I applied the intended plan and we worked well when we met in person. Most of the plan was to put these practices to use in his daily routine which is a lot of his motivation and efforts.
Some suggestions were taken and beneficial such as the restorative allowing the body to rest was an improvement. The hot water and tongue scrapping also seemed to stay in the routine. The Yoga Nidra was less affective at bedtime even though some of the other practices were working on the insomnia. He struggled with letting go of alcohol and the meals suggestions but said he would continue efforts.
Overall the goal was not completely achieved I believe this take time to implement to truly be successful.

There was not much adaptation to the plan, I just wanted to get the basics into practice so the client could feel the benefits. This type of plan needs more time than 6 weeks, I would suggest to work with a client a bit longer and have more follow ups after the sessions are done.

If faced in the same situation I would incorporate studies for the client to read of success stories and how these practices help the body and mind. It would be a tool the would greatly enhance what practices are being used and why.
Overall I think the breath and asana went well and this client learned a lot about his body and mind and will hopefully continue to use the practices and heathy lifestyle changes.