Japa movements - specially for the hip

S: Japa movements for the hip M: Will meet in person with my client. A: Client will practice the Japa hip movements 2 times for 1 week R: Should help client with hip mobility T: 1 week-Will ask client to practice 2 times for 1 week

My client is a 62 year old female who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She has balance issues because of her disease which caused her to fall and now has trochanteric bursitis on her right hip. Her right hip is inflamed and sore. Other than her recent diagnosis, she was healthy and continues with her healthy lifestyle.

-Meeting with the client in person. Using Japa joint freeing series for the hips.
-In a seated position, start with focus of the breath, begin with slow right hip movement, observing and checking with the client at each step and working our way to a supported tree pose.
-In a seated tree pose, we are working with the client's hip flexors, hip rotation, glutes, which should help with her trochanteric bursitis. I chose tree pose, not only to help with her hip but I will concentrate on grounding of the feet, having the client visualize tree roots growing from her feet, feeling the stability and hope it will help with her balance. Seated is a safe option with her balance issue with Parkinson's illness.
-Once we work our way to a seated tree pose with arms overhead, I will invite her to close her eyes or a gentle gaze down to feel the balance of the seated tree pose.

Hatha Yoga Branch: Japa Joint Freeing Series
Raja Yoga Branch: Meditation with daily visualization
Karma Yoga Branch: Relinquish attachment to the outcome and instead focus on the moment in action.

My client said she really liked the visualization of the roots growing from her feet, would never would have thought of doing it. It'll remind her to be steady on her feet and balanced before she moves. She was able to come into the pose with no issue. I did ask her to slow down and ease back into exercise because her body is changing and try not compare herself to what she was able to do in the past and focus on the action in the present moment. Something she struggles with. We will meet again in a week.

I suggested to my client, daily visualization of roots growing from her feet as she sat, so she can feel grounded. After she completed her daily visualization, she should practice the seated tree pose. If any pain, to stop and wait a day to see if she is able to start again with the seated tree pose.

My goal and intended plan was achieved but what really surprised me, was the visualization. I didn't expect the visualization of the roots growing from her feet to be that much on an impact. My client was really amazed how she really felt steady in her feet.

I didn't have to adapt anything, my client was in good shape before the fall. I learned the importance of visualization. I alway knew it worked for me but it really hit home when the client kept expressing how it helped her especially with her recent diagnosis of Parkinson's illness.

I would generally approach the same way but more emphasis on visualization. I am going to incorporate more visualization for my clients. It was really an eye opener for me and made me so happy when I see the "ah ha" moment of Raja Yoga or IY in general. I so enjoy when a client has those "ah ha" moments.. It's so special, that I actually might have made a difference.