Please start your session with a centering/ spiritual/ or simple acknowledgment of Ayurveda’s connection to conscious awareness – whatever format you feel the client will be most comfortable observing or participating in practicing.
Note: a reminder to sit on a chair when the client is in a chair or both on the ground. Always be at the same “height” as your client when in session
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Name of Client Betsy C
Date of Birth 6/8/57
Time of Birth 12:39
Location of Birth Wisconsin
(Demo Ayurvedic clock for VPK intro for client)
If looking at Betsy via the Ayurvedic Clock- Old school foundation for Prakruti
Season of Birth June- End of Kapha and start of Pitta (transitional time)
Time of Birth- 12:39 Noon and midnight are both under the gaze of Pitta in nature
Location is Wisconson- Many lakes, lush in nature thus somewhat Kapha
Client’s concerns/ reason for seeking AYS Support:
1. Curious about Ayurveda
As we went through the intake form, a few concerns were identified.
2. History of skin cancer
3. A tremor in the left hand only
4. High Blood Pressure- historical
5. Osteoporosis- Bone density issue
Stage of life: Post-menopausal
Post mammogram – told she has dense breast tissue, Family history of maternal cancers,
Mother of 2 adult sons identified as “challenging”
Current Condition (Vikruti) (explain all Ayurvedic terms)
VPK – Vata blocked by Kapha
High: Mobile, cold
Kapha: dense, heavy
Pitta: hot, sharp (inflammation due to the K blocking V steady state)
Occasional outbursts of Pitta are secondary to the inflammation created when motion (V) moves against the blocks (Kapha), creating heat and inflammation.
Current Condition of Agni
Sama / Vishama- leaning toward constipation yet very regular
Current Condition of the Mind:
Rajas toward Sattva – very busy, lots of spiritually minded practices, creative expression via her artwork (inspirational art), mostly veg diet with some fish, healer profession, since menopause experiencing more brain fog, forgetfulness, broken sleep,
Brain fog due to post-menopause
Quality of Ojas:
Ojas is low due to complex issues with adult children; long-standing tremor makes her artistic expression challenging.
Anything else not found on the intake form:
A visual artist -creating paintings and collages
Borderline cholesterol
Hearing loss
Daily diet:
Breakfast: Mushroom coffee, no sugar cereal with milk, or toast and fruit
Lunch: Veggie stir fry, Tuna salad, veggie burger, pasta
Dinner: Leftovers, salad, fruit, soup
Snacks: Protein bar, fruit, nuts, crackers
She reports having hunger and snacking most often between breakfast and lunch.
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AYS Students: Please fill out the treatment recommendations as KT and Betsy talk. Remember to write down the positive ayurvedic behaviors that she is already practicing to support her wellness and support the balance of her Prakruti.
Identify how you might step these recommendations for her to use with greater ease and fidelity.
For example:
What 3 to 5 practices would you suggest she start this next week- first-tier recommendations? What are the second-tier or third-tier practices that you would like to see her start? We only want to start with her and any client. We will talk about this case and your suggestions at the office hours sessions coming up soon!
Treatment Recommendations (in any format): Please address these areas:
Dinacharya / Nighttime Routine (as needed)
Six Tastes in Daily diet for Agni support and Dosha balancing
Ojas support (as needed)
Movement/ Yoga/ Exercise/ Rest
Spiritual practice