ABSTRACT
This chapter is the first of the application portion of the book. It guides the professional through a reviewing of his/her own readiness and role, as well as the intake assessment necessary before beginning to work with a client. This includes evaluating client readiness, explaining the nature and benefits of therapeutic yoga to the client, asking key questions with important follow-ups, and emphasizing the central aspects of the practice to the client. Sample intake assessment questions are provided in the chapter. The chapter also discusses areas that can be challenging for those in healing professions, such as burnout.
