Syllabus & Reading List
2025 Soma Yoga 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Information
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Requirements
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Take at least 20 classes with lead instructors (included in the program fee)
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Attendance (in person and virtual) is mandatory
(missed time over 10 hours needs to be made up) -
Complete all reading and homework assignments
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Must Pass Final Practical Exam: 90 Minute Master Class​​
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2025 Soma Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training Reading List
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Required for Reference:
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The Concise Book of Muscles - Chris Jamey
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Radiance Sutras - Lorin Roche
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The Language of Yoga: Complete A to Y Guide to Asana Names, Sanskrit Terms, and Chants - Nicolai Backman
Required for Reading:
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The Physiology of Yoga - Andrew McGonigle and Matthew Huy
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Bringing Yoga to Life - Donna Farhi
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Teaching Yoga - Donna Farhi
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The Inner Tradition of Yoga - Michael Stone
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The Wakeful Body: Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom - Willa Baker
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The Yoga Teacher's Survival Guide - Theo Wildcroft and Harriet McAtee
Recommended Reading:
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The Body Is Not An Apology - Sonya Renee Taylor
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Engaging in the Movement of Life - Bonnie Gintis
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The Serpent and The Wave - Jalaja Bonheim
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The Humming Effect - Jonathan and Andi Goldman
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Awakening Somatic Intelligence - Risa F. Kasparo, PhD
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Yoga, Fascia, and Movement - Joanne Sarah Avinson
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Life on land - Emilie Conrad
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The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - Sri Swami Satchidananda
Recommended Listening:
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Yoga Is Dead Podcast
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Let's Talk Yoga Podcast
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Evolna Podcast
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The Mindful Strength Podcast
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Movement Logic Podcast
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The History of Yoga Podcast
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Yoga Research & Beyond Podcast
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Inner Explorations with Angela and Victor: A Yoga Podcast
Recommended Watching:
Authors for Inspirational Reading:
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Mark Nepo
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Mary Oliver
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John O’Donohue
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Meditation Secrets for Women
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Pixie Lighthorse
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Dana Faulds
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Melody Beattie
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David White
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Will Johnson