Syllabus & Reading List
2023 Soma Yoga 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus
Requirements
• Take at least 20 classes with lead instructors (included in the program fee)
• Attendance (in person and virtual) is mandatory (missed time over 10 hours needs to be made up)
• Complete all reading and homework assignments
• Must Pass Final Practical Exam: 90 Minute Master Class
Reading List
Required for Reference:
The Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book (Volume 1) - Kelly Solloway
Your Body, Your Yoga - Bernie Clark
Radiance Sutras - Lorin Roche
Required for Reading:
Bringing Yoga to Life - Donna Farhi
Teaching Yoga - Donna Far
The Inner Tradition of Yoga - Michael Stone
Eastern Body, Western Mind - Anodea Judith
The Wakeful Body: Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom - Willa Baker
Recommended Reading:
The Body Is Not An Apology - Sonya Renee Taylor
Engaging in the Movement of Life - Bonnie Gintis
The Serpent and The Wave - Jalaja Bonheim
The Humming Effect - Jonathan and Andi Goldman
Awakening Somatic Intelligence - Risa F. Kasparo, PhD
Yoga, Fascia, and Movement - Joanne Sarah Avinson
Life on land - Emilie Conrad
Recommended Listening:
Yoga Is Dead Podcast
Evolna Podcast
The Mindful Strength Podcast
Movement Logic Podcast
The History of Yoga Podcast
Recommended Watching:
Any Gil Hedley (“somanaut”) YouTube Videos
Authors for Inspirational Reading:
Mark Nepo
Mary Oliver
John O’Donohue
Meditation Secrets for Women
Pixie Lighthorse
Dana Faulds
Melody Beattie
David White
Will Johnson