Required Reading and Resources

Professional Yoga Teacher Training Programs 

You are getting ready to embark on a wonderful study of Yoga, Ayurveda, Somatics and of course yourself.

We have curated an incredible list of resources that we will use as the required texts. We have also created several options for you to purchase these resources with ease and in some cases discounts!

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    Yoga North Supplies

    Discounts on any of the individual items that you need on your list from Yoga North, or the bundle of all of them. Use the promo code for your teacher training cohort.

    If you are local to Duluth, you can pick-up and avoid shipping cost! You may also want to check with Tula Yoga in St. Paul if you are local there.

    The Yoga North exclusive items are the handbook, guidebooks, and spinal strips (see *asterisks).

    Please call 218-722-9642 if you have questions. 

    Quantities are limited on certain books, first come first serve. 

    Purchase From Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Other Supplies

    We are phasing out of carrying inventory at Yoga North, so we do not have all the supplies in stock anymore, although we do have dwindling levels of some.

    You are welcome to source props and books from any seller. We’ve started using the Amazon Associate program. Many of these items are available on Amazon, and if you order using the links below, we get a small commission (thank you!). 

    Required Resources 200+ Hour Therapeutic Focus Yoga Teacher Training

     Yoga North ISYI 200 Hour Teacher Training Program Graduate Logo
    Yoga North Publications and Required Props

    Use promo code TT10 for any purchases from Yoga North for 10% off the cost, and select  “Store Pick Up” and we will have your purchases ready for you on the first day of the program.

    1. TT200 Student Handbook* and Online Administration—Yoga North publication Purchase from Yoga North
    2. SomaYoga Movement Guidebook*—Yoga North publication Purchase from Yoga North
    3. Guidebook for Movements and Use of the Therapeutic Spinal Strip* – Yoga North publication Purchase from Yoga North
    4. Long therapeutic spinal strip*—required Yoga North exclusive prop Purchase from Yoga North
    5. Short therapeutic spinal strip*—required Yoga North exclusive prop Purchase from Yoga North
    6. 9″ Yoga North Therapy Ball Purchase from Yoga North
    7. Thera-band (Green or Blue) 

    Books from Other Publishers:

    Used book options maybe available on Amazon or other bookseller.

    1. The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga’s Ethical Practice—Deborah Adele  
    2. Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline—Cheri Huber (out of print; your best price will be found with used copies available, or Kindle or other e-reader versions available) 
    3. Waking—Matt Sanford
    4. The Breathing Book: Vitality & Good Health Through Essential Breath—Donna Farhi  

    Online Courses:

    1. “Anatomy of Yoga” 1: Teacher Training Workshop Series by Laura Goellner 
      • “Anatomy of Yoga” 1: Teacher Training Workshop Series | Udemy
      • Purchase this course from Udemy, but don’t pay full price! They have VERY FREQUENT big sales around 80% off the regular price, so just keep checking for a sale price.

        You will receive access to Online Classes and On Demand Courses (included in your tuition). Student Membership includes up to 2 classes weekly live or from SomaYoga Anytime membership on demand platform.

        • Therapeutic Spinal Strip Course
        • SomaYoga Approach to Classic Asana Course
        • 8 Week Beginning SomaYoga Course
        • Ayurveda & Dinacharya Course

    Props Strongly Suggested (for Studio and Home Practice):

    1. Yoga mat
    2. Blanket
    3.  Bolster (small, round)
    4. Two Blocks
    5. 8’ D-ring belt
    6. Sandbag or Rice bag (optional)
      • Shop now at Amazon.com
      • Or put in a custom order with Yoga North alumnus Joe Lindgren for a Deluxe Sandbag if you are in Duluth, customized to the amount of sand weight you’d like. Try it out at the first weekend of TT and we can put in a group order to Joe.

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    Optional Resources:

    Some of these resources have been part of our curriculum in the past, or are part of future levels TT500 or TT1000.

    1. Yoga Mind, Body and Spirit: A Return to Wholeness—Donna Farhi 

    *Yoga North exclusive items

    Required Resources +350/500 Hour Teacher Training Level 1 Yoga Therapy

    Yoga North ISYI 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Logo

    Use promo code TT10 for any purchases from Yoga North for 10% off the cost, and select  “Store Pick Up” and we will have your purchases ready for you on the first day of the program.

    As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

    Yoga North ISYI Handbooks, Guidebooks, & E-Campus

    *Yoga North exclusive items

    1. TT500 Student Handbook 2023*–Yoga North ISYI + E-campus membership is bundled with Handbook price as “Online Admin”
      Purchase from Yoga North
    2. SomaYoga Movement Guide Book*– Yoga North ISYI
      Purchase from Yoga North

    3. Guide Book for Movements and Use of Therapeutic Spinal Strip 2nd edition*– Yoga North ISYI
    Purchase from Yoga North

    Philosophy Study

    1. The Yamas & Niyamas–Deborah Adele 2009 Onword Bound Books LLC
    2. The Upanishads—Eknath Easwaran  1985 Nilgiri Press
    3. The Bhagavad-Gita—Eknath Easwaran, 1985 Nilgiri Press   
    4. The Great Work of Your Life—Stephen Cope

    Traditional Yoga & Ayurveda Study

    1. Mudra: The Sacred Secret by Indu Arora
    2. Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O’Donnell

    Pranayama Study

    Anatomy & Asana Study

    1. Somatics: Reawakening the Mind’s Control of Movement, Flexibility, and Health—Thomas Hanna     
    2. “Anatomy of Yoga” 1: Teacher Training Workshop Series by Laura Goellner
      • Purchase from Udemy online 
        Purchase this course from Udemy, but don’t pay full price! They have VERY FREQUENT big sales around 80% off the regular price, so just keep checking for a sale price.
    3. You may want an Anatomy app to work with your private clients in the future – we recommend Visible Body and may have more recommendations by the time we start the program together. 

    Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Study

    1. Yoga Revolution by Jivana Heyman

    Required Props

    Recommended Props

    Suggested Additional Resources


    The following are SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM 200 HOUR YTT:

    • TT500 BRIDGE Recommendations:
      Recommended for all enrollees who are coming from another TT200 program so that you have a strong foundation of understanding starting out with Yoga North from key concepts in our TT200

    • Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision—Indu Arora
    • The Secret of the Yoga Sutras—Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, 2014 Himalayan Publications
    • The Breathing Book—Donna Farhi
    • Making a Change for Good: A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline—Cheri Huber
    • Happiness is Your Creation —Swami Rama
    • Yoga Mind, Body, Spirit—Donna Farhi

      Optional Readings:

       

      Required Resources 1000 hour Teacher Training Yoga Therapy Level II

      Yoga North ISYI 1000 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program Logo

      Yoga North ISYI Handbooks, Guidebooks & E-Campus Resources Membership

      Use promo code TT10 for any purchases from Yoga North for 10% off the cost, and select  “Store Pick Up” and we will have your purchases ready for you on the first day of the program. We’ve tried to be comprehensive in this list. Minimal additional resources may be required at later modules. 

      • Bridge course on Kajabi* Required for all enrollees who are coming from another TT200 + TT500 program so that you have a strong foundation of understanding starting out with Yoga North from key concepts in our prior levels.

      *Yoga North exclusive items

      1. International SomaYoga Institute (ISYI) Student Handbook* and Online Resources
      2. SomaYoga Movement Guide Book*
      3. Guidebook for Movements and Use of the Therapeutic Spinal Strip, 2nd edition*
      4. “Anatomy of Yoga” 1: Teacher Training Workshop Series by Laura Goellner
      5. “Anatomy of Yoga” 2: Teacher Training Workshop Series by Laura Goellner

        • Student Membership to IAYT with access to Online subscriptions to IJYT and YTT (searchable current and past issues)
        • Purchase from IAYT

      9. Student Membership to Yoga North ISYI Live & On Demand Class
        • included in tuition
      10. Yoga North E-Campus Membership—included for 2 Years
        • included in tuition

      Required Texts: MODULE ONE

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      1. Yoga Therapy Foundations & Practice by Finlayson & Hyland Roberson
      2. Understanding Yoga Therapy by Marlysa Sullivan
      3. The Practice of the Yoga Sutras: Samadhi Pada—Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
      4. Restoring Prana by Robin Rothenberg 
      5. Svadhyaya Breath Journal by Robin Rothenberg
      6. Text Book of Ayurveda by Vasant Lad (available used)
      7. The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O’Donnell, 2015 Shambala
      9. Additional White Papers, Articles & Texts Provided by PDF
        • included in tuition

      Required and Recommended Props

      Required Props; As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases:

      1. Long therapeutic spinal strip*
      2. Short therapeutic spinal strip*
      3. 9″ Stability Ball*
      4. 8’ D-ring belt
      5. Two Blocks
      6. Two Thera-band 5′ lengths (Green AND Blue)
      7. TheraBand loop – 12″ recommended
      8. Tune Up Therapy Ball 2 pack

        Recommended Props; As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases:

      1. Bolster (small, round)
      2. Sandbag or Rice bag
        • Shop now at Amazon.com
        • Or put in a custom order with Yoga North alumnus Joe Lindgren for a Deluxe Sandbag, customized to the amount of sand weight you’d like. Try it out at the first weekend of TT and we can put in a group order to Joe. 

      Required Texts: MODULE TWO

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        1. Pigs Eat Wolves by Charles Bates/Yogiraj Achala 
          (this book is becoming hard to source – find used on Thriftbooks or somewhere but make sure you’re paying a reasonable price – some are insanely high!)           Alibris.com is one possibility . Yoga North is also going to keep a small number as a lending library if you don’t find an affordable copy. 
      1. The Pain Relief Secret by Sarah Warren
      2. Yoga and Science in Pain Care by Pearson, Prosko & Sullivan
      3. Mudra: The Sacred Secret by Indu Arora

      Required Texts: MODULE THREE & FOUR

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      1. Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision by Indu Arora
      2. Skill in Action: Radicalizing Your Yoga Practice to Create a Just World by Michelle Cassandra Johnson
      3. My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem

      Required Texts: MODULE FIVE

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      1. The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele
      2. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
      3. A Year to Live by Stephen Levin
        Shop now at Amazon.com (buy used)

      *Yoga North exclusive items

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