The Beracha of "Elokai Neshama" which we recite each morning is unique in that it does not begin with the word "Baruch." Normally, all Berachot begin with "Baruch," except in the case of a "Beracha Ha'semucha La'haveratah" – a Beracha that is instituted to be recited immediately after another Beracha. In the Amida, for example, the first Beracha begins with "Baruch," but all the subsequent Berachot do not, because they are recited immediately after the first Beracha and are thus "covered" by the "Baruch" at the beginning of the first Beracha. Seemingly, then, the Beracha of "Elokai Neshama," which is not part of a series of Berachot, should begin with the word "Baruch." There were some opinions who explained that this Beracha does not begin with "Baruch" because it is supposed to be recited immediately after the recitation of "Asher Yasar" in the morning. The "Baruch" at the beginning of "Asher Yasar" suffices also for "Elokai Neshama," and thus the introductory word "Baruch" is not required at the beginning of this Beracha. According to this view, one must ensure to recite "Elokai Neshama" immediately after "Asher Yasar" each morning, as "Elokai Neshama" was instituted to be recited after "Asher Yasar." However, Hacham Ovadia writes in his work Halichot Olam that this view is not accepted as Halacha. The reason why "Elokai Neshama" does not begin with the word "Baruch" is that a Birkat Hoda'a – a blessing which expresses thanks to the Almighty – differs from other Berachot in that it does not need to begin with the word "Baruch." As such, one is not required to recite "Elokai Neshama" immediately after "Asher Yasar." Nevertheless, the Poskim write that since in any event we must recite both these Berachot each morning, it is preferable to recite "Elokai Neshama" immediately after "Asher Yasar" in order to satisfy all opinions. Summary: Strictly speaking, one is not required to recite the Beracha of "Elokai Neshama" in the morning immediately after "Asher Yasar." However, as some Poskim maintained that this sequence should be followed, it is preferable to do so, since in any event they must both be recited each morning.