Excerpts from the book The whole theory and practice of Hatha Yogi is basedupon this idea of return to naturethe belief that the Instinctive Mind of mancontains... » 

Excerpts from the book The whole theory and practice of Hatha Yogi is basedupon this idea of return to naturethe belief that the Instinctive Mind of mancontains that which will maintain health under normal conditions. Andaccordingly those who practice its teachings learn first to let go and thento live as closely to natural conditions as is possible in this age ofartificiality. And this little book has been devoted to pointing out naturesways and methods in order that we may return to them. We have not taught a newdoctrine but have merely cried out to you to come with us to the good old wayfrom which we have strayed. «