Author of the influential book The Secret Power of Yoga

Hold the mind back from sounds, whether complimentary, rude, pleasant, or horrible, and bring it under control in the self.

When the mind comes into contact with something hot or cold, draw it back from there and bring it under control in the self.

The restless and unsteady mind is to be reined in from wherever it goes and brought under control in the self.

The yogi who practices Bhujanginimudra quickly destroys all gastric ailments.

The body becomes beautiful, and samadhi is sure to arise through Khechari Mudra.

Just as he might open a door with a key, so should the yogi forcefully awaken Kundalini and break open the gateway of Brahman.

The great goddess Kundalini, the Shakti of the self, sleeps at the Muladhara.

Paschimottanasana relieves ailments and purifies the nadis.

Shavasana removes fatigue and brings rest to the mind.

Through practice of Bhujangasana, the physical fire increases steadily, all diseases are destroyed, and the Serpent Goddess awakens.