7rcTIX1xP

Hatha Yoga: The Yogi Philosophy of Physical Well-Being1816
It is possible for one who has the time and opportunity to follow this
plan to its extreme limit, to obtain an almost unbelievable amount of
nourishment and strength from a comparatively small amount of food, as
there will be practically no waste, as may be proven by an observation of
the waste matter which is passed from the system. Those suffering from
mal-nutrition and impaired vitality will find it profitable to at least partially
follow this plan.
The Yogis are known as small eaters, and yet they understand fully the
necessity and value of perfect nutrition, and always keep the body well
nourished and provided with building material. The secret, as you will
readily see, is that they waste practically none of the nourishment in the
food, as they extract practically all that it contains. They do not burden
their system with waste material, which clogs up the machinery and causes a
waste of energy in order that it may be thrown off. They obtain a maximum
of nourishment from a minimum of food—a full supply of food-prana from
a small amount of material.
While you may not be able to follow this matter up to the extreme, you
may work a great improvement in yourself by following the methods above
given. We merely give you the general principles—work the rest out for
yourself—experiment for yourself—that is the only way to learn anything,
anyway.
We have stated several times in this book, that the mental attitude aids
materially in the process of absorbing Prana. This is true not only of the Prana
absorbed from the air, but also of the food-prana. Hold the thought that
you are absorbing all the Prana contained in a mouthful of food, combining
that thought with that of “Nourishment,” and you will be able to do much
more than you can without so doing.