Jerry Lee Hutchens began hatha yoga practice in 1970, studying with Swami Satchidananda and Yogi Bhajan. Took refuge as a Buddhist in Bodhgaya India in March 1973. Married Kathryn in 1975 on the Farm Spiritual Community in Summertown, Tennessee. We were rural householder yogis, raised four kids in community. Kathryn passed away April 8, 2006.
I am a certified hatha yoga instructor (RYS 200) and author of two books on fasting and cleansing (Simple Cleanse — from Healthy Living Publications, and Total Cleansing — from Books Alive). I have worked for years with a relief and development organization, Plenty International. Currently finishing up a book detailing some of the history of Yoga.