Asana
Being the first accessory of Haṭha Yoga, âsana is described first. It should be practised for gaining steady posture, health and lightness of body. 19.
I am going to describe certain âsanas which have been adopted by Munîs like Vasiṣṭha, etc., and Yogîs like Matsyendra, etc. 20.
Swastika-âsana.
Having kept both the hands under both the thighs, with the body straight, when one sits calmly in this posture, it is called Swastika. 21.
Gomukha-âsana.
Placing the right ankle on the left side and the left ankle on the right side, makes Gomukha-âsana, having the appearance of a cow. 22.
