हठयोग प्रदीपिका (योगी स्वात्माराम - ज्योत्स्ना टीका सहित सटीक)

12 HAṬHAYOGAPRADĪPIKĀ Vasiṣṭha and Matsyendra were both Dhyānin-s and Yogin-s. But the former leaned more to Dhyāna and the latter to Yoga. 19. Having correctly placed both soles of the feet between the thighs and the knees, one should sit balanced and straight-bodied. This is called Svasti- kāsana. 20. Place the right ankle next to the left buttock and the left [ankle] next to the right [buttock]. This is Gomukhāsana, and resembles the face of a cow. 21. Place one [the right] foot firmly on the other [left] thigh and the [right] thigh on the other [left] foot. This is called Vīrāsana. 22. Press the anus firmly with the ankles in opposite directions and sit well poised. This is Kūrmā- sana according to the Yogin-s. 23. Assuming the Padmāsana, insert the hands between the thighs and the knees; planting them firmly on the ground, rise in the air [supported by the hands]. This is Kukkuṭāsana. 24. Assuming the Kukkuṭāsana posture (bandha), wind the arms around the neck and lie on the back like a tortoise. This is called Uttāna Kūrmāsana. 25. Taking hold of the toes with the hands [keep one arm stretched in front and] draw [the other] up to the ear as if drawing a bow. This is called Dhanurāsana. 26. Place the right foot at the base of the left thigh, and the left foot outside the right knee. Take hold [of the right foot by the left hand and the left