Bhadrasana (gracious pose)
Bhadrasana (gracious pose)
Ghulphau cha vrshanasyadhah Sivantyah parsvayoh kshipet /
Savyaghulpham tatha savye Dakshaghulpham tu dakshine //
Parsvapadau cha panibhyam Drdham baddhva sunischalam /
Bhadrasanam bhavedetatsarvavyadhivinasanam //
Place the ankles below the genitals on the sides by the perineum, left ankle on the left (side) right
ankle on the right (side).
Ghorakshasanamityahuridam vai siddhayoghinah/
Evamasanabandheshu yogindro vighatasramah //
Abhyasennadikasuddhim mudradipavanakriyam/
Bhadrasana (gracious pose)
Then hold the feet, which are on their sides, firmly with the hands and remain motionless. This is
bhadrasana which destroys all diseases. The yogis who are perfected (siddhas) call it
gorakshasana.