Simhasana (lion’s pose) Simhasana (lion’s pose) Ghulphau cha vrshanasyadhah Sivantyah parsvayoh kshipet/ Dakshine savyaghulpham tu Dakshaghulpham tu savyake// Place the ankles below the scrotum, right ankle on the left side, left ankle on the right side of the perineum. Hastau tu janvoh samsthapya Svangghulih samprasarya cha / Vyattavaktro niriksheta nasaghram susamahitah// Place the palms on the knees, fingers spread apart, keep the mouth open and gaze at the nose tip with a concentrated mind.
Simhasana (lion’s pose) Simhasanam bhavedetatpujitam yoghipungghavaih / Bandhatritayasandhanam kurute chasanottamam// This is simhasana, held in great esteem by the highest yogis. This most excellent asana facilitates the three bandhas.