Bhadrasana (gracious pose)
Ghulphau cha vrshanasyadhah Sivantyah parsvayoh kshipet /
Savyaghulpham tatha savye Dakshaghulpham tu dakshine //
Parsvapadau cha panibhyam Drdham baddhva sunischalam /
Bhadrasanam bhavedetatsarvavyadhivinasanam //(Chapter -1, Verse- 53).
Place the ankles below the genitals on the sides by the perineum, left ankle on the left (side) right ankle on the right (side).(Chapter -1, Verse- 53).
Ghorakshasanamityahuridam vai siddhayoghinah/
Evamasanabandheshu yogindro vighatasramah //
Abhyasennadikasuddhim mudradipavanakriyam/(Chapter -1, Verse-54).
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. (Chapter -1, Verse-54).