Simhasana (lion’s pose)
Ghulphau cha vrshanasyadhah Sivantyah parsvayoh kshipet/
Dakshine savyaghulpham tu Dakshaghulpham tu savyake//(Chapter -1, Verse-50).
Place the ankles below the scrotum, right ankle on the left side, left ankle on the right side of the perineum. (Chapter -1,Verse-50).
Hastau tu janvoh samsthapya Svangghulih samprasarya cha /
Vyattavaktro niriksheta nasaghram susamahitah// (Chapter -1, Verse-51).
Place the palms on the knees, fingers spread apart, keep the mouth open and gaze at the nose tip with a concentrated mind.(Chapter -1, Verse-51).
Simhasanam bhavedetatpujitam yoghipungghavaih /
Bandhatritayasandhanam kurute chasanottamam//(Chapter -1, Verse-52).
This is simhasana, held in great esteem by the highest yogis. This most excellent asana facilitates the three bandhas. (Chapter -1, Verse-52).