refer http://yog-knowledge.blogspot.com/2010/12/hatha-yoga-pradeepika-ch-1-po-2.html
Being the first accessory of Haṭha Yoga, âsana is described first. The book says Asana is practised for gaining steady posture, health and lightness of body. Asanas adopted by Munîs like Vasiṣṭha, etc., and Yogîs like Matsyendra, etc are descibed here.
Swastika-âsana.
Keeping both the hands under both the thighs, with the body straight, when one sits calmly in this posture, it is called Swastika.
Gomukha-âsana.
Placing the right ankle on the left side and the left ankle on the right side, makes Gomukha-âsana, having the appearance of a cow. refer figure 2
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