Chapter 3
Asana
The Asanas are nine in number. They are Svastikasana, Gomukhasana, Padmasana, Virasana, Simhasana, Bhadrasana, Muktasana, Mayurasana, and Sukhasana.
Svastikasana
Placing crosswise the two soles of the feet between the knees and thighs and keeping the body, neck, and head in a straight line is Svastikasana.
Gomukhasana
Placing the right ankle by the side of the left buttock and likewise left ankle by the right side is known as Gomukhasana.
Padmasana
Placing the two soles of the feet over the two thighs and holding the two big toes with two hands from behind the body is known as Padmasana which will destroy the fear of diseases.
Virasana
Placing left foot over the right and keeping the body erect and even is Virasana.
Simhasana
Simhasana is not explained in the Upanishad.
(Note: Placing the two ankles in the sides of the perineum - right ankle on the left and left on the right, placing the hands on the knees with fingers spread out, showing his face distinctly by opening the mouth to the fullest extent and keeping the mind under control by casting the sight on the tip of the nose is Simhasana)
Bhadrasana
Placing the two ankles by the sides of the perineum and firmly holding the sides of the feet to become motionless is Bhadrasana which will destroy the poison and diseases.
Muktasana
Placing the right side of the perineum with the left ankle and the left side with the right ankle is Muktasana. The genitals should be placed over the left ankle which should be placed over the right ankle.
Mayurasana
Placing the two palms on the ground, placing the tip of the elbows by the sides of the navel, lifting the head and the legs upwards, and floating in the air like a stick with the single pointed mind is Mayurasana that destroys the sins.
Sukhasana
In which posture, comfort, and courage are attained, that posture is known as Sukhasana meant for weak people.
By mastering the postures, one can control the three worlds. After having mastery over Asana, one should resort to Pranayama.