Triangle Pose (Trikoneasana): Stand with your feet apart and turn your right foot out 90 degrees and left foot a little inside. Now inhale and open your arms straight and while exhaling, bend sideways towards your right foot, touching it with your right hand and left hand up in the air. Turn your face up and see your left arm and hold the pose for some time, while breathing deeply. Now Come up as you inhale, straighten your feet, bring your arms down and repeat the same on the other side

8 Yoga poses that aid weight loss

Amid unhealthy lifestyle and dietary practices, maintaining a proper weight can be rather challenging. Therefore, a few minutes of yoga can be very helpful. Here are 8 easy yoga poses that help aid weight loss. (NOTE: We advise you to practice these poses under expert supervision to avoid injuries).

Chair Pose (Utkatasana): Stand straight with your feet slightly apart and arms stretched straight in front, parallel to the ground, palms facing downwards or straight over your head. Now slowly start bending your knees as if you are sitting on a chair. Maintain the balance and try to go as low as you can, while keeping your back straight. Hold the position for a while and then come back to the normal position.

Warrior Pose (Virbhadrasan): Stand with your legs 3-4 feet apart and turn your right foot out 90 degrees and left foot a little inside. Lift your arms on your side as you inhale and turn your head towards the right. As you exhale, stretch your right arm further while bending your right leg, trying to push your pelvis down. Stretch the arms straight above the head. You can also join them in Namaskar mudra. Hold the pose for a few seconds and come up as you breathe in. Bring your arms down and repeat it on the left side.

Bow Pose (Dhanurasana): Lie on your stomach with your feet a little apart and hands on the sides. Now bend your knees and lift your hands backward, in order to hold your ankles. Inhale and lift your chest, legs and back up. Take long deep breaths and hold the pose for 15-20 seconds. Now exhale and come back to the normal position.

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): Lie down on your stomach with your feet close and arms on your sides. Bring your hands near your shoulder, placed on the floor, and now gently lift your upper body as you inhale. Hold the position, count till 10-30 and come back to the lying position as you exhale.

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Shvanasana): Stand on all your fours on the mat, with your hand's shoulder-width apart. Exhale and lift your hips up to make an inverted “V” and feel the stretch. Keep your head down, keep your gaze on the navel, hold the pose and take long deep breaths. Exhale, bend your knees, and come back to the normal position.

Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana): Lie on your back with hands on your sides. In one movement, lift your legs, hips, and back up in the air, balancing your body on your shoulders. Hold your back with your hands for support and bring your elbows to close. Keep your legs close and straight with your toes pointed towards the ceiling. If you feel any strain, come back to the normal position, otherwise, you can hold the pose for 30-60 seconds. Very slowly come down by lowering your knees, placing your palms on the floor, followed by your back, hips, and legs.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandh Asana): Lie down on the floor and bend your knees to place your feet on the floor, heels as close as possible to your buttocks. Keep your arms beside your body, palms facing down. Inhale and lift your back and buttocks hold it for 1-2 minutes and gently come back as you exhale. Repeat it 10-20 times.