Want to lose weight? Perform these five Yoga asanas

Start by lying on your back, with knees slightly bent, and feet in the air. Keep your hands flat on the floor, and use them to roll yourself on your upper back. You may bring your hands to your lower back for support and to keep yourself upright.

Slowly, extend your legs toward the ceiling.

Hold for 5-6 breaths. Relax, and repeat.

Start by sitting on your yoga mat, with your legs stretched out in front of you, and palms facing the floor. Start raising your legs, upto a level, so that your knees are at 45 degrees angle and the lower part of your legs parallel to the ground.

Now, raise your arms parallel to the ground.

Hold for 30 seconds. Relax, then repeat.

Begin with a low-squat position, with your hands on the ground and fingers spread wide.

Now, using your tiptoes, lift your legs, and try to place your knees on the edge of your upper arms.

Slowly shift your body weight forward, then lift your toes up the ground, one leg at a time.

Hold the position for as long as possible.

Practise daily.

Begin by standing straight, then hold your left ankle with your left hand. Shift your weight forward, and place your right hand on your right knee for support.

Now, lean forward, arching your back and pressing outward with your left foot.

Keeping your left leg straight, extend your right arm as far as you can.

Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side.

Stand straight with your legs spread 3-4 feet apart. Now turn your right foot outward at 90 degrees angle, and your left foot inward by about 15 degrees.

Spread out your arms, parallel to the ground, on both sides, at shoulder height, with palms facing downwards. Hold the position for about 30 seconds.

Relax, and then repeat on the other side.