Twisted Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasna)
Twisting the body in a chair position is calling on the abdominal muscles and strong leg muscles. This combination is toning and cleansing for the body all at once.
Triangle Pose (Trikonasana)
The power in this posture comes from the ability to keep the upper body lifted and aligned properly. Without leaning the body weight on the front leg, the abdominals will do the bulk of the work. The abducted arms are strengthening as this posture is maintained.
Eagle Pose (Garudasana) 
In order to withstand the balance and stamina for eagle pose, the body calls on many muscles for support. The feet, ankles, calves, quadriceps, inner thighs, abdominals, shoulders and upper back are working together to maintain the wrapping and adduction of limbs while balancing on one leg. The wrapping and adduction of the shoulders and arms strengthens the upper back and shoulders. Allowing the spine to remain straight strengthens the spinal column and muscles surrounding.
Some turn to a yoga for weight loss and are initially in disbelief that the practice can burn calories. If performed properly and executed in a strong intended way, these yoga postures can help an individual lose weight. There are many added bonuses to practicing yoga besides weight loss such as healthy digestion, circulation, sleep, energy, strength, healing ailments, happiness and the desire to eat and live a healthy lifestyle.
Enjoy the benefits of a consistent yoga practice and notice how life changes for the better. When the time is right, weight loss will be an added bonus.
