Yoga may be intended as a way to calm the mind, but it also is a great way to get in shape and drop some weight. Here are a few postures that can help lower your anxiety and the number on the scale.

Plank

Warrior II (Virabhadrasana B)

Warrior III (Virabhadrasana C)

Triangle (Trikonasana)

Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana)

Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

Twisted Chair (Parivrtta Utkatasana)

Bow (Dhanurasana)

Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara)