Yoga Calories Burned Calculator
From gentle Hatha to intense Power Yoga, understanding your energy expenditure helps you plan your fitness routine effectively.
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Quick Answer: Calculate how many calories you burn doing yoga based on your weight, duration, and style
How Many Calories Does Yoga Burn?
Quick Answer: Yoga burns approximately 150-450 calories per hour depending on the style. Hatha burns ~180 cal/hr, Vinyasa ~290 cal/hr, and Hot Yoga can burn up to 460 calories per hour.
Yoga offers a unique combination of physical exercise, mindfulness, and stress relief while still providing meaningful calorie burn. Whether you practice gentle Hatha or intense Power Yoga, understanding your energy expenditure helps you plan your fitness routine effectively.
This calculator uses the scientifically validated MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula from the 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities. Yoga MET values range from 2.5 (Hatha) to 6.5 (vigorous Sun Salutations), offering options for every fitness level.
Yoga for Weight Management
While yoga burns fewer calories per hour than running or swimming, it offers unique benefits for weight management: reduced cortisol (stress hormone that promotes fat storage), improved mindfulness around eating, and building lean muscle that boosts metabolism.
Factors That Affect Calorie Burn
Yoga style: Power Yoga burns 2x more than gentle Hatha Heated room: Hot Yoga burns 15-30% more calories Body weight: Heavier individuals burn more calories Session length: 60-90 min sessions maximize benefits
Benefits of Yoga
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Yoga Burn Projections
Calories by Duration (70 kg / 154 lbs)
| Duration | Hatha Yoga (2.5) | Yoga (3) | Vinyasa Flow (4) | Ashtanga Yog (5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 46 | 55 | 74 | — |
| 30 min | 92 | 110 | 147 | — |
| 45 min | 138 | 165 | 221 | — |
| 60 min | 184 | 221 | 294 | — |
| 90 min | 276 | 331 | 441 | — |
Calories by Your Weight
Yoga vs. Other Activities
Calorie Comparison (60 min, 70 kg)
Detailed Comparison
| 🔥Hot Yoga / Bikram | 441 cal |
| 💪Power Yoga | 404 cal |
| 🧘Vinyasa Flow | 294 cal |
| 🏋️Pilates | 257 cal |
| 🚶Walking (3.5 mph) | 316 cal |
| 🏊Swimming (leisure) | 441 cal |
This calculator is for informational and personal journaling purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional guidance. Estimates are based on published MET values and may vary by individual.
