Yoga Calorie Calculator

Yoga burns more calories than most people realise, especially vigorous styles like Power and Hot yoga. Enter your weight, session duration, and yoga style to see your estimated calorie burn. Compare different yoga styles side by side and understand what drives calorie expenditure during yoga.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories does yoga burn?
It varies by style: Hatha/gentle yoga: 2.5 MET (~180 cal/hr for 70kg). Vinyasa flow: 4.0 MET (~280 cal/hr). Power yoga: 5.5 MET (~385 cal/hr). Hot/Bikram yoga: 6.0 MET (~420 cal/hr). Ashtanga: 5.0 MET (~350 cal/hr).
Is yoga good for weight loss?
While yoga burns fewer calories than high-intensity exercise, it supports weight loss through stress reduction (lowering cortisol), improved body awareness, better sleep, and reduced emotional eating. Consistent yoga practice is associated with lower BMI over time.
Does hot yoga burn more calories?
Hot yoga (practiced in 35-42ยฐC rooms) burns slightly more calories due to increased heart rate from heat. However, much of the immediate 'weight loss' is water through sweating. The calorie difference versus regular yoga is modest โ€” about 10-20% more.
What MET values are used?
MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities: Hatha 2.5, general yoga 3.0, Vinyasa/flow 4.0, Ashtanga/Power 5.0-5.5, Hot/Bikram 6.0, restorative/Yin 2.0.

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