How Many Calories Does Yoga Burn?

A 155-pound person burns about 88 calories in 30 minutes and 176 calories in one hour of yoga. The MET value for hatha yoga is approximately 2.5. Calories burned increase with body weight, duration, and intensity.

The number of calories burned during yoga depends on several factors, including METs, body weight, duration, and intensity of the practice. Higher body weight and longer duration generally lead to more calories burned.

Calories Burned From Yoga by Weight and Time

The following table provides an overview of calories burned during yoga based on different body weights and durations.

Body weight	15 min	30 min	45 min	60 min
125 lb (57 kg)	35	71	106	142
155 lb (70 kg)	44	88	132	176
185 lb (84 kg)	52	105	157	210
215 lb (98 kg)	61	122	183	244

A heavier body and a longer session both burn more. Intensity matters too: the values above use 2.5 METs (hatha).

Calories by Intensity

How hard you go changes the burn. The table below shows the MET value for each intensity and the calories a 155-pound person burns in 30 minutes.

Intensity	METs	Calories (30 min, 155 lb)
Hatha	2.5	88
Power / vinyasa	4.0	141

Tracking Exercise and Food in Nutrola

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Sources and Method

MET (metabolic equivalent) values are from the 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities (Ainsworth et al.), the standard reference for the energy cost of physical activity. Calories are estimated with the equation calories = METs x body weight in kilograms x duration in hours, where one MET is the energy used sitting quietly. Yoga at hatha is rated at 2.5 METs. Real burn varies with fitness, technique, terrain, and effort, so treat these as close estimates, not exact counts. This is educational and not medical advice.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many calories does yoga burn in 30 minutes?

A 155-pound person burns approximately 88 calories during 30 minutes of yoga. This figure is based on the MET value for hatha yoga and the person's body weight.

How many calories does yoga burn in an hour?

In one hour of yoga, a 155-pound person burns about 176 calories. This is calculated using the MET value and the duration of the activity.

Is yoga good for weight loss?

Yoga can contribute to weight loss, but the number of calories burned is relatively low compared to more intense workouts. Factors such as body weight and duration play a significant role in the total calories burned.

How accurate are these yoga calorie estimates?

These yoga calorie estimates are based on the MET value and body weight, which provide a general guideline. Individual results may vary due to differences in intensity and personal metabolism.

Key Takeaways

• A 155-pound person burns about 88 calories in 30 minutes of yoga.
• In one hour, the same person burns approximately 176 calories.
• Calories burned increase with body weight and duration of the practice.
• Hatha yoga has a MET value of about 2.5.