How Many Calories Does Yoga Burn?
A 70 kg person burns about 105 calories in 30 minutes of Yoga; the figure rises with body weight and duration.
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How many calories does Yoga burn?
Gentle yoga focuses on flexibility and balance and burns energy at a low-to-moderate level.
The energy spent in yoga covers a wide range depending on the class: still classes that hold poses for a long time and flow classes that barely pause between poses do not share one figure. The value on this page represents a light-to-moderate class between the two.
Yoga calories by weight and duration
| Weight | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | 60 min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 kg | 38 | 75 | 113 | 150 |
| 60 kg | 45 | 90 | 135 | 180 |
| 70 kg | 53 | 105 | 158 | 210 |
| 80 kg | 60 | 120 | 180 | 240 |
| 90 kg | 68 | 135 | 203 | 270 |
| 100 kg | 75 | 150 | 225 | 300 |
| 110 kg | 83 | 165 | 248 | 330 |
| 120 kg | 90 | 180 | 270 | 360 |
The figures above assume a light-to-moderate class with short flows.
Values in the table are kilocalories (kcal), calculated as MET × weight × time; this page uses a MET value of 3 for Yoga. Use the calculator above for figures in between.
Yoga calories by class type
| Class type | MET | 70 kg · 30 min |
|---|---|---|
| Still class (hatha) poses are held long, with few transitions | 2.5 | 88 kcal |
| Light-to-moderate flow the class type the figures on this page assume | 3 | 105 kcal |
| Flow / power yoga (vinyasa) barely any pause between poses | 4 | 140 kcal |
Classes sharing a name do not share a pace; the matrix above is based on the middle type.
What changes the calories burned by Yoga?
- Class type: still classes sit at the lower end, flow and power classes at the upper end.
- Hold time: holding poses longer lowers the per-minute figure.
- Transitions: how often you move between poses sets the tempo.
For informational purposes only — not medical advice. If you have symptoms or a medical condition, consult a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does Yoga burn in one hour?
A 70 kg person burns about 210 calories in one hour (60 minutes) of Yoga. Heavier people and longer sessions burn more.
How does body weight affect calories burned by Yoga?
Calories burned rise with body weight: a 90 kg person burns about 135 calories in 30 minutes of Yoga, while a lighter person burns less in the same time.
How long does it take to burn 300 calories with Yoga?
A 70 kg person burns 300 calories in about 86 minutes of Yoga. A heavier person reaches the same figure in less time.
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