How many calories does yoga burn per hour?

Yoga burns 175-600 calories per hour depending on style. Hatha burns about 175 cal/hour; Vinyasa burns 300-400; Power/Hot yoga can burn 450-600. A 155 lb person burns roughly 250 calories in a typical 60-minute mixed practice.

Is yoga good for weight loss?

Yoga supports weight loss through calorie burning, muscle building, and stress reduction. While it burns fewer calories than cardio, yoga practitioners tend to be more mindful of eating habits. Power yoga and Vinyasa burn the most calories.

Which type of yoga burns the most calories?

Bikram/Hot yoga and Power yoga burn the most calories (450-600/hour). The heat in hot yoga increases calorie burn, though much is water weight. Vinyasa and Ashtanga also burn significant calories through continuous movement.

How often should I do yoga for weight loss?

For weight loss, practice yoga 4-6 times per week, mixing active styles (Vinyasa, Power) with recovery practices (Yin, Restorative). Combine with cardio and strength training for best results. Consistency matters more than duration.

Does yoga build muscle?

Yoga builds lean muscle, especially in poses that support body weight (planks, chaturanga, warrior poses). It won't build bulk like weight lifting but improves muscle tone, core strength, and flexibility. Power yoga builds the most strength.

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Calories Burned Yoga

Yoga burns calories while improving flexibility, strength, and mental wellness. Calorie burn varies greatly by yoga style—from gentle Hatha (175 cal/hour) to intense Vinyasa or Hot Yoga (450+ cal/hour). Yoga also reduces stress, which can help prevent stress-related eating.

~88 calories

per 30 min at 155 lbs

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88 calories

Yoga for 30 minutes at 155 lbs

Calories Burned by Body Weight

Calories burned per 30 minutes of yoga at moderate intensity (MET 2.5)

Body Weight	Calories Burned
120 lbs (54 kg)	68 cal
140 lbs (64 kg)	79 cal
155 lbs (70 kg)Reference	88 cal
170 lbs (77 kg)	96 cal
185 lbs (84 kg)	105 cal
200 lbs (91 kg)	113 cal
220 lbs (100 kg)	125 cal