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Yoga Calorie Calculator: How Many Calories Does Yoga Burn?
By the Carefree Retreat team
Updated 2026
A slow restorative class and a sweaty power flow can differ threefold in the energy they use, so "how many calories does yoga burn" has no single answer. The two things that move the number most are your body weight and how vigorous the style is. Pick your style, enter your weight and how long you practice, and get an evidence-based estimate per session and per week.
Estimate your yoga calorie burn
Uses the standard metabolic equation (MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities). Estimates only; actual burn varies with effort, muscle mass and how much of the class you rest.
Why the spread is so wide: calorie burn scales directly with body weight and with the intensity of the style. A held, meditative Yin class sits close to gentle stretching, while a power flow or a class in a heated room keeps your heart rate up and your muscles working, so it lands nearer a brisk walk or a light jog for the same length of time.
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