Exercise calories

Calories burned during Yoga — calculator and tables

Yoga is estimated at about 2.5 METs. A 70 kg person may burn roughly 92 calories in 30 minutes or 184 calories in 60 minutes.

46 kcal15 min at 70 kg

92 kcal30 min at 70 kg

184 kcal60 min at 70 kg

Yoga calorie calculator

Enter your body weight and duration to estimate calories burned for your own session.

WeightUnitDurationIntensity

Formula: calories per minute ≈ MET × 3.5 × body weight in kg ÷ 200.

Estimated burn

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Calories / minute	—

Estimate, not a measurement: Yoga calorie burn depends on style; gentle yoga and power yoga are very different. Watches and machines can also be wrong. Use the same method consistently.

Calories by body weight

Body weight	30 minutes	60 minutes	90 minutes
55 kg / 121 lb	72 kcal	144 kcal	217 kcal
70 kg / 154 lb	92 kcal	184 kcal	276 kcal
85 kg / 187 lb	112 kcal	223 kcal	335 kcal
100 kg / 220 lb	131 kcal	262 kcal	394 kcal

Calories by duration for a 70 kg person

Duration	Estimated calories
10 minutes	31 kcal
15 minutes	46 kcal
30 minutes	92 kcal
45 minutes	138 kcal
60 minutes	184 kcal
90 minutes	276 kcal

What changes the calorie burn?

Body weight, pace, technique, slope, resistance, rest time and fitness level can all change the real energy cost. MET values are averages, so the number is best used for planning rather than precision.

How to use Yoga in a weight-management plan

Choose a frequency you can repeat consistently.
Increase time, pace or resistance gradually.
Do not automatically eat back every exercise calorie if fat loss is the goal.
Use weekly trends in body weight, waist and fitness, not one workout number.
Balance activity with sleep, recovery and enough protein.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories does yoga burn in 30 minutes?

For a 70 kg adult, yoga at about 2.5 METs burns roughly 92 calories in 30 minutes. Heavier bodies usually burn more and lighter bodies usually burn less.

How many calories does yoga burn in 60 minutes?

For a 70 kg adult, yoga burns roughly 184 calories in 60 minutes using the MET estimate.

Is yoga good for weight loss?

Yoga can support weight loss when it helps create a sustainable calorie deficit. Food intake, consistency, recovery and total weekly activity matter more than one session estimate.

Why are calorie-burn estimates different across watches and calculators?

Different tools use different assumptions for METs, heart rate, body size, efficiency and intensity. Treat every result as an estimate, not a precise measurement.

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Method and sources

Estimates use standard MET-based calculations and the EKCal methodology. See Sources & Methodology. This page was last reviewed 2026-07-09.