Enter your weight and the duration of your Hatha Yoga session into the calculator to estimate the number of calories burned.

Hatha Yoga Calories Burned Formula

The formula to estimate the calories burned during Hatha Yoga is as follows:

Calories Burned = (MET value * weight in kg * 3.5) / 200 * duration

Variables:

  • MET value for Hatha Yoga is 2.5
  • Weight should be entered in pounds (lbs) and is converted to kilograms (kg) in the formula
  • Duration is the length of the yoga session in minutes

To estimate the calories burned, convert the weight from pounds to kilograms, multiply by the MET value for Hatha Yoga, and then adjust for the duration of the session.

What is Hatha Yoga?

Hatha Yoga is a branch of yoga that emphasizes physical exercises to master the body along with mind exercises to withdraw it from external objects. The word Hatha means forceful or willful, and it represents a system of physical techniques. In the West, Hatha Yoga simply refers to a set of asanas or postures that are designed to align the skin, muscles, and bones. The main goal is to open the body’s channels, especially the spine, so that energy can flow freely.

How to Calculate Calories Burned in Hatha Yoga?

The following steps outline how to estimate the calories burned during a Hatha Yoga session.

  1. First, determine your weight in pounds.
  2. Next, determine the duration of your Hatha Yoga session in minutes.
  3. Use the formula provided above to calculate the calories burned.
  4. Finally, enter your weight and duration into the calculator to get an estimate of the calories burned.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Weight = 150 pounds

Duration = 60 minutes