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Yin yoga burns how many calories per hour please?

skinny_baby
skinny_baby Posts: 29 Member
edited March 2 in Social Groups
I am 37 weight 140 pounds height 5'2.75."

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  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
    - at a guess, 50-100 calories. I estimate my Ashtanga session at around 300 per 75 minute session and I think that's generous.
  • odonogc
    odonogc Posts: 223 Member
    Yeah, yin isn't a big calorie burner, but it feels SOOOO GOOOOD.
  • GibbsGirl13072
    GibbsGirl13072 Posts: 156 Member
    Yeah, yin isn't a big calorie burner, but it feels SOOOO GOOOOD.

    I second this! If I'm looking to burn calories, yin isn't what I'd pick. It's more of a routine I would do before bedtime.
  • Trishe57
    Trishe57 Posts: 13 Member
    I just use the MFP "Stretching - hatha yoga" numbers, no matter WHAT hatha practice I do. (I mean "hatha yoga" in the traditional sense, as the physical practice of asanas, regardless of western style branding.)

    Never underestimate the power of going slow and breathing deeply. I read a research article a while back (can't find it right now though) that seemed to show that yoga *stretching* actually builds muscle and strength.
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