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Surya Namaskar Calorie Calculator

Estimate energy expenditure for your Sun Salutation practice.

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A single round of Surya Namaskar consists of 12 postures. Doing 12 rounds is equivalent to doing 288 powerful yoga poses!

Estimated Burn

167

Calories

Equivalent to

1.5 km Run

Time (Approx)

12 min

Disclaimer: Calculations are for illustrative purposes based on standard MET values.

Using the Surya Namaskar Calorie Calculator

Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a complete body workout. Just a few rounds can burn more calories than heavy lifting or running, depending on your pace.

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Key Features

  • Based on MET values for Yoga Asanas
  • Adjusts for Pace (Slow, Medium, Fast)
  • Calculates equivalent KM run distance
  • Estimates total workout duration
  • Fun Facts about Sun Salutation power
  • Instant calorie estimation

How to calculate Surya Namaskar Calorie Calculator

Step-by-step Guide & Informational Intent

  1. 1.Select the number of rounds you plan to do (1 set = 12 poses).
  2. 2.Choose your practice pace (Slow/Meditative, Medium/Hatha, Fast/Cardio).
  3. 3.See your estimated calorie burn instantly.
  4. 4.Compare your effort to running distance.

How the Calculation Works

Calculations are based on metabolic equivalent (MET) of Yoga multiplied by intensity factors.

Important Assumptions

  • 1 Round = 13.9 Calories (Average)
  • Slow Pace = 0.8x burn (Focus on stretch)
  • Fast Pace = 1.3x burn (Cardio focus)
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Burn Examples

12 Rounds (Medium): ~167 Calories
108 Rounds (Sun Salutation Marathon): ~1500+ Calories!

Burn Rates (per hour)

ActivityCalories Burned
Surya Namaskar (Fast)~417 kcal
Running (8kmph)~600 kcal
Weight Lifting~220 kcal
Walking~280 kcal
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I do 12 rounds every morning. It wakes me up better than coffee and keeps me fit without a gym membership!

Anjali Mehta, Yoga Teacher (Pune)

Official Data Sources

Data SourceOfficial Verification
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Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is a complete body workout. Just a few rounds can burn more calories than heavy lifting or running, depending on your pace.

Yes, it engages the core muscles consistently. Fast-paced practice acts as cardio, while slow practice builds muscle tone. Both help reducing fat.
Ideally at sunrise on an empty stomach. Facing the sun adds a spiritual dimension to the physical benefits.
On average, one round (set of 12 poses) burns about 13.9 calories for an average-weight individual.
No, 108 is a marathon number. Beginners should start with 2-4 rounds and gradually increase by 2 rounds every week.