Surya Namaskar Calorie Calculator
Estimate energy expenditure for your Sun Salutation practice.
Did you know?
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.
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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.
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.Select the number of rounds you plan to do (1 set = 12 poses).
- 2.Choose your practice pace (Slow/Meditative, Medium/Hatha, Fast/Cardio).
- 3.See your estimated calorie burn instantly.
- 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)
Burn Examples
Burn Rates (per hour)
| Activity | Calories Burned |
|---|---|
| Surya Namaskar (Fast) | ~417 kcal |
| Running (8kmph) | ~600 kcal |
| Weight Lifting | ~220 kcal |
| Walking | ~280 kcal |
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 Source | Official Verification |
|---|---|
| Yoga Journal | Caloric expenditure of Yoga |
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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.