Surya Namaskar, better known as Sun Salutations, is a series of postures that warms, strengthens and aligns the entire body. Generally there 12 or so poses linked in each salutation (Surya Namaskar A) to flex and extend most of the main muscles of the body while the prana (universal energy) flows through the body. You can do 12 rounds of Sun Salutation in the morning which is the ideal for most but beginners can start with four to six slow Sun Salutations, adding one more every week. More advanced practitioners often increase sun salutations to 19 elements (Surya Namaskar B).
Based on Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, on average Men age 17-25 should burn around 620 calories in a 1 hour period and Men 25-35 a theoretical 590 calories over 1 hour. Women in the 17-21 age range, on average burn 560 calories with Women 25-35 burning 530.
Over 35s Men over 35 should burn around 560 calories in a 1 hour period and Women over 35 around 500 over 1 hour.
Over 60s Men over 60 should burn 530 calories in 1 hour with Women over 60 burning 480.
What is Average? Everyone is different. Calorie burn generally declines as we get older but not always. People who stay active will often keep the higher burn rate as they age. The calories below are for an middle of the road yoga class by weight. For more accuracy choose your yoga type first.
Calories Burned based on Time and Weight.
Calories Burned in 1 hour
Calories Burned in 40 minutes
Calories Burned in 40 minutes
Calories Burned in 45 minutes
Calories Burned in 1 hour 30 mins
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