So, 1259 calories burned during an hour and a half class is what was calculated. That’s a very high number considering I know the length of time and intense effort I need to put in on something like an elliptic machine to achieve results like that. But I’m willing to believe it and eat more cookies after class, too. This website has a useful B.R.E.A.T.H.E attitude adjusting acronym to help in assisting you perform this practice with the goal of losing weight.
That estimation is too high; however, and I’d be remiss to leave you that overly optimistic, even if I believe that the placebo affect can be more helpful than reality sometimes. Another calculator at http://www.healthstatus.com/cgi-bin/calc/calculator.cgi figured I’d burn 858 in that same hour and a half period (this calculator is relatively accurate). Self Magazine is a bit more conservative and lawyerly sounding saying that based on gender, size, weight, body type, and the condition you're in you can burn between 550 and 1000 calories per class.
If you do a little more research you will find that most estimations average around 600 calories per class. With the room between 95 - 105 degrees and about 60% humidity you’re going to feel like you’re getting results and that is always good. Another benefit is the heat on your joints and if you peruse the official Bikram site you’ll see some pretty amazing testimonies on ailments and injuries overcome by dedicated practitioners.
To find official classes near you and more about it by visiting the official Bikram site at bikramyoga.com. And there are also devices you can buy to measure yourself while you’re practicing if you really want to go that far and have an electronic device strapped to your body during a session.
Sources:
http://www.healthstatus.com/cgi-bin/calc/calculator.cgi