Move with intention. Burn with purpose. Breathe like it’s your superpower.
If you’ve been trying to lose weight and feel stronger, Vinyasa yoga is your go-to style.
It’s fast-paced, strength-focused, and breath-driven.
And honestly? It’s way more fun than 45 minutes on a treadmill.
Here’s why Vinyasa works so well for weight loss- plus a full Power Hour Flow to help you get started today.
🔥 Why Vinyasa Yoga Supports Weight Loss
- It keeps your heart rate up. You’re always moving. That means calorie burn without boredom.
- It builds lean muscle. Holding poses builds strength, especially when you repeat them in a flow.
- It improves digestion and circulation. Twists, core work, and breath support fat-burning from the inside out.
- It reduces stress. Lower cortisol = less belly fat. Period.
Products I recommend to get started:
Mat That Won’t Slip When You Sweat: I picked this one for beginners to make sure you really LOVE your flow before you spend $$$ on a mat.
Yoga Blocks (Set of 2): Samesies ($$). You can always upgrade later.
Magnesium Supplement– if you take 1 supplement on your health journey, I recommend this one.
⏱️ 60-Minute Vinyasa Power Flow for Weight Loss
No equipment. All levels welcome. Sweat guaranteed.
🔹 Warm-Up (10 mins)
- Easy Seated Breathing – 2 mins
- Cat-Cow – 1 min
- Down Dog to Plank Flow – 2 mins
- Sun Salutation A x 3 rounds – 5 mins
🔥 Build Heat (15 mins)
Flow through the following 2–3 times:
- Chair Pose
- Crescent Lunge
- Warrior II
- Reverse Warrior
- Side Angle Pose
- Chaturanga > Up Dog > Down Dog
Focus on breath + smooth transitions to stay in motion and build heat.
💪 Sculpt + Core (15 mins)
- Boat Pose x 3 rounds (30 sec hold + 10 sec rest)
- Forearm Plank (1 min)
- Side Plank (30 sec each side)
- Bridge Pose (3 rounds, 5 breaths each)
- Locust Pose
Add optional reps or pulses if you want more burn.
😌 Cooldown Flow (15 mins)
- Pigeon Pose (each side)
- Twisted Lunge
- Seated Forward Fold
- Reclined Twist
- Happy Baby
- Savasana (5–7 minutes)
Add a calming playlist and stay in the cooldown as long as you want.
Plan your next flow!
Check out other 60 minute yoga flows
Follow my Yoga for Weight Loss series on YouTube
Prefer to watch videos instead of reading? Same– sometimes.
You don’t have to be fit to start.
You just have to start.
Want to pre-order my Yoga for Weight Loss Bundle?
It officially launches August 1st. Pre-orders are only $9. That’s less than half the cost of ONE drop-in yoga class for a suite of tools that will help you do yoga for weight loss all year long.
💬 Final Thoughts
Vinyasa is more than a calorie-burn—it’s a full-body reset.
When practiced consistently, it can help transform your body, balance your hormones, and shift your mindset around movement.
This isn’t just about burning fat.
It’s about rebuilding trust in your body, one breath at a time.
Let’s make movement something you crave—not something you dread. 💛
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