Can you lose weight doing yoga?

[Anonymous]

Due to some knee and ankle injuries, I'm just doing yoga right now - a power yoga cd at home. Can I expect to lose any weight with this or should I just focus on toning and strength?

[Anonymous]

Yes, but only if you reduce your calorie intake. I don't believe yoga does much fat burning. Can you swim anywhere?

[Anonymous]

but Yoga will increase muscle tone, which, in combination with calorie restriction, can lead to size loss.

[Anonymous]

I think yoga can be really cardio, but I have never had much luck with the videos. A tough power yoga class with a good teacher can really kick your butt!