Given meditation's ancient Hindu roots in the practice of yoga, the modern technique of yoga nidra, also called yogic sleep, is a fitting connection point between the worlds of meditation and yoga.

NSDR was reportedly coined by Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford University, who has been studying--and practicing--it for more than a decade. In an interview with podcaster Tim Ferris, ...

Yoga nidra is a form of guided relaxation that can be highly restorative, which can feel "as much as a full night's sleep in a fraction of the time," said certified yoga instructor Rachel Cowan. It's ...

A study reveals that Yoga Nidra enhances sleep and brain function. Practicing this yoga technique for 20 minutes daily improves sleep quality. It also boosts memory and cognitive performance.

Study shows how 'Yoga Nidra' practice brings deep relaxation and increased awareness. The conscious sleep practice known as 'Yoga Nidra' has long fascinated people with its promise of improving mental ...

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Two weeks of 20-minute yoga nidra sessions led to a higher percentage of delta-waves in deep sleep and better memory, decision-making, and abstraction Practicing yoga nidra—a kind of mindfulness ...