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Category: Yoga nidra

Yoga nidra – what do people think? (2024 update)

Why do people try yoga nidra? And what are the benefits they find? I look at online conversations because I’m nosy but also to help shape my (your) offerings.

focus, productivity, promotion, sleep, yoga nidra, yoga science

Yoga nidra vs NSDR – what’s the difference?

NSDR is a new-er kind of guided relaxation that sounds awfully similar to yoga nidra but was introduced as a different practice. So, are they different?

meditation, mindfulness, nsdr, yoga, yoga nidra, yoga science, yogic-sleep

Your brain on yoga nidra

The little neuroscience research that exists highlights the changes the brain goes through during practice – could that have a more lasting effect?

mental health, science, wellbeing, yoga, yoga nidra, yoga science

Is yoga nidra your missing sleep remedy?

I have come to the realisation that my whole family has sleeping problems and takes sleeping pills on a regular … More

Yoga nidra: what do people think? (or Rachel’s mini-research project)

Why do people think yoga nidra is? Why do they want to do it? And what do they experience when the do? I looked online to see what people are saying to find out (because I’m nosy – are you?).

mental health, sleep, social listening, yoga nidra

Yoga nidra makes me happy (or just less sad) – plain language summary

I’m going to admit, I’ve been struggling to find both brain power and motivation to do any reading that requires … More

anxiety, depression, mental health, plain language summary, yoga, yoga nidra, yoga science

Does yoga nidra ease the pain away?

Does yoga nidra help with chronic pain? The evidence is weak and inconclusive, although combined with yoga it might have a beneficial effect

pain, science, yoga, yoga nidra, yoga science

Yoga nidra and women’s health: does it help with our period troubles?

Does yoga nidra help with our menstruation challenges? The evidence seems to suggest that it does indeed, likely by reducing stress and bringing back hormonal balance.

pain, science, women's health, yoga, yoga nidra, yoga science

How yoga nidra could tip the balance in an anxious mind

I’ve had a revelation over the past week. I signed up to a yoga nidra teacher training, mainly out of … More

anxiety, depression, mental health, science, yoga, yoga nidra, yoga science
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