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?

Yoga nidra – view from above

A yoga nidra practice inspired by stoicism

Soften into winter yoga nidra

Here’s a little winter present for you – I recorded the yoga nidra from my recent workshop for you. The … More

Geeky wellness favourites: April

My favourites in health and wellness in April: yoga science stories, a cute tool to keep you well at work, a delicious yoga nidra, and 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?).

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

Yoga in the time of COVID-19

Could yoga and other mind-body practices help during the pandemic?

Yoga nidra by the sea

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

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.