Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
Achieve an incredibly deep, recuperative level of rest—without falling asleep with this 20-minute yoga nidra practice.
This scientifically proven practice enables you to enter a deeply relaxed state of body and mind while being clearly alert to realise what you're experiencing.
Yoga nidra combines muscle relaxation, autogenic training, and breathwork exercises into one single practice and is perfect for relaxation at home. And it’s quick and easy to execute; you just need 20 minutes to feel energised and refreshed.
If you're interested in the science and mechanics behind the practice of non-sleep deep rest, check out some insights into the research below.
Research has shown that the practice of yoga nidra stimulates a hypothalamic response, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system and suppresses the activity in the sympathetic nervous system. Evidence shows that these responses alleviate mental and psychological symptoms (Dol, 2019; Ferreira-Vorkapic et al., 2018; Kim, 2017). (Dol, 2019; Ferreira-Vorkapic et al., 2018; Kim, 2017).
In this deeply relaxed state, you may also eliminate unconscious deep-rooted mental tension (Dol, 2019; Ferreira-Vorkapic et al., 2018; Jensen et al., 2012). Research suggests that through yoga nidra our consciousness and mind go into deeper stages of psyche sleep than normal sleep, leading to greater awareness and joy and bringing about intense relaxation and rest (Dol, 2019; Kim et al., 2020; Rani et al., 2016).
If you have any questions or requests for different session lengths, please let me know in the comments below.
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Achieve an incredibly deep, recuperative level of rest—without falling asleep with this 20-minute yoga nidra practice.
This scientifically proven practice enables you to enter a deeply relaxed state of body and mind while being clearly alert to realise what you're experiencing.
Yoga nidra combines muscle relaxation, autogenic training, and breathwork exercises into one single practice and is perfect for relaxation at home. And it’s quick and easy to execute; you just need 20 minutes to feel energised and refreshed.
If you're interested in the science and mechanics behind the practice of non-sleep deep rest, check out some insights into the research below.
Research has shown that the practice of yoga nidra stimulates a hypothalamic response, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system and suppresses the activity in the sympathetic nervous system. Evidence shows that these responses alleviate mental and psychological symptoms (Dol, 2019; Ferreira-Vorkapic et al., 2018; Kim, 2017). (Dol, 2019; Ferreira-Vorkapic et al., 2018; Kim, 2017).
In this deeply relaxed state, you may also eliminate unconscious deep-rooted mental tension (Dol, 2019; Ferreira-Vorkapic et al., 2018; Jensen et al., 2012). Research suggests that through yoga nidra our consciousness and mind go into deeper stages of psyche sleep than normal sleep, leading to greater awareness and joy and bringing about intense relaxation and rest (Dol, 2019; Kim et al., 2020; Rani et al., 2016).
If you have any questions or requests for different session lengths, please let me know in the comments below.
💡 Mindfulness Meditation (to Reduce Stress): youtu.be/dBXK71dxsZc
📝 Take my Free Well-being Test: bit.ly/selfgrowthtest
🚀 Check Out the Evidence-Based Self-Development Course "Elevate Self Growth": https://www.impaktr.com.au/elevateselfgrowth
📡 Follow Me: Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yannickvanhierden
📺 Subscribe to this YouTube Channel: bit.ly/3f5M6HT
