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.

Practicing yoga nidra -- a kind of mindfulness training -- might improve sleep, cognition, learning, and memory, even in novices, according to a pilot study. After a two-week intervention with a ...

Yogic sleep and bedtime meditations fixed my poor relationship with sleep says Emilie Lavinia. Here’s how to practice Yoga ...

Yoga Nidra and meditation offer effective strategies to combat burnout in today's demanding world. These ancient practices, promoted by institutions like Patanjali, encourage relaxation and ...

Also called 'psychic sleep', yoga nidra is a state of deep relaxation in which the conscious mind is asleep, but the awareness remains active. Yoga Nidra is a practice of deep relaxation in which you ...

Learn what one writer discovered when she tried doing yoga nidra to sleep each night for a week, and discover the benefits of the practice. As it turns out, that’s not quite what it is. Yoga nidra is ...

You’ve heard of passive-aggressive and calm-assertive — now a relaxed awareness long practiced in yoga is trending. But can lying like a corpse resurrect lasting inner calm? Share on Pinterest 10 Yoga ...

Google CEO Sundar Pichai uses something called non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) to relax. NSDR is often achieved through a practice called yoga nidra, according to the Stanford professor who coined ...