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.

I tried yoga nidra, a sort of guided meditation that invites you into the state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It feels more accessible than many meditation practices, since it's ...

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 ...

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, ...

While we are all aware of the multiple benefits of yoga for mental relaxation and stability, Yoga Nidra or sleeping might be our favourite. Yoga Nidra is a type of guided meditation that teaches you ...

Yoga Nidra is a systematic method that involves complete physical, emotional, and mental relaxation. In it, we learn to surf between wakefulness and sleep. The techniques in yoga are gentle and ...

The coronavirus pandemic has brought along a host of other health problems. There have been reports of increasing cases of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts among young adults from around the ...

The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, celebrated World Meditation Day today by organizing specialized meditation sessions that brought together eminent ...

Meditation is a scientific tool that can help manage stress and regulate the brains emotional responses, said experts at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of ...