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.

You’ve likely heard of yoga and meditation, but what about yoga nidra? This ancient practice is renowned for its ability to help with stress, anxiety and sleep problems. As someone who occasionally ...

The ancient meditation practice puts your brain into a state of deep relaxation—and is said to heighten your manifestation potential. Raise your hand if your favorite part of yoga class is savasana?

In many ways, yoga nidra is more similar to meditation than to what most people think of as yoga. It doesn’t involve any stretches or poses. Yoga nidra instead focuses on relaxing and reaching deep ...

Yoga Nidra, a practice inducing deep relaxation while maintaining awareness, is effective in treating anxiety. Researchers from IIT Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, conducted a groundbreaking fMRI study on Yoga ...

When I first started practicing yoga nidra, my friends thought I had joined a cult. It wasn't an absurd leap. Yoga nidra requires lying on your mat with your eyes closed while an instructor recites a ...

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 ...