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.

Need a long and relaxing nap? Yoga Nidra can help you. It is a relaxing yoga pose where you literally just lie down and avail multiple benefits. Each time you practice yoga Nidra, you are sending your ...

We often equate 'relaxation' with activities like listening to music or walking in nature, or simply having a quiet time. Relaxation is something we do naturally, and we don't need any special ...

An ancient exercise form has been scientifically proven to improve sleep quality, memory and cognition. Using modern technology, researchers from the Armed Forces Medical College in India studied the ...

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 ...

After performing other asanas, shavasan allows the body to cool-down, relax and rejuvenate. It also calms down the mind and is known to bring down blood pressure, heart rate and other symptoms of ...

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 is a form of guided relaxation that can be highly restorative, which can feel "as much as a full night's sleep in a fraction of the time," said certified yoga instructor Rachel Cowan. It's ...

A new study finds that women who experience pregnancy loss or ectopic pregnancy often struggle emotionally for months, suffering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. What can women do who have ...