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.

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 ...

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 ...

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Yoga Nidra brought significant changes in the brain’s functional connectivity during the practice, a first functional MRI study exploring the neural mechanisms underlying 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 ...

Drew Barnett of Journey Through Flow, a virtual yoga studio, leads an online immersion designed to help participants reset ...

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 ...