Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) is a hypnotic relaxation technique that’s easy to practice and helpful for improving concentration
Non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR, is a method of deep hypnotic relaxation, which can help people achieve a state of focus and calmness through mental stillness and emotional balance. It is a type of rest obtained when the body is in a relaxed state, but the mind is still awake. It consists of slowing down the functioning of brain waves, as is the case during sleep, except that here you remain awake.
Achieving it involves two stages: a state of self-induced rest, followed by a period of directed, intense focus.
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The term NSDR was coined by renowned Stanford University neuroscientist and researcher, Dr. Andrew Huberman.
According to him, this practice can bring the body to a state as restful as normal sleep. NSDR is similar to yoga nidra (or yogic sleep) in that it uses specific breathing and meditation techniques to activate deep relaxation of the body and mind.