July 2022 PMID 35903117

Electrophysiological Evidence of Local Sleep During Yoga Nidra Practice.

Karuna Datta, Hruda Nanda Mallick, Manjari Tripathi, Navdeep Ahuja, K K Deepak

Mentions

12
Peak: 2 in Aug 2022
across 5 sources since Jul 2022

Extended reach

12,766
potential audience

Total likes

27

Video views

414

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Jul 2022 – Nov 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • News2 articles
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect interest in the scientific validation of Yoga Nidra's effects on brain activity, with references to EEG findings like increased delta waves and local sleep phenomena, revealing a tone of curiosity mixed with admiration for the study's significance in understanding sleep-like states induced during yoga practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the study's findings, especially the details about EEG evidence supporting local sleep phenomena during Yoga Nidra.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show some curiosity about the subject, mentioning aspects like 'local sleep' and brain activity patterns, but are not deeply explorative.

EngagementHigh engagement

Posts demonstrate high engagement by citing specific research results and implications, such as changes in delta waves and the potential benefits of Yoga Nidra.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest the research might influence understanding of sleep states and practices, but the overall impact seems moderate because it is still an emerging area.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates whether Yoga Nidra, a relaxation technique, induces a sleep-like state or remains an awake state by examining brain activity, particularly through EEG measurements, before and after a 2-week practice period.
  • Results show that during Yoga Nidra, the brain exhibits characteristics of an awake state but also displays local sleep features such as slow waves in specific brain areas, indicating a mix of wakefulness and sleep-like activity.
  • Additionally, participants experienced improvements in sleep quality, duration, and efficiency after practicing Yoga Nidra regularly, suggesting positive effects on overall sleep health.]

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Karuna Datta
@DattaKaruna · X

I got awarded the 'Best research paper in natural health, Naturopathy and Yoga - Shushila Thaker Prakruthi Mandir award' during the inauguration ceremony of APPICON 22 at PGIMER Chandigarh on 13 Dec for .https://t.co/Pfgrkbfyct #yoganidra #yoga #sleep #sleephealth

Dec 16, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 134 followers View post →
Daniel Brandão
@BrandaoNiel · X

Can you be part awake, part sleep? With Yoga Nidra you can. New study shows that during the practice, subjects' EEG confirmed fully wakefulness, but delta waves increased in central and decreased in prefrontal regions, a sign of local sleep. https://t.co/JPGtT6UfgQ https://t.co/4vgJHY4z6s

Aug 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 136 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neurology
@FrontNeurol · X

New Research: Electrophysiological Evidence of Local Sleep During Yoga Nidra Practice: Background and Objectives Yoga nidra is a technique sages use to self-induce sleep. Classically, sleep is characterized by three cardinal… https://t.co/lFgz023JOm #Neurology

Jul 12, 2022 · 1 like · 11,501 followers View post →
Daniel Brandão
@BrandaoNiel · X

Title: Electrophysiological Evidence of Local Sleep During Yoga Nidra Practice

Aug 1, 2022 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Chinmay Shah
@FfriShah · X

RT @DattaKaruna: I got awarded the 'Best research paper in natural health, Naturopathy and Yoga - Shushila Thaker Prakruthi Mandir award' d…

Dec 16, 2022 · 2 shares · 363 followers View post →
Mayank Dutta
@Mnkdutt · X

RT @DattaKaruna: I got awarded the 'Best research paper in natural health, Naturopathy and Yoga - Shushila Thaker Prakruthi Mandir award' d…

Jan 25, 2023 · 2 shares · 31 followers View post →

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Mayank Dutta
@Mnkdutt · X

RT @DattaKaruna: I got awarded the 'Best research paper in natural health, Naturopathy and Yoga - Shushila Thaker Prakruthi Mandir award' d…

Jan 25, 2023 · 2 shares · 31 followers View post →
Chinmay Shah
@FfriShah · X

RT @DattaKaruna: I got awarded the 'Best research paper in natural health, Naturopathy and Yoga - Shushila Thaker Prakruthi Mandir award' d…

Dec 16, 2022 · 2 shares · 363 followers View post →
Karuna Datta
@DattaKaruna · X

I got awarded the 'Best research paper in natural health, Naturopathy and Yoga - Shushila Thaker Prakruthi Mandir award' during the inauguration ceremony of APPICON 22 at PGIMER Chandigarh on 13 Dec for .https://t.co/Pfgrkbfyct #yoganidra #yoga #sleep #sleephealth

Dec 16, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 134 followers View post →
Daniel Brandão
@BrandaoNiel · X

Title: Electrophysiological Evidence of Local Sleep During Yoga Nidra Practice

Aug 1, 2022 · 1 like · 136 followers View post →
Daniel Brandão
@BrandaoNiel · X

Can you be part awake, part sleep? With Yoga Nidra you can. New study shows that during the practice, subjects' EEG confirmed fully wakefulness, but delta waves increased in central and decreased in prefrontal regions, a sign of local sleep. https://t.co/JPGtT6UfgQ https://t.co/4vgJHY4z6s

Aug 1, 2022 · 5 likes · 136 followers View post →
Frontiers - Neurology
@FrontNeurol · X

New Research: Electrophysiological Evidence of Local Sleep During Yoga Nidra Practice: Background and Objectives Yoga nidra is a technique sages use to self-induce sleep. Classically, sleep is characterized by three cardinal… https://t.co/lFgz023JOm #Neurology

Jul 12, 2022 · 1 like · 11,501 followers View post →
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Referências: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2022.910794/full https://www.researchgate.net/publication ...

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