PLoS One December 2023 PMID 38091317

Improved sleep, cognitive processing and enhanced learning and memory task accuracy with Yoga nidra practice in novices.

Karuna Datta, Anna Bhutambare, Mamatha V L, Yogita Narawa, Rajagopal Srinath, Madhuri Kanitkar

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Examples like the emphasis on yoga nidra's benefits for sleep and memory, as well as mentions of online resources and supervised practices, show a positive reception. The tone is supportive and somewhat promotional, highlighting the potential for readers to explore yoga nidra for health improvements.

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Mark Hyman, M.D.

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Have you ever tried yoga nidra before? There are a ton of free online resources for yoga nidra that you can use yourself, or you can also find a class at a local yoga studio. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294678

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AFMC research shows that scientifically supervised yoga nidra practice improves brain processing and promotes sleep in volunteers. Study published by PLOS ONE is available at https://t.co/jXEI4AFmMa @SpokespersonMoD

Dec 15, 2023 · 15 likes · 8 shares · 5,890 followers View post →

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AFMC research shows that scientifically supervised yoga nidra practice improves brain processing and promotes sleep in volunteers. Study published by PLOS ONE is available at https://t.co/gxYAFFOVYK. @dgafms_mod @SpokespersonMoD

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Yoga nidra improving sleep, cognition, memory, and aiding in offsetting sleep-debt https://t.co/yVKWC7Pmc5

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medRxiv

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Improved Sleep, Cognitive Processing and Enhanced Learning and Memory Task Accuracy with Yoga Nidra Practice in Novices https://t.co/hlySZULYkV #medRxiv

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Yogaemi · Dec 18, 2025 5 views

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Welcome to this 20-minute guided Yoga Nidra session designed to help you destress, sleep better, and feel emotionally balanced. Lie down, listen, and let your body and mind unwind for deep rest and clarity.

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Guided Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest and Anxiety Relief

This 20-minute guided Yoga Nidra session helps you destress, sleep better, and feel emotionally balanced. Lie down, relax, and allow your body and mind to unwind through structured conscious relaxation for deep rest and…

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śivasār

@ganapatyarya · X

Yoga nidra improving sleep, cognition, memory, and aiding in offsetting sleep-debt https://t.co/yVKWC7Pmc5 https://t.co/MnQfSH6W6j

Sep 18, 2025 · 93 likes · 16 shares · 7,197 followers View post →

śivasār

@ganapatyarya · X

Yoga nidra improving sleep, cognition, memory, and aiding in offsetting sleep-debt https://t.co/yVKWC7Pmc5

Sep 18, 2025 · 5 likes · 7,197 followers View post →

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Mark Hyman, M.D.

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Have you ever tried yoga nidra before? There are a ton of free online resources for yoga nidra that you can use yourself, or you can also find a class at a local yoga studio. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0294678

Mar 14, 2024 · 15 likes · 339,350 followers View post →

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DGAFMS-MoD

@dgafms_mod · X

AFMC research shows that scientifically supervised yoga nidra practice improves brain processing and promotes sleep in volunteers. Study published by PLOS ONE is available at https://t.co/jXEI4AFmMa @SpokespersonMoD

Dec 15, 2023 · 15 likes · 8 shares · 5,890 followers View post →

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PRO Defence Pune

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AFMC research shows that scientifically supervised yoga nidra practice improves brain processing and promotes sleep in volunteers. Study published by PLOS ONE is available at https://t.co/gxYAFFOVYK. @dgafms_mod @SpokespersonMoD

Dec 14, 2023 · 12 likes · 5 shares · 10,945 followers View post →

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medRxiv

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Improved Sleep, Cognitive Processing and Enhanced Learning and Memory Task Accuracy with Yoga Nidra Practice in Novices https://t.co/hlySZULYkV #medRxiv

Jan 28, 2023 · 17,466 followers View post →