Verywell Mind on MSN

I tried non-sleep deep rest for a week—here’s how it improved my mental health

Reviewed by Alicia Bigelow, ND Key Takeaways Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), rooted in yoga nidra, is a practice of deep rest ...
Psychology Today

Non-Sleep Deep Rest: Replace Lost Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

I've experienced periods of insomnia since I can remember. It worsened over the last decade, due to a combination of a difficult life situation and, I assumed, getting older. A particularly stressful ...
AOL

Looking To Avoid A Mid-Afternoon Slump? This Technique Might Work Even Better Than A Power Nap

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I am and always have been vehemently anti-nap. Even after a short one, I wake up cranky, disoriented, and ...
Kansas City Star

Can a 20-minute break outperform sleep? These micro-rest methods say yes

In a culture that tends prize busyness above all else, rest can feel like rebellion. We push through afternoon fatigue with another cup of coffee, scroll through our phones during “breaks” and wear ...