Non sleep deep rest (NSDR)

Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) is a deep relaxation technique popularized by neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman, and for good reason. Studies are clear that this short practice can significantly elevate yoru mood, help with energy, reduce stress and balance your brain!

It is based on the guided meditation practice yoga nidra (sleep), which originated many centuries ago in ancient India.

NSDR aims to transport an individual to the relaxed state of mind typically experienced right before falling asleep — without actually sleeping. NSDR uses classic relaxation techniques like focused breathing and body scanning to promote calmness, allowing the mind to rest in between sleep and active wakefulness. It gives you control over awareness, perception, and above all, rest.

NSDR is a relaxation exercise, not meditation. It regulates your nervous system and teaches the brain how to relax.

One key goal of NSDR is to calm the mind by slowing down cognitive processes like thinking. In fact, NSDR aims to reduce the brain’s operational frequency to a rate of only 1-3 thoughts per minute compared to the average of 35 during everyday wakefulness.

This lower frequency range is consistent with delta brain waves, which typically only occur during the deepest stages of sleep and are associated with restorative and relaxed brain function. Once these delta brainwave patterns are tapped into, the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as the rest-and-digest system, is activated.

We recommend practicing NSDR daily. My favorite recommendation is to practice in the afternoon an hour or two before dinner. Pair this with a protein snack and your will be rejuvenated! The power of NSDR never ceases to amaze me when clients actually practice it!

You can access NSDR for FREE very easily on an app called insigth timer. Our favorite practitioner is Destiny Eurkus from Rest Revolution Life who also guest teaches NSDR in our[ membership ][1]platform.

Join us for a Non Sleep Deep Rest Sound Bath on June 28th at 7pm. You can purchase tickets HERE! [1]: /members