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Relaxation Techniques
Practicing relaxation techniques like yoga nidra can significantly enhance the ability to fall asleep and return to sleep after waking. Gina highlights the vicious cycle of insomnia, where anxiety about sleep can exacerbate the problem. Both yoga nidra and transcendental meditation promote a relaxed state, allowing the brain to enter beneficial neurochemical states, even if the exact mechanisms remain less understood.In this clip
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