What is non-sleep deep rest? (NSDR)

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Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) refers to various practices that bring the brain and body into a deeper state of relaxation without sleeping. These practices can include meditation, yoga nidra, and hypnosis. NSDR can support better brain and body function, enhance focus during wakefulness, restore sleep and dopamine levels, reduce anxiety, and potentially accelerate learning and neuroplasticity in the brain. NSDR is particularly valuable for those who may not get enough sleep, feel fatigued, or are experiencing stress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.

Non-Sleep Deep Rest

Andrew discusses the benefits of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) and how it can improve brain and body function. He explains that NSDR protocols involve deliberate and directed shifts towards deeper relaxation, such as meditation, yoga nidra, and hypnosis. Andrew highlights hypnosis as a unique NSDR tool that can be directed towards specific goals and outcomes, promoting not just deep relaxation but also accelerating plasticity and learning within the brain.

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