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What is non-sleep deep rest? (NSDR)

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Non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) is an umbrella term for practices that bring the body into deep relaxation while you remain awake.

  • NSDR practices: They include meditation, yoga nidra, and hypnosis.
  • Recovery and relaxation: NSDR may restore dopamine reserves, help compensate to some degree for lost sleep, and help you relax and reset in the moment.
  • Brain plasticity and learning: Some NSDR practices—particularly hypnosis—may accelerate brain plasticity and learning.

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