• does NSDR reduce cortisol

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    Yes, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) practices such as Yoga Nidra have been shown to reduce cortisol levels. explains that studies indicate a statistically significant reduction in salivary cortisol, a stress hormone, following sessions of Yoga Nidra. This effect is likely paralleled by NSDR practices, which focus on achieving deep relaxation through body scans and other techniques 1.

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