Energy

Yoga Nidra is often called “yogic sleep,” but you stay aware the whole time, so why do people report feeling so deeply rested afterward? This piece breaks down what’s actually happening in the brain during practice, what the EEG research shows, what the traditional texts say about this state between wakefulness and sleep, and what current clinical evidence does and doesn’t support. Includes a look at whether Yoga Nidra can genuinely replace lost sleep, and its effects on stress and recovery.