Given meditation's ancient Hindu roots in the practice of yoga, the modern technique of yoga nidra, also called yogic sleep, is a fitting connection point between the worlds of meditation and yoga.

You’ve likely heard of yoga and meditation, but what about yoga nidra? This ancient practice is renowned for its ability to help with stress, anxiety and sleep problems. As someone who occasionally ...

The ancient meditation practice puts your brain into a state of deep relaxation—and is said to heighten your manifestation potential. Raise your hand if your favorite part of yoga class is savasana?

An ancient exercise form has been scientifically proven to improve sleep quality, memory and cognition. Using modern technology, researchers from the Armed Forces Medical College in India studied the ...

Yoga nidra is a form of guided relaxation that can be highly restorative, which can feel "as much as a full night's sleep in a fraction of the time," said certified yoga instructor Rachel Cowan. It's ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, in collaboration with Sri Sri Institute of Advanced Research and Fortis Escort Heart Institute, report that rhythmic breathing in ...