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#NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) with Dr. Andrew Huberman

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For anyone, no background needed. Education, not medical advice.

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Andrew Huberman guides a ten-minute non-sleep deep rest session designed to reduce fatigue, improve focus, and support sleep.

In this 10-minute meditation, Stanford neuroscientist  @Andrew Huberman of #HubermanLab guides you through a Non-Sleep Deep Rest protocol (NSDR) to enhance the learning process by reducing day-time fatigue and improving focus. It can also greatly enhance your sleep, boost your mood, and promote #Neuroplasticity – the ability of your brain to change and grow. If you're looking for ways to boost your brainpower and improve your sleep, give this simple meditation a try! 📲 Get more NSDR sessions in the Virtusan app: iOS: apps.apple.com/app/id1623819021 Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtusan.applicati… ----------- Virtusan provides science backed Mind + Health anywhere & anytime. A trusted place to re-energize, de-stress, and achieve an optimal state of well-being. ----------- Chapters: Introduction Assume a Seated or Lying Down Position Eyes Closed The Breath

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What people say. Recommended as an effective ten-minute tool for daytime rejuvenation, stress reduction, and recovery.

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…claims made of it, and it's very clear that a lot of non-skeptical people flock to this sort of thing, so that's expected. But there's something to it, for sure. Try it the next time you're about to do something high-stress, such as public speaking. The difference for me is night and day. I also recommend people check out NSDR. Here is what I use: link to this video It's a bit subtler, but there's a definite effect. Sup…
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On “A daytime nap is good for the brain”

A good tool for rejuvenating yourself for the second half of the day, equivalent to a short nap, is what is called "NSDR" or non-sleep deep rest. Huberman has a guided session for this on youtube: link to this video
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On “A daytime nap is good for the brain”

I like this guided NSDR session with Andrew Huberman. He pulls you out after 10 minutes in a nice way that gently reintroduces your CNS to reality. link to this video
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On “Are Naps Good for You?”

This is my favorite yoga nidra track on spotify (30 min): link And here's a shorter one (10 min) from Andrew Huberman: link to this video
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On “Lie Still in Bed”

On the topic of sleep deprivation, also consider all the gradient of rest + recovery that you can do to support your body even if it's not getting the best sleep. Mindfulness Meditation, NSDR1, Box Breathing2, Saunas / Cold showers, adequate protein intake, basic movement like walking for bloodflow/lymphatic drainage etc. 1: link to this video 2: link
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