Deep Rest and No sleep? Is it even possible? Try out Nonsleep Deep Rest (NSDR). The type of sleep you experience when your body is relaxed but your mind is still awake is known as non-sleep profound rest or yoga Nidra. While you’re awake, NSDR entails slowing down your brain wave frequency, which is comparable to what happens when you sleep. A self-induced state of relaxation is followed by a period of directed, concentrated focus. This is an effective technique for rapid and profound relaxation. You can perform it whenever you’re able to reach deep relaxation, which is at any moment. It’s crucial to practice NSDR in a peaceful environment free from distractions. One of the four stages of sleep is slow-wave sleep, sometimes known as deep sleep. It’s non-rapid eye movement sleep’s third stage. Because slow-wave sleep is the phase during which your body regenerates and heals, it is crucial. According to research, a higher proportion of growth hormone is secreted during this time. Growth hormone helps with both tissue repair and growth and mental ability improvement. Techniques we can use for Non-Sleep Deep Rest are YOGA: Yoga Nidra is a type of guided meditation that causes hypnagogia, the transitional stage between sleep and alertness. Think of it as a focused, intense feeling of relaxation. The practice of meditation known as yoga Nidra has been around for a very long time. Yoga Nidra is currently being researched by modern science as a potential cure for several illnesses. Yoga Nidra has been proven to be a useful tool for treating sleep disorders such as persistent insomnia. Get comfy and look for a peaceful, distraction-free area before beginning your yoga Nidra session. After that, you can start listening to any of the yoga Nidra songs that are available online and focus your attention on various body areas to achieve a semi-awake/half-asleep condition. HYPNOSIS: In a deep relaxation state known as hypnosis, you can feel extremely relaxed and have better attention. A person is completely separated from their surroundings when under hypnosis and instead focuses on their inner sensations. A therapist leads the hypnosis procedure and typically uses voice or imagery to steer the intended result. You might be able to use self-hypnosis without a therapist’s help if you receive the right training. It can be used to treat types of mood disorders as well as anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and pain. Among its many benefits, some are improved concentration and mental clarity, better sleep quality, and stress relief. This technique has gained attention in recent weeks after Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, stated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that NSDR is one of his preferred methods of relaxation. He also stated that “So while I find it difficult to meditate, I can go to YouTube, find an NSDR video. They’re available in 10,20, or 30 minutes, so I do that occasionally.”
By- Akshita Sharma
Jaipuria Talks Blog 