A closer look at yoga nidra- early randomized sleep lab investigations.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to examine trial feasibility plus physiological and psychological effects of a guided meditation practice, Yoga Nidra, in adults with self-reported insomnia.

Methods

Twenty-two adults with self-reported insomnia were recruited to attend two visits at our research center. At Visit 1 (V1), participants were asked to lie quietly for ninety minutes. The primary outcome was change in electroencephalography (EEG). Heart rate variability (HRV), respiratory rate and self-reported mood and anxiety were also measured. At Visit 2 (V2), the same protocol was followed, except half of participants were randomized to practice Yoga Nidra for the first 30-min.

Results

There were no between-group changes (V1-V2) in alpha EEG power at O1 (Intervention: 13 ± 70%; Cont

SUBMITTER: Sharpe E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9973252 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature