Yoga Nidra, a Nonpharmacological Technique in Management of Insomnia and Overall Health in Postmenopausal Women.

Journal: Sleep medicine clinics

Volume: 18

Issue: 4

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Division of Sleep Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala , India. Electronic address: kkguliak@hotmail.com. Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Centre for Sleep Disorders, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala , India.

Abstract summary 

Yoga Nidra is a promising technique through which body is consciously simulated into a profound relaxation state similar to attained during naturally occurring deep sleep. It is aimed to attain complete emotional, physical, and mental relaxation of body and mind. In postmenopausal phase of life, regular practice of Yoga Nidra at home preferably in morning, can help in reduction in anxiety and pain associated with early morning awakenings. This nonpharmacological technique has a therapeutic potential to improve sleep quality and quantity, and overall well-being.

Authors & Co-authors:  Gulia Sreedharan

Study Outcome 

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Authors :  2
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.06.007
SSN : 1556-4088
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Insomnia;Menopause;Nonpharmacological technique;Sleep;Walking;Well-being;Yoga;Yoga nidra
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Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States