Yoga nidra practice shows improvement in sleep in patients with chronic insomnia: A randomized controlled trial

Datta K, Tripathi M, Verma M, Mallick HN (2021) National Medical Journal of India
Title and abstract of Yoga nidra practice shows improvement in sleep in patients with chronic insomnia: A randomized controlled trial

Key Takeaway

Yoga Nidra practice improved objective sleep measures including sleep efficiency and reduced sleep onset latency in military personnel.

Summary

Study examining Yoga Nidra effects on polysomnography-measured sleep in high-stress military population.

Methods

  • Controlled study
  • Military personnel
  • Polysomnography sleep measurement
  • Regular Yoga Nidra practice

Key Results

  • Improved sleep efficiency
  • Reduced sleep onset latency
  • Better REM sleep parameters
  • Reduced insomnia symptoms
  • Benefits in high-stress population

Limitations

  • Military-specific population
  • Short intervention period
  • No randomization
  • Single-site study

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Source

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DOI: 10.25259/NMJI_63_19