NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest)
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Alternative
Do NSDR (10–60 minutes) when sleep-deprived, before training, to restore mental and physical capacity rather than skipping a workout.
“non-sleep deep rest the next day
HL▶ 1:34:40Dosage10, 30, or 60 minutes; YouTube script availableCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
In a protocol
Use NSDR after training to engage the parasympathetic nervous system and kickstart recovery.
“non-sleep deep rest and SDR at the end of a training session
HL▶ 1:28:20DosageAt end of training sessionCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Alternative
Zero-cost guided deep relaxation scripts on YouTube to replenish energy, replace naps, and help fall back asleep.
HL▶ 43:20Dosage10-30 minCertaintypersonal onlystrong endorsement -
In a protocol Alternative
Free YouTube-based deep relaxation/yoga nidra scripts to use for naps, falling asleep, and getting back to sleep.
“NSDR, non-sleep deep rest or the Reverie app
HL▶ 1:22:40Dosage10-30 min sessionsCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
In a protocol
Practice yoga nidra or NSDR — a body-scan technique to reset the nervous system.
“what Andrew Huberman calls a non-sleep deep rest, or often it's called yoga nidra
TD▶ 25:10Certaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Practice yoga nidra/NSDR body scan to reset the nervous system.
“what Andrew Huberman calls a non-sleep deep rest, or often it's called yoga nidra
TD▶ 25:00DosageBody scan practiceCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Organic (prompted) In a protocol
NSDR/yoga nidra meditation to access parasympathetic state for sleep, especially helpful for perimenopausal insomnia.
“non sleep deep rest or yoga nidra
HL▶ 1:53:20Certaintyexplicitrecommendation