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NSDR | Non Sleep Deep Rest | Biohack Meditation

by Sommer Leigh

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Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) can be used to rejuvenate, awaken, or increase focus and creativity. NSDR, also called Yoga Nidra, is a state of deep rest that can be achieved without the need for sleep. It's great for days when you didn't get a good night's sleep, that afternoon slump, or even to use to get to sleep at night, or if you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep. This is a form of biohacking meditation, where you use meditation techniques for performance.

NsdrYoga NidraDeep RestBiohackingMeditationRejuvenationFocusCreativitySleepBody ScanParasympathetic Nervous SystemProgressive RelaxationBreath ControlMindfulnessMindful Awareness

Transcript

You are listening to a meditation from Sound Science Soul.

In this meditation,

You are using the practice of no sleep,

Deep rest,

Or NSDR in order to rejuvenate,

Awaken,

Or to increase focus and creativity.

NSDR is a state of deep rest that can be achieved without the need for sleep.

Let's begin.

Ideally,

Lie down,

But if needed,

You can sit.

Get in a comfortable position.

Close your eyes and begin to breathe deeply.

On each breath,

Allow yourself to go deeper and deeper into relaxation.

Take a series of three breaths with me.

First,

Breathe in deeply through the nose or mouth,

Whichever is most comfortable for you.

Hold briefly.

Then breathe out through the mouth,

Breathing out longer than the inhale.

By doing so,

You initiate the parasympathetic nervous system,

Telling your body to rest.

Relax.

Breathe in again.

Hold slightly.

Then breathe out slowly and fully through the mouth,

Completely expelling the breath.

When breathing out,

Purse your lips and blow out in a steady stream.

Relax.

Breathe in again.

Hold for a bit.

And breathe out slowly,

Fully through the mouth,

Completely emptying your lungs.

Blow out the air in a steady stream.

Relax completely.

Continue with the breath in whatever way makes you feel relaxed.

You can breathe normally or continue to take deep breaths.

And then in order to fully relax your body,

Concentrate on one part of your body at a time and consciously relax it,

Moving up the body from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head.

Focus on the bottom of your left foot and relax.

Focus on the bottom of your right foot and relax.

Bring your attention to your left toes.

Relax.

Focus on your right toes and relax.

Focus on the top of your left foot,

Relaxing fully.

Focus on the top of your right foot.

Relax.

Move your attention to your left calf.

Relax.

Then to your right calf.

Relax.

Bring your attention to your left knee and relax it.

And then your right knee and relax.

Focus on your left thigh,

Relaxing it completely.

Then doing the same with your right thigh.

Relax.

Move to the area around your perineum,

Around your sex,

Reproductive and elimination organs.

And completely relax here too.

Focus on the lower abdomen.

Relax.

Then move to the upper abdomen,

Feeling a release of tension throughout these areas and all through the lower body.

Move up into the chest and into the heart center,

Relaxing these areas completely.

Focus on your left fingers,

All five fingers relaxing.

Then bring your attention to your right fingers and relax.

Bring the attention to the left hand,

Relax.

Now your right hand and relax.

Bring your attention to your left forearm,

Relax.

Move up into the elbow,

Relaxing completely.

Then the right forearm,

Relax.

The right elbow,

Relax.

Focus in on your left shoulder,

Relaxing it fully.

Then your right shoulder,

Feeling more relaxed now.

Move up to the throat and up into your neck,

Feeling all tension release.

Focus on the chin,

Moving along the side of the face to the ears,

Then to the mouth,

Then to the cheeks,

And the nose,

And the eyes,

And the forehead,

And then all over the head,

Feeling all tension release here.

You are now completely relaxed throughout the entire body.

Relax in this space for a few minutes,

And when you hear my voice again,

I'll bring you back.

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Start bringing your attention back by noticing how your body feels.

What do you notice?

Do you feel more relaxed,

More aware,

Less sleepy?

Open your eyes and gaze into the space around you.

Coming back into it,

Fully present.

And then give yourself a few minutes or more to just sit and awaken fully,

Enjoying your more relaxed yet alert state.

Meet your Teacher

Sommer LeighDes Moines, IA, USA

4.7 (1 311)

Recent Reviews

Kae

January 7, 2025

Beautifully relaxing.

Jamita

December 14, 2024

I loved how u started from the feet and switched sides as we got further! Thank you for this 🧡🧡🧡

Shana

December 7, 2024

Very soothing!

Steve

November 24, 2024

I feel a great sense of peace and recharged for the day ahead. Thank you

Sarla

October 3, 2024

Amazing! Felt very rested and restored.

Tracy

September 24, 2024

Great meditation. Will use this one more. 💕🙏🏻

Leba

September 8, 2024

Exactly what I needed. Thank you! 🙏💞

John

August 31, 2024

A very good body scan, very relaxing steady tone of voice. Thank you

Christopher

August 7, 2024

Very effective session to use for recovering from a bout of insomnia.

James

July 26, 2024

Awesome! I just loved this incredibly relaxing experience 😌 🙏 🤲

Karen

July 15, 2024

Loved this meditation! After a terrible night sleep, this popped up. So I thought before getting out of bed, I would give it a shot. My only struggle was given a poor night sleep my gut and my brain or out of sync, in my stomach felt off, and I could hear the acidic nature of my stomach. So I liked where you focused on the abdomen. I’m going to come back to this several times today as I power through the day with very little sleep. I’ve been under a great deal of stress, which has caused some gut issues and working to resolve. All of it is hard work.so once again, thank you for this. May bring me some comfort today as it did this morning! Namaste.

Willow

July 14, 2024

That was nice. I think I got into an alpha state even without music/ binaural beats. I thought I'd miss that, but it was fine without! Very relaxing

Jessica

July 8, 2024

I love that you allow time at the end to really relax deeper without talking. A lot of other guided meditations talk the whole way through without giving you space to go deeper. Thank you!

Cody

March 11, 2024

Lovely NSDR meditation, really helped for a mid-day break. Thank you! 😌🤙🏽

Deepak

February 12, 2024

You are a magician. Ty for this. I use this protocol after workout, and it’s heavenly. 🙏

Gordan

December 11, 2023

When I manage to retain focus throughout the whole meditation the reward is a total relaxation. Thank you for this practice and for your calming voice ☮️

Hayley

August 15, 2023

Excellent meditation. Perfectly paced for me. I feel totally relaxed. Thank you ❤️🙏🏻

B.Carolyn

July 18, 2023

This is really helping me. Thank you. I wish I had money to give but being retired, I do not. Hopefully I will start to work soon and can give.

Jacqueline

May 5, 2023

Very helpful on a night where I didn’t get enough sleep. 🙏🌟

Brian

February 21, 2023

Great! I feel so much better after doing this during my work days.

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