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

Kamalesh K Gulia; Sapna Erat Sreedharan

doi:10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.06.007

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

Sleep Med Clin. 2023 Dec;18(4):463-471. doi: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.06.007. Epub 2023 Jul 14.

Authors

Kamalesh K Gulia¹, Sapna Erat Sreedharan²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Sleep Research, Department of Applied Biology, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala 695012, India. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Centre for Sleep Disorders, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala 695011, India.

PMID: 38501518
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsmc.2023.06.007

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Insomnia; Menopause; Nonpharmacological technique; Sleep; Walking; Well-being; Yoga; Yoga nidra.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Female
Health Status
Humans
Meditation* / psychology
Postmenopause
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders* / therapy
Yoga* / psychology