WHOOP Podcast

Experience a Non-Sleep Deep Rest Journey with Kristen Holmes

Mar 13, 2024

19:34

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Explore the benefits of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) with WHOOP's Kristen Holmes. Learn about the relaxation session, benefits of NSDR, and guided NSDR journey. Experience deep relaxation through breath awareness and body scan in this immersive practice.

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Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) promotes relaxation and enhances sleep quality by decreasing stress and anxiety levels.

Guided NSDR session techniques induce deep relaxation, aid in resetting the nervous system, and improve overall well-being and sleep quality.

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Benefits of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)

Kristin Holmes discusses the benefits of Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) or yoga nidra in promoting deep relaxation and improving sleep quality. Through NSDR, individuals can experience decreased stress, anxiety, and improved relaxation responses. The practice can increase dopamine, serotonin, and melatonin levels, enhance nighttime sleep, and aid in recovery from illness. Additionally, NSDR boosts self-awareness, resilience, emotional regulation, and supports healthy habits for a joyful life.

Introduction

4min

Guided Deep Relaxation Script for Deep Rest

3min

Guided Deep Rest Journey with Body Scan and Breath Awareness

6min

Guided Breathing Exercise for Deep Relaxation

56sec

Guided Relaxation and Intention Setting Exercise

6min

On this week’s episode, with World Sleep Day right around the corner, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is here to guide you through a Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) session. This session will help you prepare for sleep and enter a state of relaxation to promote a higher quality night’s sleep. If you are a WHOOP member, you can track this activity in the WHOOP app. So be sure to have that activity started as you listen to this episode. Kristen will explain what NSDR is (1:30), the numerous benefits of NSDR (2:26), and lead listeners on a guided NSDR session (3:54).

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