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AMA #4: Maintain Motivation, Improve REM Sleep, Set Goals, Manage Anxiety & More

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The Benefits of Yoga Nidra for Dopamine

Yoga Nidra, also known as non-sleep deep breaths, is a practice that has been shown to replenish dopamine in the pathways that regulate motivation. Two studies from Denmark have explored the effects of yoga nidra on dopamine levels. The first study found that even a short 10-minute yoga nidra protocol can lead to significant increases in striatal dopamine reserves. This means that even small amounts of yoga nidra can have dramatic effects on dopamine levels.

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