30 Minutes of This Feels Like 8 Hours of Sleep - Andrew Huberman

Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) refers to techniques such as yoga nidra or certain forms of meditation that allow the mind and body to deeply relax without actually sleeping. These methods can help improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being by promoting restorative relaxation.
In this video, Andrew & Rhonda cover:
• How NSDR restores mental & physical vigor
• The study that found 1 hour of yoga nidra boosts striatal dopamine 60% over baseline
• Why people who struggle falling asleep would benefit from 10-20 minutes of NSDR done at any time of day or night
• How NSDR differs from meditation
• If NSDR can effectively "replace lost sleep"
• Why Andrew prefers doing NSDR in the morning
• What happened when Rhonda did NSDR after a night of poor sleep
• The possible creativity & trauma therapy benefits of NSDR
Andrew's NSDR script:
• 20 Minute Non-Sleep De...
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[@jetpark3743]

just rehashing old eastern (Indian) medicine

[@umunhum3]

Satyananda Saraswati reintroduced this to humanity I highly recommend you practice his Pranayama techniques as well Maha Mudra combined with Maha Bheda Mudra will awaken the energy resting at the base of your Spine

[@crocogater]

I always make the mistake of thinking that I'm going to get some quick, straightforward answer with these two

[@Diego.Talks.]

You’re addicted to quick, cheap dopamine lol.

[@tookie36]

How will you buy content or product if they tell you upfront.

[@DanLetts97]

That’s why I normally read instead of watch videos. You learn twice as much in half the time.

[@rfphill]

I usually go straight to the comments, you can usually cut to the chase there. Someone will usually reveal the hook and you can roll your eyes and move on...

[@robertschmidt8307]

Yes, watching them is actually the real answer for going to sleep quickly.

[@johnmcneal9477]

When I was in my early 20's I worked in a large machine shop with non stop noise and loud obnoxious machines. Most of the employees where jerks and it was a hard place to work. We were given an hour lunch break and almost everyone gathered in the break room and just continued the noise and chatter. I discovered that I could sneak off to the very quite warehouse, eat my lunch and then recline on pallets of card board boxes. I discovered that in 15-20 minutes of relaxing, clearing my mind I could recharge myself as much as if I was getting on a full nights sleep. I continue to do this 40 years later with the same results. I have always just called it a nap, but I now realize it is something more.

[@arianawilliams8777]

Well done!!! 💖

[@kmslats]

Power nap?

[@BeefSupreme-vk9sz]

Why didn't you just get a better job?

[@dowth3]

The people adding to the noise during their lunch were likely extroverts (meaning they recharge their batteries via stimulation - the opposite of introverts -- who recharge by limiting stimulation). I lived in a house of extroverts and until I knew about the Myers Briggs personality test, I never understood why I always needed to get away to a quiet place. Good on you for figuring out what you needed and then doing it !

[@tyanite1]

@@BeefSupreme-vk9sz Just get a better job? There was a time when, and there are/were places where, opportunities for new jobs were very scarce. If you were alive in 2008-2010, that was one of those times. Millions became unemployed and lost their homes. If you had a horrible job, at least it was a job. You kept it, no matter what you had to endure. When you use the word, just, you can greatly oversimplify any situation, problem or solution. Try going without using the word, just, for a week. See how things change in your own mind.

[@stzi7691]

And Lao-Tse said: "To think is a great gift. NOT to think is an even greater gift."

[@360.Tapestry]

don't believer everything that you think by joseph nguyen

[@tcrown3333]

Mind you, he'd had drink when he said that!

[@aaronk3788]

staying ultra present in the moment is what a person really should aim for

[@kushagragajare2886]

Osho guy

[@bridgethunt7836]

😂

[@fordtimelord8673]

I’m a mathematician. I do my very best work just laying completely still in bed with my eyes closed learning very abstract concepts and mastering them.

[@noneyabusiness-kh5sx]

Same. I’m a retired software engineer and could design code laying down in a quiet place with eye shades on. I now do the same to design the gardens around my house.

[@Ela-yz8gi]

Nikola Tesla style.

[@leonardoparedes9823]

Are you guys joking or for real @fordtimelord8673 @noneyabusiness-kh5sx ?

[@rivermorrison8383]

That's the way I solve complicated problems too.

[@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech]

That's not what your suppose to do. You need to not focus and let your brain's subconscious handle it. The NSDR means to put yourself in a state of not thinking. To feel and relax.

[@tomintardonato8331]

As I've gotten older I find myself getting into this state quite spontaneously, although I call it "taking a nap". I don't always fall completely asleep, but it is quite refreshing.

[@Tedtt655]

Fs idk how old u r but I’m 34 and just started taking naps like this to recharge.

[@sharpsbattle]

@@Tedtt655 Ditto. I’m 46 and love napping. Since starting Keto a few weeks ago however, I seem to need them less.

[@360.Tapestry]

sometimes i can struggle for hours to try to stay awake, or i could just let myself get into a hypnogogic state for 10 minutes be be completely refreshed.... employers need to realize this

[@CB-sn4xh]

I am a therapist working with offenders whom have ptsd/trauma & addictions..a weekly class of mindfulness & nsdr has been a game changer in reducing their distress & the healing witnessed is miraculous❤ good to see Science catching up with the Wisdom of Eastern Spiritual Traditions..

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

The word was who, not whom

[@Hansklokkenspel]

Yeah sure, easy to play along, once released they will do their part on society again.

[@CB-sn4xh]

@@meeperbird how to do know this? you will find Spirit amongst the broken, Thinking they are lower or have negaitive entites to deal with cuts us off from the Compassion & Empathy needed to initiate healing.. our egos & arrogance become blocks my friend....

[@CB-sn4xh]

@@WorkerBeesUnite whatever🙄

[@WorkerBeesUnite]

@@CB-sn4xh you’re welcome bud

[@ReflectionOcean]

By "YouSum Live" 00:00:00 Introduction to non-sleep deep rest 00:00:30 Importance of sleep for dopamine replenishment 00:01:30 Yoga Nidra: ancient protocol for restorative sleep 00:02:00 Transition to human studies on stress and trauma 00:03:00 Development of nonsleep deep rest (nsdr) concept 00:04:00 Study on dopamine increase post Yoga Nidra 00:05:00 Exploration of minimal effective dose for nsdr 00:05:18 Collaboration with Dr. Matthew Walker for brain imaging 00:06:08 Benefits of nsdr for relaxation and cognitive enhancement 00:07:38 Comparison of nsdr with meditation and hypnosis 00:08:00 Personal experience and effectiveness of nsdr 00:10:33 Potential cognitive benefits of body still mind active states 00:12:49 Utilization of nsdr in trauma therapy for neural rewiring 00:13:46 Future research directions on nsdr's impact on learning By "YouSum Live"

[@BonesFrielinghaus]

Thanks...where can I get You sum live? Thanks in advance 😊

[@ReflectionOcean]

@@BonesFrielinghaus Just Google it 🙂

[@ReflectionOcean]

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[@noelmoralde6242]

Oh, this is what i was looking for. It helps tons when you just want to get straight to the point. Thank you buddy.

[@LavenderBlue-g1j]

My grandpa would come in from what he was working on, drop down on the floor and take /10 min cat nap, pop up and continue...As a child I found it fascinating

[@DroolRockworm]

lol what? Please explain more

[@LavenderBlue-g1j]

@DroolRockworm my grandpa was a WWII vet and did hard manual labor. When he'd come.in from working he'd lay down on his back on the familyroom floor. Cover his eyes with his arm.and take a 10 or 15 min 'catnap'. I could never decide if he really went to sleep. He always said he was resting his eyes. Then he'd jump and do a couple things ie. lunch, toilet, and then go back outside to work.

[@Hehehoohoo-j3d]

I can’t speak for Hinduism, but in Buddhism, meditation is supposed to be a relaxed state of letting go where you abandon the process of thinking and doing. In fact the way he describes yoga nidra is exactly how meditation has been taught to me by various monks, and that the idea of using meditation to focus is completely wrong. The goal of meditation is not to focus on the breath. Focusing on the breath or a meditation object of choice is not required, it’s just a useful technique to help you relax if you find your mind is wandering/etc. Another common practice in meditation and very emphasized practice is to have body awareness. Buddha teaches to scan the body and to relax, rest, let go of thoughts and intentions, be in the moment, etc. I’m only commenting this because the pervasive conception of meditation as a concentration practice is the exact opposite of the purpose and essence of meditation

[@BenceSzaszkó]

In Western Science (I am Aware that it is Not the Same as ancient teachings), there is two groups of Meditation: open monitoring Meditation (What you have Just described) and focused attention Meditation. Different results, different implications. (Sorry for my german autocorrect capitalizing everything).

[@Hehehoohoo-j3d]

@@BenceSzaszkó this is very interesting and I didn’t know that! Itd be cool if Huberman knew or clarified that cause I think ppl miss out by only going into meditation with thinking of it as focus attention, usually trying to improve performance. That’s so cool thanks for that clarification ❤️👍🏾

[@tookie36]

“Meditation” is a wide range of techniques and purposes and different schools have different philosophies. Then westerners pick one out and sell it 😂

[@Hehehoohoo-j3d]

@@tookie36 literally

[@brianschultz7320]

That is just one form of meditation. I think a meditation practice needs a combination of concentration as well as letting go. I will say I always found concentration practices to be boring/tedious so I have a bias towards letting go practices. Awakening/Realization can happen in many ways and there are many paths. I find it fascinating and sad at the same time how so many people live their whole lives in a subject/object split. Very sad to me that so many people do not realize their true nature that is right in front of their face. We are so wrapped up in our identities and thoughts, that we never stop, turn within and inquire.

[@bassmunk]

I've been doing this exact thing for 10 to 15min after work many times when I've had a busy day or lack of sleep the night before when I get home. Except I've just now have seen that this is "a thing" lol I found the real important part is to lay on the floor on your back, carpet preferably, cuz you need a firm surface to give your body support and set a timer and for that time to do nothing. No phone, calls, texting, talking, nothing. The goal I always had was to have my body and mind completely resting, no effort being put towards anything whatsoever for those 10-15min. And ya, I agree, it makes a HUGE difference in my energy level and my ability to feel refreshed enough to be useful for the rest of the evening. Some days work better than others but ya, HIGHLY recommend!

[@bumpercoach]

the right gratitude and praying for others as you settle into bed does much to get your mind and body rested since self-centered thinking is often what makes for restlessness

[@thehylers1021]

Great insight. I will give it a go! ❤🙏

[@judymiller5154]

well, maybe for some. ADHD is another cause of restlessness at bedtime. To manage, I pace gently inside my house while watching something educational (its not exciting, so I have to press in with my attention). As I pace, I pass the counter with my postits, so I can trap thoughts, organize plans etc. Then I usually can sleep with a relaxed body and mind after a short prayer.

[@jathanclark]

I like this thought!

[@Sherry1092]

I once went to a 10 day meditation retreat. I had to sleep in a room with bunkbeds and 11 strangers. It was a silent retreat, but still I couldn’t sleep, too weird, so I got about eight hours of sleep in 10 days! but I meditated for about four hours a day and I will tell you i left there so transformed and so energized (though I did release a lot of anger had a major healing) but, I never had to make up the loss of sleep. Meditation is amazing especially if you have trouble sleeping!

[@1u8taheb6]

Can you describe your meditation? Basically how is done?

[@robertwhite2449]

That sounds like a vipassana retreat. I did the same in the UK. Very odd experience sleeping in the same room with lots of strangers and not being able to speak to them for 10 days.

[@hanskazan7403]

8 hours of sleep in 10 days 😂 cool story bro🤦‍♂️

[@narendrakumarjain7718]

I practice "Yoganidra" regularly using "Shavasan" (Corpse Pose) & deep breathing and due to my long practice, I can sometimes go beyond one hour. Quite often, after about 30 to 40 minutes, my pulse rate drops to 50 BPM ! It is truly refreshing. I am always fully awake, but my body goes into deep sleep. At the end, I come out of it slowly. One should be disciplined enough to really practice total lifelessness without moving any part of your body (except the lungs) even a millimeter. You should learn to resist the urges for small scratching or moving a limb, that you would feel initially. Once you overcome the urge for couple of minutes, it will go away automatically and then will not bother you again. Being truly in Shavasan and breathing deeply is the key. Thoughts in the mind will keep coming and going.

[@MarsblissGuidedMeditation]

He mentions Kamini Desai in this video, she is an amazing teacher and author. If you ever get the chance to study with her I highly recommend. She talks about a very important key feature of yoga Nidra is becoming the container of existence in which everything is happening. This is very helpful if you are practicing non attachment . She is a very special person.

[@Peshur]

i’ve been doing NSDR once a day for a few years now…it’s phenomenal how it can change your mood. ..more energy /lightness of being.

[@gmail7894]

It's called Yog Nidra

[@scubayogi19]

Now you haven't. You've been doing yoga nidra. This guy has to make a new acronym to try to claim it as his own. Massive ego.

[@CarlosRamirezTrades]

@@scubayogi19 I call it taking a nap. N.A.P. - Naturally Awesome Pause

[@Elazarko]

Do you do it before bed during the day or in the morning?

[@MegaGreat45]

That's the power of ancient Indian yoga techniques (nidras) which will continue to amaze the world as soon as they will discover in the near future. The power of Hinduism 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️

[@ferndawg1111]

yoga nidra is the best meditative technique that i have ever used.

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

It hasn't

[@turc1656]

@@ferndawg1111 any resource you know of that I can learn it? Like a video or something? More than just these two talking theoretically about it? I know there are KZbin videos - wondering if you can point me in a specific direction.

[@RC-md2yx]

Its savasan

[@nidrabuddhi]

⁠@@turc1656there’s plenty of yoga nidras on KZbin, including a few I’ve done 😉

[@WW-34]

Sounds like my 20 minute beauty naps in my days off…I can get so much done and I look so refreshed 😊

[@ashleydwille]

I’ve been doing this technique intuitively for years to combat trauma fatigue and insomnia. Thanks for giving me a name for it!

[@LovishTaneja-ni3dq]

Modern world might call it PMRT

[@lincolnq2141]

is that life cfs?

[@ashleydwille]

@@lincolnq2141 No. I’ve been healing from trauma for years and making significant progress. Also I had severe insomnia for 8 months on carnivore. That helped me through it for sure.

[@roseagain2]

It's always great when science catches up with yoga.

[@user-rw2em7kv7n]

lol. So true

[@tonyasantillan3338]

Yes! I was thinking the same thing.

[@gregackerson5957]

But don't do yoga if you are a Christian. It's Hindu, and not alright with Jehovah.

[@brigidlaffey7343]

Science is always behind the 8 ball - that’s why I don’t take people seriously when their closed minds ask for scientific proof over the reality already proven. Inevitably it proves itself wrong 😉😉. However I do have great respect for both Andrew and Rhonda.

[@h_a-www]

There is no thing called Yoga.. Its called Yog... (drop the a at the end).. Just like there is Krishn... not Krishna

[@meredithlindley6882]

The first time I did yoga nidra was in my yoga training! Wow! It was freaky but in a good way. From my understanding, it puts your brain into theta. I call it the fine wine of yoga!

[@nickcharby2522]

...thats what my chiropractor told me to do, doing NSDR relax the whole body.. plus, it naturally align the spine, straighten the whole back .. has multiple benefits! I'f your like me, having a foam roller under the knees (while lying on the ground, flat) helps relieve the lower back tension. A must try !

[@lessmore444]

This is what’s experienced in the float tank. Pure physical relaxation stillness without falling asleep. Somewhere between sleep & awake. Super recharging.

[@InsideKarensHead]

its why getting a massage, especially swedish massage can be REALLY relaxing and restorative. II was told that getting a one hour massage was like getting a good 7 hours of rest. As a massage therapist I am always honored when the client falls asleep on my table.

[@sharon70418]

Massages are wonderful but expensive. I've had many massages over the years from Registered Massage Therapist as I hold my tension in my neck, shoulders and back. Had a bulging disk in my neck for 10 years. Healed itself but still mindful of how I sit, stand and the position of my head and shoulders. If I could sleep at night & remove the stressors in my life it would lessen that by 90 per cent. I had one $100 CAD massage from a young Asian lady and I felt the benefits for 4 days. I don't know the name of the technigue. Is Swedish deep tissue massage? I know naps or resting brain for 15 to 45 minutes helps this 74 year old.

[@kreynolds001]

Thanks for this video. I was having troubble sleeping, watched this video. By about 90 seconds in I couldn't stay awake a second longer.

[@DonaldRudy]

😅😅😊

[@suriadivi]

Dr Huberman, great respect for you. Meditation (Dhyana) is effortless de-focussing uncluttering of mind. Just watch your thoughts without following them.

[@naughtyorgneiss]

Except he says clearly this isn't meditation

[@NOVA92x]

"Go from thinking and doing, to being and feeling." "Body still, mind active."

[@msdawn5720]

I have to try this NSDR I am a chronic poor sleeper since working the night shift for 15 years. Thank you for all this great information. I mean,, how incredible is it that we can learn about how to improve our health to be able to not only feel better but improve our thinking? AND FOR FREE! This is certainly time consuming to gather and test, and then unselfishly shared for everyone,,,and AGAIN for FREE. Thanks for the Science and the Love.

[@Seektru]

I've been working on neural plasticity and pain, fatigue, etc. This is very similar. He's touching on rewiring the brain and dealing with past trauma as well.

[@fryrocks]

I've invented this thing called Non-Solid Hydrating Fluid. And if you think its just water... you're right.

[@kevincarambot4749]

Melted water.

[@Di-Pi]

😂

[@taimedsavage]

Hahaha…yeah he had try and jump over hisself by saying “non sleep deep rest is not meditation” meditation doesn’t always have to be on focus…do the monks go to the caves for weeks and just focus?…NO THEY DO NOT!…they go and slip into NOTHINGNESS!…

[@reneemilevoj601]

Breathing is so powerful and clearly you’re missing a huge part of this

[@reneemilevoj601]

@@taimedsavage there’s a lot more to meditation amongst living into nothingness. There’s so much beyond this world that touches us through meditation. I suggest you do more research.

[@CalebSeal-l1i]

Dude I have been doing this for awhile. It’s called “waiting on the Lord” as a prayer state from Isaiah 40… wild that they have science for this now.

[@mazsroy9]

Thanks. I’ll need to check the scripture out.

[@The_Rizz_Lord_]

My arse. Christian evil mumbo jumbo

[@TealSwanOfficial]

Meditation is simply a mental exercise. There are SO, SO many different types of meditation. It is not accurate to say that Meditation is all about focus. There are plenty of meditation techniques that are designed to relax/let go of focus.

[@lenfest]

We have created a society so separated from our natural state of existence that it needs a research lab to create a protocol for “Resting my eyes”. It is fascinating how the mechanism works but I think what’s most important here is that it works whether we understand it or not. If we could focus our efforts on creating purposeful communities designed around human well being the body will mostly regulate itself. A protocol is not a solution, it’s a treatment for a symptom of a larger illness. We need to focus on curing the disease. We’ve traded life for trinkets

[@taimedsavage]

Best, and dare I say, ON POINT comment in here…you perfectly articulated what the real problem is: analysis paralysis!…people overthink everything!…pole vaulting over mouse turds…non sleep deep rest, is basically Hubermans long ass description for MEDITATION!!

[@AWAW-z8r]

👏👏👏

[@denisea.9033]

Otherwise known as resting, or quiet time.

[@tinynhhouse5467]

I have been doing a technique called Natural Stress Relief (NSR) for many years. In addition to reducing stress, I find myself more wide awake after a session. Each session lasts 15 minutes, during which you are awake and aware of everything that is going on around you. NSR is available as a self study course for a nominal fee.

[@djrixxard]

Camera quality here is phenomenal. Sharper than my own vision with corrective lenses

[@aknudsen93]

I do yoga nidra. It helps me to use a youtube yoga nidra. There is one woman who has a very calming voice and really helps.

[@KJSvitko]

Yoga / stretching improves balance and flexibility. This is a good place to start before adding weight training. Move on to riding a bicycle which helps improve aerobic capacity and balance. As these improve add some form of weight / resistance training once or twice a week. The key is to improve balance, flexibility, cardio capacity, and strength in a gradual manner without any injury which will set you back and add frustration. Quality of life is key. You need balance, flexibility, cardio fitness and strength. Train to improve without injury. Reducing stress and getting quality sleep thru meditation and breathing exercises should be part of a daily health routine.

[@edithbernoegger24]

you nailed it! it is all about movement in different formes each day

[@jordanrock3494]

Watching this will help you sleep.

[@voggvogg]

"30 Minutes of This Feels Like 8 Hours of Sleep" - still not sure what "this" is after watching this video.

[@CrossYourEdge]

He’s talking about doing yoga nidra

[@MicahBratt]

Accidentally discovered this trying to coup with getting up early for work. Instead of jumping out of bed, I spend 10 minutes meditating just on relaxing.

[@Nathan-gu6uq]

Best Yoga Nidra audio I have had the pleasure of experiencing is the one produced by Hypnotica

[@SinCityBluffrat]

Where can I find it, please? I googled “yoga nidra hypnotica” and nothing came up.

[@dowth3]

As a high introvert, I've had to do something similar just to be able to think clearly in an overstimulating world. It's a survival tool for me. Love when science can put words to pre-existing wisdom; it's affirming.

[@Meno-Minerva]

Is it reasonable to assume that this practice could be helpful for those suffering with moderate forms of various mental illnesses such as Anxiety disorder, OCD, ADHD, and perhaps situational depression? As someone dealing with everything just mentioned, I get very bogged down by my obsessions and suffer from severe mental fatigue. Seems like it's safe to assume that NSDR would at least provide some relief? I actually mediated (in a way that seemed more like NSDR because I didn't focus on anything) once for about 15 minutes before a meeting and felt fantastic/rejuvenated for the next several hours. I'm going to try NSDR with scripts everyday for the next month (for 10-20 minutes each day, maybe 30) and report my results here. If anyone else reads this and wants to join, let me know here and let's update every week or so!

[@nidrabuddhi]

How have you been getting along with increased practice?

[@workerselite479]

Interesting how two brilliant scientists are approaching the thousand year deep study of our human nature and in doing so they feel almost embarrassed to speak out the true real benefits of such great teachings still considered by the academia a woo woo stuff.. In any case it's a good approach to start with and go into the rabbit hole of awareness and its ramifications for the entire mind-body experience of being alive. Great work and great insights. Kudos from Japan Japan ❤

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

Can confirm it does not feel like 8 hours of sleep

[@markfuell7237]

Maybe you didn’t focus on your ‘sleep inertia’ enough.

[@mrmacguffin6886]

I did it for 10 minutes following one of Huberman's videos with instructions, does not even feel like 1.5 hours of sleep. Comparable to a nap, maybe, but then why not just take a nap? A questionable practice.

[@chareepo]

Well, not a regular meditation, BUT, a good yoga nidra or savasana indeed works. In lay terms a potent “power nap.” It’s an amzing feeling.

[@360.Tapestry]

i just call it "getting some shut eye" even if i don't fully fall asleep, but rebranding and repackaging old stuff is why these experts are rich and famous

[@sunfish87]

After the explanation, I thought she was gonna say I just did an NSDR while you were talking.

[@AustinAdams]

🤣

[@heidij75]

😂

[@sharon70418]

😂

[@DreamDrive23]

Your videos always give me the boost I need! The example you gave at 8:20 was exactly what I needed to hear

[@traceler]

That is called Yooga Nidra, channging the name like some did with breathing pranayama calling it box breathing and so on without giving credit to the Ancient Rishies of India.

[@FrancisFarmerMusic]

Did you actually listen to this clip? (Not intending to be rude) He called it Yoga Nidra probably ten times throughout, and also said that the practice has existed for more than a thousand years in India.

[@villatour]

He did credit it. Repeatedly.

[@Americanheld]

People can discover the same thing concurrently. Everything breathing doesnt need to be attributed to India. Nor is there any evidence of them doing it first.

[@themarksman1]

​@@Americanheld There is no concurrence, Pal. You are realizing the benefits of breathing techniques & asanas now which were practiced by Indian yogis 5000 years ago. You are 5000 years behind in that. Rechristening yoga & claiming it to be your concurrent discovery just makes you look stupid!

[@SheliStevensSinger]

Fantastic way to heal ourselves! 100% free! I do this a lot! I love the way it refreshes me and gives me more positivity and mojo to face my daily tasks and to embrace the challenges of life.

[@carlov5740]

I am so much looking forward to the moment that Huberman will re-invent hot water! Is gonna be Non-freezing-more-than-warm technique!

[@TheDbaru]

lol. Guy understands marketing that's for sure. Science, that's another issue..

[@lordjim3109]

It makes a good pickup line.

[@Jus10r0b]

Nailed it!! 😂

[@carlov5740]

@@Jus10r0b 🙏

[@lanpaul9776]

I've been doing this for 40 years and yes works great

[@kimjansson2338]

meditation is not focusing, its being aware of the awareness itself. what you call meditation is what is called mindfulness. just to clear that up.

[@MrCBTman]

No, there are many kinds of negotiation.

[@eddiegrant58]

The most straightforward way to meditate is to *focus* your mind on one thing to the exclusion of everything else. For example: your breath, or a word, or a sound. As you are doing this, yes, you will become aware of your awareness.

[@kimjansson2338]

@@eddiegrant58 I would call that concentration, meditation requires defocusing.

[@eddiegrant58]

@@kimjansson2338 I just googled how to meditate (even though I have done it plenty). The first search result took me to an NHS webpage which instructs that "your aim is to focus on this circular breath and the simple words in your head as much as possible." I think you're being rather pedantic and that the word "focus" is perfectly appropriate.

[@eddiegrant58]

​@@kimjansson2338 I think you're being a little pedantic. "Focus" is perfectly appropriate in my opinion. I googled "how to meditate" and the first search result was an NHS webpage which says that "your aim is to focus on this circular breath and the simple words in your head as much as possible." I meditated daily for around 2 years which consisted of closing my eyes and focusing (to the exclusion of all else) on a humming sound which could be heard in my home. You could substitute the word "focusing" with "concentrating" if you wanted, it makes no difference here.

[@hassanalzaher3893]

I honestly was used to doing it without knowing that it was a thing. last year, whenever I woke up [even if I slept well] but I am kinda scared of starting some intellectual R&D work, out of sheer fear of the responsibility burden if was not able to solve some key problems in my game design projects, which is really scary do or die kinda deal for me at the time. Ironically, after solving what used to seem like an unsurmountable challenge, I stopped fearing, and stopped practicing my version of yoganidra. This lead to significantly decreased creative performance, and overall productivity. I used to call it over-resting that I performed after having top quality sleep out of fear to start the day out of stress and burden of responsibility that felt fate-determining then, and for legit reasons. I am definitely going to perform it again, and keep it for good. Top quality shit it was.

[@lovepeacebliss]

"Smart" people can make the simplist things complex

[@dee468]

Interesting. Really smart people can make the most complex things simple.

[@jarnohakulinen4539]

Yeah, I call this rest

[@robotnikMD]

Dumb people overcomplicate simple things. Smart people simplify complicated things.

[@twoplustwoequalsfive6212]

Sometimes I think intelligence is just a form of OCD. A compulsion for order. Hyper focusing on order doesn't make disorder and chaos😢 go away. In fact an intelligent person sometimes just becomes a prisoner to their mind and in order to feel less isolated will share their mental anguish/burden with others.

[@DamienRiven]

It’s a scientist talking to a doctor.

[@TravisHewett-ff5lf]

When I was a child my mother would send us to bed early and require us to lay still and and not make noise until we fell asleep. because I often was not tired I did just lay there and really started to develop deep though and this habit continued into my later years and believe this is a key part of understanding yourself and connecting your conscious and subconscious mind.

[@jonmustang]

Thank God for the real meditators in the comments, calling out the renaming and “demystifications” of these ancient practices. This video exhibits the worst thing about the Western mind… Taking practices that are supposed to bring the practitioner towards deeper existential reality and realization of truth and rebranding them as something to help you “be more productive“ while running around in an egoic illusion of yourself. It’s actually sickening. It’s like trying to analyze why the warm hug of a mother is good for an infant and then training a robotic puppet because it can hug more efficiently than a mother can. It’s all head and no heart

[@breft3416]

Yeah, it's better to say that it's adulterated and pathetic rather than a gateway to further understanding. I needed a session of whatever it is after reading some of the comments.

[@starlacrick8090]

Well…he IS a neurologist. I think the ENTIRE purpose of this video is to explain it from a scientific standpoint.

[@Uofmdoc]

Give the guy a break and think for a minute that maybe mysticism doesn’t resonate with some people. Different strokes for different folks. Why don’t you just be happy with doing your thing and stop thinking your perception of the world is better than someone else’s.

[@noelmoralde6242]

The way I see it, this is actually a positive step towards the meeting of science and mysticism. Science is so rigidly objective. So if you see science considering things like this, even at just the surface level, this should be cause for celebration. See it as one little baby step of science. It will eventually take another step, and another.

[@nidrabuddhi]

This comment made me laugh, I like your analogy 🤣 The way I see it, NSDR has probably led a lot of people to yoga nidra who otherwise didn’t even know it existed. A starting point if you like. We’re at breaking point as a species and mediation is no longer considered weird or hippie like it was only ten years ago

[@paddyland74]

Totally agree with Prof Andrew and I myself have benefitted by it.

[@motogriso7]

Does waking to an alarm effect the benefits?

[@plinble]

I did a bong, bong, bong, pause and repeat ringtone. A fast beep was no good, I found.

[@scottg5588]

Went to a theater to see a movie for the first time in, maybe, 30+ years. My Oura ring showed that 2 hours as a period of sleep to include the various stages; light, REM, & deep sleep. Surprised me. May have to start going more often.

[@jozefwoo8079]

Damn. I just bought that sucker

[@petecrk]

You'll love it. I figured I was just really relaxed.

[@rashedulkabir6227]

Will it work during action movie movies ?

[@scottg5588]

@@rashedulkabir6227 I don't know. The two movies I saw where it did that were, The Bike Riders and Horizon. Quite a bit of action in both. It's a curious thing. My guess is that I just get really relaxed while watching a movie in a theater. Who knows?

[@AlekseiPerepelitsa]

I was about to criticize the belief in oura ring's but then I realized "first movie in theatres in 30 years". da fuq? is child fucking that time intensive that you can't manage the time for a date night in the movies? that's a rhetorical question, please don't answer this because that would further expose how dumb you are lol.

[@mmenjic]

3:40 what would be the reason to not do neural imaging of this if it produces such a big effect that you felt it in a few days and you are interested in and continued to research it? In that moment ok I do understand, but after some time you are still talking about it and finding it work pretty well with results almost immediately felt why not?

[@someguyusa]

I want to see this protocol studied with David Goggins as a test subject.

[@FromPoetryToRap]

Why DG?

[@someguyusa]

@@FromPoetryToRap He's always yapping about his brain being crazy and going hard. I'd be interested to see what happens if he practices a form of meditation like this.

[@michaelboulware1240]

Sleep Hard Motherfucker! My next book will be called Can't Wake Me Up......I once slept for 2 months straight to push myself past my limitations!!!

[@markfuell7237]

@@someguyusaHe would do 27 hours of this in a row. Without food or water. And with a broken leg.

[@1176Savithri]

This is great, Dr Huberman! Thanks for the information!👍

[@trinidiana]

So basically yoga nidra without the sankalpa. Yep been doing this for 20 years. Not new. Glad it’s finally being accepted

[@landonmorrison9334]

Yeah literally just rebranded yoga nidra

[@emir0324]

Congratulations

[@Neilhooz]

It’s not a competition

[@goodyearguy2382]

Good for you 👍

[@nidrabuddhi]

Also glad people coming round to these practices! I’m honestly amazed how mediation has become also almost mainstream in recent years 🙏🏽

[@nozrep]

i grew up in a very religious home and my mom is completely anti yoga. So, this is hilarious to me because when i was a kid she would make me do “quiet time”😂. Which was basically exactly what this guy is describing, yoganedra😅 and i’m not anyi yoga per se, in my adulthood, but neither did I ever study it. Heck yah. Quiet time rest without sleeping. I hated it as a hyperactive ADHD child but nowadays I often just sit there quietly for half an hour and space out for a little bit without falling asleep🎉🎉

[@jdwoods2008]

I like Andrew and I'm just joking, but did this guy just say he invented laying in bed for an hour when you didn't sleep well?

[@JillianPhillips-g3j]

No he just renamed already well-established eastern spiritual practices so he could claim it as something he discovered. Sounds familiar…

[@yourewrongabouteverything]

​@user-js2sf9fy2b so being lazy is an eastern practice?

[@lovechangegrow]

I done napping for decades, 5-15 minutes, deeply relaxed, no time awareness, but will note to wake up in 10 minutes. And gone for 10 minutes, bing wake up feel like I slept for 2-4 hours and can easily go for another 4-6 hours. Whether taking a test, doing some physical and/or cognitive intensive activity such as snowboarding or working crisis MH ER cases. Always thought it would be interesting to see if I was hitting Theta or doing some other brain imaging.

[@jbaumgard6116]

NSDR is a game-changer. I usually do 10-minute ones if i dont sleep well right after waking or if i need a boost before going out at night, etc.

[@MindfulGrowthAcadmey]

The highest and most advanced form of meditation, is conversely the most simple form of meditation. It’s very similar to this, except you don’t need to lie down and listen to a script. You take the thought ‘I am’ and let it direct you back to the place of effortless witnessing. It’s actually the opposite to the whole ‘focusing’ meditation techniques. You stop focusing and allow everything to be as it is, while you simply rest in awareness, as awareness. I’ve measured resting heart rate and HRV doing this (using Oura ring) and the Oura ring app measures it as if you have been sleeping. It’s the most restful place one can be in besides deep sleep, because it’s effortless.

[@Youttubeuser20932]

This guy overstates things all the time. “I came up with this thing” = I just took one thing out of something that existed for ages, and renamed it so that whenever someone discusses it, it ties back to me. “Anecdata” is another useless renaming of something. “Anecdotes” means exactly the same thing. This IS meditation. It’s a body scan with some breath focus. Stop differentiating things for no reason.

[@camerontheboy]

As long as you can admit he is much smarter than you, a little critiquing is fine. But if you’re under the impression that you are in the same league as Dr. Huberman intellectually, you are a delusional clown.

[@Getssumfreedom]

*proceeds to overstate

[@camerontheboy]

@@Getssumfreedom it looks like the channel is deleting replies. I already called this commenter out for being delusional and it got deleted. Sad stuff.

[@AshSama86]

Hubermans educated and I've been watching his stuff for some time but I can't help but feel he's losing traction. I've seen some of his material straight up debunked and criticised pretty heavily in recent months.

[@Getssumfreedom]

@@AshSama86 your feelings certainly matter

[@Sweetp520]

Wow , I knew nothing of theses things and do them all ....just WOW helping me to inner stad me and the things i do. GREAT INFO ❤THANKS🙏🏼

[@rubym3915]

In all due respect “stripping out the mysticism” is how we got so lost as a humanity. Yoga Nidra is ancient and cannot be separated from its roots in mystic arts and spirituality. My hope is that by him stripping out mysticism perhaps he is able to reach more people with healing

[@lovepeacebliss]

yup thats why science has become impotent. Its unbalanced. Need balance of mind, body, soul.

[@chuckleezodiac24]

yes, is good. the Jews, Arabs, Jesus Freaks, Papists & Mormons not do if sound like it come from Hindoo Buddah shit.

[@nidrabuddhi]

With you. The bottom line is, the more people who practice the better. It’s a starting point 🤍

[@alst4817]

This is so great! With the time I saved I spent many happy hours scrolling TikTok!

[@jeffreyillig1644]

I wish I liked to listen to him talk as much as ”he” likes to listen to him talk.

[@sarajones8093]

Even if that’s the case, he’s teaching very important concepts that can enhance our lives so who cares?

[@LinkinParked]

@@sarajones8093 Jeffrey cares.

[@naughtyorgneiss]

I found the Hater

[@gramagy]

Still... is the mind... that speaks to the soul...

[@Sidandemily5423]

Dont you think renaming something that is IDENTICAL to the original is just copying and claiming it as something new? If people see it as mystical thats their issue. Yoga Nidra is a science according to serious Yogis. And although he mentions Yoga Nidra here he fails to mention it on his how to vids of NSDR and moreover claims the two are different.

[@Sidandemily5423]

@@VedicOutlook He fails to give credit to Yoga nidra in his other videos, interesting. Tries to differentiate the two in fact claiming nsdr is an umbrella term whereas yoga nidra is particular type of nsdr.

[@Sidandemily5423]

@@VedicOutlook yes i agree with your point that its not exclusive to ethnicity or culture but i still believe its a western repackaging much like ‘breathwork’ and pranayama. And many teachers including Swami Rama have taught yoga nidra without sankalpa. Are you saying that this is not yoga nidra? Please clarify. Notably on the app he describes the protocol no mention of Yoga Nidra.

[@DJ_JMIZZEL]

I have been doing this for years and it helps with studying as well.

[@alejandrogn4]

Nice 👍🏾

[@ze_german2921]

I hate how we need to extract the 2min worth of information out of 20min video.

[@maryatyogawellness]

Meditation is not only focused awareness. In Patangali's 8 limbs of Yoga this is called -Dharana There are two higher levels of meditation. Dhyana and Samadhi. It's certainly not "new agie" and mysticism could perhaps be considered that which we do not yet undestand. It is part of an incredibly detailed and complex framework for healthy lifestyle and living. And intention setting and embracing gratitude, you will find, is a very important part of the benefits of this practice- ( which Western science really needs to explore and embrace in a more holistic way to beyter understand in context) These three stages of Meditation are the foundations of authentic Yoga and Meditation. Thousands of years of observation and development. Western science is just tipping the top of that iceberg. Deep respect and gratitude to ancient Eastern systems of health and wellbeing. 🙏

[@inspiringmedia3716]

Yoga nidra is out of this world. Especially the longer sessions. It much more thsb just rest but it works for that. Ive been hungover and only had a few hours sleep and yoga nidra saved my ass many times.

[@trizgreen7682]

Can you suggest a guided video link

[@sharonshelly99]

@@trizgreen7682 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6TPl2h_p8eWe7csi=zrsLa7DB1VOzORLT

[@freenrg888]

It much more thsb?

[@InnersanctuaryCNY]

@@trizgreen7682WWW.innersanctuaryCNY has guided yoga nidra

[@mikepaquette1245]

super interesting. How long have you had to do it to be good when hungover/slept like shit?

[@maryatyogawellness]

Meditation is not only focused awareness. In Patangali's 8 limbs of Yoga this is called Dharana. There are two higher levels-, Dhyana and Samadhi. It's certainly not new agie. And intention setting and showing gratitude, you will find, is a very important part of this practice- (which Western science really needs to explore and embrace in a more holistic and contextual way) These three stages of Meditation are the foundations of authentic Yoga and Meditation. Thousands of years of observation and progressive development supports these practices. Western science is just tipping the top of that iceberg. Deep respect and gratitude to ancient Eastern systems of health and wellbeing. 🙏

[@joeyjreid]

Im a fan of both of them but in this conversation they have reduced sleep loss to one tiny aspect and misinterpreted the state and point of most meditation practices. It sucks how click bait-y this channel has gotten

[@karannagrale1109]

Meditation is a focusing exercise and NSDR is a mental and physical relaxation exercise.

[@WebDesignSocal]

So, it turns out that if you lie down close your eyes and relax for a few minutes you will feel better. Did I really need a PhD to tell me that?

[@phoenixgirl11]

Is not that simple. Don’t knock it until you try it. It’s awesome

[@WebDesignSocal]

@@phoenixgirl11 I didnt knock it and what makes you think I havent tried it? Actually, my comment implies that I have tried it and do like it.

[@lovepeacebliss]

According to college busineses and "experts", yes!

[@piotrsauerbronn]

Question: If your body is still and your mind is running and you replicate rapid eye movement. What happens?

[@---du3vv]

Back in the day we use to call this sort of thing…TAKING A NAP 😂 . Naps help, who knew? Everyone 😮

[@alterego157]

Fake gurus and charlatans have to make their bs sound important and scientific

[@Lee-uz6dj]

AMEN ☝🏾

[@Tom-je4iq]

@@alterego157 Lmao at the ignorance.. "A nap" doesn't hold a candle to NSDR

[@christinegunst2692]

This is really interesting. I have recently started using my watch to monitor my sleep with the intention of improving quality. I was doing this type of breathing last night and was surprised that my watch interpreted it as my being asleep when I checked it this morning. Unfortunately the practise never did put me to sleep even when it was part of a daily routine.

[@James-ip7zk]

There is enough click bait in this platform already, ambiguous titles just alienate the people who really wants to learn.

[@jetpark3743]

just rehashing old eastern (Indian) medicine

[@jackoverton8343]

It's self explanatory with the thumbnail and explained within the first two minutes. This isn't the video to complain about, lol.

[@yourewrongabouteverything]

​@@jetpark3743next they're going to be wrapping their fore skins around their ankles and holding their hand above their head for 20 years😂

[@nbnb6258]

Your voice is comforting.

[@jetpark3743]

just rehashing old eastern (Indian) medicine

[@stevelibby3]

The only sleep products that seem to work for me are the ones from Tria Alchemy… "Rest" and "Third Eye"... very calming effects and also nourish the pineal gland so the body can create its own melatonin as it should. I tend to noticed prolonged affects as well and the days following to be a lot more productive and sharper focus. I highly recommend!

[@AI-vs7sm]

Cutting edge stuff, this! We call it a cat nap, but, I don't have degree.

[@Arto300-yn5fv]

Cutting edge reaearch, bro. 😅 I'm so tired of these bafoons.

[@markfuell7237]

I think you mean a short feline sleep cycle.

[@mvrao29]

Huberman is on a monologue and yet sounding genuine ❤. However, he should refrain advertising for his friends🙏

[@matti2973]

Bro spent 15 minutes explaining napping

[@Cocktail.witch.newhaven]

It’s definitely not napping. I can’t nap, never been able to. Literally the only time I can fall asleep is during the day is doing Yoga Nidra. He didn’t really emphasize the body scan, and sensory deprivation aspects. It’s like being in a float tank but free. Not to mention the opportunity to influence the subconscious through sankalpa, which is super powerful. It has completely transformed my life, it’s the greatest secret and life hack. Highly recommend Ally Boothroyd on KZbin, she’s got tons to choose from.

[@flinggolfwithdennis]

This combined with some EMDR would be AWESOME.

[@naughtyorgneiss]

What is emdr?

[@nickgliemann]

Yoga nidra isn’t mystical but I hear you Andrew lol

[@gilly8591]

New agey right 😬😂

[@boolena]

I do this with a cranial sacral support (actually two balls in a sock given to me by a gifted therapist) supporting my head. Not sure what it does scientifically but I drift off and deeply rest in 10 minutes. In that work they talk about a “still point” and my guess is one accompanying result is an increase in theta brain waves?

[@BigSteve619]

Sounds like a "Power nap"...

[@chuckleezodiac24]

no way, bro. it's Non-Sleep Deep Rest. Huberman invented it.

[@ninawildr4207]

😂😂😂

[@naughtyorgneiss]

Your not asleep. It's not that hard to understand english, really it's not

[@FarqueKnowsWhere]

Power Nap won’t get clicks

[@sapnashah136]

Improved focus can be a part of surya nadi (Pingala) activation and relaxation a part of chandra nadi (Ida) activation.