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The Benefits of Deep Relaxation While Awake
1:32:29 - 1:44:03 (11:34)
Deep relaxation while awake, through techniques such as body scanning and long exhale breathing, can lead to brain states associated with divergent thinking and a meditation-induced shift in consciousness. Even as little as 10 minutes of the practice can lead to an increase in dopamine in the brain.
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This podcast discusses a scientific study on Yoga Nidra or Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and the practice of being motionless yet aware, which all refer to the same brain state.
1:32:29 - 1:34:58 (02:29)
Summary
This podcast discusses a scientific study on Yoga Nidra or Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and the practice of being motionless yet aware, which all refer to the same brain state.
ChapterThe Benefits of Deep Relaxation While Awake
EpisodeThe Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation
PodcastHuberman Lab
Deep relaxation techniques such as Yoganidra and NSDR which induce elevated dopamine levels in specific pathways of the brain help in accessing components during divergent thinking as per a recent study.
1:34:58 - 1:40:55 (05:56)
Summary
Deep relaxation techniques such as Yoganidra and NSDR which induce elevated dopamine levels in specific pathways of the brain help in accessing components during divergent thinking as per a recent study. Practicing relaxation techniques for as little as 10 minutes can lead to relaxation and a deep calming state of the brain.
ChapterThe Benefits of Deep Relaxation While Awake
EpisodeThe Science of Creativity & How to Enhance Creative Innovation
PodcastHuberman Lab
The practice of NSDR and yoga nidra prepares one for divergent thinking, enhancing dopamine in the nigrostriatal pathway associated with creativity.
1:40:55 - 1:44:03 (03:08)
Summary
The practice of NSDR and yoga nidra prepares one for divergent thinking, enhancing dopamine in the nigrostriatal pathway associated with creativity. There is no specific dopamine related pharmacology to selectively increase dopamine in the pathway.