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Yoga Nidra: A Tool for Boosting Dopamine
01:36 - 09:02 (07:26)
Non-sleep deep rest or yoga nidra has been shown to replenish dopamine levels in the brain, particularly in the circuits that regulate motivation. Low dopamine levels can affect an individual's willingness to pursue pleasure or any goal and put in effort to achieve them.
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The speaker talks about how humans can have different levels of motivation and productivity depending on their state, and the difficulty in objectively understanding other people's experience of motivation.
01:36 - 03:59 (02:23)
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The speaker talks about how humans can have different levels of motivation and productivity depending on their state, and the difficulty in objectively understanding other people's experience of motivation. The discussion touches on the challenge of not falling into low motivation states and seeking short-term entertainment like video games and social media.
ChapterYoga Nidra: A Tool for Boosting Dopamine
EpisodeAMA #4: Maintain Motivation, Improve REM Sleep, Set Goals, Manage Anxiety & More
PodcastHuberman Lab
Non-sleep deep rest, commonly known as yoga nidra, has been shown to replenish dopamine levels in pathways that regulate motivation, which can impact a person's willingness to pursue pleasure or a goal.
03:59 - 09:02 (05:02)
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Non-sleep deep rest, commonly known as yoga nidra, has been shown to replenish dopamine levels in pathways that regulate motivation, which can impact a person's willingness to pursue pleasure or a goal. Two studies from Denmark have explored the connection between yoga nidra and dopamine.