Stress Management in Teenagers - Stress can manifest physically and mentally in teenagers, impacting their well-being [1][3][6] - Isolation during formative years can exacerbate anxieties about academic performance [4][5] - Sleep deprivation is a common consequence of balancing studies and other commitments, leading to further stress [6] Yoga Nidra Technique - Yoga Nidra is a relaxation technique that aims to achieve a sleep-like state while maintaining awareness [7][8] - A typical Yoga Nidra session involves guided relaxation, setting intentions, body scans, breath awareness, and visualization [11][12][13] - Yoga Nidra does not require flexibility and can be practiced by anyone, anywhere [15][16] Benefits of Yoga Nidra - Studies suggest Yoga Nidra can reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia [10] - Regular Yoga Nidra practice may improve sleep quality, leading to enhanced cognitive functions [17] - Yoga Nidra may increase hemoglobin levels and white blood cell count, potentially boosting immunity [20] - Yoga Nidra may decrease stress related to menstrual irregularities and rebalance hormones [20] - Yoga Nidra may decrease blood pressure [20] - One hour of Yoga Nidra is said to equate to four hours of sleep [18]

General Advice - Industry suggests avoiding certain activities for relaxation [1] - Industry suggests avoiding certain activities for happiness [1]

[Applause] What sound is always playing but only you can hear it. For each of us, this is the voice within our own inner dialogue. As humans, we move throughout our days with this internal conversation that stays rambling.Sometimes it's quiet. Other times it is maddening for as loud as it gets. Science tells us these internal conversations are a part of our brain waves which we have simplified to call the thinking mind.These are the rhythms of our thoughts as we navigate the world around us. For me, a human ...