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NSDR Benefits

Meaning

NSDR, or Non-Sleep Deep Rest, refers to the measurable physiological advantages derived from brief periods of intentional, low-arousal rest that mimics certain restorative aspects of sleep without achieving full unconsciousness. The benefits include rapid down-regulation of the sympathetic nervous system and transient improvements in stress resilience. Clinically, NSDR is utilized to quickly restore alertness and reduce accumulated cognitive load between demanding tasks. It is a targeted intervention for acute stress recovery.