NSDR — Non-Sleep Deep Rest
Dr. Andrew Huberman · Audio · 20 min
Calm
Energy
Beginner-friendly
How you'll see it: reflected in your HRV and stress readings.
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Your pattern with this
No sessions yet. Most people notice calmer evenings within the first two weeks of regular practice.
Your pattern with this · 1 session
You completed your first session yesterday. One session is too little to see your pattern — check your readiness tomorrow morning, and after a few more sessions we'll show you what this protocol does for you.
Pattern unlocks after 3 sessions
Your pattern with this · 4 sessions
Your readiness tends to be higher the morning after this protocol.
What it is
A guided rest state that slows your nervous system without sleeping — lie down, follow the audio, let your body do the rest.
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Dr. Andrew Huberman
Neuroscientist, Stanford. Studies stress, focus and recovery.
The science, in short
Deep-rest states shift you into "rest and digest" mode, raising vagal tone — which shows up as higher HRV.
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The science of deep rest · 3 explainers
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