Fall asleep faster with Yoga Nidra and NSDR: guided deep rest for racing thoughts, 3am wakeups, anxiety, and nights when sleep feels impossible.
Yoga Nidra: NSDR Sleep Meditation to Fall Asleep Fast & Calm Anxiety
Can't fall asleep? Wake at 3am with a racing mind? Yoga Nidra is a science-backed guided sleep meditation app that helps you fall asleep fast, calm anxiety, and reach deep, restorative rest, even on the nights sleep feels impossible.
WHAT IS YOGA NIDRA (AND NSDR)?
Yoga Nidra ("yogic sleep") is the deep-rest lineage that modern NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) draws from, a term popularized in recent years by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. The practice was brought into a structured modern form by Swami Satyananda Saraswati: you lie down, follow a guided sequence, and move from wired to deeply relaxed, into the state between waking and sleep. No experience or breathing drills required, you simply listen.
HOW IT WORKS (THE SCIENCE)
- Guides your brain from its busy beta state down through alpha into theta, the same brainwave state you reach in deep sleep
- Activates your parasympathetic nervous system and vagus nerve, switching off the fight-or-flight stress response
- Helps lower cortisol and quiet mental chatter so your body can rest, repair, and reset
- Works even when you don't fall asleep: NSDR delivers restorative rest while you stay calmly aware
WHO IT'S FOR
- People who lie awake at bedtime with a busy, anxious mind
- Light sleepers who wake at 3am and can't get back to sleep
- Shift workers, new parents, and frequent travelers with disrupted sleep
- High performers who use NSDR to recover focus and energy without caffeine
- Beginners who find traditional meditation hard to stick with
WHEN TO USE IT
- Before bed, to fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply
- In the middle of the night, to fall back asleep without spiraling
- Midday, as a 10-20 minute NSDR reset or power nap (better than coffee)
- After a stressful day, to release anxiety and tension
- While traveling, to beat jet lag and reset your body clock
WHAT YOU GET
- 50+ guided Yoga Nidra and NSDR sessions, ranging from 10 to 60 minutes
- Quick Sleep: fast-acting wind-down for busy nights
- Deep Sleep: longer journeys with white noise for profound rest
- Insomnia Relief: targeted sessions for when sleep just won't come
- Anxiety Release: gentle guidance to settle a racing, worried mind
- NSDR Reset: midday non-sleep deep rest for focus and recovery
- Jet Lag Recovery: reset your sleep cycle naturally
- Calming sleep sounds, white noise, and soothing soundscapes
- Sleep tracking for your progress, streaks, and sleep quality
- Apple Watch companion to start and control sessions from your wrist
WHY IT WORKS
Unlike generic white noise or relaxation apps, Yoga Nidra is a proven technique built specifically for sleep and deep rest.
- 84% report better sleep quality
- Fall asleep up to 50% faster
- 27% average reduction in stress
- 71% fewer nighttime awakenings
- Proven to work with millions of practitioners over hundreds of years.
FAQs
- Is this NSDR? Yes, Yoga Nidra is the original practice NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) is based on.
- What's the difference between NSDR and sleep? NSDR is deep, conscious rest, you recover without needing to fall asleep.
- Is it good for insomnia? Yes, sessions are built for when you can't fall or stay asleep.
- Does it help with anxiety? Yes, gentle guidance calms a racing, worried mind.
- Can I use it for focus? Yes, a short NSDR session restores energy and attention.
- Do I need any experience? No, you simply lie down and listen.
- Can I fall asleep during a session? Yes, that means it's working.
PREMIUM
- Unlimited access to all Yoga Nidra sessions, sleep sounds, and meditations
- Subscription required for full access; see in-app pricing for your region
- Subscriptions auto-renew; manage or cancel anytime in App Store settings
Terms: https://www.rocketshiphq.com/yoga-nidra-terms/
Privacy: https://www.rocketshiphq.com/yoga-nidra-privacy/
Download Yoga Nidra and fall asleep faster tonight. Your journey from insomnia to deep, peaceful sleep and true rest starts now.
I've downloaded this app multiple times and cannot get it to work. It freezes up on around the third screed. I would have like to of tried it.
Developer Response
Hi Jagsma, we're sorry about that. This was an iOS glitch that affected a small number of users on certain device configurations. We've since identified and resolved it in our latest update.Please send us a quick note at shamanth@rocketshiphq.com and we'll make sure you get to experience the magic of Yoga Nidra.Shamanth RaoFounder & CEO, RocketShip HQ
A quieter kind of update - everything under the hood:
* Stronger audio playback recovery if a stream stalls or pauses unexpectedly
* More reliable recent-session history and progress tracking
* Release pipeline fixes for faster, safer App Store builds
Thank you for resting with us. Sweet dreams.
Version 4.74
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Information
Seller
Rocketship HQ OU
Size
68.2 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.