Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep)

Yoga Nidra delivers the most efficient deep-rest practice for beginners, providing rest equivalent to two hours of sleep in just 30 minutes, according to a 2020 study in the *International Journal of Yoga*. Cheaper than the average meditation app subscription at no cost using free guided recordings, it requires zero physical effort and can be done lying down. This systematic relaxation technique surpasses #6 Chair Yoga for stress reduction, lowering cortisol levels by 50% after a single session.