The science of deep rest: Why AcuNidra works.
What if true healing didn't come from doing more, but from doing less?
Science is catching up with what ancient traditions have known for centuries: deep rest is essential for health. Both acupuncture and yoga nidra (guided meditation) are proven to activate the body's healing response and bring balance back to the nervous system.
Here's how:
Acupuncture and the Nervous System:
Parasympathetic Activation: Research shows acupuncture stimulates the vagus nerve, shifting the body out of "fight or flight" and into "rest and digest."
Hormone Regulation: Acupuncture supports balance in cortisol (the stress hormone), helping the body manage anxiety, fatigue, and overwhelm.
Improved Sleep: By calming overactive nervous system pathways, acupuncture has been linked to deeper, more restorative sleep.
Yoga Nidra and Deep Rest
Brainwave Shifts: In yoga nidra, the brain moves into slower alpha and theta states, the same states linked with meditation, creativity, and healing.
Stress Release: Studies show this practice lowers blood pressure and heart rate, while reducing stress markers in the body.
Emotional Reset: With consistent practice, yoga nidra can improve mood, enhance resilience, and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The Power of AcuNidra
When combined, these two practices amplify each other. Acupuncture opens the body's energy pathways, while yoga nidra guides the mind into profound stillness. Together, they create a powerful therapeutic effect: nervous system reset, emotional regulation, and whole-body restoration.
Experience this unique healing practice in community at our first AcuNidra group meeting! Join us on Friday, September 19th from 7-8:30 PM at Evolve Wellness. This group meets monthly and is eligible for full or partial coverage by CareFirst Insurance.
All are welcome -- no prior experience needed. Learn more and reserve your spot here.