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Sleep disturbance is a widespread public health issue, affecting mental health and contributing to chronic conditions. An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans experience sleep disorders like insomnia, which hinder daytime functioning and increase the risk for diabetes, obesity, hypertension, heart attack, and stroke. Around the world, “coronasomnia,” has increased by at least 37 percent due to pandemic-related stress. While interventions like sleep aid medications can improve sleep quality in the short-term, they are not recommended as a long-term solution.
Research continues to show promise for alternative therapies like meditation, hypnosis, yoga, and yoga nidra to promote deep relaxation and sleep. With the increasing popularity of self-management strategies such as the use of meditation and sleep apps, a new study published in