# Yoga Nidra - Deep Relaxation

> Deep Relaxation Practice

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id430531216](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id430531216)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id430531216`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Elizabeth Papadakis
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (603 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8
- **Last updated:** 2020-01-03
- **First published:** 2011-04-20
- **Size:** 308 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yoga-nidra-deep-relaxation/id430531216)
- **Website:** [http://www.yogarelaxapps.com](http://www.yogarelaxapps.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://maplicatii.eu/global/privacy\_policy/yoga\_nidra.html](https://maplicatii.eu/global/privacy_policy/yoga_nidra.html)

## Description

Yoga Nidra - Deep Relaxation provides guided sessions to reduce stress, ease insomnia, and sharpen focus for study or work. With three available lengths (10, 20, and 30 minutes) and soothing nature sounds—Forest, Ocean, and Rain—it guides you into deep physical, mental, and emotional relaxation.

Rooted in ancient yogic principles, Yoga Nidra is a structured, scientific method for calm and peace. Created by Madhav West, trained at Satyananda Yoga Academy Australia and the Bihar School of Yoga, this practice supports regular, accessible relaxation for all levels.

## Rankings

- #66,863 — Overall

## Review summary

The app is praised for its soothing, well-paced guidance and customizable durations, delivering effective sleep and stress relief and an authentic Nidra experience. However, reviews repeatedly note core drawbacks: very limited content with few tracks, occasional freezes, and concerns about value for money. Some users also dislike the default short duration and repetitive track. Overall, strong practice quality but restrictive content and reliability issues limit its appeal.

### Pros

- Soothing, well-paced voice and guidance that many users find calming.
- Flexible duration options (10/15/30 minutes) and optional nature sounds/backgrounds.
- Strong sleep and stress-relief benefits; helps with insomnia and deep relaxation.
- Authentic Yoga Nidra experience with high-quality guidance; widely recommended.
- Easy to use and suitable for quick refreshers, travel, or daily practice.

### Cons

- Very limited content: only a few meditations/tracks and little variety.
- Occasional performance issues, including freezing/crashing.
- Perceived value concerns: price may be high for the amount of content offered.
- Default duration can be short and some users find the single track repetitive.

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