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Esther N. Moszeik

3 papers in the library · 10 citations · publishing 2020-2026

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Unpacking the Mechanisms: How Mindfulness Facets Shape Subjective and Biological Responses to Yoga Nidra Meditation

Mindfulness March 12, 2026 Esther N. Moszeik, Carolin El-Mahdy

The effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions can vary depending on individual characteristics. Higher baseline mindfulness may enhance receptivity to meditation practices such as Yoga Nidra. This study investigated whether trait mindfulness moderated the effects of Yoga Nidra interventions on stress, anxiety, depression, rumination, life satisfaction, sleep quality, and diurnal cortisol...

The Effects of an Online Yoga Nidra Meditation on Subjective Well-Being and Diurnal Salivary Cortisol: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress June 1, 2025 Esther N. Moszeik, Nicolas Rohleder, Karl-Heinz Renner 10 citations

Yoga Nidra meditation has been increasingly examined in recent years for its potential to enhance psychological well-being. However, few studies have examined its biological effects-such as diurnal cortisol patterns particularly in larger samples using pre-post designs. The primary objective of this randomised controlled trial was to examine both the psychological (stress, anxiety, depression,...

Effectiveness of a short Yoga Nidra meditation on stress, sleep, and well-being in a large and diverse sample

Current Psychology September 8, 2020 Esther N. Moszeik, Timo von Oertzen, K.-H. Renner

Previous studies have shown that meditation-based interventions can have a significant impact on stress and well-being in various populations. To further extend these findings, an 11-min Yoga Nidra meditation that may especially be integrated in a busy daily schedule by people who can only afford short time for breaks was adapted and analyzed in an experimental online study design. The effects...