# Yoga Nidra - Deep Relaxation — user reviews > 181 indexed App Store user reviews of Yoga Nidra by Elizabeth Papadakis, rated 4.80/5 from 599 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-nidra-deep-relaxation/id430531216/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoga-nidra-deep-relaxation/id430531216.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 536 · 4★ 34 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 13 ## What do users think of Yoga Nidra? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple but effective - 👍 Soothing voice and calming experience - 👍 Versatile with different session lengths - 👍 Helps with relaxation, sleep, and stress relief - 👍 Authentic yoga nidra practice - 👍 Portable and convenient to use anywhere **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional technical issues like crashes or playback problems - 🔊 Loud background music or chanting at start/end can be disruptive - 🕰️ Some users want even longer session options **Commonly reported bugs** - Playback issues on some devices - Occasional crashes or freezes **Most requested features** - Longer session options (e.g. 45 minutes) - Ability to customize or turn off background sounds - Integration with health/sleep tracking apps ## Newest reviews (16 of 181) ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2023-09-01* This has been one of the best apps on my phone. I use it all the time just for a quick refresher or deeper rest constantly.. There have been days when I haven't been able to sleep ALL NIGHT.. seriously. I've played this (30 min version) back to back 4 times and felt so deeply rested that I was able to do my day feeling wonderful.. I share it with everyone who could use it. As a massage therapist I've recommended it to countless new friends and clients... Thanks for such a great app ❤️🙏❤️ ### 5/5 — Great app *2022-07-03* Highly recommend. After trying several yoga nidra apps and podcasts, I’m very happy to have found this one. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Very beneficial *2022-03-28, version 1.8* This app is amazing. I was suffering from intense nerve pain and unable to sleep. This app provided very deep rest and helped me to step outside of the physical pain. It played a key part in my recovery. I will definitely continue using it. ### 5/5 — Fave nidra for any time of day *2021-11-16, version 1.8* A simple yet beautiful yoga nidra that I manage to stay awake for… most of the time 😉 ### 5/5 — Excellent *2021-07-07, version 1.8* I’ve been using this app for the last 5 years. It’s helped me through cancer treatment and beyond. I love the simplicity of the practice and I really do find so much peace and relaxation by using it often. Such a beautiful practice- thank you so much. ### 5/5 — Nidra in my pocket *2021-03-07, version 1.8* It’s not so easy to attend nidra classes where I live, so having this app is wonderful. I’d love a music ‘session’ on the app. I’d also like a 45min nidra version which is slower moving. Sometimes I need more time to unravel and go deep into the breathing and counting. Being in the chidakash space has so much presence I dont want to leave so soon. This app has been a fav of mine for about five years. I’m grateful it continues along with the constant upgrades. ### 5/5 — Yoga Nidra *2021-02-11, version 1.8* This is a fabulous yoga nidra meditation ### 5/5 — Great practice *2020-09-07, version 1.8* This is a great practice done with a great practitioner highly recommended ### 5/5 — So relaxing! Used this for years! *2020-07-09, version 1.8* I use this to help chronic pain, particularly great in the car ( not driving!) on the train and any time you need to chill out. Brilliant! ### 5/5 — Brilliant app *2020-05-19, version 1.8* Wonderful meditation ### 5/5 — Yoga Nidra *2020-04-21, version 1.8* I love to absolutely love this app it has everything I need for a complete relaxation ### 5/5 — Little dorrit *2020-04-03, version 1.8* I absolutely this app, Have recommended it to many people who suffer from stress and anxiety , it’s been a good starting block for them , and had very good feed back . ### 5/5 — Changed my mind. *2020-01-30* The first time I used it I didn’t realize there were choices in the length of the practice and the default was ten minutes. Ten minutes is a completely inadequate time span for yoga Indra so I was really annoyed that I bought the app. When I decided to check in the settings and found there was a proper 30 minute practice I tried it again. It’s really a lovely and effective practice and much needed on stressful work days. ### 5/5 — Best yoga Indra app ever *2020-01-24, version 1.8* This is simply the best relaxation app ever ### 5/5 — Best Yoga Nidra App *2020-01-08, version 1.8* This is by far the best Yoga Nidra meditation available. The voice is calming and clear. I use this all the time. The only thing I would like is for some longer periods of silence in between instructions ### 5/5 — A Lifesaver *2020-01-07, version 1.8* It gives me rest and relaxation when most needed. Thank you. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Initial take *2026-01-21, version 1.8* Nonsense ### 1/5 — SCAM! *2022-06-03, version 1.8* Are you kidding me?? This is one track of audio that can be 10, 20 or 30 mins long. That’s it. It’s the same track every time. One single walk-through of telling you to relax different parts of your body. That’s all. Complete rip-off. ### 1/5 — Annoying *2021-09-27, version 1.8* Sorry mate, this was not what I was expecting, ### 1/5 — Script won’t play *2020-09-07, version 1.8* Doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t play *2019-03-20, version 1.7* Both free and paid-for app don’t play the track - rubbish. ### 1/5 — Nothing to this app *2018-03-02, version 1.7* This app is just music. There is nothing about guiding through different nidra positions. There is nothing in this app over and above Yoga nidra videos you can get for free on YouTube. Total waste of money and can only suggest that the other reviews of this app are fake. ### 1/5 — Aucun intérêt *2013-03-24* Contentez vous si vous le souhaitez sur la version lite , la version payante n'ajoute rien et contient des bugs ### 2/5 — Sound levels are bad *2019-04-07, version 1.7* This would be a good app if it was sound mixed properly. I might sound pedantic here, but when I’m lying down to meditate, i don’t want to be racing to turn sound levels up and down. The Indian chanting that is a ‘placeholder’ for the app is too loud. Then the actual instructions are really soft and almost drowned out by their background atmos music. Once the yoga Nidra is finished the chanting comes on automatically and is way too loud. Not exactly relaxing! If the sound levels are fixed I’d recommend it. As it is, nope. ### 2/5 — Crashes on iOS *2019-03-23, version 1.7* I love this app but it freezes up constantly ### 2/5 — Not worth it *2016-10-25, version 1.7* There is only one 10 min guided session in the whole app - that was a rip off especially when there are other free ones with 100s of sessions! Don't buy this. I gave it two star because the session itself was fine - just false advertising. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 5 years Use 2-3 times a week *2026-02-14, version 1.8* Great addition for deep relaxation and sleep. I know you’re not meant to - but dos the trick. Also to recharge batteries ### 5/5 — Simple but spot on *2026-01-07, version 1.8* Great, simple app with extra information within. I’ve used it for several years now - and still my favourite. ### 5/5 — Love! *2025-06-29, version 1.8* I downloaded this years ago and found it so beneficial, then fell out of the habit of using it. I’ve picked it back up more recently and am cross with myself for not using it consistently. Ten minutes a day makes such a difference to my anxiety and physical symptoms of chronic illness. I highly recommend this app. ### 5/5 — Yoga Nidra - it really works *2025-05-11, version 1.8* I have found this App so helpful for day rests, relaxing baths and times at night when I’m struggling with insomnia. It’s very effective in slowing me down and allowing me to relax all my muscles. Highly recommend to anyone looking to practice relaxation and rest. ### 5/5 — Deep relaxation *2025-04-08, version 1.8* Love the sound and the the way it was presented ### 5/5 — Great meditation *2025-02-16, version 1.8* After many years of practicing mindfulness and meditation, this particular one I return to regular as o e of my favourites. Soothing voice, great visualisation and relaxing nature sounds. Love the rain ### 5/5 — Deep Gratitude *2025-01-21, version 1.8* Hari Om. It is such a delight to have this gorgeous Satyananda Yoga Nidra app. I have a predisposition for stress/tension and not sleeping well and I found this app many years ago, even when I realised you fixed the left armpit because it bothered me that it was skipped and I would fixate on it. Haha! It was the only thing that helped me sleep well, almost guaranteed. I have had this app for so long now, but last year I went to my local Ashram (as linked in the Ajapa Japa app) where they practice Satyananda Yoga. I didn’t realise it at the time, until I was in my first Yoga Nidra session at the Ashram, that I knew the Sanskrit terminology and the routine. I was blown away. I have since learned more about the benefits of Yoga Nidra and Satyananda Yoga and why it’s important to do it every day. It truly is a mind, body, and spiritual reset and in today’s world and city living, so incredibly important. My deepest gratitude to you, Madhav, for sharing your training and experience with this part of the Satyananda philosophy and practice so that all may benefit! 🙏🏼🕉️ Also, love that you’re a fellow Australian. Your voice is very calming. Om 🕉️ ### 5/5 — Best Yoga Nidra! *2024-05-03* I have LOVE to this app, I use it all the time. The cadence of the guidance is really ideal. I highly recommend it, I like it much more than other yoga nidra apps I’ve tried. ### 5/5 — Best meditation app ever *2024-02-07, version 1.8* Love this meditation app. So simple and really effective. Thank you. ### 5/5 — Very Good *2024-01-15, version 1.8* Am very much enjoying this app now, but could do without the music at the start --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*