Interview with a Practitioner: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Mikhail Baryshnikov (Russia, Moscow) is the creator of his own School of Regular Lucid Dreaming, co-author of the book REM Psychology, author of a blog about the phase state, and…
Imagination as a Training Tool for Lucid Dreamers
Dreams and the imagination utilize the same “neural pathways” in the brain—this was the conclusion reached by German researchers Maren Bilzer and Merlin Monzel after surveying 226 individuals. In other…
Interview with a Practitioner: Max Storm
Max Storm is an entrepreneur, coach, and lucid dreamer with three years of experience. He becomes lucid spontaneously at least once a week and, with regular practice, between five and…
A Lucid Nightmare in Slumberland
The fantasy film Slumberland invites viewers to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of dreams alongside young Nemo. After the tragic death of her father, who was swept away by…
April 26 – Nathaniel Kleitman’s Birthday
Dr. Nathaniel Kleitman was an American neurophysiologist who had devoted his entire research activity to the study of sleep as a phenomenon. He is considered “The Father of Sleep Research”…
Brain-Computer Interface for Lucid Dreams
A team of scientists led by Çağatay Demirel has taken another step in understanding what happens in the brain during lucid dreams. The team included such well-known researchers in the…
Is Astral Projection Dangerous for Children?
Childhood “astral journeys” may not be as harmless as they seem—or so claims Marina Weiler, a researcher from the United States. Out-of-body experiences, especially at a young age, can be…
Interview with a Practitioner: Yair Lavi
Yair Lavi has been experiencing sleep paralysis for 30 years and is the author of Shadows of the Night: The Complete Guide to Sleep Paralysis – History, Coping and Research.…
Death and Work
Near-death experiences may be one of the phase states, and the “adventures” people have during these experiences often drastically change their life’s path. But how do they affect people’s careers?…
The Mystery of the Sixth Phase of Sleep
Bernard Werber’s novel The Sixth Sleep depicts dreams as a tool for self-discovery and even time travel. The protagonist, Jacques Klein, the son of a neurophysiologist, explores the world of…
Interview with a Practitioner: Anna “Nav” Popenko
Anna “Nav” Popenko is a PhD in Biology, psychologist, creator of her own Oneiroschool, and a lucid dreamer with 10 years of experience, including five years of active practice. She…
How Can You Control a Dream Plot?
According to researchers Clarita Bonamino (Australia) and Emma Peters (Switzerland), realizing that you are dreaming is only the first step in lucid dreaming. The ability to change the plot and…
A Scientific Overview of Sleep Paralysis
Scientific interest in sleep paralysis is growing. Indian researcher Ashwini Sanjay Khodke analyzed scientific databases from 2019–2023 and found 267 publications on the subject. The number of publications peaked in…
Interview with a Practitioner: Alexander Petkov (Hischeron)
Alexander Petkov (Hischeron), a lucid dreaming practitioner with nine years of experience, regularly participates in REMspace experiments. He achieves lucidity almost daily, up to 28 nights per month. – What…
April 14 – Robert Peterson’s Birthday
Robert “Bob” Peterson has been studying out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and other unusual practices since graduating from high school in 1979. While studying at the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology,…
Escaping Reality in Lucid Dreams
The Good Night (2007) isn’t just a film about lucid dreams—it’s a dark tale of escaping reality. Mired in routine and dissatisfaction, Gary finds solace in his dreams, where his…
Lucid Dreaming Science: Half a Century On
In 1975, on April 12, the practice of lucid dreaming was first confirmed in the laboratory. English psychologist Dr Keith Hearne discovered a way to allow lucid dreamers to signal…
Interview with a Practitioner: Andrey Shashkov
Andrey Shashkov, a lucid dreaming researcher at REMspace, has been practicing lucid dreaming for 13 years. In addition to having spontaneous moments of lucidity in dreams, he deliberately enters lucid…
Brain Activity Surges Before Death
When a person dies, a surge of activity occurs in the brain. American scientists, led by Julieta Trejo, studied this phenomenon by observing rats during euthanasia. By implanting electrodes into…
Manga From Lucid Dreams
British manga artist Yiyang Cheng uses lucid dreams to create her comic, Margaret. Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, she converses with her subconscious while dreaming, even though she…
