Mindfulness practice typically involves performing concentration exercises—that is, a person should be “here and now” and observe their thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding world. It is logical to assume that such a practice would increase the number of lucid dreams a person has. However, researchers Balt, Nieuwenhuis, and Bruin from the Netherlands believe it is not so straightforward.
The authors analyzed 555 articles on this topic from leading scientific databases and found that the connection between these practices is unconvincing. The results may be distorted by other factors—for example, participants may have practiced meditation or had significant experience with lucid dreams. Gender, age, and the ability to remember dreams could have also influenced the results.
However, this does not mean that there is no connection. It simply means that a unified research methodology is needed to confirm the connection. It is also necessary to consider that each person is an individual and that the results may differ according to the characteristics and experiences of each respondent.
Have you practiced meditation or concentration? Did it influence your lucid dreams?
The article was published in April 2025 in Dreaming.
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