July 29 – William Dement’s Birthday
William Charles Dement was an American physician and scientist and is widely recognized as one of the founding fathers of sleep medicine. He published over 500 scientific articles, established the…
Mediums Work in Lucid Dreams
People who claim to communicate with people in the afterlife usually engage in esoteric practices at a special table for séances, but Americans Robert Hoss, Melinda Powell, Linda Mastrangelo, and…
Become Lucid in Eight Minutes
Imagine being sent into the body of a stranger over and over again—specifically, into the last eight minutes of their life. Imagine they died in a terrorist attack, and you…
The Healing Power of Lucid Dreams
How can lucid dreams save a life? Although American Daniel Kolen did not conduct research, he shared a story from his own experience at a scientific conference. In 2023 and…
Do People Think Logically in Ordinary Dreams?
Scientists refute the myth that there is no thinking in ordinary dreams. For a long time, it was believed that a person can conduct logical analyses and make rational decisions…
Dream Yoga—A Path to Enlightenment
Tibetan yogis practiced lucid dreaming centuries before scientists became interested in the subject. Indian researcher Ayush Srivastava recommends delving deeper into this ancient knowledge. It’s not entertainment for the sake…
Neurotechnology for Lucid Dreaming
Modern neurotechnologies can transform ordinary sleep into lucid dreaming and, subsequently, into a tool for self-discovery. American researcher Luke Jensen believes that gadgets can awaken hidden potential during sleep, which…
A Home Laboratory for Lucid Dreams
Although laboratories have specialized equipment to help induce lucidity, it’s easier for a person to fall asleep at home. In recent years, researchers have been actively developing ways to combine…
How to Enter a Lucid Dream Through the Third Eye
The importance of the third eye in Indian tradition is well known. Often called the “eye of wisdom,” it’s seen as a gateway to the inner world. But did you…
Interview with a Practitioner: Viktor Pankratov
Viktor Pankratov (Russia, Taganrog), a lucid dreaming practitioner, began regularly practicing lucid dreaming in 2012. He consistently achieves lucidity 2 or 3 times per week and is currently moving to…
How to Escape a Dream Trap
A maniac is on the loose in the city, killing children. Psychologist Abigail, who suffers from narcolepsy, is helping the police with the investigation, but reality is becoming increasingly intertwined…
Lucid Dreams—Proof of Reincarnation?
Imagine if Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung were studying not ordinary dreams but lucid ones. Perhaps they would have been able to peer into the depths of their personalities, discovering…
Does Sleeping in a Lab Help People Achieve Lucidity?
When people fall asleep in a lab, they often dream about elements of it, such as the equipment, the scientists, and the environment. Emma Peters—a long-time researcher of lucid dreams…
A Smart Mask for Lucid Dreaming
REMspace has begun shipping its LucidMe mask, a smart device designed to make it easier to enter and control lucid dreams. It helps users maintain awareness as they fall asleep…
Seeking a Teacher in a Lucid Dream
Although people can find answers to their questions in lucid dreams, a person usually undergoes this process through familiar images. Seeking a teacher or a sage seems like a very…
Sleep Paralysis—Disease or Spiritual Experience?
Many people who experience sleep paralysis are hesitant to share their experiences out of fear of being labeled as crazy or otherwise stigmatized. In her dissertation, British philosopher Sheila Pryce…
Just Another Dream or a Game with Reality?
Just Another Dream is the story of a teenage girl named Anna. After a tragic event, she begins to have nightmares that ominously come true in reality. She desperately tries…
Sleep Paralysis: A Problem for the Young and Anxious?
One in three people has woken up unable to move at least once in their life. Such experiences are especially terrifying when there’s a shadowy figure or demon standing in…
A Laboratory for Experimenting with the Self
According to researcher Jieyin Yu, lucid dreams are a true laboratory for inner experimentation. The brain trains itself, runs simulations, and generates new versions of the self. It’s a space…
Lucid Dreaming: Control or Spiritual Awakening?
Tibetan dream yoga has given modern lucid dreamers many of their most popular techniques. But how similar are these two systems, really? Indian researcher Mannat Jagia argues that they are…
