Understanding Dreams

  Lucid nightmares can be unsettling. You find yourself fully aware that you're dreaming, but instead of a wonderful, pleasant lucid dream, you’re trapped in a panic. These lucid nightmares can leave you feeling stuck, powerless, and shaken, even after…

Lucid dreaming is a fascinating phenomenon where the dreamer becomes aware that they are dreaming. For many, this brings a sense of excitement and control, especially when the dream is pleasant. However, not all lucid dreams are positive. Lucid nightmares…

What are nightmares? Nightmares are the most frightening dreams we can have.  The word Nightmare originates from the Old English 'Maere' - an evil spirit thought to lie on top of and suffocate the sleeping person. Because these terrifying dreams…

The definition of lucid dreaming is fairly straight-forward: Awareness of the fact that one is dreaming during a dream. But once you start practicing lucid dreaming, you'll start to see how profoundly complex the dreaming state can be. No two…

Explore dream recall techniques and delve into the secrets of your nightmares with 'Unlock the Secrets of Your Nightmares: Dream Recall Techniques to Understand Your Dreams'.

Introduction: The Enigmatic World of Nightmares Nightmares are a common and intriguing part of our sleeping lives. They are vivid, often unsettling dreams that can provoke fear and anxiety, and their effects sometimes stay with us long after we wake…

Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on reality checks for lucid dreaming. Lucid dreaming is an extraordinary phenomenon that allows you to become aware and conscious within your dreams, giving you the ability to control and manipulate the dream world.…

Introduction: Lucid dreaming, the phenomenon of becoming aware that one is dreaming during a dream, has captivated the imagination of people for centuries. This unique state of consciousness offers the ability to actively participate and manipulate dreams. But how does…

Best Dream Sequences From Television Shows Dreams are a great way to help develop your mindfulness and personal growth. We know lucid dreaming often features things that matter to you, and by using our app, you can leverage them to help…

Are you an Oneironaut? You probably never heard this word before, but if you're like me, you're fascinated by dreams.  And if you've taken steps to dig deeper into your own dream world, you might actually be an oneironaut. Definition…

As we dive into these little-known facts about lucid dreaming, let's start with one about sleep and dreams in general: We dream for more than 2 hours per night On average, people need 7-9 hours of sleep per night.  As we'll…

Intro the MILD Technique MILD is an acronym that stands for Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams.  It is a strategy for remembering to get lucid (or realize you’re dreaming) during upcoming dreams. This is a tried and true technique developed…

I've always struggled to narrow down the benefits of lucid dreaming because honestly, there are too many. It's such a profound experience and enriching practice, compressing the benefits down into a list or an article feels almost like a disservice…

7 Proven tips: how to remember your dreams Some people naturally remember their dreams, but if you’re reading this article, that’s probably not the case for you.  Before we cover how to remember dreams, why do you want to remember…

Meditation and lucid dreaming share the same origin   Typically, we think of meditation and lucid dreaming as two distinct practices. However, they both stem from the same origin: Tibetan Buddhist Dream Yoga.  In this ancient tradition, both exercises were practiced together as one…

If you’ve ever experienced sleep paralysis, you already know how disturbing it can be. But understanding this phenomenon can help put your mind at ease if it happens again.  In this article, we’ll cover what sleep paralysis is, what tends to cause it,…

What is lucid dreaming? Before diving into how to lucid dream, you should understand what exactly lucid dreaming is.  Simply put, lucid dreaming is conscious awareness of the fact that one is dreaming during a dream.  While we're sleeping, particularly…

Before jumping into lucid dreaming pills and supplements, if you want to learn lucid dreaming your best bet is to take the Mindful approach and using the Mind Awake app.  Motivation, understanding, and persistence are the three keys to mastering…

In this article, in addition to simply explaining what lucid dreaming is, we dive into the deeper value of dreaming in general.  First, we define dreams and a few different ways to think about dreaming.  Next, we move on to…

Understanding Memory of Lucid Dreams In this article, we’re going to cover the fundamentals of dream recall including lucid vs non-lucid dream recall, how to improve memory of lucid dreams, and a certain type of memory involved with lucid dreaming…

FREE eBook Ever felt stuck in a lucid nightmare? Many people suffer from nightmares.  And quite often people experience moments of awareness during intense, unpleasant dreams.  They realize it's a nightmare - they become lucid for a moment and maybe…

Mindfulness has become increasingly integrated into Western culture. In fact, it’s grown so popular, and valuable, that Apple has included Mindfulness as one of the four pillars of health, right alongside Diet, Exercise, and Sleep in HealthKit, as well it…