Understanding Dreams

What is lucid dreaming?

Lucid dreaming is awareness of the fact that you are dreaming during a dream.  Lucidity = clarity.

Is this considered mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a practice of mental clarity and awareness.  Lucid dreaming is a very similar skillset, just during a different state of consciousness.

How do I practice lucid dreaming?

There are many steps to the practice, but generally it’s simple:  Keep a dream journal, take a mindful approach, learn and practice the techniques and exercises in the app.

Every night, we dream about what matters most to us.  Learn to connect with your dreaming mind and engage with this wonderful part of yourself through Mindfulness-Based Lucid Dreaming.

Dreams are an untapped resource

When we record and reread our dreams, we gain insight into our deepest desires and concerns.  Learn to access and explore this incredible, informative, natural resource.

Dream Articles

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Resources

Here are some of my favorite books on Dreams and Lucid Dreaming. These books clarify the value of integrating with dreams, and they provide remarkable insight into the phenomenology of lucid dreaming.

Lucid Dream Book
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Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge.  Dr. LaBerge is the Godfather of Lucid Dreaming in the West.  This is the first book I’ve ever read on Lucid dreaming and it is a strong influence on my work.  A Must read!

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Dream Yoga by Adrew Holecek.  This is a great account of how Andrew got into lucid dreaming and how he’s developed and mastered his practice.  Highly recommend this book.

Learn Lucid Dreaming
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Learn to Lucid Dream by Kristen LaMarca.  Kristen is a clinical Psychologist, Dream Researcher, author, and one of the world’s leading experts in lucid dreaming.  Be sure to get a copy of this thorough, clear, and in-depth guide to lucid dreaming.  Also, check out her online, interactive course Mindful Lucid Dreaming, a personal favorite of mine.

Lucid Dreaming Laberge
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Lucid Dreaming, A Concise Guide to Awakening in Your Dreams and in Your Life by Stephen LaBergeThis little book is short, sweet, and to the point.  Including an audio CD with guided meditations, this quick read incepted my idea for guided lucid dreaming via mobile app!

The Sleeping Third  Is a really cool, content-rich website by lucid dreamer Allison McCarthy.  Featured on Vox’s “The Mind Explained” Dream episode, Allison is a highly experienced lucid dreamer and Sleep Health advocate.  Check out her awesome site featuring hundreds of her published lucid & non-lucid dreams, and many more insightful, inspiring tidbits on Sleep and Dreams .

Dream work in therapy
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Dream Work in Therapy  by Clara E. Hill.  This informative and instructional book offers clinical examples and clear methodology of Clara’s cognitive-experimental model for dream work in clinical practice.  Whether you’re a licensed Mental Health Practitioner or just interested in dream work, this book is a useful reference for how & why dreams are valuable tools for personal growth and development.

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