About

My name is Ryan Hurd and The Dream Studies Portal is my online distillation of the Dreaming - a blend of dream research, consciousness studies and pop culture. I started this blog in 2007 to fill a need on the web for reliable and expert information about contemporary dream science, especially lucid dreaming, nightmares, and the so-called altered states of consciousness.

As the site has grown, I have become more interested in providing easy ways for readers to develop their own Good Dreaming habits. Now I am exploring further and deeper than ever, including articles and How-To guides about many aspects of holistic health and self development.

My background

I have a MA in Consciousness Studies and a Certificate of Dream Studies. I also have a BA degree specializing in archaeology. I spent the better part of a decade excavating ruins in North America before turning inward to the riches of the mind, which are infinitely more valuable than any buried treasure. Less back aches this way too.

My background has taught me that both views, objective science and self-inquiry, are critical for a more holistic view of Western knowledge to emerge. We need the earth and the sky, and everything in between.

A disclaimer

I am not a medical doctor, so any advice or information on this website is for educational purposes only. My practice of dream work is protected by the first Amendment in the Constitution of the United States.

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