Dream Incubation | dream studies portal

5 Aspects of Ancient Dream Technology That Boost Lucid Dreaming

Posted by Ryan Hurd on December 4, 2011 | 2 Comments

Dream incubation is the art of inviting a dream into your life for problem solving or healing. The term comes from the Latin incubare, which means to lie down upon, or as we say today: just sleep on it.

Filed Under: Dream & Sleep Research, Lucid Dreaming

Inception and Mutual Lucid Dreaming

Posted by Ryan Hurd on June 10, 2010 | 12 Comments

I’m usually not so wrapped up in the release of summer blockbuster movies, but I have to admit I’m enthused for Inception, Chris Nolan’s latest film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. And I want to share my joy for being interviewed by Empire Magazine on the topic of how endangered we really are by dream-hacking super spies.

Filed Under: Dreamy Movies

5 Traits of Successful Lucid Dreamers

Posted by Ryan Hurd on March 9, 2010 | 20 Comments

This article is for those who wonder if lucid dreaming is for them or if it is a waste of time to try to learn. The fact is, successful lucid dreamers have certain habits and personality traits in common.

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming

How to Incubate a Dream

Posted by Ryan Hurd on August 31, 2009 | 8 Comments

In this post series about how to work with your dreams, so far I have focused on dreams you already have had. Now let’s take it to the next level, and learn how to ask for the dream you want to have. Know as dream incubation, this ancient method for asking for guidance from the [...]