During the current pandemic, the subject of dreams has quickly entered contemporary Western mainstream consciousness. Dreamwork is actually becoming popular! Evidence for this claim can be found in recent articles published in magazines and newspapers such as Scientific American, Psychology Today, … [Read More...] about Cultivating your Dream-based Wellness Practice
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Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print
By Ryan Hurd
It's been ten years since Sleep Paralysis was published. A lot has changed in a decade so I'm happy to announce the Updated and Revised 2nd edition of Sleep Paralysis: A guide to hypnagogic visions and visitors of the night. Sleep paralysis, at its core, is the terrifying experience of being held … [Read More...] about Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print

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A Beginner's Guide to Dream Studies. If you're new to this site, here is a list of my most popular content and core essays from the last few years.

Galantamine: Reviewing The Lucid Dreaming Pill
Galantamine has emerged as THE lucid dreaming pill. And it is currently the only evidence-based and clinically verified lucid dreaming supplement on … Read more about Galantamine: Reviewing The Lucid Dreaming Pill

Far out! How to Explore Liminal Dreaming
In the space between waking and sleep lies the liminal dream. This easily cultivated dream state offers some of the most remarkable and unusual experiences you’ll ever have. You can learn to … [Read More...] about Far out! How to Explore Liminal Dreaming

5 Serious Sleep Trackers That Go Way Beyond Your Fitbit
By Ryan Hurd
If you are looking for the cutting edge of sleep tracking technology, welcome to my round-up of devices that do a lot more than what passes for sleep tracking these days. These smart monitors are sooo … [Read More...] about 5 Serious Sleep Trackers That Go Way Beyond Your Fitbit

Journeys into the Deep: Lucid Dreaming and Lucid Surrender
In this short account of lucid dreaming, we start on the “surface,” beginning with a brief overview of how the lucid brain state has been evidenced by neuroscience, conceptualised and popularised. We then explore increasing degrees of lucidity, diving into the depths of conscious dreaming towards full lucidity – a relatively unchartered zone of human experience. Our ‘descent’ will take […]

Dream Worship: Lucid dreaming as spiritual practice
This article is an exclusive excerpt from: George Gillespie’s new book Seeing: Beyond dreaming to religious experiences of light. Gillespie discusses how he applies his lucid dreams to move deeper into personal spiritual practice as a Christian. Before I fully accepted the fullness of light as an authentic experience of God, my approach to lucid […]

How to Cure Nightmares and Self Heal with Lucid Dreaming
Here’s an exclusive peek inside the new book of Kristen LaMarca, PhD, ‘Learn to Lucid Dream: Powerful Techniques for Awakening Creativity and Consciousness.” This methodical introduction teaches you both the science and spirituality of lucid dreaming. In this excerpt, you’ll see how you can use lucid dreams to relate with your fears, emotions, and nightmares more […]