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New lucid dreaming and nightmare resolution study looking for participants

By Ryan Hurd

A research team comprised of myself, Scott Sparrow, Remington Mallett, Josie Malinowski, and Mark Thurston is conducting a home-based research study that will test an enhanced lucid dream induction protocol. The protocol consists of pre-sleep … [Read more...] about New lucid dreaming and nightmare resolution study looking for participants

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming, New Dream Studies

5 Amazing Spiritual Lucid Dreaming Books You Might Have Missed

By Ryan Hurd

Back in the day, which is to say the early 1990s, when I was wearing flannel and too much patchouli, we read Stephen Laberge's book Lucid Dreaming (now out of print), and we liked it!  I was 20 years old, and the work transformed my dream … [Read more...] about 5 Amazing Spiritual Lucid Dreaming Books You Might Have Missed

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: Lucid Dreaming, lucid dreaming philosophy, spiritual dream books

2018 Year in Review: Shifting Gears

By Ryan Hurd

It's been such a long time since I've penned a blog post, I'm giddy. This last year may have seemed quiet in terms of how much I published on this blog, but quite a lot happened for the Dream Studies empire in general.  (So BTW if you want to get … [Read more...] about 2018 Year in Review: Shifting Gears

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Interested in becoming a dream researcher? Here’s how I do it as a community builder

By Lee Adams

If you are interested in becoming a dream researcher, it should be known—it is not for the faint of heart. Most of us who are interested in dreams want to understand some deeper meaning in our lives. Or we are searching for something that we don't … [Read more...] about Interested in becoming a dream researcher? Here’s how I do it as a community builder

Filed Under: Dream & Sleep Research Tagged With: Dream & Sleep Research, dream community, dream podcast, dream researcher

How to Engage with Lucid Dream Figures

By Clare Johnson

This article is an exclusive book excerpt from Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming: A Comprehensive Guide to Promote Creativity, Overcome Sleep Disturbances and Enhance Health and Wellness by Clare Johnson, PhD.  The book is available … [Read more...] about How to Engage with Lucid Dream Figures

Filed Under: Dreams & Media, Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: Clare Johnson, dream figures, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming, Lucid Dreaming

Psychic Hypnagogia, Paleolithic DreamWalkers, and Donald Trump: Welcome to PsiberDreaming 2017

By Ryan Hurd

The annual PsiberDreaming conference is fast approaching: September 24- October 8. If you feel isolated in your life because no else will talk to you about dreams, this conference will open you to the world-wide community of dreamers. Time to meet … [Read more...] about Psychic Hypnagogia, Paleolithic DreamWalkers, and Donald Trump: Welcome to PsiberDreaming 2017

Filed Under: Working with Dreams Tagged With: donald trump dreams, dream walkers, hypnagogia, online dream conference, Psiberdreaming, psychic dreams

Using Waking and Lucid Dreaming Approaches with a Recurring Dream

By Tom Verner

This article is a Dream Studies Portal exclusive: an excerpt from the new book The Tranformational Power of Dreaming by Stephen Larsen and Tom Verner. This selection is in the words of Tom Verner. Carole felt trapped, became very depressed, … [Read more...] about Using Waking and Lucid Dreaming Approaches with a Recurring Dream

Filed Under: Dreams & Media, Working with Dreams Tagged With: recurring dream, repetitive dreams, Senoi, Stephen Larsen, Tom Verner, transformational power of dreaming

The Three Worlds of Lucid Dreaming

By Ryan Hurd

Lucid dreaming is practically a household name now, but so many confusions and misconceptions persist about what it really is like to be aware you're dreaming. Part of this issue stems from the wealth of introductory information on lucidity that … [Read more...] about The Three Worlds of Lucid Dreaming

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: Lucid Dreaming, three tiered cosmos, three worlds of lucid dreaming

Free Webinar on How to Prepare for Impactful Lucid Dreams

By Ryan Hurd

I've been under a rock for the last 8 weeks -- a baby rock, that is. My son Thomas Sebastian was born in early December and let me tell you what, he is already 15 lbs of cheeks and smiles.  We are feeling really blessed in the Hurd … [Read more...] about Free Webinar on How to Prepare for Impactful Lucid Dreams

Filed Under: Lucid Dreaming Tagged With: Lucid Dreaming, lucid dreaming webinar, sleep debt

Why did it take me so long? Exploring Aromatherapy for Sleep and Dreams

By Ryan Hurd

I was recently given an aromatherapy diffuser as a gift, along with a dozen essential oils to go along with it. Thanks Serenah! My house will never be the same. In case you're like me, and have been living under a smelly rock, aromatherapy … [Read more...] about Why did it take me so long? Exploring Aromatherapy for Sleep and Dreams

Filed Under: Dream & Sleep Research, Dream Herbs & Supplements Tagged With: chamomile, dream aromatherapy, essential oils, herbs for sleeping, lavender

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