There's a great new podcast by the Guardian's Science Weekly just published on the topic of sleep paralysis. In the studio are sleep paralysis researcher Christopher French and filmmaker Carla MacKinnon discussing the science and cultural history of … [Read more...] about Science and Art Blend Together in New Sleep Paralysis Podcast
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10 Ways to Prevent Sleep Paralysis
If you’ve ever woke up and realized you can’t move, or you find yourself sat upon by some foul hag or monster with bad teeth and worse breath, you’ve experienced sleep paralysis. Many sufferers stay up all night to prevent another terrifying episode. … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Prevent Sleep Paralysis
Watch the New Sleep Paralysis Documentary “Devil in the Room”
I've been eager to see Carla MacKinnon's artsy sleep paralysis documentary short for a long time. The eight minute film just won "Best Documentary" Prize at Cineglobe International Film Festival in Geneva and is now available to see for free. The … [Read more...] about Watch the New Sleep Paralysis Documentary “Devil in the Room”
Sleep Paralysis Makes Great Art
Awareness during sleep paralysis often includes the terrifying and realistic sensation of being held down while waking up or going to sleep. Sometimes, it's accompanied by grotesque visions that seem to threaten our most prized possession: our … [Read more...] about Sleep Paralysis Makes Great Art
Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print
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 … [Read more...] about Sleep Paralysis 2nd Edition now in Print
Sleep Paralysis and Spirits
Are spirits real, or are they just irrational stories meant to explain things that science now explains better? This is the way the question of spirits is framed by many. According to many recent polls, belief in ghosts in the West hovers around … [Read more...] about Sleep Paralysis and Spirits
Halloween Infographic: the Vampires and Werewolves of Sleep Paralysis
Why do millions of sane and rational people believe in ghosts? Because they actually see them, hovering over the bed and holding them down. Over the centuries, spooky stories have warned us of the creatures of the night. But these tales don't just … [Read more...] about Halloween Infographic: the Vampires and Werewolves of Sleep Paralysis
Nightmares and Sleep Paralysis
Gyrus from Dreamflesh made this connection between false awakenings and sleep paralysis: in both of these altered states, we feel like we are "awake" and aware of our surroundings. In a false awakening, this certainty of "awakeness" turns out to be a … [Read more...] about Nightmares and Sleep Paralysis
New Ebook: A Dreamer’s Guide to Sleep Paralysis
I'm excited to offer my first ebook: Sleep Paralysis: A Dreamer's Guide. This 100+ page manual leads readers through the fear of sleep paralysis nightmares, and teaches how to safely explore the extraordinary dream realms of lucid dreaming, … [Read more...] about New Ebook: A Dreamer’s Guide to Sleep Paralysis
New podcast: Borderlands of Consciousness — Sleep paralysis and hypnagogia
In April, I gave a lecture at Stanford University on sleep paralysis and hypnagogia. The teaching assistants of Dr. William Dement's class were kind enough to record the talk, so I cleaned it up a little and added a creative-commons badge so it can … [Read more...] about New podcast: Borderlands of Consciousness — Sleep paralysis and hypnagogia