LUCID DREAMING

What is Lucid Dreaming?

There has been much written about Lucid Dreaming over the past two decades.  It was at that time that Stephen LaBerge, Ph.D set the stage for his breakthrough in lucid dreaming research, whilst gaining his Ph.D in Psychophysiology at Stanford University.  He firmly believed that lucid dreaming could be extremely beneficial to humantiy and in 1987 he founded the Lucidity Institute. 

The Institute's mission is "to advance research on the nature and potentials of consciousness and to apply the results of this research to the enhancement of human
health and well-being".

Lucid Dreams are described by many as being exciting and even spiritual and that once experienced their lives have been changed.

Although clear and consistent knowledge is difficult to find among the many interpretations of the experience — especially considering its highly subjective nature — the validity of lucid dreaming as a scientifically verified phenomenon is well-established.

In learning how to "Lucid Dream" you are taken through a number of steps that will assist you in experiencing lucid dreams.  These include "Reality Testing".  Some of the practices used are:

• Reading something, looking away, then reading  it again.  Another example is to
  look at your watch, remember the time, look away then look back. Observers have found that, in a dream, the text or time will often have changed.
• Press a finger into your body (leg or arm), as matter is usually plastic in the dream state and does not resist change, the finger will usually penetrate the dream body with little resistance and no pain.
• Hold you nose and see if you can still breath.

There are many more and you can read about them in the book Lucid Dreaming.  This book covers pretty well everything you would need to know to get you started with your Lucid Dreaming experience.  There are in fact many books written on the subject and I have listed some recommended reading material below:

The World of Lucid Dreaming

This book goes far in establishing a scientifically researched framework for consciously influencing the outcome of your dreams.

The work is based on the research carried out by Stephen LaBerge at Stanford University and will guide you in using your dreams to improve creativity, gain greater confidence, solve problems plus a lot more.

If you wish to purchase this book please visit the following link to place your order.

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming

Another book by Stephen LaBerge is Lucid Dreaming: A concise guide to awakening in your dream and in your life.  Also includes a CD Rom.

Lucid Dreaming: A Concise Guide

Experience Lucid Dreaming for yourself - it is an awesome adventure!