The Role of Intention

The Role of Intention

Jul 10, 2019 | Beginners, Uncategorized

Andrew takes us through some of the most effective dream induction techniques. The “Reality Probe” he refers to is simply a card with “Is this a dream?” printed on it.

What is Sleep Paralysis?

What is Sleep Paralysis?

Apr 22, 2019 | Beginners, Dreams, Uncategorized

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and found yourself partly conscious, yet unable to move? Perhaps you feel tightness in your chest, a sense of heaviness, or have trouble breathing? Maybe you notice voices nearby and then a dark figure comes toward you. You try to call out for help, but nothing comes out! While this

Meditation and Lucid Dreams

Meditation and Lucid Dreams

Apr 22, 2019 | Beginners

I frequently refer to meditation as a “super technique” for lucid dreaming and dream yoga. Many studies have shown that meditators have more lucid dreams, and for a meditation master, all their dreams are lucid. Informal polls during my seminars support these formal studies. When I ask who in the audience meditates, and then ask who

Daytime Practices

Daytime Practices

Nov 24, 2018 | Beginners

One of the magical aspects of the nocturnal meditations is that they have diurnal, or daily, correlates. In other words, there are a number of daytime practices you can do that really help with nighttime lucidity. This idea works with the foundational tenet of bi-directionality, which is central to the nocturnal meditations, and

The Practice of Illusory Form

The Practice of Illusory Form

Nov 17, 2018 | Beginners

Illusory form is not commonly presented in most teachings on lucid dreaming, but I have found it to be of enormous benefit in inducing lucid dreams. It’s more connected to dream yoga, but the principles surely apply to lucid dreaming. In some classic texts on dream yoga, the practice of Illusory Form is actually the main practice.