{"id":564,"date":"2014-01-26T08:01:26","date_gmt":"2014-01-26T08:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/blog\/?p=564"},"modified":"2014-04-09T06:11:07","modified_gmt":"2014-04-09T06:11:07","slug":"what-is-lucid-dreaming-and-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/blog\/what-is-lucid-dreaming-and-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Lucid Dreaming And How Does It Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For many lucid dreaming is something quite intangible \u2013 mainly because they\u2019ve never heard or even had a lucid dream. However, we\u2019re going to take you through what lucid dreaming is, where it comes from and how it works and also provide some tips on how to lucid dream yourself.<\/p><div class=\"76f24c20a33dee5faad526b620499aea\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\r\ngoogle_ad_client = \"pub-3517850094199463\";\r\ngoogle_ad_width = 300;\r\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\r\ngoogle_ad_format = \"300x250_as\";\r\ngoogle_ad_channel =\"\";\r\ngoogle_color_border = \"FFFFFF\";\r\ngoogle_color_bg = \"FFFFFF\";\r\ngoogle_color_link = \"0000FF\";\r\ngoogle_color_url = \"008000\";\r\ngoogle_color_text = \"000000\";\r\n\/\/--><\/script>\r\n                <script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\n  src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\r\n            <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>What is it and how does it work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lucid dreaming allows you to control your dreams and though many people would consider this quite a bizarre notion \u2013 it\u2019s only because they haven\u2019t experienced. In fact, it\u2019s quite simple to prepare yourself and practice techniques that allow you to lucid dream.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, in a lucid dream you are aware that you\u2019re dreaming \u2013 it allows you to realise that the experience you\u2019re having is not a real one and that you\u2019re asleep. By understanding this you will be able to take control of what\u2019s happening and consciously do what you wish to do within the dream.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-566\" alt=\"bed\" src=\"http:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bed.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bed.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.best-home-remedies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bed-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dreaming and therefore lucid dreaming tends to occur during the REM phase of sleep. Science doesn\u2019t really understand dreaming, let alone lucid dreaming and many argue that it\u2019s impossible to take control of a dream. However, the numbers of people who would suggest otherwise would signify that lucid dreaming is quite real and very possible. Of course, you can try it and see for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Invoke a Lucid Dream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no sure fire way of lucid dreaming \u2013 however there are plenty of techniques that can be performed that increase your chances of having one and encourage them. So, let\u2019s take a look at some techniques used for lucid dreaming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a Nap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to encourage lucid dreams will be favoured by those who love their sleep. Simply, wake up a half an hour earlier than you would usually and stay awake for 15-20 minutes before going back to sleep. As you don\u2019t fully wake up the chances of you returning and quickly entering REM are high, increasing the chances of a lucid dream.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Only in Dreams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another very easy way to increase the chances of lucid dreams is to ask yourself if you\u2019re dreaming during the day. This tends to mean you will be more prone to asking whether or not you\u2019re dreaming when in a dream and so improves the chance of a lucid dream.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MILD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The MILD technique, otherwise known as Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreaming is a longer term approach and takes a little more effort. Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you wake up from a dream, try and recollect it completely and in detail \u2013 writing it down in a dream log if needs be. After you perform this try and keep the last moment of the dream in your mind before returning to sleep. Ideally, you want to re-enter the dream at this point.<\/li>\n<li>If you succeed you then try and let yourself know it\u2019s a dream and try and by doing this take control within your dream.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lucid dreaming allows you to take control of your dreams and though there are some who downplay its existence, there are plenty with the opposite opinion. The only way for you to find out is to try it \u2013 so go right ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Cormac Reynolds\u00a0has worked and written on the area of lucid dreaming for years. He enjoys sports and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many lucid dreaming is something quite intangible \u2013 mainly because they\u2019ve never heard or even had a lucid dream. However, we\u2019re going to take you through what lucid dreaming is, where it comes from and how it works and also provide some tips on how to lucid dream yourself. 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