Lucid dreaming—the practice of becoming aware that you are dreaming and gaining control over your dreams—can be a powerful ...

Lucid dreaming has been shown to reduce insomnia and anxiety, ... “They can learn skills, come up with answers to problems, and experience spiritual transformation,” says Paller.

Lucid dreaming didn’t seem likely to cure cancer, after all; it was thought of as weird, ... Perhaps the spiritual experiences he has had in the dream state tempered his ambition.

In addition to making dreaming a more enjoyable experience, many people use lucid dreaming to solve problems, have spiritual experiences, and even meditate, according to a study published in the ...

Here, experts explain exactly what lucid dreams are, plus their favorite techniques to cultivate them. Try Well+. ... your personal and spiritual growth will take such a leap forward,” says Cheung.

Magana, an expert on the indigenous Toltec tradition who claims to have taught more than 100,000 students, specializes in lucid dreaming. "[Lucid dreaming] is when you're conscious of sleeping in ...

In studies, self-reports from lucid dreamers have been linked with an increased propensity for problem solving, enhancements to overall wellbeing, spiritual growth and even the ability to resolve bad ...

Those who frequently lucid dream can occasionally experience this, according to the Sleep Foundation. When it happens, it’s frightening and often accompanied by strange and bizarre hallucinations.

Experts believe regular meditation ups your chances of lucid dreaming; in Tibetan Buddhism a similar practice is known as ‘dream yoga’ and is used as a spiritual tool.