Lucid dreaming (LD) is a state in which you realize you’re dreaming while the dream is still happening. Sometimes this also leads to a degree of control over the dream.
LD is a skill that can be trained. And when it’s used within an occult practice, it places that practice on a solid foundation connected to consciousness, attention, and personal inner work.
A Brief History
The term “lucid dreaming” was introduced by the Dutch psychiatrist Frederik van Eeden (1860–1932). Later, the topic gained a clearer scientific framework when researchers began looking for objective ways to demonstrate that a person can be aware during a dream.
Some of the most widely known laboratory confirmations are linked to the work of Stephen LaBerge (a psychophysiologist), who popularized a method of signaling from within a dream using pre-arranged eye movements during the REM phase. LD is also associated with The Lucidity Institute, founded by LaBerge, which collects materials and techniques for practitioners.
