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Wake-Initiated Lucid Dreams
There are two distinct strategies for inducing lucidity in your dreams.
The first one is called dream-initiated lucid dreams (DILDs) through which people reach lucidity after falling asleep unconsciously.
The second one is called wake-initiated lucid dreams (WILDs) through which people consciously enter the dream state.
In this lesson, we will focus exclusively on WILDs.
The fundamental idea of wake-initiated lucid dreams has many variations.
While falling asleep, one could focus on hypnagogic imagery, deliberate visualizations, one’s breath or heartbeat, or even a sense of self, to maintain lucidity.
The goal is to keep the mind active enough when the impulse to enter REM sleep becomes strong.
Unlike DILDs, WILDs provide the sleeper with an impression of having been awake during the dream state.
Also, unlike DILDs, WILDs are far less common and typically occur at the later hours of the morning or during afternoon naps.
According to a laboratory study of seventy-six lucid dreams, only 28% of them were WILDs.
However, mastering the WILD technique grants the sleeper with the capability to induce lucid dreams at will!
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Questions about Falling Asleep Consciously
How long is the Falling Asleep Consciously lesson?
About 35 minutes of reading in all, in short parts of about five minutes. Read one a day, or go at your own pace in the Mind app.
Is the Falling Asleep Consciously lesson free?
The beginning is free to read on this page. The rest comes with a Mind subscription in the app.
Do I need experience before starting the Falling Asleep Consciously lesson?
No. It starts from the basics and builds step by step, so you can begin today whether you are new to the topic or not.
