The phenomenon of dreaming is an endless fascinating topic for many individuals, and the concept of lucid dreaming is a never-ending source of interest. What is lucid dreaming and what potential does it hold? In this episode we will:

Define the concept of lucid dreaming
Explore the history of the practice from its roots in ancient Hindu and Buddhist practices, to its first description by Aristotle
Follow the changing characteristics that define lucid dreaming from its first scientific description in 1931 (when the term lucid dreaming was coined) to the present
Touch upon seminal research exploring ways of communicating and studying the lucid dreamer and their world
List the various techniques for inducing lucid dreams including reality testing
Review research studying befits of lucid dreaming application

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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