Lucid dreaming teacher Daniel Love explores how metacognition and self-awareness unlock conscious dreaming. Lucid dreaming  is the scientifically verified state in which you become aware that you’re dreaming while the dream continues. Over the past three decades, I’ve worked as a lucid dreaming teacher and researcher , helping thousands of people learn this fascinating skill through critical thinking and scientific honesty rather than superstition. It’s a skill anyone can le

Looking for a lucid dreaming coach you can actually trust?   Not one of those woo-pedlars who talks to dream spirits or charges hundreds to “activate your astral light body” - but someone grounded in science, logic, and decades of real-world experience? Well, you’ve probably landed in the right corner of the internet. What is Lucid Dreaming Coaching? Lucid dreaming coaching is exactly what it sounds like - personal, structured guidance to help you learn how to become consciou

I want to introduce a new term here. One I’ve coined not for novelty’s sake, but because there wasn’t quite a word for this before. Or at least, not one that did the job properly. Metatation  /ˌmɛtəˈteɪʃən/ [noun]: A practice, coined by Daniel Love, blending elements of meditation and metacognition to observe the underlying processes and patterns of thought, rather than its content. Metatation is a blend of meditation and metacognition. The name’s simple enough, but the pract

Last updated: 04th August 2025 For those looking to master the art of lucid dreaming, finding guidance from the best lucid dream teacher is an important first step. Lucid dreaming, while seemingly rather mysterious, should be navigated with a rational mind under the mentorship of the right expert. Today we'll take a close look at the top educators known for their scientific grounding in lucid dreaming. The following list contains our top picks of the 5 best lucid dreaming

Event:   Chris Hadfield - A Journey Into The Cosmos Date:  14 June 2025 Venue:  The Forum, Bath More info:   chrishadfield.ca So, I wasn't expecting that... (Chris Hadfield Review) I went to see Chris Hadfield talk last night in Bath - his "A Journey into The Cosmos"  tour. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect - I mean, yes, he’s the bloke who sang Space Oddity  on the ISS, and yes, he’s been to space (which immediately makes him utterly amazing in my eyes), but I half-wondere

Some experiences rewire you a little. Not in dramatic, cinematic ways, but quietly – a bit like how sunlight soaks into your skin before...

Breaking Convention 2025 Review – Meeting Susan Blackmore and the UK's Best Psychedelic Conference Lucid dreaming teacher Daniel Love...

How Keith Hearne, Stephen LaBerge and Paul Tholey turned dreams into data Lucid dreaming—the phenomenon of becoming consciously aware that you’re dreaming while dreaming—has long fascinated philosophers, mystics, and scientists alike. But for centuries, it remained speculative. That is, until the late 20th century, when lucid dreaming finally crossed the threshold into scientific legitimacy. So who actually proved lucid dreaming? Who was first? And how did we get here? Let’s

I was rather pleased when a copy of "Out of Your Mind" landed on my desk for review. As someone who spends their days helping people...

Are you confused about WILD, DILD, and MILD in lucid dreaming? Many beginners make two common mistakes: thinking they're all techniques, or not understanding how they relate as different types of lucid dreams. This comprehensive guide will clear up these misconceptions and help you understand both the types of lucid dreams and the techniques used to achieve them. Key Takeaways WILD and DILD are types of lucid dreams These types describe the different state a lucid dreams ori

No, the CIA Didn't Prove Astral Projection: Debunking the Gateway Experience Myth There’s a curious trend that seems to resurface every few years - a strange little corner of the internet begins loudly proclaiming that the CIA "proved" astral projection, remote viewing, or "reality shifting," all based on a single declassified document: The Analysis and Assessment of Gateway Process . As is often the case with such claims, the truth is far less glamorous - and far more embarr

You've seen them everywhere – Dreamcatchers, those intricate, enchanting webs adorned with feathers and beads, hanging above beds and in windows, promising to catch bad dreams and ensure a peaceful slumber. But how much of what you know is true? Well, get ready to have your mind blown, because I'm about to drop some serious knowledge bombs that will make you question everything you thought you knew about these so-called "mystical" objects. By the time you're done reading this

I find it hard to believe that I have to say this to adults, but magic isn't real. Yes, you heard me right. Despite the countless TikTok trends, Instagram posts, and self-help books claiming otherwise, magic—in the sense of manifesting desires out of thin air, reality shifting to Hogwarts, or summoning a spirit to do your bidding—is not a thing. As a lucid dreaming teacher and researcher, I spend a ridiculous amount of time having to argue with people who make absurd mystica

So, A.I. is everywhere at the moment. It writes slightly too perfect poems, imitates celebrities in a creepily invasive parasocial way, pretends to be your girlfriend/boyfriend (please stop doing this people), and generally gives people the impression it understands far more than it does. And for plenty of basic tasks, that’s fine (ish). But for lucid dreaming? It’s mostly sending you in the completely wrong direction, and doing it with a very confident smile and a whole bun

Ever wonder if binaural beats work? So did I. So, I decided to perform a home DIY science experiment... Binaural beats and brainwave entrainment is often hailed as the ultimate brain hack, binaural beats claim to have the ability to usher your brain from high-stress to deep relaxation with just a few computer generated hertz. I have to admit, the existing evidence is incredibly poor, and therefore I've always been somewhat skeptical, but I'm also someone who likes to give thi

An Auditory Illusion: Understanding Binaural Beats When you're engrossed in a piece of music with your headphones on, have you ever experienced a rhythmic pulsation, not part of the music itself, but a strange "beat" that seems to exist somewhere in between your ears? This is known as a binaural beat. But, what exactly are binaural beats? A binaural beat is really nothing more than an auditory illusion that is perceived when two different sound tones, close but not identical

Imagine this: you're wandering through a vast dreamscape, every detail as vibrant as reality. Suddenly, you realize you're not just an actor in this dream but the director. You're aware you're dreaming, and you can even manipulate the storyline! This might sound like a scene straight out of a science fiction movie, but it's an experience many people have — a phenomenon known as lucid dreaming. It's a topic that never fails to ignite curiosity and provoke discussion, often l

If you’ve spent any time in modern lucid dreaming communities , you’ve probably stumbled across people claiming to be “omnilucid”. It’s a flashy word, usually posted with a bit of swagger, and supposedly means the person is lucid in every single dream, night after night. Sometimes they’ll even claim to be lucid all night long, through every stage of sleep, as if lucidity had become their default state. It sounds impressive. Godlike, even. But does omnilucidity actually exist

Lucid dreaming is a fascinating subject, filled with complex terminology and intricate techniques. Teaching this subject accurately requires deep understanding and dedicated research. But, with such intricacy comes the potential for misconceptions and misunderstandings, some more consequential than others. The most glaring of these mistakes, and arguably the most telling, is when a supposed lucid dreaming teacher refers to WILD as "Wake Induced Lucid Dreams." This error, on t

In the self-help industry, and increasingly in the world of lucid dreaming, there are two ideas are enjoying a huge rise in popularity: the Law of Attraction and the concept of Manifestation. What is the Law of Attraction? According to the Law of Attraction, like attracts like - in other words, if you think positively and visualize success, it will inevitably come to you. What is Manifestation? Manifestation, involves focusing your thoughts and feelings on a desired outcome