It was exactly the same case for me, just before I tried the Raduga's routine. I wasn't able to notice any micro awakening, I just automatically moving from a position to another. I don't know why but as soon as I started the Raduga's technique, it started : I was able to notice every single micro awakening, from dream or not.Quote:
The only awakenings I am aware of are brief awakenings after a dream finishes. I don't know if micro awakenings are the same thing or not but, after spending a while trying (unsuccessfully) to DEILD I've found the only awakenings I can be aware of are the ones after dreams. The early hours - about from 5 am to 7am - are Rem-heavy I am led to believe so surely any awakening is likely to be following a dream anyway?
before my first night try I trained for a nap, maybe something as triggered some kind of conditioning.
So unable to have a DEILD I was, unable to notice the micro awakening I was too, but Raduga's technique changed something in me.
The Idea of imagining moving without doing it with the real body is not so hard, and to do this the very first moments you wake up needs only some practice and dedication. it is an automatism to achieve by making it each time you can.
you can also train yourself to visualise during the day.