Other methods like WILD seem too intense/complex for beginners such as myself.[/b]
You don't have to be experienced to do WILD. Some are better at WILD and some are better at MILD.

I suggest you try WILD for a few nights and if it takes you to long to sleep or you notice you're not getting anywhere with it (no hypnagogic imagery, no sleep paralysis) stick to MILD or try another method.