Sign Up Thread for Intro Class

**xXironshadowXx** · 05-11-2013 11:23 PM

Hey id love to learn!

**Interestingness** · 05-13-2013 12:20 AM

Hi there!

I was directed to start a workbook after some PMs with Xanous, would really love to start LDing!

I'll post up some more info in my workbook, which I'll get round to making real soon

Tom

[edit] Do I have to have started LDing in order to start a workbook? I don't know of any dream signs, reality checks etc. that'll work for me just yet!

**OpheliaBlue** · 05-13-2013 03:16 AM

Welcome Tom! Glad Xanous recruited you

Originally Posted by fto

Do I have to have started LDing in order to start a workbook? I don't know of any dream signs, reality checks etc. that'll work for me just yet!

This is a beginner class, so you don't need any experience to start your workbook.

**Sibyline** · 05-13-2013 11:48 PM

My new friend bemistaken is taking this class and led me here.

I have been lucid dreaming at irregular intervals all my life, but I would like to be able to induce LDs more often, and also to improve my control of them. The first LD I remember was a WILD, and I was about 5 years old at the time. I was afraid of the sensations then, but now that I understand what they are, I'm quite comfortable with this way of entering LD. But of course it would be nice to get to where it is second nature and DILDs just happen spontaneously - and of course excellent recall is a must.

I have dabbled a bit in summoning and using vocal commands. Both with some success. I need to get better at remembering what i intended to use the lucidity for, once I'm there.

I'm looking forward to learning!

**OpheliaBlue** · 05-14-2013 03:52 AM

Welcome the the Intro Class Sibyline!

**Darkswerk** · 05-16-2013 01:34 AM

Hey Ophelia, I'd love to join the class.

I have been getting more into Lucid Dreaming lately and have had a few simple ones but I am really looking to gain more experience and further my knowledge. So joining this class would be perfect for me!

**OpheliaBlue** · 05-16-2013 01:56 AM

Welcome Darkswerk! Go ahead and start your workbook

**Nicho** · 05-17-2013 06:30 PM

I think I'd like to take this class. I have been attempting lucid dreaming for quite some time now, but I find I lose momentum every now and then. My dream recall is often very good, as indicated by my Dream Journal.

I think it's about time I got serious about it, otherwise I'll never get anywhere and I think, I hope that enrolling in a class here on DreamViews could be just what I need. Something to help me stay focussed and on point.

I look forward to learning what you may have to teach, I am regularly on DreamViews and always sifting through tutorials and threads looking to learn as much as I can.

Thanks in advance,
Nicho...!

**Miskingo** · 05-19-2013 01:38 AM

I'd be very interested in starting the class. I had gotten fairly proficient with LD previously, but after taking several years off, it's taking a bit to get going again. My recall is coming back quick, so I am hopeful. I'm thinking that this class will be enough motivation to get me LD'ing again! Thanks!

**illusionust** · 05-19-2013 12:32 PM

Hi! I have never had any luck with lucid dreams (in fact I've only had one that I can be sure of - DILD), but I was just directed here. I am genuinely interested in taking your class! Thanks a lot!

**Kromagno** · 05-20-2013 02:27 AM

Hi, i was directed here by Chimpertainment, i've created an account here yesterday, i'll create an workbook to detail more

Thanks in advance for all the help, people here are very warm

**OpheliaBlue** · 05-22-2013 05:05 AM

Welcome to the Intro Class Nicho, Miskingo, illusionust, and Kromagno!

**Herch80** · 05-28-2013 09:28 PM

Hello Ophelia

I am interested in joining the intro class to improve my lucid dreaming skills.

I have been reading and rereading Stephen LaBerge's Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming as well as some other books and sources. And who doesn't like Stephen Berlin's Lucid Dreaming TV podcasts? Lol Then I came across the DreamViews podcasts, which led me here.

My dream journal is growing and I have a list of dream signs in addition to trying reality checks often as well as a strong intention and motivation to have the ever-elusive lucid dream.

However, I have reached a point where I need guidance and support. Considering I am self-taught, perhaps I have missed something or am doing something wrong. Which is why I'd like to get involved in the academy and read all of the wonderful and helpful information here.

Thanks

**OpheliaBlue** · 05-28-2013 11:21 PM

Awesome Herch, welcome!

Start a workbook here.

**LadyLoki** · 05-31-2013 04:19 AM

Hi,

I just joined the forum, and I'm excited to start the intro class. Will create a workbook shortly.

**OpheliaBlue** · 05-31-2013 06:26 AM

Look forward to it LadyLoki, and welcome

**BlairBros** · 05-31-2013 10:34 AM

Hi my name is BlairBros and I would love to be part of this! I am hoping to one day be able to lucid dream pretty much every night, but I know that will take a long time and lots of work. I hope this will be the place to start learning how to achieve that!
I spent about a week fascinated with lucid dreaming around a month and a half back, and had my first (and only!) LD 5 days after starting, although I was only lucid for about 20 seconds before a false awakening. I kinda lost focus after that, but I am drawn back here and have decided to try harder this time because now I know the rewards of lucid dreaming. Also I really need to improve my recall from rock bottom to something decent

**OpheliaBlue** · 05-31-2013 12:18 PM

Welcome BlairBros!

Congrats on having that first LD last month. We'll help you achieve more, as well as get that recall back up. Go ahead and start your workbook here.

**sumys** · 06-01-2013 12:02 AM

Hello to all dreamers,

I am so excited to be here and be able to talk about this, because it is not possible to do so in my physical home. I would be called a freak:-) I see there are many new students so if there is not enough teachers it is absolutely OK for me to wait.
About me:-) I heard about this topic 3 month ago for the first time. I was a little bit startled and read some material on internet. In that very first day I had a very vivid (I mean super vivid:-)) LD during an afternoon nap. It really has changed my mind. It was so astonishing and real that for the first time in my life I had questioned the reality we all have been living in. Since then no LD, even if I tried. I read LaBerge's books about LD, Monreo s Far journey, W. Buhlman book about astral traveling and many internet stuff. Also I sometimes listen to binaurual beats. I have been working on my dream recall last week and so far I have been succesfull (1,5 dream recall a day). On the other hand I really suck with meditation. I just cant calm my mind enough and let go my internal dialog :-/
Really looking forward to work and discuss with all of you.

**OpheliaBlue** · 06-01-2013 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by sumys

Hello to all dreamers,

I am so excited to be here and be able to talk about this, because it is not possible to do so in my physical home. I would be called a freak:-) I see there are many new students so if there is not enough teachers it is absolutely OK for me to wait.

Welcome sumys! No worries, there's always room for one more student!

About me:-) I heard about this topic 3 month ago for the first time. I was a little bit startled and read some material on internet. In that very first day I had a very vivid (I mean super vivid:-)) LD during an afternoon nap. It really has changed my mind. It was so astonishing and real that for the first time in my life I had questioned the reality we all have been living in. Since then no LD, even if I tried. I read LaBerge's books about LD, Monreo s Far journey, W. Buhlman book about astral traveling and many internet stuff. Also I sometimes listen to binaurual beats. I have been working on my dream recall last week and so far I have been succesfull (1,5 dream recall a day). On the other hand I really suck with meditation. I just cant calm my mind enough and let go my internal dialog :-/
Really looking forward to work and discuss with all of you.

Congrats on the LD, that's awesome! We'll have to figure out how to get you to repeat how you did it. And don't worry about meditation, I'm not really any good at it either. I LD in other ways. Anyway, start your workbook here so we can get you LDing again.

**galentorsk** · 06-02-2013 05:13 PM

Hello there

I've been searching around for ways to control my dreams and I found "Lucid Dreaming". At first I thought it was just fake but after I found this forum and saw how many posts people had made and confirmed that it was actually working I got really intrested. I read some guides on how to aquire a Lucid Dream and I found out that there are a couple of alternatives, such as asking yourself if your hand is looking normal or if you can breathe if you cover your nose with your hand. I've never really tried this out in a dream or anything since I found this out today.

I've had a lucid dream once though. I don't remember anything of it, I just remember that I realized that I was in a dream and I could do anything I would. The thing is that I think it would be awesome to be able to control your dreams but I have some questions before I start doing these things.

Can it get to the point that you don't know if it's a dream or reality?
Does this in any way affect the way you get waken up? eg. The alarm clock rings but I'm in my lucid dream so I don't wake up. (Since I have to get up early in the morning and go to school)
Can this in any way cause any harm to your brain?

Other than that I look forward to working with you all and I hope this will become a really fun and experienced journey.

**OpheliaBlue** · 06-03-2013 02:15 AM

Welcome to the Intro Class galentorsk!

Originally Posted by galentorsk

Can it get to the point that you don't know if it's a dream or reality?

Sometimes what can happen is that you are lucid in a dream, and then lose lucidity. But one would have to be clinically insane or on drugs to confuse waking life with a dream. So I think you're safe there.

Does this in any way affect the way you get waken up? eg. The alarm clock rings but I'm in my lucid dream so I don't wake up. (Since I have to get up early in the morning and go to school

No. In fact, more often than not, a lucid dream ends before you want it to. And even in my most intense lucid dreams, an alarm clock, or even my boyfriend brushing his teeth woke me up.

Can this in any way cause any harm to your brain?

Again no, lucid dreaming is a completely natural process. In fact, psychiatrists encourage lucid dreaming to help patients with nightmares and other psychological issues.

So if you feel comfortable enough to start this class, then you can create a workbook for yourself here. If you have any other questions or concerns about lucid dreaming, or the class, or even the forum in general, please don't hesitate to ask me or another member of our staff.

**moonlightress** · 06-03-2013 08:49 AM

I would love to join this class. Do you have to have had an LD to join? Do I just start a thread for my workbook and use the headings in the first post of this thread? What happens next? Is there even a place left in this class; there seem to be so many?

**OpheliaBlue** · 06-04-2013 03:16 AM

Originally Posted by moonlightress

I would love to join this class. Do you have to have had an LD to join?

Hey moonlightress, you don't have to have had an LD to join. Many intro students started here without any experience, and ended up having their first lucid dreams here

Do I just start a thread for my workbook and use the headings in the first post of this thread?

Yes ma'am. Just go here and click on the "Post New Thread" button for your workbook. You can title it whatever you want, and use other students' first posts as a template.

What happens next? Is there even a place left in this class; there seem to be so many?

After you start your workbook, I or one of the Apprentices will reply and help guide your way to lucidity, provided you read and follow the lessons. And while yes, there are many students in this class, there's always room for one more. If there's ever too long a delay in getting one of your questions answered, please PM one of us directly. That way your concern doesn't get overlooked.

So welcome to the class moonlightress!