This is a personal goal that i have been pursueing for a little while.

Being lucid in other stages of sleep, not just REM (Main dream stage).

The ultimate goal is to be aware of myself, the whole way through the sleep process, from my head hitting the pillow to getting up in the morning. This means being aware (lucid) during light sleep, deep sleep, slow wave sleep (which is probably the hardest bit), aswell as the normal REM stage.

A tough task perhaps, but i've already had some brilliant experiences in attempting it.

First:

Is it possible?

Yes i fully believe it is possible to stay aware during all stages of sleep. My evidence comes from two main sources;

1. Tibetan monks have long been known to be able to do this, through simple meditation.

2. Sleep deprivation studies show that if someone stays awake for too long (about 5-7 days) their brain will actually go through the sleeping process, while they are awake and fully functionable. Here is part 2 of a documentry of what im talking about.
This man actually entered light, slow wave, and even REM sleep while he was awake. Pay close attention to 2:10 of that video.


Second:

Why bother?

What good would come out of remaining concious throughout all of the night?

Well i think it would greatly improve your strength of mind, your patience, sense of self - etc. And every dream would be a WILD.



This will probably take years to master. However i beleive i have already become lucid during non-rem stages of sleep - so it is quite possible.

Im going to use this thread to record any advancements i make, and i encourage anyone interested to do the same.