Hey everyone. Some time ago I attempted to learn to lucid dream, but due to not being successful, I decided to give it a break. Many years have passed and now I'd like to pick it back up.

I have attempted the WILD technique 2 nights in a row and it isn't working. I set my alarm to 5 hours after the time I assume I'll fall asleep, but I have realized that on both nights, I wake up naturally around 30mins before my alarm goes off. Nevertheless, I try to perform the WILD technique.

I lay there completely still on my side or tummy and I feel completely relaxed, but my body is just not getting to the state where it falls asleep; I can't seem to get to the sleep paralysis stage. I would lay there for about an hour and nothing happens. There is also a problem with swallowing; no matter how much I fight the urge, I seem to involuntarily swallow.

Do you guys have any tips to induce lucid dreams with this technique?