Exact scientific proof that entering lucid dreaming is dangerous – or even safe – does not exist; there has never been an exhaustive, controlled study to prove either supposition. However, since lucid dreaming exists at the fringes of naturally-occurring states of mind, it can hardly be assumed dangerous. Notably, lucid dreaming is accompanied by rapid eye movement (REM), which every human experiences for up to 2 hours each night, and this begins to explain lucid dreaming experience as entirely safe and natural.

Already confirmed are the psychological influences of lucid dreaming on the physical mind and body; namely, the emotional effects that can occur during the onset of lucid dreaming state.

lucid dreaming entry is a very profound, incredible experience that may induce fear, which is invoked by a natural instinct for self-preservation. lucid dreaming can create stress. This is especially true for novices and those poorly acquainted with the nature of the phenomenon and techniques used to control it. Without knowledge and proper practice, a fear-induced reaction can escalate into full-blown terror. After all, while in lucid dreaming, fantasy quickly becomes reality, and reticent fears can take on hyper-realistic qualities. When this occurs, it’s not lucid dreaming environment, but the fear that is treacherous. It goes without saying that fear is a toxic influence, especially to sensitive souls, the elderly, and people with physical ailments, like certain cardiovascular conditions. This does not mean that persons in these groups should abstain from practicing lucid dreaming. The solution is to learn about and avoid common stressors associated with the practice, know the mechanics of controlling objects, and understand the principles of making an emergency exit.

Given the possibility of negative lucid dreaming experiences, it could be advised that practitioners limit the time in lucid dreaming to fifteen minutes, though it is quite exceptional to maintain lucid dreaming for such duration. Proposed time limits are entirely theoretical and motivated by the fact that natural REM does not normally last longer than fifteen minutes, and, at the risk of side effects due to the alteration of natural cycles, experiments directed at unnaturally prolonging REM are not recommended.

When using the technique of translocation via teleportation with eyes closed, you need to focus your attention not so much on the translocation destination as on your external appearance and internal sensations. Once translocation has taken place, lucid dreamingr will turn up in the right place and in the right form. For example, if a practitioner has decided to become a disembodied sphere, then he should close his eyes in lucid dreaming and focus on both the thought-form of the place where he wants to appear and on his sensations. An immediate sensation of flight and gradual feeling of transformation of bodily perception will arise. Depending on the degree of concentration, the flight may come to an end at the desired place within several seconds, and the practitioner would immediately have spherical vision and corresponding bodily sensations.

Testing Individual Effectiveness. Immediately after waking from sleep, remain motionless, eyes closed. Try to listen to noise in your head. Do this for 3 to 5 seconds without moving and without opening the eyes. If nothing happens during this period of time, switch to another technique. If any sounds like buzzing, humming, raving, hissing, whistling, tinkling, or melodies occur, listen attentively. With results, the sound will increase in volume. Listen in as long as there is some dynamism in the volume of the sound. When the sound stops, or the noise becomes loud enough, a separation technique may be attempted. Sometimes, the noise itself throws one into lucid dreaming while listening. At a certain stage, sounds may be extremely loud and have even been described as comparable to the roar of a jet-engine.

The action of listening in consists of actively and attentively exploring a sound, the whole of its tonality and range, and how it reacts to the listener.

There is an optional technique known as forced listening in, where it is simply necessary to strongly want to hear noise, and meanwhile make intuitive internal efforts, which, as a rule, are correct. Performed correctly, forced sounds will intensify the same way as those perceived with the standard listening in technique.

Training. In order to practice listening in, lie down in a silent place, eyes closed, and listen for sounds originating in the head. These attempts are usually crowned with success within several minutes of trying, and one starts to hear that noise that absolutely everyone has within. One simply has to know how to tune in to it.

During the entire lucid dreaming, count to as large a number possible – not just for the sake of counting, but with a strong desire to reach the highest number possible. Counting may be performed silently or out loud.

This technique works by creating a strong determination to remain in lucid dreaming by providing a goal that requires action in lucid dreaming.

I awoke at night and thought of lucid dreaming. That thought evoked strong excitation bordering on fear, thanks to which I fell right into lucid dreaming. I began experimenting with vibrations, but was still afraid to separate. The vibrations gradually became so powerful that they simply threw me out of my body. After having overcome my fear with great difficulty, I then floated about the room. As my sight returned, night turned to day. I then came back down and stood on the floor, extremely frightened by the realness of everything going on.

However, there was a table at the window of the room that shouldn’t have been there. But I didn’t even stop to think about that, as I was nevertheless still in shock over what was going on. Concentrating on the situation at hand, I noticed a glass with some kind of liquid in it on the table. I got the idea of testing out how real the sense of taste would be. Still totally surprised by the realness of everything, I went up to the table, picked up the glass, and held it up to my eyes in order to get a better look at it. I then hesitantly brought it to my lips, and took a sip. My God! I didn’t expect it to be that realistic. It was a glass of tomato juice. I could feel its texture with my lips, tongue, and palate. By the time it hit my throat, I was already savoring the taste. I felt the cold from the glass on my hands and lips – everything was indistinguishable from real life.

Relishing both the taste of the juice and my triumph in entering lucid dreaming, I quietly thought about the new frontiers opening up before me while quenching my thirst. However, I completely forgot about the need for concentration, and had a foul. I was in a great mood all the next day after having discovered this experience.