How to Reach the Hypnagogic State of Sleep
Once you acquire the necessary aptitude for relaxing, the next step is to organize a proper time to practice your technique., Slowly begin to wind down, releasing all negative thoughts and worries., Watch for any signs of bright colours or patterns...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Once you acquire the necessary aptitude for relaxing
The most effective method is to set your alarm to the early morning hours, staying up for at least thirty minutes to allow yourself to regain awareness.
Engage in some sort of stimulating activity while building up your intention to observe the unconscious mind.
If possible, generate a mantra that you will actively repeat to remind yourself of the important task at hand.
Some people like to take caffeine before their attempt to improve their success rate even more, but this is not completely necessary.
Another ideal time is during an afternoon nap, when the human brain is at its highest level of alertness with an increase in beta waves. -
Step 2: the next step is to organize a proper time to practice your technique.
After reaching a state of reasonable serenity, there may be an increase in strange or intrusive thoughts that may distract you from your intention.
The only way to prevent these abstract thoughts is by focusing on something to stay alert, thus bringing your consciousness into the sleep state.
There are numerous ways to do this, but the most simple technique is to focus on your breath moving into and out of your body.
While doing this, repeat your mantra in co-ordination to the breaths.
In other words mentally recite 'One, I will stay alert.
Two, I will stay alert' and continue to count your breaths while attentively focusing on your intention.
Some people prefer to use visualization to induce the mysterious state faster, which involves engaging all of your senses in the scene.
For instance, some people imagine climbing up stairs or driving a car, while really trying to experience it as if it's actually happening.
This will also keep you aware and bring you closer to conscious sleep.
Another way to reach the hypnagogic state is to distract your mind by thinking about things until you are about to fall asleep , Do not try to control these shapes, just observe quietly and keep your mind on your intention to stay aware.
Keep in mind that the imagery is hypnotic and can rapidly cause you to lose awareness.
Watch it indirectly to prevent this from happening.
Eventually, as the state deepens you will begin to hear voices or see scenes.
Hypnagogia can include all of your five senses, even your sense of taste and smell.
Sometimes, music or poetry will be heard, but the context in this state often uses various forms of wordplay.
Scenes will often blend into each other or simply float around, and can be either extremely lifelike or rather vague.
Just enjoy the ride, and when you wake up, immediately record any prior experiences.
This will help you develop new creative insight or ideas. , It relaxes the mind and the body. -
Step 3: Slowly begin to wind down
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Step 4: releasing all negative thoughts and worries.
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Step 5: Watch for any signs of bright colours or patterns emerging in front of your eyes.
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Step 6: Try sipping on green tea.
Detailed Guide
The most effective method is to set your alarm to the early morning hours, staying up for at least thirty minutes to allow yourself to regain awareness.
Engage in some sort of stimulating activity while building up your intention to observe the unconscious mind.
If possible, generate a mantra that you will actively repeat to remind yourself of the important task at hand.
Some people like to take caffeine before their attempt to improve their success rate even more, but this is not completely necessary.
Another ideal time is during an afternoon nap, when the human brain is at its highest level of alertness with an increase in beta waves.
After reaching a state of reasonable serenity, there may be an increase in strange or intrusive thoughts that may distract you from your intention.
The only way to prevent these abstract thoughts is by focusing on something to stay alert, thus bringing your consciousness into the sleep state.
There are numerous ways to do this, but the most simple technique is to focus on your breath moving into and out of your body.
While doing this, repeat your mantra in co-ordination to the breaths.
In other words mentally recite 'One, I will stay alert.
Two, I will stay alert' and continue to count your breaths while attentively focusing on your intention.
Some people prefer to use visualization to induce the mysterious state faster, which involves engaging all of your senses in the scene.
For instance, some people imagine climbing up stairs or driving a car, while really trying to experience it as if it's actually happening.
This will also keep you aware and bring you closer to conscious sleep.
Another way to reach the hypnagogic state is to distract your mind by thinking about things until you are about to fall asleep , Do not try to control these shapes, just observe quietly and keep your mind on your intention to stay aware.
Keep in mind that the imagery is hypnotic and can rapidly cause you to lose awareness.
Watch it indirectly to prevent this from happening.
Eventually, as the state deepens you will begin to hear voices or see scenes.
Hypnagogia can include all of your five senses, even your sense of taste and smell.
Sometimes, music or poetry will be heard, but the context in this state often uses various forms of wordplay.
Scenes will often blend into each other or simply float around, and can be either extremely lifelike or rather vague.
Just enjoy the ride, and when you wake up, immediately record any prior experiences.
This will help you develop new creative insight or ideas. , It relaxes the mind and the body.
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Angela Harvey
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