Popular Lucid Dreaming Aids in 2014


With awareness of lucid dreaming on the rise, new industries are emerging to support our conscious dream practice.

In 2013, it was the return of the lucid dream mask. In 2014, smart supplements are the talk of the town.

The following is a compilation of the most purchased lucid dreaming aids on Amazon this year - by our own online community.


The Bestselling Supplements

Many people take multivitamin pills to improve their general physical and mental health.

Now lucid dreamers are tapping into the use of supplements to enhance the vividness of their dreams, improve dream recall and even boost self awareness in dreams.

A number of "smart supplements" have come to market in 2014, some of which ranked as bestsellers:

  1. *Lucid Dreams* - Huperzine, Choline, 5-HTP, Melatonin
  2. Lucidimine - Galantamine Super Nootropic Supplement
  3. Calea Zacatechichi Tincture (4 Oz)
  4. Dream Leaf - Advanced Lucid Dreaming Supplement
  5. Galantamine 8mg Capsules

Dream herbs and smart supplements are now widely on offer. Dream herbs and smart supplements are now widely on offer.

 


The Bestselling Books

In 2014, book sales are divided between the classics (see LaBerge's ETWOLD, first published in 1991) and fresh entrants looking to share their passion for lucidity in original formats.

Such books are a powerful way to increase your understanding of the lucid state. In teaching first-hand insights, stripping away fallacies and encouraging independent practice, the following bestsellers on lucid dreaming are thought-provoking stuff:

Paperback

  1. Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming
  2. The Tibetan Yogas Of Dream And Sleep
  3. Are You Dreaming?
  4. Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self
  5. Advanced Lucid Dreaming: The Power of Supplements

Kindle

  1. Dream Like A Boss
  2. The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep
  3. Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self
  4. Are You Dreaming?
  5. Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction

Books are still one of the best ways to understand the lucid state. Books are still one of the best ways to understand the lucid state.


The Bestselling Sleep Masks

Sleep masks are used by lucid dreamers for numerous reasons:

  • To balance Circadian rhythms by blocking out artificial light.
  • To increase dream recall by not stimulating the optic nerve.
  • To have false awakenings about wearing a sleep mask.
  • To practice meditation by focusing inwardly.

Sleep masks are now among the bestselling gear of all lucidity aids:

  1. Dream Essentials - Luxury Escape Sleep Mask
  2. Dream Essentials Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask
  3. PrimeEffects Sweet Dreams Sleep Mask with Ear Plugs
  4. Mindfold Sleep and Relaxation Eye Mask
  5. Bedtime Bliss Sleep Mask & Ear Plugs Combo

Sleep masks may help balance sleep rhythms and improve dream recall. Sleep masks may help balance sleep rhythms and improve dream recall.


The Bestselling Gadgets

The most popular and affordable of old school lucid dream masks remains the REM Dreamer, sold out of Europe.

We also saw growing sales of night lights and travel pillows, which can promote relaxation and lucid dreams during light catnaps on the go:

  1. REM Dreamer
  2. Cloud B Tranquil Turtle
  3. REM Dreamer PRO
  4. J Pillow
  5. Remee Dreamer

 

Night lights, travel pillows and sleep gadgets are increasingly popular. Night lights, travel pillows and sleep gadgets are increasingly popular.


The Bestselling Movies

Mainstream interest in lucid dreaming often comes from cultural references - and movies play a major role.

Released back in 2010, Inception remains fresh on our minds, while 2001's Waking Life guides a growing number of curious dreamers toward our lucid community.

  1. Waking Life
  2. Inception
  3. The Science of Sleep
  4. DMT: The Spirit Molecule
  5. Paprika

Inception remains the latest big lucid dream movie to capture our imagination. Inception remains the latest big lucid dream movie to capture our imagination.


About The Author

About The Author

Rebecca Casale is a lucid dreamer and a science writer with a special interest in biology and the brain. She is the founder of World of Lucid Dreaming and Science Me.