I admit that I have dabbled in the practice.

It was a long time ago and I probably didn't do it properly.

Pretty sure it opened me up to a different level of attack - for a very very long time.

I personally consider the practice to be 'potentially dangerous but absolutely obtainable'. Proceed with caution.

For those who still wish to proceed...

• Practice your lucid dreaming (catching yourself dreaming - and actively changing the reality within your dream)

• Face up - in bed - comfortable temperature. Loose comfortable clothing.

• Ease your breathing. Relax. Feel rather than think (or think very simple thoughts).

• As you feel yourself drifting into sleep, picture yourself shifting downwards into your bed - as if you are going under - without twitching a muscle.

• Then, reverse. And repeat. A few cycles and complete relaxation in near-sleep should do it.

• Hint: If you start above the covers - and after you are done, get under the covers - you'll be one step closer to knowing if it was a dream or not.

Good luck.