Dreams of Awakening Retreat: Lucid Dreaming on the Spiritual Path
In this immersive lucid dreaming retreat - especially aimed at spiritual practitioners - Charlie Morley shows us how to transform the third of our lives that we spend asleep by learning how to dream lucidly and sleep consciously.
A lucid dream is a dream in which we are actively aware that we are dreaming as the dream is happening.
Once we are lucid we gain access to the deepest depths of the mind which allows us to engage in spiritual practice at a level often unattainable in the waking state. In fact, the Tibetan dream yoga teachings tell us that the mind is at least 7 times more powerful in the lucid dream state.
This immersive retreat will include everything you need to learn how to lucid dream and to wake up to your fullest potential. We’ll combine a 12-hour daily schedule with optional night-time practices to create the best possible conditions for having lucid dreams and practicing dream yoga.
Charlie’s teaching style is highly practical: using music, movement and interactive exercises to help deepen the learning experience.
We will explore:
- How to lucid dream
- Using lucid dreaming as path to awakening
- Dream Planning (Charlie’s 3 step process)
- Tibetan Buddhist dream yoga
- Breathwork exercises and sleep yoga
The retreat includes teachings on the history, science and practice of lucid dreaming from both the Western and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, instructions on how to maintain awareness into sleep, recognition of the dreamlike nature of reality and of course plenty of practical teachings on learning how to lucid dream.
Highlights include:
- Optional night time practice sessions
- Lucidity psychodrama exercises
- Optional daily naps
- Periods of silence and reflection
- Daily dream sharing circles
How do the optional night-time practices work exactly? Participants can choose to spend the second half of the night sleeping in the workshop space where Charlie will guide them into several sessions of lucid dream practice. The night-time wake ups are totally optional though so if you would prefer to stay in your room then that’s absolutely fine.
If you do intend to do the night-time sessions please bring:
- A camping mattress/roll matt
- A sleeping bag/blanket.
- An extra pillow (if you need one)
- Enthusiasm and a sense of humour!
This retreat takes a uniquely holistic approach to lucid dreaming best suited to those interested in psychological integration and spiritual growth. The end goal is to become – in the words of Charlie’s teacher Lama Yeshe Rinpoche “more awake, more aware, more kind.”
Practical Information
Arrival day: Wednesday, June 23. You’re invited to come from 16:00h in order to register and settle in your room. Dinner is served at 18.30h. An introduction talk is given at 20:00h.
End of programme: Sunday, June 27. End of the retreat in the evening.
Departure day: Monday, June 28. You may leave anytime (no programme). You’re welcome to stay for lunch.
This programme is taught in English and will be translated into French. Please indicate your request for translation on the registration page.
Programme price
| Regular | 360 € | |
|---|---|---|
| Patron | 468 € | Help support lower income participants |
| Early Bird | 306 € | Expires 26 May 2027 |
| Under 30 years of age | 180 € |
Do not hesitate to contact our office to register for a scholarship at [email protected].
Price information
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Total standard price | 692.10 € |
| Programme price (Early Bird) | 306.00 € |
| Full board: 5 nights (74 € per night - Shared 2-person room) * | 370.00 € |
| Room tax: 5 nights | 1.10 € |
| Dechen Chöling association’s annual fee ** | 15.00 € |
* Includes Shared 2-person room and all meals. Other accommodation options available during registration.
** Legal yearly obligation (calendar year) for every participant or visitor.
