Here are different methods that can be used to induce a lucid dream. Each method has its benefits and drawbacks and finding the most suitable one for you will be for you to experiment with
For a more in depth look at how to perform a techniqueM
| Technique | Description | Advantages | Disadvantages |
| Reality Checks | Checking reality of a dream | easy to begin with | Not guaranteed to work |
| MILD - Mnemonic Induction of Lucid Dreams | easy to begin with | ||
| WILD - Wake Initiated Lucid Dreams | staying concious whilst falling asleep | can lucid dream at will | Takes a long time to perform and master |
| WBTB - Wake-Back-To-Bed | Waking upafter sleep for 30 minutes and going back to sleep | used together with WILD or MILD can make them easier | You have to get up after 6 hours sleep |