The key to a good night’s sleep is being comfortable. The key to being comfortable is having the right mattress and finding the most comfortable position to sleep in. Your bedroom decor also plays a part in a good night’s sleep. You’re space needs to be serene and relaxing. A neutral paint palette, comfortable furniture and minimal clutter all help to create a calming space. Low profile platform beds allow you to sleep closer to the ground, reducing anxiety and putting your mind at ease. Finally, a firm, yet comfortable mattress will help ensure that you wake up well rested and ready to start your day.

A Given that lucid dreaming occurs during the REM sleep stage which typically occurs about 90 minutes after sleep onset, it’s especially important that you are comfortable from the moment your head hits the pillow. Here are a couple of things to consider ensuring that you are getting the most comfortable sleep possible.

Mattress Choice

• Memory Foam Mattresses: If you’re typically a restless sleeper, a memory or latex foam mattress is the best bet for a lucid dreamer. The visco foam found in most memory foam mattresses hugs the contours of your body, helping to eliminate tossing and turning as well as relieving pressure points and aiding in proper spinal alignment, whatever position you’re sleeping in.
• Innerspring/Coil Mattresses: Innerspring mattresses provide more than adequate support and have been known to help alleviate back pain. The coils help to ensure that body weight is evenly distributed, supporting the lower back and preventing your shoulders and waist from sinking and causing discomfort.

Another key to a good night’s sleep is making sure that you’re sleeping in a healthy position. There’s a correct way to position yourself, whether you sleep on your stomach, side or back.

• Stomach Sleepers: While not the ideal position for lucid dreaming, if you are a stomach sleeper, make sure that you place a pillow underneath your hips. This will take the stress off of your lower back and neck.
• Side Sleepers: Many individuals claim the most success with lucid dreaming while sleeping on their sides. Side sleeping is also regarded as the healthiest sleeping position by many chiropractors. Get the most comfortable sleep by placing one or two pillows underneath your head and neck to ensure that your spine is straight and elongated. Place an extra standard-size pillow in between the knees. This will open up your hips and prevent your knees from knocking. A body pillow will also suffice.
• Back Sleepers: If you sleep on your back, it’s advised that you place a pillow underneath your head and another pillow underneath your knees. This will help to relieve pressure on the lower back.

By making sure that your sleeping environment is the most comfortable and calming space in your house, you’re more likely to have success with lucid dreaming. Rest assured, sweet dreams are on the way!