Clare R. Johnson, PhD, is past president and CEO of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD). In 2007 she became the first person in the world to do a PhD on lucid dreaming as a creative writing tool (University of Leeds, UK). A global lucidity teacher, Dr. Clare Johnson has developed hundreds of original techniques to help people access their unconscious intelligence via the inner world of dreams and sleep. A lifelong, frequent lucid dreamer, she has actively investigated the world of sleep for nearly fifty years. Clare is the author of the acclaimed book Llewellyn's Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming, which combines psychology with cutting-edge science. Clare's work in the field of sleep and dreams has been featured in documentaries, anthologies, radio shows, magazines, podcasts, and television. She speaks at international venues on topics as diverse as sleep intelligence, creativity, conscious dying, and healing dreams. Her book The Art of Transforming Nightmares proposes lucid dreaming as the world's most innovative insomnia solution and offers techniques to resolve nightmares. Elixir of Sleep offers a unique take on sleep as both a biological necessity and a spiritual journey. A novelist, prize-winning short story writer, and poet, Clare is the author of two lucid dream–inspired novels (as Clare Jay). Breathing in Colour was written as part of her doctorate and looks at how lucid dreaming can heal trauma. Dreamrunner explores lucidity as a potential cure for violent moving nightmares. A passionate advocate of dreamwork as a way to empower children, Clare coedited a book on children's dreams and nightmares, Sleep Monsters and Superheroes. Her book The Art of Lucid Dreaming is a highly practical, how-to guide with a popular lucidity quiz. Dream Therapy (US title is Mindful Dreaming) explores the transformative effects of dreamwork and offers techniques to unwrap the meaning of dreams. You may feel inspired to join Clare on her lucid dreaming retreats. These usually have a beautiful ocean setting, and the creative, healing, and spiritual aspects of sleep and dreams are explored. For more information, see www.DeepLucidDreaming.com/retreats or contact deepluciddreaming@gmail.com. Clare is the founder of an online school, Deep Lucid Dreaming Video Courses. These on-demand classes and live workshops are enjoyed by thousands of people and include downloadable meditations for lucid dreaming and blissful sleep (www.DeepLucidDreaming.com/classes). Clare offers live workshops, a specialised Lucid Star mentoring programme, and one-to-one client sessions on sleep, dreams, nightmares, and lucidity (www.DeepLucidDreaming.com/private-mentoring-sessions). Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming is a new podcast with Dr. Clare Johnson. It offers two free audio classes, ""Tips for Deep Sleep"" and ""How to Lucid Dream,"" as well as conversations to inspire you to tap into your inner genius and fall in love with sleep. Tune in on your favourite podcast platform or visit www.DeepLucidDreaming.com/podcast. On Clare's website, DeepLucidDreaming.com, you are welcome to subscribe to receive e-books and a free guided meditation for blissful sleep.
"""The new quintessential read on what it truly means to sleep and how to maximize those sacred hours every night."" --Mike Dooley, New York Times bestselling author of Infinite Possibilities ""A treasure trove filled with profound practices for not only your best sleep but your best life!"" --Kimberly Mascaro, PhD, author of Dream Medicine ""Both practical and profound."" --Theresa Cheung, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dream Dictionary from A to Z ""In her new book, Dr. Clare Johnson...celebrates the joy of rest, renewal, and rapture across the whole spectrum of sleep, dream, beyond, and in-between."" --Robert Moss, author of Growing Big Dreams ""The most eye opening and thorough book I have ever come across on all dimensions of sleep and dreams."" --Bob Hoss, director of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, director of the DreamScience Foundation ""A love letter to the shifting and creative forms of consciousness we encounter during sleep."" --Dr. Leslie Ellis, dream and nightmare therapy educator, author of A Clinician's Guide to Dream Therapy ""Engaging from page one....A must-read."" --Dr. Penny Sartori, author of The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences ""A treasure trove of powerful techniques, life-changing ideas, soothing meditations, and relaxing rituals to help you reclaim restful nights and revitalized mornings."" --David Jay Brown, author of Dreaming Wide Awake ""As a dream therapist, I recommend this book to anyone wishing to improve their sleep and take their dreaming to the next level."" --Anna-Karin Bj�rklund, LMFT, past board chair of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, author of Dream and Believe ""The wisdom in these pages is like a warm bubble bath that will tuck you into sleep, while simultaneously waking you up to the treasures of the nocturnal mind."" --Andrew Holecek, author of Dream Yoga ""A gem of a resource."" --Bhaskar Banerji, PhD in mind-body medicine ""A brilliant and extraordinarily useful book."" --Jean Campbell, board member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, editor of DreamTime magazine ""An enlightening guide that demonstrates the profound power and potential of sleep."" --Deirdre Barrett, PhD, Harvard psychologist, author of The Committee of Sleep. ""There is plenty in this gem to inform and delight every serious student of sleep."" --Dr. Jaan Reitav, clinical psychologist, diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, author of Putting Trauma to Sleep ""Johnson has mixed her expertise with lucid dreaming, transforming nightmares, and mind-body-spiritual depth into a potent elixir. --Angel Morgan, PhD, director of Sofia University's Dream Studies Certificate program, author of Dreamer's Powerful Tiger ""A beacon of hope for people suffering with insomnia and other sleep related issues or to anyone who wants to get the most out of their sleep time."" --Kiran Anumalasetty, board director of the International Association for the Study of Dreams ""This accessible guidebook spans the breadth and depth of how we can transform the way we engage with our sleep (and dreams!) in a refreshingly empowered way."" --Linda H. Mastrangelo, LMFT, psychotherapist, director of the Institute for Dream Studies"