Andrew Holecek
Author and authority on meditation,
lucid dreaming, dream yoga, and death & dying.
Meditation
While meditation is used in many religious and spiritual traditions, it is not itself religious or spiritual. It’s a technique, dare we say a “technology,” for taming the mind. Anybody with a mind can practice meditation. – Andrew Holecek
How Much Should I Meditate to See Results?
I'm often asked, "How much should I meditate to see results?" Before offering more specific guidelines for meditation, to help...
My First Month Long Silent Meditation Retreat
In 1988, in an effort to explore the Buddhist path, I decided to do a month long silent meditation retreat in the forests of...
Know the Three Shadows of the Mindfulness Revolution
The Three Shadows of the Mindfulness Revolution The benefits of mindfulness are legion. However, I do believe there is a dark...
Lucid Dreaming Dream Yoga
Lucid dreaming and dream yoga is: first you learn how to remember your dreams; then you learn how to wake up in them; then you train your mind in the dream; then you learn how to stay awake in dreamless sleep.
A Paper on the Concept of Lucidity & Virtual Reality
I recently finished writing a scientific paper with the neuroscientist Jordan Quaglia, exploring the topic of lucidity within...
Why Is Lucid Dreaming So Hard?
Why is lucid dreaming so hard? These magical dreams – when you know that you’re dreaming while you’re dreaming – are...
Dream Yoga In Depth Audio Course
If you are looking for a thorough introduction to the night time practice of dream yoga, Andrew produced a dream yoga in depth...
Preparing for a Good Death
Death is only the end if you think the story is about you.
What’s The Best Way to Help Others As They Die? Advice From Buddhist Masters
I previously asked the question "What Is The Best Way To Prepare For Death?" during a divine experience interviewing Buddhist...
Shamatha Meditation as a Preparation for Death
What Is Shamatha Meditation? Shamatha meditation is a fundamental form of mindfulness meditation. Shamatha means “peaceful...
How Vipassana Meditation Helps Prepare for Death
Just as shamatha meditation prepares the mind for the after death states, we can also look at how vipassana meditation helps...

Upcoming Events
Experience Andrew’s teaching in person. Whether its a weekend or week-long retreat, Andrew brings his unique perspective and personality to his Dream Yoga or Death & Dying sessions. His teachings range from introductory to a high level, in-depth advanced approach.
Guest Interviews
Andrew is fortunate to be able to interview some of the best and brightest minds in their fields. He utilizes some of his many connections he has around the world with spiritual teachers, scientists, scholars, and experts to offer you the latest discussions on Lucid Dreaming and Dream Yoga.
Interview with Father Francis Tiso
Join Father Francis Tiso for a mind-bending conversation on the wonders of the human body, and how it can participate in...
Interview with Dustin DiPerna
Dustin DiPerna unpacks the difference between states and structures of consciousness, as well the importance of understanding...
Interview with Yusuf al-Hurr
Yusuf al-Hurr transitions from the esoteric to the exoteric, and poignantly discusses the human side of this tradition as well...