Andrew Holecek
Author on meditation, lucid dreaming, dark retreat, non-dualism,
and preparing to die from a buddhist perspective.
The Power of Dark Retreat
A program that offers the benefits of dark retreat in an at-home formatAn online retreat February 28-March 1, 2026
Total Eclipse of the Mind
Unleashing the Power of Darkness for Creativity, Healing, and TransformationRelease Date May 26
The Preparing to Die Program
Prepare for the most important journey of your life.
This unique program provides an accessible and integrated exploration of a rich and complete cycle of teachings and practices to help us get ready for the end of life. Join us April 8th, 2026 for this profound 8-week journey into conscious dying preparation. Limited spots available for seekers ready to transform humanity’s greatest fear into its most liberating opportunity.
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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.
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Lucid Dreaming
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. Learn more through these recent articles.
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...
Best Time for Lucid Dreaming
People often ask me if there is a best time for lucid dreaming. There is, and it is in the morning hours. To most effectively...
What Is a Lucid Dream?
A lucid dream is when you wake up to the fact that you’re dreaming, but you still remain in the dream—that is, you’re dreaming...
Preparing for a Good Death
Death is only the end if you think the story is about you. Learn more through these recent articles.
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...
Karmic Implications of Suicide
To address questions about the karmic implications of suicide, it helps to understand the four aspects of a fully established...
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