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EILD - Electrical (External) Induced Lucid Dreams


EILD is an abbreviation for Electrical (External) Induced Lucid Dream.

The abbreviation for this technique also uses "External" as well as "Electrical". The most common type of approach to this technique is through the use of custom designed goggles that were intentionally designed for Lucid Dreaming. The use of the word "External" is because this technique can also be utilized through other means than electrical devices. For example, you can also have a friend watch you and when they see your eyes are moving, they can make various attempts to alert you that you are dreaming.

The most popular brand of lucid dream goggles is the "Nova Dreamer". This device was created by Stephen LeBerge, who is one of the most well known researchers of lucid dreaming from his research on lucid dreaming that he did at Stanford University.


To perform the EILD technique, do the following:

Step 1:
Purchase the Nova Dreamer lucid dreaming induction goggles or similar type goggles that were intended for lucid dreaming.

Step 2:
Place the goggle headset on and go to sleep as normal.

Step 3:
As you sleep in the REM state throughout the night, the goggles will send light flashes over your eyelids. This is meant to act as a cue to question whether or not you are dreaming. When you get good enough at recognizing these flashes, you will begin to start questioning whether you are dreaming more frequently and induce more lucid dreams.


This is one of the easiest techniques, because most of the work is being done for you from an external device. It's important to note that the light flashes do not always induce lucidity. Sometimes it is easy for the dreamer to incorporate the light flashes into the dream and not recognize them as an external reminder to question whether or not the dreamer is in fact dreaming.

Another downside to this technique is that these electronic goggle devices can run pretty expensive. I have seen most of them selling as high as $800. However, if the device works well for you to induce lucid dreams, then the investment is well worth it.