The International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) is hosting the highly anticipated Dream and Spirituality Conference this weekend, as part of its annual dream conference series. This three-day event, aimed at raising awareness about dream literacy in India, seeks to broaden understanding of the profound insights dreams can offer.
“Currently, less than 1% of the population knows how to interpret or work with their dreams. We want to change this,” said Bhaskar Banerji, the conference director. The event will feature seven enlightening talks, such as ‘The Potential of Lucid Dreaming: From Problem-Solving to Spiritual Enlightenment’, ‘Dreams and Leadership’, ‘The History of Dreams in India’, and ‘Eight Common Signposts to Help Identify Health-Related Dreams’. Speakers include well-known experts like A S Katoch, Haritha and Santosh Nayak, Joanna Kowalewska, and Ghulam Rasul Dehlvi.
Banerji emphasized the significance of dream interpretation, stating, “Dreams serve multiple purposes. The most common one is memory consolidation, where our minds sort and store memories, deciding what to keep and what to discard.” Dreams can also aid in problem-solving, emotional healing, and even offer warnings about health or financial troubles.
The event will also feature six immersive workshops on topics such as ‘Illuminating Dreams Through Yoga Nidra’, ‘Animals, Dream Guides, and Special Figures’, and ‘Designing the Life of Your Dreams’.
Banerji shared an intriguing fact: “On average, we dream four to five times during a night’s sleep. However, most people forget their dreams because of a chemical shift in the brain upon waking up. To remember them, it’s essential to remain still and mentally rehearse the dreams.”
The conference kicks off on March 14 at 7:30 pm at JW Marriott, Vittal Mallya Road, and continues on March 15-16 from 10 am to 5 pm. To register, visit indiadreamconference2025.org or reach out to [email protected] for more details.
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