On the topic, see this thread about an individual with total control over his dreams, including time dilation. His longest dream lasted for what felt like four years, which he spent "creating planets and landscapes, and then I just sat back and watched the life/universe I'd created play out in super-fast motion." It's IAmA so he could be a troll, but it seems believable to me.
As far as techniques, I would recommend giving wake-induced lucid dreaming (WILD) a try, as practiced by Richard Feynman. You basically just stay conscious as you fall asleep, watching your body fall asleep and staying aware. A very small amount of caffeine or chocolate an hour before bed can help with this.
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On the topic, see this thread about an individual with total control over his dreams, including time dilation. His longest dream lasted for what felt like four years, which he spent "creating planets and landscapes, and then I just sat back and watched the life/universe I'd created play out in super-fast motion." It's IAmA so he could be a troll, but it seems believable to me.
http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/9ebol/i_am_in_full_con...
As far as techniques, I would recommend giving wake-induced lucid dreaming (WILD) a try, as practiced by Richard Feynman. You basically just stay conscious as you fall asleep, watching your body fall asleep and staying aware. A very small amount of caffeine or chocolate an hour before bed can help with this.