The Symbolism & Science of Dreaming

By Beautiful Space

Online event

Overview

Free 60-Min Online Masterclass on Lucid Dreaming, Emotional Integration & the Spectrum of Consciousness with Marieke McKenna & Sarah Tilley

Dreams are one of humanity's oldest maps of the unconscious mind, yet they are also one of the newest frontiers in neuroscience.

In this special edition of The Intimacy Lab, psychedelic-assisted therapist, Sarah Tilley is joined by Marieke McKenna, philosopher, historian of science, researcher, and one of Europe’s leading voices on the nature and phenomenology of dreaming.

Across cultures and history, dreams have been viewed as portals of insight, healing, guidance, and emotional regulation. Today, neuroscience is beginning to understand why. Dreams are not random. They are structured, symbolic, and deeply intelligent processes that help us integrate experience, metabolise emotion and access parts of ourselves unavailable during waking life.

In this free 60-minute online conversation you will learn:

What your dreams are trying to communicate beneath the surface
Why certain dreams repeat and what they reveal
How symbolism bridges memory, emotion, and meaning
The differences between male and female brain in dreaming
Why dreaming acts as nightly integration across somatic, emotional and cognitive systems
What the latest neuroscience reveals about lucid dreaming
How to use lucid dreaming to cultivate mindful awareness in waking life
Cross-cultural perspectives: Tibetan, Native American, Aboriginal and Celtic dream practices and traditions
How dreams process stress, anxiety, trauma, and relational patterns
Simple ways to recognise and work with your own dream symbolism

There will be a live Q&A, and a recording sent to all ticket holders.

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What is The Intimacy Lab?

The Intimacy Lab is a monthly online conversation with leading scientists, therapists, and practitioners offering grounded, accessible insights on psychedelics, relationships, consciousness and holistic wellbeing.

Rooted in reciprocity and interconnection, The Intimacy Lab is a growing global community that values care, curiosity, and responsibility in all states of consciousness. Whether you're new to psychedelics or deepening your practice, you’ll find expert knowledge, honest dialogue, and a space to explore new ways of relating and being.