If you want to connect with your dreams, try this technique: Ask to not be disturbed. Go to sleep. Sleep until you wake up. Stay laying down until you fall

If you want to connect with your dreams, try this technique: Ask to not be disturbed. Go to sleep. Sleep until you wake up. Stay laying down until you fall asleep again. Your sleep will now be shallow, and it will be easy to drift in and out, and retain a half-conscious state for extended periods.