What happens when the body remains paralyzed while the mind is awake? Sleep paralysis is a mysterious phenomenon in which a person wakes up but is unable to move. This phenomenon is sometimes accompanied by a sense of a threatening presence and disturbing sensory experiences. Although it is a fairly common experience, few have heard of it. In this book, Yair Lavie reveals how sleep paralysis has shaped myths, traditions, and religious beliefs over thousands of years of human history. He offers a practical and comprehensive guide to dealing with the phenomenon and explains how this frightening experience can be turned into an opportunity for personal growth and development. This is a must-read book for therapists and anyone who has experienced sleep paralysis, and is a fascinating journey for anyone interested in the wonderful connections between the body, mind, culture, and consciousness. Yair Lavie is a psychotherapist, lecturer, and researcher specializing in sleep paralysis. His connection to the subject began in his youth when he experienced the phenomenon himself. These experiences led him on a fascinating research journey that has lasted for over thirty years. Over the years, he has published several academic studies on the subject, and the current book is the culmination of this journey in which he combines the research knowledge he has accumulated with his clinical and personal insights, to present a comprehensive and in-depth picture of this fascinating phenomenon.