This is interesting. It reminds me of dreams - I wish I could lucid dream!
It's easier than most people think. Google Mikhail Raduga books.
Will check it out. Too bad the videos are in Russian.
there are rAduga's books in english
obe4u.com - his website in english
english video about phase -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsE4mdB1-t4