By "astral projection" we refer to an out-of-body experience during which the soul leaves the physical body and moves into an astral plane. People often experience this state of consciousness during illness, or in experiences where they are close to death. However, it is also possible to practice it voluntarily. This article contains instructions that will point you in the right direction to get started.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Preparing for Astral Travel
Step 1. Start in the morning
Instead of practicing astral projection at night, before falling asleep, start early in the morning when you are still in a state of numbness. Some argue that at dawn it is easier to reach the necessary state of relaxation and awareness.
Step 2. Create the right atmosphere
An astral travel requires a deep state of relaxation, so it should be practiced in a part of the house where you feel completely at ease. Lie down on the bed or sofa and completely relax your body.
- It is easier to astral travel when alone than when there is another person in the room. If you normally sleep with a partner, choose a room other than your bedroom to practice astral projection.
- Draw the curtains and remove any possible noisy distractions from the room. Any kind of interruption could disturb the necessary state of relaxation.
Step 3. Lie down and relax
Get in a supine position. Close your eyes and try to clear your mind of distracting thoughts. Focus on your body and your feelings. The goal is to achieve a state of complete physical and mental relaxation.
- Tense your muscles and then relax them again. Start at the toes and work your way up your body slowly and gradually until you reach your head. Make sure each muscle remains completely relaxed after your step.
- Inhale deeply and exhale completely. Let go of all kinds of tension from your chest and shoulders.
- Focus your mind on your breathing. Don't get distracted by everyday thoughts and worries, and don't fear the idea of your soul taking an out-of-body journey. Simply let yourself sink into a state of pleasant relaxation.
- It may be helpful to use a quartz crystal to increase and accelerate vibrations as a preparation. Gently hold the crystal on the third eye, slightly above the center of the eyebrows, with your eyes closed and breathing deeply. Feel the vibrations and your head clearing; you can imagine golden, white, purple or any color light if you want. During meditation and astral travel you can hold the crystal in your hand or place it on your chest or abdomen. The crystal empowers and protects you due to its high vibrations; negative energies have lower vibrations.
Part 2 of 3: Remove the Soul from the Body
Step 1. Achieve a hypnotic state
Normally this hypnotic state is known as a hypnagogic state. Let your body and mind get closer to sleep, but don't completely lose consciousness. You will have to be on the verge of waking from sleep, it is necessary to enter a hypnotic state for astral projection to take place. Use the following methods:
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Keeping your eyes closed, let your mind move to one part of your body, such as the hand, foot, or single finger.
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Concentrate on the part of the body until you can visualize it perfectly, while keeping your eyes closed. Continue to stay focused until all other thoughts disappear.
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Use your mind to flex your body part, but don't physically move it. Visualize your toes curving and back straight, or your hands reaching and contracting, continue until it feels like they are physically moving.
Perform Astral Projection Step 4Bullet3 - Expand your attention to the rest of your body. Move your legs, arms, and head using only your mind. Fix your concentration until you can only move your entire body in your mind.
Step 2. Enter a state of vibration
Many say they have perceived vibrations, which arrive in waves of different frequencies, while the soul prepares to leave the body. Do not be frightened by the vibrations, because the state of fear could interrupt your meditative state; surrender to the vibrations instead as your soul prepares to leave your body.
Step 3. Use the mind to take the soul away from the body
Imagine in your mind the room you are lying in. In your mind, move your body to stand up. Look around. Get out of bed and walk into the room, then turn around and observe your body lying on the bed.
- Your astral projection will be successful if you feel that you are gazing at your body while standing across the room, feeling that your conscious self is now separated from your body.
- A lot of practice is required to reach this point. If you are having trouble pulling your soul completely away from your body, try lifting only one hand or leg first. Keep practicing until you are able to move across the room.
Step 4. Return to your body
Through an invisible force, sometimes known as a "silver thread", your soul will remain constantly connected to your body. Let the force lead your soul back to the body. Re-enter your body. Move your fingers and toes, this time physically, not just in your mind, and allow yourself to become fully conscious.
Part 3 of 3: Exploring the Astral Plane
Step 1. Make sure you are projecting your soul out of your body
Once you have mastered the act of projecting your soul out of your body into the same room, you will want confirmation that you are on two distinct floors.
- Next time you practice astral projection, don't look back to look at your body. Instead, leave the room and walk to another room in the house.
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Examine an object in the new room you are in, something you have never noticed before in a physical sense. Make a mental note of the color, shape and size of the chosen object, paying attention to as many details as possible.
Perform Astral Projection Step 8Bullet2 - Return to your body. Physically enter the room you visited on the astral plane. Go to the object you examined during your astral travel. Can you confirm the details you noticed while exploring it in your mind?
Step 2. Go further
During subsequent sessions, go to places that are less and less familiar to you. Each time, notice those details that you have never noticed before. After each session, physically check them out. After making a few trips, you will be sufficiently prepared to travel to places that are completely unknown to you, thanks to your previous experiences.
Step 3. Return to your body
Some argue that astral projections are dangerous, especially when a person reaches a level of experience that allows them to explore unknown places. Before taking your astral journey, imagine yourself enveloped in a radiant white light. Imagine it as a cloud that surrounds you, it will protect you from other thought forms. The possibilities for involvement are endless, but knowing that nothing bad will happen to you - unless you think it will - will protect you. Sometimes the thrill of experiencing an astral projection keeps people out of their bodies for long periods of time, and this, it is said, could weaken the silver thread. Be sure to remain aware of your body at home while your soul is projected elsewhere.
- Beliefs play a fundamental role in astral projections. If you believe that you will be possessed, you will have the feeling that your fears come true. If you feel that your silver thread is weak and you fear that you will not be able to return, you will feel stuck. On the astral plane, feelings and thoughts manifest themselves immediately, your every thought or fear will seem to come true. Focus on having positive thoughts. Do not attempt astral travel after watching a scary movie.
- The silver thread can never be broken, but it is said that by using too much energy outside the body, the return of your soul can be postponed.
- Some argue that demons can take over the body while the soul is projected elsewhere. If you are concerned that this may happen, protect him by blessing the room he is in with a prayer before astral travel.
- Your soul will be able to interact with other astral projections. Give it a try with a friend who has the same experience as you. Some argue that astral sex is mind blowing. In any case, remember to always go back to your body.
- During astral travel it is possible to heal others; this is a very powerful form of distance healing. Imagine the sick person, perhaps lying in his bed. It does not matter if he is not physically in his bed while you do so, because time and distance become empty concepts when you are in the astral plane. Always ask for protection, healing power and guidance from those who pray and imagine the light; you can keep asking during the astral projection as and when you wish. See the light in your hands as white and strong as you can, and if you feel ready place one hand on the forehead and another on the abdomen of the person, and pour the light into them. Your intentions must be pure and you shouldn't feel anything but love. Sometimes people will tell you that something amazing has happened, even if you haven't told them you are the source! Enjoy your astral travel!
Advice
- Feel free to move to the places you want. But don't stray too far on the first few attempts. If you are new to the astral plane, start by walking and flying to nearby destinations.
- Try not to be mentally or physically tired when you go on astral travel, your concentration may be adversely affected. Feelings of morning numbness are better than end-of-day fatigue.
- During an astral projection, you cannot be mentally or physically hurt by anything in the astral plane.
- In the beginning, try not to be afraid, otherwise you will feel like you are having difficulty getting back into your body.
- If you feel it is difficult to re-enter your body, imagine being able to reach it at the speed of light. You can come back from anywhere in a second. Remember that your soul is free from the concepts of distance and time.
- When you release your soul from your body, it can be helpful to imagine yourself in just one single faded color. Now imagine your colorful soul slowly exiting your body.
