Astral Projection for Beginners

Astral projection is the art of having an out of body experience.

You can experience it either in a waking state or whilst you are asleep, using techniques such lucid dreaming or even meditation.

You will need to choose a time when you are unlikely to be interrupted. Switch your cell phone to silent mode as well.

Choose a place where you feel comfortable. This can be indoors or outside. If you choose an outside location, make sure that you will be safe during your astral travel.

Either lie down or sit down. You can sit cross legged or with your legs stretched out in front of you. Let your arms rest by your side or in your lap. The exact position you choose isn't too important. But you should feel comfortable in it.

Take a few deep breaths - breath in slowly and exhale slowly.

Allow yourself to close your eyes and start to feel "centered" or grounded. You can do this by focusing on your connection with the ground you are sitting or laying on. Don't concentrate too hard on this - just let the feeling gradually envelop you.

This may seem kind of weird to start with. Don't worry - that's normal!

You may find it easier if you listen to specially recorded tracks to help take you to the correct state for astral projection. These will take your mind to the correct brainwave frequency quickly and easily, with next to no effort on your part.

Some people find that meditation helps to achieve the same state of mind. It's worth experimenting to see which works best for you.

Once you've reached this calm, centered state it's time to focus on where you want to travel to.

For your first few astral projections, it's best to choose a route you've traveled before. It's easier and gives you one less thing to concentrate on!

You may find it best to start with a short journey - say to the end of your garden or to the parking lot outside your apartment.

See yourself traveling on the route to your destination, noticing things on the way so that you remind yourself that you're actually en-route.

When you're ready, see yourself returning to your own body. Take your time about this and then, when you are sure you are ready, bring your focus back to the world around you.