In general, a majority of people have heard of the term 'astral projection'. Perhaps they were introduced to the concept through an enlightened friend, or may have seen a movie or read a book on the topic. Relatively few people, though, comprehend that astral projection is a real event, and that everyone is capable of doing it. It is extremely likely that you have astral projected without even knowing it.

In order to determine if you have had an astral projection experience or to begin learning to astral project it is important to understand what astral projection is. Simply put astral projection is when your spirit body leaves your physical body. This is something that happens naturally at night when you are asleep, but it is possible for you to do it consciously and control the journey of your spirit body.

You can journey to any desired location when you astral project. You may even have done this as a child as you went to bed, as you grew into adulthood you just forgot how. No time or distance restrictions apply when astral projecting, which makes it possible to travel virtually anywhere. The astral body is what does the traveling when the person's physical body is sound asleep.

This brings up the next thing to talk about, what exactly the astral body is. The astral body actually is an invisible copy of your body, this is most commonly called the ethereal body. It is the center of our desires and feelings. Why is it that the astral body does not just leave and not return? Your astral body is actually connected to your physical body by a silver cord.

This silver cord was attached at the moment that the astral body entered the physical body, and cannot be cut until the astral body departs from the physical body for a final time in death. This silver cord is what keeps the astral body from straying away.

You might also be wondering where you go when you astral project. The astral body travels to a different plane called the astral plane, which is the Earth?s 'body double.' This plane vibrates at a faster frequency than the physical Earth, and these vibrations are felt in the Earth?s core. Another common definition of the astral plane is an alternate dimension of reality. Most agree there are multiple levels to the astral plane.

After learning about astral projection and about this other plane of existence, the questions of safety and danger arise. The answer is both yes and no to both the questions of is there danger and is it safe. The astral plane is made up of a number of levels. Some of these levels are safe others are not and the mental clarity and focus of the person astral projecting often determines on which level they travel.

Attempting astral projection under the influence of mind altering and perception altering substances such as drugs or alcohol can have a serious effect on the ability of the traveler to travel in safety.

For this reason, it is important that you prepare ahead of time by knowing where you are going and what you plan to do. Your goal is to be a conscious participant in astral projection. You will want to have complete control over the actions of your astral body. This control is directed by your thoughts.

There are a number of ways to get prepared to do astral projection prior to starting it. Several professionals can be found to assist you in learning various techniques so that you get to the point where you have better control so that you have a gratifying experience, but on this note people usually rather be in their own house while doing astral projection.

There are also a number of books and online resources available. For example, by listening to a quality astral projection hypnosis recording, you can enter the right state of mind. This type of recording will help you fully relax and will take you through the necessary stages. The advantage of a recording over a professional session is that you can play the recording multiple times until your subconscious receives the message that it is okay for the astral body to leave the physical body.

There have been many recent advances in an audio technology called 'binaural beats'. This technology works by slight variances in sound frequencies played in each ear. The effect of this is a quick and complete relaxation that fosters a deep meditative state. This meditative state is necessary if you want to successfully astral project.

Don?t be concerned if you find yourself unable to astral project the first time you try. You might not even be able to astral project the second or third time you try. Realize that this is a skill that you will need to practice. You do not have to acquire this ability; it is one we all have. We simply have forgotten how and must fine tune this inherent ability.

Do you still not believe in astral projection? Do you remember that last dream you had about falling or that you thought you were flying? Well the flying dreams are the astral body traveling around the astral planes. When you think you are dreaming of falling that is the astral body returning to your physical body. The practice of astral projection is truly a real thing! Everybody is able to do it and get benefit from it, they just need to hone their natural skills.