Every single man and woman on earth has the ability to astral project. It?s not something which only a few can do ? in fact, the only difference between those people who can astral project at will and those who rarely do so is practice! Astral projection is a technique with a long pedigree, just as that possessed by yoga and meditation. Astral projection is known by a lot of different names ? and there are several ways which you can astral project.

Lucid dreaming is one type of astral projecting. Lucid dreaming is of course when we are conscious of our dreaming ? this is actually astral projecting. In order to lucid dream, all you need to do is to tell yourself 'I am dreaming' while in the dream.

With lucid dreaming, you are in control of your dreams ? and actually, you are astral projecting! However, becoming an expert at this can take a little time ? so it is not the best way to go for those just learning to astral project.

You have already astral projected, even if you are not specifically aware of it. For example, if you have ever awakened from a dream remembering each and every detail, you were actually astral projecting! This has happened to everyone at some time or another, even if you haven?t heard of astral projecting.

Being able to astral project all begins with knowing that this is something that you have the ability to do. Astral projecting is an inborn ability in all of us. You need to eliminate doubt from your mind; this can be keeping you from being able to astral project when you want.

Practicing meditation and other relaxation methods can get your mind and body prepared to astral project. Meditation is the best relaxation technique for those looking to astral project. The key is to find a regular meditation regimen that helps you to relax.

Sitting in a quiet, distraction free room in a comfortable chair is the best way to begin meditating with the goal of astral projection. Clear your mind of all the stress and worries which can keep you from relaxing. Take deep, slow breaths and as you exhale, visualize all of this stress leaving your body and mind. Stay focused on your breathing and soon you?ll feel yourself relaxing, reaching the state of relaxation you?ll need to be in to astral project.

Breathe slowly, taking deep breaths in through your mouth and exhaling through your mouth. Your breathing should become deeper and slower as you become more and more relaxed.

Starting from your toes, work upwards, relaxing every part of your body as you proceed. You can do this by either tensing then relaxing each part of your body or by moving up, visualizing each part of you relaxing as you go.

With each exhalation, you should feel the tension leaving your body. Once your body is completely and totally relaxed you will be ready to move onto the next stage necessary for you to successfully astral project.

You?ll find yourself so relaxed that it may be hard to stay focused; you might even be close to falling asleep! To prevent this and to stay working towards your goal, repeat a phrase to yourself. It doesn?t matter what this phrase is ? anything that you can repeat to yourself easily will do the trick.

When our minds have nothing else to do, they tend to wander ? and this can spoil the concentration you need to astral project. Keep repeating your phrase to stay focused.

There are a few different ways that you can reach the altered state needed to astral project. You can attain this state by continuing to repeat your mantra. Many find the 'body of light' technique to be very effective as well. In this technique, you imagine yourself transforming into a body made of light.

There are three things which you should look out for which will let you know that you have managed to astral project. First, you?ll feel as if you are moving - this is your astral body starting to depart on your journey. Next, you?ll see light and colors even though you?ll have your eyes closed. Finally, you will hear voices which will either tell you to stop or encourage you to continue. Once you hear these voices, you?ll know that you have begun to astral project.