In general most people at some time or another in their lives have heard about astral projection. They may have learned about it from a book, movie, or a friend that is into it. Very few really understand that astral projection can really be done and that anybody can do it. Possibilities are very good that you at one time have astral projected without knowing it.
Let?s start by understanding what astral projection actually is. Basically, astral projection is a person?s ability to leave their body. Everyone has this ability, and we all do this at night when we are asleep. During sleep, the physical mind rests but the subconscious mind remains active and takes over. This is when a person astral projects, though most people have no memory of doing this.
Many children actually astral project without being aware of what they are doing. It happens usually when the body is relaxed or even when they are asleep. Time and distance do not mean anything when talking about astral projection. The astral body can travel without these considerations.
You may be asking at this point what is meant by th astral body? The meaning of the term astral body is the body's invisible duplicate, also called the ethereal body. It is where all of our wishes and feelings are stored in our body. I bet you are wondering how the astral body can leave and then also return to the physical body? There is this silver cord that connects the physical body with the astral body.
The astral body is immediately connected to the physical body upon entering it with this silver cord, this cord cannot ever be broken except through death. This cord actually protects the physical body from losing the astral body.
Another question that is often asked is where the astral body travels to when a person engages in astral projection. The astral body moves along the astral plane. This is, as the astral body is a duplicate for the physical, a duplicate of the physical world. There are a number of ways that it can be described. In some descriptions, it is described as a set of vibrations, which penetrate physical reality but are at a wavelength that separates it from the physical world. It can also be described as a secondary reality or another dimension. What is agreed upon with the descriptions is that there are multiple levels to the astral plane.
It is normal at this stage to ask if it is safe to do astral projection or is it dangerous. The answer yes it is safe but there can also be dangers. We have already stated that everyone is capable of doing astral projection. We have also explained that the astral body cannot leave the physical body without returning to it. As with all things in your life you need to keep your wits about you while doing this. This means you need to have strong cognitive abilities so that you can think clearly about where you desire to go and do while doing astral projection.
The greatest danger when astral projecting comes with the mind is not carefully prepared or under the influence of thought and perception, altering substances such as drugs or alcohol. There are a number of levels to the astral plane. The lower levels are not considered places to visit and are often considered to be unsafe. It is these levels that are easiest to access when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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.
If you take the time to get properly prepared ahead of time, you might find that you are able to astral project quite quickly. There are also many professionals in this field that teach different ways of helping a person gain the necessary control to have a better experience, though many people prefer to astral project alone, from the comfort of home.
The Internet is one of the largest repositories of information available on astral projection. There are hypnotic recordings available and there are also a number of books all of which describe the techniques, what to expect and different ways of dealing with what you discover. Recordings are some of the best ways to prepare because they all you more time than if you were preparing with the help of an in person professional. You can set the recording to play multiple times and take your time so that you are comfortable. This is especially helpful for individuals who have a hard time reaching a state of relaxation.
In the field of sound technology there have been many improvements in the area of binaural beats. With this you listen to different sounds in each of your ears. This quickly gets you into the meditative state that is crucial for you to reach to do astral projection with the right results.
Do not be discouraged if you are unable to astral project in the beginning. It is important to keep in mind that you are simply remembering a skill that you already possess and have used at some point in your past.
If you are still unsure, that astral projection is something that is known to everyone consider these things. Have you ever felt like you were falling, even though you were standing or laying still, how about dreaming about flying. Often times this is the result of astral projection. The falling feeling usually comes when the two bodies rejoin each other and the sensation of flight comes from actually moving through the astral plane. It is a real ability that everyone has, everyone can use and all it needs is a bit of fine-tuning in order to be able to do it at will.
useful links
Out-of-body experiences and physical body activity and posture ...
My Out of Body Experience
AOL.com Video - How to Achieve an Out-of-Body Experience

