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First Steps Towards A Conscious Out Of Body Experience

Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 December 1969 15:59 Written by Anthony Lussier Thursday, 31 December 2009 10:15

The experiences that are possible in the astral dimension - which is a non-physical area of reality existing alongside ours - seem to be infinite. You may imagine it to be similar to one of those very lucid dreams that happen from time to time.

The experiences that are possible in the astral dimension - which is a non-physical area of reality existing alongside ours - seem to be infinite. You may imagine it to be similar to one of those very lucid dreams that happen from time to time.

It is typical when out of the physical body to be aware of oneself as a point of consciousness or energy which hovers about in the environment. During these times there seems to be no restrictions in relation to the laws of physics (like gravity). The world around us seems as real - more real even - as the one we are accustomed with and time is perceived in an altered fashion as well.

Although there are common denominators to all out of body experiences, there are several variables that make each experience unique. Most people report that their first few oobes changed their perception of life and of themselves.

When wanting to induce an out of body experience, there are a few preliminary steps. It goes without saying that you need to choose a time and place where you will be comfortable and not subject to distractions. A good time to consider is early in the morning which is usually a far more potent time than the evening to bring about an obe. Roughly, this is because the chemicals in the brain are at a most advantageous point in their daily sequence in relation to the out of body state.

Begin by allowing your mind and body to relax as deeply as possible while still staying attentive. After some time you will enter the theta brainwave state. It is a slow-frequency state reminiscent of meditation and dreaming. It is not an easy feat to reach this level of relaxation for most people.

There are different ways to help you stay concentrated as you work through any mental chatter. Lighting a candle and focusing on the flame or choosing whatever object to channel your attention can do the trick. During this time, begin to breathe deeply but effortlessly. Visualize and imagine what an astral voyage may be like. Do this lightly.

You will know you are nearing the theta state as your body will feel more heavy and may even appear to be paralyzed. This is a normal occurrence called 'sleep paralysis' which happens when your brain actually thinks your body has fallen asleep.

At this point, it will be time to act out an exit technique to have the physical and energetic bodies separate from each other. You can, for example, imagine a rope hanging down from above you. Reach for it mentally or energetically and pull yourself out of your body. Don't move your physical body one iota or you will ruin your attempt. Use whatever visualization or exit technique you like - it is the feeling which matters.

The coming out of the physical body usually happens very quickly. You only need to perform the exit technique at the right time - that is when you are sufficiently relaxed and able to disassociate from the physical body. If you try to move too soon you may only end up moving your physical body and you will need to start over.