7 Beginner's Tips for Intentional OBEs
Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 11:24AM Several techniques can be used for intentional out of body experiences (OBEs) also known as astral travel. The rope technique is one of the most common and popular methods. Consider these 7 Tips for intentional OBEs:
1. Prepare the Mind
Make sure you are comfortable in a place you will not be disturbed and try to leave enough time so that you don’t have to think about time at all.
2. Feel Yourself Relax
It is best to be in a relaxed state of mind for astral travel, so you may like to meditate for ten minutes so that your Consciousness is open and receptive.
3. Allow Yourself to Almost Fall Asleep
It is best to practice astral travel when you are not too tired, otherwise, you may fall asleep! The goal is to feel as physically relaxed as possible while maintaining a wakeful mind.
If you do fall asleep, consciousness is shifting along a scale of dimensions. Your physical eyes are closed, yet the dream mind sees. As you grow more alert and aware of the out-of-body experience (OBE), you begin to sense the physical mind continues thinking and being while the projected double is split into an independent aspect. You can shift focus or point of consciousness out in front of the body, even above and beyond it. More than one aspect of you is expanding on experience.
4. Notice Your Senses Sharpening
At this stage, you may notice mysterious visuals or sounds as well as sensations such as floating or falling. You may also feel slightly numb, which is exactly where you want to be.
It comes to your attention that the mind is recording more than one set of dream memories. In fact, you discover you can have two or more sets of memories for a single time period, that of the participant and the observer, and possibly other perspectives. More than one set of dream memories co-exist. As the projected double re-joins or re-integrates with the physical body, the strongest set of memories stand out. Other, shadow memories also exist, but are often lost.
Even now, you gain insight into a range of experiences from non-physical sight to projection. Mind's eye vision is revealing itself. The depth and complexity of dream recall sharpens as you practice, strengthen awareness, learn to keep OBEs short and train the mind so physical and projected aspects are aware and focused on each other. You see what you are ready to accept.
5. Visualize a Silver Cord
Now imagine a silver rope dangling from the ceiling, just within your reach. Spend some time visualizing this rope in detail, to the point where you can imagine what it will feel like.
6. Attempt to Grab the Rope with Your Astral Hand
Instead of diving right in and trying to astral project your whole body immediately, simply begin with one limb. Focus on reaching out to the rope and grabbing it with your astral hand.
7. Allow the Rest of Your Body to Follow
After you have successfully gripped the cord with your astral hand, feel the rest of your astral body rise from your physical form, and begin to climb the rope. It may seem heavier or lighter than usual to lift yourself.
Ultimately, it can take practice to master OBEs at will, but with persistence and discipline, travel anywhere is possible. If you don’t succeed the first time, or have lapses in your progress, encourage yourself to keep it up. Conscious visits through astral realms are closer than you imagine.
"Men are the dreams of a shadow." - Pindar (Ancient Greek lyrical poet)