Discovering The Truth Behind Astral Projection Experiences
Many people are curious as to what astral projection is and what the best techniques for this phenomenon are. Astral projection, also known as astral travel or out-of-body experience (OBE), is an event in which the astral body separates from the physical body. Some people can deliberately induce an out-of-body experience by using meditation and visualization techniques. Other astral projection experiences, on the other hand, happen accidentally, often to the amazement of the individual. The majority of people who report about astral projection experiences report a sensation of floating or flying near the ceiling, as well as the ability to see their physical body from a distance.
Some people confuse astral projection with lucid or vivid dreaming. What is more, most skeptics would point out that what most individuals would experience, as an astral experience is just a dream. However, astral projection experiences are unlike dreams in that they feel very real. Even though it is quite common for astral travel to be immediately preceded by a vivid dream, when one has a genuine astral experience, it is usually too real, vivid, and clear that in no way does the individual consider it as just being a dream.
The proper techniques for conscious astral projection are quite difficult to master. To start with, it is extremely helpful to learn meditation and train the mind and body to increase concentration on the inner self. In addition, it is important to learn how to withdraw away from the external senses, while at the same time learning how to calm down one’s breathing and slow down heart rate to as low as 40 beats per minute.
Celibacy is also very important, as it can be quite a task to maintain the constant concentration needed for a successful astral travel. Keep in mind that such a practice involves the slowing of metabolic rate and replacing of all physical activity, awareness, and consciousness with internal spiritual awareness to the point that the physical body becomes numb and still. Only in such a deep state of trance does it become possible to leave the physical body at will. The completion of this experience is quite profound as this ability leads to a mastery of life, death, and reincarnation.
Astral projection experiences during deep sleep are much more common and more accessible by most individuals. Some form of strenuous physical exercise can enhance the chances of astral travel happening during deep sleep a few hours before bedtime. Because the muscles of the body are no longer restless after physical workout, they are now more prone to relaxation at night. To accomplish this, one can do a little yoga and meditation before going to sleep.
According to experts, anyone can travel the non-physical dimensions with the right information and training. Remember, however, that astral projection is not something that one can simply learn overnight and do for fun. Rather, it is a serious undertaking that requires total dedication, hard work, and constant practice. Astral projection is considered a spiritual enrichment practice and hence is not something that one should perform only for materialistic or mundane reasons. It is worth knowing that a small intention and low level of consciousness would be unwise as these things can make it much difficult for any individual to achieve any worthwhile results.
The practice of astral projection is growing in popularity as more and more individuals are deciding to try their hands at the different techniques to attain such spiritual enlightenment. For these people, astral projection experiences open a completely new dimension of excitement and allow an out-of-this world encounter with the unknown.
