Out of Body Experience Techniques & Instructions

 

The 6 Best Techniques for Initiating an Out of Body Experience (OBE)

 

First, it's important to say that before attempting any of the OBE techniques, you should be completely relaxed, both mentally and physically. Out-of-Body-Experience.info contains a lot of information and tips to achieve the desired state of mind.

Initiating an out-of-body experience is not something to force, and without sufficient relaxation you are unlikely to be successful in projecting! Be sure to read up on OBE techniques, but understand there's not much you can do with them until you've mastered relaxation and trance states.

Well that said, here are the seven best techniques for initiating an out-of-body experience:

 

 

1. Initiating an out-of-body experience with the rope technique

 

The technique of rope projection is said to have been developed by Robert Bruce, one of the leading figures in the world of astral projection. The idea was a projection method that would be effective for people without sight and therefore relies more on tactile experiences than visual memories. The technique revolves around an imaginary rope hanging from the ceiling above you.

 

• As you lie on your bed, imagine the rope hanging down towards you, and what you do is imagine yourself (or rather, your astral self) grasping the rope and pulling yourself up on the rope, one hand at a time, all the while focusing on the sensations as you climb to the top. Notice the feel of the rope on your hands and the movement of your body as you pull yourself up from your bed, and also focus on the feel of your arms slowly but surely pulling you up.

 

The rope technique is extremely successful in inducing an out-of-body experience, even in people who have long struggled to see any results. A fairly intense dizziness is felt fairly quickly and projection is generally instantaneous provided the student has remained calm and relaxed throughout.

 

 

2. Out of body experience with ladder technique

 

Occasionally people have difficulty with the rope technique for astral projection as they just don't feel that their imaginary hands and arms are strong enough to hold the rope and pull themselves up the rope. This may sound strange to you, but it's a phenomenon that's more common than you think!

 

• In this case one can instead imagine a ladder hanging from the ceiling, which has the advantage that the would-be astral projector can use his or her feet as well as hands.

 

All other aspects of this method remain the same as the rope technique.

 

 

3. Out of body experience with point shift method

 

The next two out of body experience techniques are a bit more traditional and also more difficult for many people. However, some people take these types of astral projection techniques like ducks to water, and it's certainly good to have as many different methods as possible.

 

• In the Point Shift method, you become intensely aware of your own body and then visualize where everything in your room is in relation to you and all others. Because of this, this requires quite a bit of concentration.
• When you reach this stage, you can feel yourself floating, just a few inches at first, and then visualize your entire surroundings from this new perspective. The idea is to feel as if you have already been projected out of your body and become aware of where you are and what you are visualizing from the point of view of your imaginary self!

 

Finally, slowly rise out of your physical body. For that, it takes something what can only be described as a very relaxed form of willpower. Some strength is necessary, but don't let your body tense up. Congratulations you have projected and once you have mastered this method of astral projection you will find it much easier to project in almost any circumstance.

 

 

4. Using the self-visualization method for out of body experience

 

This is the first method I learned to use to initiate an out of body experience!

Like the Point Shift Method, it's one of the more difficult for many people, and this probably explains a lot of my early struggles to master astral projection. But once learned, this is a good technique that only gets faster with practice!

 

• Central to this OBE technique is the creation of a detailed, lifelike image of yourself. I've found it works well both lying down and sitting, but it works best in an environment you're very familiar with are. Visualize yourself, starting with your feet and working your way up, including any details you feel will help your body image feel truly real. Sometimes I envision really intricate details, from buttons to eyebrow hairs, and other times I envision them in much broader strokes.
• With some effort you can now allow your body image to stand up or sit up.
• At this point you may begin to feel pressure in your head or chest. Don't panic because this is the projection point that kicks in. If all goes according to plan, your attention will now be fully focused on the projected body.

 

By the way: The body image does NOT necessarily have to be a copy of your physical body! In the Middle Ages, «animal bodies» were often used in shamanic circles or among witches. Many stories about werewolves or werecats etc. originate from the ability of shamans and witches to depict and condense their animal form for many years so that this could sometimes be seen by ordinary people. The Lapps in particular were famous for their ability to travel in the image.

 

 

5. The roll-out technique for the projection

 

Not in itself a complete system for astral projection, but rather a help when projection was not entirely successful. I generally alternate this technique with others when projection proves difficult, or use it to finish the projection after using the rope technique.

This is a method of initiating an out-of-body experience while in bed or lying down. It is effective because the act of rolling in your bed is something we all experience many times during the night, and familiarity with this action makes it easy to visualize to help initiate an out-of-body experience.

 

• Simply feel yourself rolling back and forth in your bed and allow your imaginary vision to reflect each new position. This astral projection technique is often enough to induce a successful OBE, even if you have trouble with other methods. I have to say, though, that I've rarely found it effective on its own.

 

 

6. The propulsion system for out-of-body experiences

 

Another effective system that I believe was also discovered by the great Robert Bruce. As I describe it, it becomes clear that this technique for astral projection is not one of the more traditional methods!

You may have noticed while driving a car or playing a computer driving game that you can easily find yourself in a trance concentrating on driving while the outside views are fast-moving and constantly changing. We can often lose track of time or get to a destination without really remembering the journey.

 

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• We can use our remembered experiences to initiate astral travel by remembering the sense of movement combined with the ever changing and moving landscape. This should lead to a deep trance fairly quickly, allowing the projector to switch to another method, such as the rope technique, to do the actual projection.

 

Personally, I have rarely used this method of initiating an OBE. It definitely works; However, I have concerns that using this method could easily lead the practitioner of astral projection to always associate the sensation of driving with entering a deep trance state. This would be undesirable for obvious reasons!

 

 

The atmosphere for practicing an out of body experience is very important. Make sure you remove all interference (telephone, television, etc.). Before the out of body experience technique, drink little or preferably nothing at all so that you don't have to go to the toilet in the middle. Don't practice on a full stomach, but don't practice when you're hungry either. If necessary, darken your room a little if there is too much light.

Don't do sport immediately prior to exercise to keep your body from going into overdrive. Concentrate exclusively on the out of body experience technique during your practice. Avoid wandering thoughts. Stress can avoid an out-of-body experience. It is better to do important tasks with deadline pressure first and only then practice an out of body experience technique. Wear comfortable clothing, or preferably none at all. Practice in the morning or after noon, here the chance of an OBE is highest.

 

 

1. Out of body experience technique: Visualization of a beach holiday

 

 

For the first out of body experience technique, lie comfortably in your bed and try to just relax for the next 2 minutes. For this step of the astral projection guide, close your eyes and think of a nice, warm place. If you have experienced a nice beach holiday, then just think of this place. For this out of body experience technique, primarily perceive only the basic environment. Concentrate on the warmth and light of the sun widely illuminating the area. Now imagine the sea. It reflects the sun's rays and leaves a radiant glow.

The waves move towards the beach and whirl up the sand. Now perceive the soft, warm beach and feel how you lie in it and just relax. Now take a deep breath and smell the salty sea in the air. The environment smells familiar and pleasant. Now you can hear the sounds of the wind and the waves of the sea washing up on the shore. You can hear the rhythmic movements of the waves. If you are deep enough in the imagination during the out of body experience technique, now let the details emerge. In the sky you can see a few clouds moving slowly.

A few seagulls are flying through the air, also enjoying this wonderful weather. On the mainland you can see mountains and houses. Just let all the details surface. Just watch them, try not to influence them for the out of body experience technique. You should have entered in a very high state of relaxation by now. Keep your awareness alert and clear by observing the details. When you have placed your full consciousness in the body lying on the beach, you can slowly return with your thoughts to your bed. Often after such an intense performance your body has already fallen asleep and may be in sleep paralysis. Now for this out of body experience try to separate your astral body from your physical by trying to move your astral arms or legs.

 

 

2. Out of body experience technique: Waking Back To Bed

 

 

For the out of body experience technique, lie in your bed as usual and set an alarm clock that will wake you up after about 5 hours. Fall asleep naturally. When the alarm goes off, you get up no matter how much you want to go back to sleep. Get up for a moment, go to the toilet for a moment and read these instructions for out of body experience again or read something else about them. Dedicate your thoughts to the forthcoming out of body experience technique and look forward to it. Always remember that you are about to go on an out of body experience.

Think about what you will do during the out of body experience. Despite all this, try to maintain a certain basic tiredness and not become completely awake. After about 15 to 30 minutes, lie back in your bed. You dedicate the first 2 minutes of the out of body experience technique to your relaxation. You should then notice that you are gradually getting tired.

Now imagine that you are lying in a different position on your bed. For example, once you've laid down on your back, just imagine yourself lying on your bed with your stomach on. For this out of body experience technique, imagine that you are slowly floating up and then returning. Repeat this rhythmically. Float a little higher each time. Once you've reached a maximum altitude, you won't fully float back.

Often you can already perceive oscillations and vibrations during the out of body experience technique, which then actually bring you out of your body. If you have managed an out of body experience, look at your body and what position it is in. Is it really there as you put it down for the out of body experience technique, then you are actually in an out of body experience. If your body is as you visualized it, then you are probably in a lucid dream. This can always be a good indicator to determine whether the out of body experience is really an out of body experience.

 

 

3. Out of body experience technique: Affirmations before sleep

 

 

When used correctly, affirmations can be a very effective out of body experience technique. This technique does not require much effort. Think of favorable affirmations in advance that you will use throughout this exercise. An affirmation is always in the present tense. It is worded clearly and positively. As a requirement, it has the greatest effect. The purpose of these affirmations is to divert your awareness from everything and focus your attention on one point. For the out of body experience technique, the affirmations are said quietly, slowly and clearly in your head. Favorable affirmations are the following:

 

I am now experiencing a positive out of body experience.

 

I am now having a conscious out of body experience.

 

I'm leaving my body now.

 

I remain conscious while my body falls asleep.

 

I am now experiencing how I leave my body.

 

These are just a few examples out of thousands of variants. You are welcome to use others. In any case, the affirmation should have the usual form.

As the first step in this out of body experience technique, lie in your bed and take the next 2 minutes to just relax. Now you slowly begin to recite your affirmations in your head. You can stay with one affirmation but also swap it out. However, try to focus your full concentration on the affirmation during the out of body experience technique. Repeat them over and over again. Set a comfortable rhythmic tempo. If your thoughts wander away from the affirmation, there is a risk that you will fall asleep.

Try to keep your attention and every time your mind wanders, bring the thoughts back to the affirmation. If you have reached the hypnagogic state during the out of body experience technique, you will be able to perceive images. Don't let them distract you. Have images created in the context of your affirmation and observe them passively. Make sure the last thought you have before you fall asleep is the affirmation. An out-of-body experience often arises spontaneously. This out of body experience technique is simple but very effective.

 

 

4. Out of body experience technique: Stretch limbs

 

Lie down in your bed and spend the next 2 minutes for relaxing. Then you concentrate you on your legs for this out of body experience technique. Feel their existence and greatness. Now imagine how your legs stretching out. They are made out of some kind of rubber. Let them outgrow briefly and then shrink back to their normal size. Repeat this process again, but now let your legs grow out a bit longer. Do this procedure for the astral projection technique about 20 to 30 times until your legs are about twice as long, after which they will return to their usual size.

Now continue with your arms. Repeat the same principle with your arms until they almost double in length again. The next step in the out of body experience technique is your head. Extend your head about 20 to 30 times until it doubles in length as well. Now you let all the limbs grow and shrink again at once. As long as you feel an inner vibration. You can then use an exit technique to leave your body.

 

 

5. Out of body experience technique: The coveted glass of water

 

 

This out of body experience technique should not be practiced too often because it is a water fast. Depending on the situation, humans can survive 2 to 5 days without water. The technique requires about 12 hours without water. This out of body experience technique may only be carried out if you are physically completely healthy. People with medical conditions, especially those with kidney or bladder problems, should definitely avoid this technique. If symptoms such as loss of concentration, headaches, dizziness or nausea occur while practicing this out of body experience technique, the exercise should be stopped and water should be drunk. Execute this out of body experience technique only at intervals of at least 2 weeks.

Start your day with a balanced breakfast and a glass of water or hot tea. From this time on drinking is taboo until the end of the out of body experience technique. Fill up a large glass of water and carry it with you wherever you go. Your lunch should be taken without water if possible and not too watery if possible (soup and Co.). About 3 hours after your lunch, an urgent craving for that glass of water should have developed. For this astral projection technique, every time you think you are thirsty, mentally reach for the glass and imagine drinking it.

If your thirst has awakened a strong desire for the glass and you have already imagined drinking it about 10 times, go to bed (will be around 3 to 4 p.m.). Now dedicate the next 2 minutes to your relaxation. Now for the out of body experience technique you concentrate on the glass of water that you have placed next to your bed. Imagine getting up or floating out of bed, reaching for your glass, and then drinking. Repeat this process over and over again and add more and more details to your imagination.

Your thoughts during the out of body experience technique are all about exiting your body to reach the glass. Imagination is often exceeded with an actual out of body experience. So it will be impossible to reach for the glass. When this happens you can look at your physical body lying in bed to be amazed by your astral projection.

 

 

6. Out of body experience technique: The astral rope

 

 

Lie down in your bed at your usual practice time and devote the first few minutes of the out of body experience technique to your relaxation. Only then does the actual exercise begin. Only say the words with full persuasion:

 

«An astral rope now hangs down from my ceiling

and hangs over me.»

 

If your consciousness is largely occupied with this sentence, the hypnagogic state will slowly set in and you will slowly be able to visualize a rope above you. Pay close attention to the shape of the rope for this out of body experience technique. Examine it visually. Don't try to force the impressions, just focus on the details and let them appear. Pay attention to the material the rope is made of. How thick is it? Is it braided? Which color is it? Gather all the necessary information for the out of body experience technique until the rope hangs clearly in front of you. Now feel the rope with your power of thought.

Now imagine your astral fingers feeling it. Inspect it very carefully. Reach for the rope with your second astral hand as well and grasp it. Pull the rope slowly to feel its resistance. In the next step of the out of body experience technique, you try to pull yourself up with all your will power. While do so, you pull your astral body with you. Just think how you climb that rope. Apply all the energy it takes to do this. You will most likely feel vibrations at this point in the astral projection technique. Don't let them distract you, but continue to pull yourself out of your body. Once you have gripped the rope with your feet, you have exited your physical body.

 

 

7. Out of body experience technique: OBE from a lucid dream

 

In order to be able to use this out of body experience technique, it is necessary to master lucid dreaming. In these dreams you become aware that you are dreaming and you can control the action of your dream as you wish. One also often speaks of lucid dreams or waking dreams, since the mind works almost like in normal life with this out of body experience technique. Since some readers are familiar with lucid dreams, I would like to introduce this method in this book. If you have no idea about lucid dreams, I will briefly show you how to learn them. For more information about this out of body experience technique, you can quickly find it on the internet.

Dreams process our everyday situations. We always perform similar procedures in dreams as we do in our lives. In our dreams, we are mostly unaware that we are dreaming at all. That's why you first have to realize that you're dreaming. In this out of body experience technique, a so-called reality test is used to check whether you are dreaming or awake. To do this, you look at your own hand several times and count the number of fingers. If the number is 5, you are awake. In a dream, counting is more complicated. You count more fingers than you actually have, which leads to the realization that you are in a dream. If you ritually incorporate these reality tests into your daily routine, at some point you will inevitably do the same reality test in your dream and realize that you are dreaming. There are dozens of different reality tests for this out of body experience technique.

Our actual goal is to trigger an out of body experience from a lucid dream. Once you have noticed that you are in a dream and have gained clarity, the next step in the out of body experience technique comes. In your dream, make the request to return to your chamber. With a smooth transition, you will find yourself lying in bed in sleep paralysis. Often you will already be able to feel vibrations during the out of body experience technique. Then separate yourself from your physical body using an exit technique. With the help of a lucid dream, your body and your consciousness are in an optimal position for an out of body experience. Due to the smooth transition from the dream to your chamber, your body remains asleep, but your consciousness is awake and can separate from the body for this out of body experience technique.