Q: What is the easiest way to have my first out of body experience? Is mediation the key? What about music like hemi sync or binaural beats? Are drugs or alcohol helpful or harmful to having an OBE? What is the Secret?
A: The truth is, everybody has their OWN process, and their own path when it comes to experiencing astral projection, or any of the OBE states. Some of the most profound experiences are spontaneous. (and often the result of trauma or danger…..like a NDE, for example)
But, that said…
there ARE some simple steps that are pretty universally effective, and I like this article below which outlines a few of them. (including some of the thoughts of Robert Monroe, who pioneered OBE sound technology himself…..some of which, you can sample here for free)
Check out the full article at the link following the excerpt below – there is some good info in there for the novice or upcoming OBE practioner!
Step one: Relax the body.According to Monroe, “the ability to relax is the first prerequisite, perhaps even the first step itself” to having an OBE. (out of body experience) This includes both physical and mental relaxation. Monroe does not suggest a method of attaining this relaxation, although Progressive Muscle relaxation, coupled with deep breathing exercises (inhale 1, exhale 2, inhale 3…. until 50 or 100) are known to work well.Step two: Enter the state bordering sleep.This is known as the hypnagogic state. Once again, Monroe doesn’t recommend any method of doing this. One way is to hold your forearm up, while keeping your upper arm on the bed, or ground