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CHAPTER TECHNIQUES
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE TECHNIQUES The techniques detailed below may be used both with a direct method of entering the phase without prior sleep, and with an indirect method performed upon awakening. The exceptions are the dream consciousness techniques, which are listed separately, although they cannot but have a direct influence on the probability of success of the other methods. Conversely, all of the other techniques cannot but have the side effect of increasing the probability of dream consciousness arising. With a few exceptions, the list does not include non-autonomous phase entrance techniques based on external physical factors or chemical influences. The specifics of using each method are described in detail in its corresponding section. All of the techniques listed below are to be used in accordance with the instructions for each method. However, it is necessary to first understand a fundamental difference here. With an indirect method upon awakening, the goal is to find a technique that works by quickly alternating through the most interesting and intuitive ones. As soon as a technique starts working, keep with it and intensify the effort, and then try to separate right away. It will become apparent how well a technique is working by the intensity of its effects. For example, some imagined movement may become real. Any real sensations arising from the techniques upon awakening mean that they are working, and that the practitioner is already in the phase. The techniques play a secondary role with the direct method, and serve to create a free-floating state of mind (fading out or activating consciousness, depending on the type of technique being performed) that is conducive to brief lapses in consciousness. The deeper a lapse, the better the