could have a more challenging time having an out of body
experience. On the other hand, a religious person who prays to
every type of God and asks them to bring them out of their body to
experience heavenly planes of existence would probably have a
much greater chance of doing so. At the end of the day, it's all about
keeping an open mind, no matter what your background or beliefs
are.
You see, taking up the art and practice of astral projection is not
learning something new or creating a new skill. You are simply
becoming aware of an innate ability that resides as part of your
consciousness already. It is not some 'weird' or a 'god-like' power;
it is entirely normal and ordinary. In the same way that many aspire
to know themselves more deeply, astral projection is just another
aspect of that. Know Thyself.
Exercise 1: Centering Consciousness
1. Take a deep breath and inhale relaxation into your belly,
and exhale with feelings of peace and surrender, repeat as
many times as you enjoy. While doing this, become the
observer of your breath. Then allow the breath to continue
in its automatic natural cycle, but maintain your watching
awareness of it. Notice how it naturally goes in and out
without any conscious effort.
2. Ask yourself, "How am I feeling?". Expand your awareness
to your body, especially your heart area, while keeping a
soft focus on your breath. Do not answer the question
mentally; only breathe and feel.
3. Ask yourself, "What am I thinking?". Do not go too deeply
or forcefully into your thoughts. Stay in impartial, objective,
non-judging awareness.
4. Continue to breathe while having this newfound state of
awareness of your breath, emotions and thoughts.
5. Look around you slowly, without labelling things or