Some people can astral project naturally. Others are afraid to leave the physical body and never are able to astral project. An alternative approach is remote viewing.

In astral projection you remain attached to your physical body by a silver "umbilical type" cord. Some people see the cord and others do not.

You are aware of things you encounter along the way while out of your body.

To astral project, as with all out-of-body experiences - one must feel totally relaxed, clothing fitting comfortable, reclining is best. Often a comforter is best over the body as the physical body sometimes gets cold when you travel out.

Find a quiet place . . . free of distractions. . .

Adjust the lighting and room temperature. . .

Adjust clothing . . . footwear . . . eyeglasses.

Sit down or lie down . . . Find a position that is comfortable for you . . .

Quiet your mind . . . Still your thoughts . . .

Relax your body. . . Your face . . . your jaw . . . relaxing . . .

Your shoulders . . . your neck . . . relaxed Your arms . . .

your hands . . . feel at peace . . . Your torso . . .

your hips . . . letting go . . . Your legs . . . your feet . . .

totally relaxed . . . Focus on your breathing . . .

Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose . . .

Retain the breath as long as is comfortable . . .

Exhale through the mouth slowly and completely . . .

Repeat for two more breaths . . . or as is comfortable.

Let go of the fear of leaving your physical body.

Remember you astral project when you sleep.

See yourself floating away from your physical body.

You may feel as release or perhaps hear a sound as you leave.

If you get fearful, please stop as you are not ready for astral projection.

Anything done in metaphysics should feel comfortable and easy.

If it is stressful, let it go for now, as you are not ready.

Quiet your mind. Clear your thoughts.

In your mind say:

"I'm going to count down from 3 to 1, visualizing each number on a white orb suspended in the air
above my head. When I reach the third and final "1" my body will be deeply relaxed. I will have
no awareness of physical sensations. I will not perceive any physical discomfort.
My consciousness will be focused on my astral body.

Now visualize a white orb suspended in the air above your head. Mentally focus on the
orb I visualize a number "3" on the face of the orb. The numbers can be any color.
They may vary with each experience. Visualize the 3 --three times: three number "3's"
on the orb. Your body is completely relaxed. You are losing awareness of your
physical body.

Then repeat the visualization with three number "2's." You are into greater relaxation.
Now visualize the "1's." You are losing awareness of physical sensations.
Your consciousness will be in your astral body.

Repeat this using the number "1's" three times. Your consciousness is now in my
astral body.

This could involve training of several sessions. You may also find audio tapes that take you down
into these altered states as well. You getting better and faster as you go along each time.

There is no set agenda for how often you practice astral projection or any other out-of-body technique.
It soon becomes fun. It is like a deep meditation.

Now the key is to remain conscious while my body is asleep. Different thoughts may pull you
from your focus as the mind loves to chatter. Just push these thoughts away.

page by myst from the msn group Mystic Forest of Protection.