Everyone has some idea of what astral projection is, even if we don�t usually truly understand it. You�ve almost certainly seen it in a film or read about it somewhere. You�ve probably even heard it discussed among people you know. Even though you may have some vague concept of it, you probably didn�t know that it�s something that you � and everyone else in the world can do and have done before, even if you didn�t know it.
In order to determine if you have had an astral projection experience or to begin learning to astral project it is important to understand what astral projection is. Simply put astral projection is when your spirit body leaves your physical body. This is something that happens naturally at night when you are asleep, but it is possible for you to do it consciously and control the journey of your spirit body.
You can journey to any desired location when you astral project. You may even have done this as a child as you went to bed, as you grew into adulthood you just forgot how. No time or distance restrictions apply when astral projecting, which makes it possible to travel virtually anywhere. The astral body is what does the traveling when the person’s physical body is sound asleep.
You may be asking at this point what is meant by th astral body? The meaning of the term astral body is the body’s invisible duplicate, also called the ethereal body. It is where all of our wishes and feelings are stored in our body. I bet you are wondering how the astral body can leave and then also return to the physical body? There is this silver cord that connects the physical body with the astral body.
The silver cord connects your astral and physical bodies for your entire life. As long as you�re living, your astral body will always find its way back.
When we astral project, where do our astral bodies go? They go to their natural element, the astral plane: an ethereal counterpart to the physical world. Experts are not all in agreement about exactly how the astral plane works, but they generally agree that there are many different levels which make up the astral plane and that it is tuned to a slightly different rate of our vibration than our own. We can�t perceive it with our physical senses, but our astral bodies can travel through this plane of reality with ease.
It is perfectly alright at this stage if you are concerned about possible hazards in doing astral projection. The answer to this is both no and yes. We have already mentioned these facts that the astral body always returns to the physical thanks to the silver cord, also that everyone can do astral projection. You just need to make sure you have your mind right to do this though. This means that your basic thinking skills should be strong and sound, this way you will be able to know exactly what you want and even more important where you want to go.
When you�re intoxicated, astral projection can be hazardous. Psychological damage can be caused by astral projection while you�re not in control of yourself. When you don�t have all your wits about you, you can only travel the lowest (and most dangerous) levels of the astral plane.
This is why it is so important that you know exactly what you are doing and where you are planning to go. The goal you are trying to achieve is not just astral projecting, but conscious astral projection where you are aware of what is going on.
When engaging in astral projection it is important to prepare properly. Once you know how to prepare, you will find that astral projection is a quick and easy process. The method of preparation varies depending on the professional consulted. However, there are a number of, at home, training programs that provide individuals with the opportunity to learn how to control the experience and ultimately obtain both more enjoyment and benefit from astral projecting.
The internet has a wealth of information on astral projection and there are a number of books, which describe a number of techniques that can be used in order to prepare the mind and body for astral projection. There are even recordings that use hypnosis to assist in astral projection. There is an advantage to these types of recordings. You can have them play on repeat giving people who may find it difficult to prepare the time necessary to reach the appropriate state of mind; this extra time might not be available if professional sessions are used.
A new audio recording technology called binaural beats has been shown to help people astral project as well. The listener hears two slightly different frequencies, one in each ear and the effect of these sounds is deep relaxation as the listener�s brainwaves tune into just the right frequency for astral projection.
Be patient as you practice astral projection. Even though it�s a natural ability, it will take some time to get the hang of it. You might fail several times, but if you stick with it you will succeed and begin enjoying your ability to astral project.
Are you still not sure about astral projection? Here�s an example of astral projection we�ve all had. Everyone has those dreams where they�re flying, then begin to fall; and wake up. These aren�t dreams at all, but an experience of astral projecting. When you feel like you�re in flight, this is your astral body moving through the non-physical plane. The falling sensation is the feeling of your astral body returning to earth and re-entering your physical body. Astral projection is a very real ability which you already have. If you devote a little time and effort to practice it, your reward will be being able to enjoy this experience any time you like.