Strange sensations that aren't vibrations?

[tetrabane]

I've only had one OBE experience in my life which was while i was reading before going to sleep (like i used to every night) I have yet to project again because it feels like there's this block.Let me explain:

         I've attempted to project by first relaxing my body and using the mind awake/body asleep technique but that didn't really help me much.I focused on brightening the colors too much so i gave up.Then I thought I could make my astral body disalign with my physical body by trying to recreate the sensations i feel when i dance.So I went from toes to head and I  could feel my soul vibrating out yet suddenly I was hit with a strange sensation of my soul being stuck in a washer, spinning endlessly as I tried to tear away yet I couldn't. I tried to imagine floating up or being pulled yet it felt like my astral body was snagged on the center of my chest and wouldn't break free . I finally gave up and found that I hadn't been breathing very deeply the whole time.

        Can anyone explain why these happened to me and what i should do to get across that final bridge?Should I read till my body falls asleep from exhaustion like I did the first time or is there a better technique out there?Help would be much appreciated.Thanks in advance!

Ah~!One more thing just in case this helps.As I growing There were always many constant instances where my ears would begin to ring. I can focus on it still and will quickly begin to vibrate.Would this help at all?

[Xanth]

I've only had one OBE experience in my life which was while i was reading before going to sleep (like i used to every night) I have yet to project again because it feels like there's this block.Let me explain:

         I've attempted to project by first relaxing my body and using the mind awake/body asleep technique but that didn't really help me much.I focused on brightening the colors too much so i gave up.Then I thought I could make my astral body disalign with my physical body by trying to recreate the sensations i feel when i dance.So I went from toes to head and I  could feel my soul vibrating out yet suddenly I was hit with a strange sensation of my soul being stuck in a washer, spinning endlessly as I tried to tear away yet I couldn't. I tried to imagine floating up or being pulled yet it felt like my astral body was snagged on the center of my chest and wouldn't break free . I finally gave up and found that I hadn't been breathing very deeply the whole time.

        Can anyone explain why these happened to me and what i should do to get across that final bridge?Should I read till my body falls asleep from exhaustion like I did the first time or is there a better technique out there?Help would be much appreciated.Thanks in advance!

Ah~!One more thing just in case this helps.As I growing There were always many constant instances where my ears would begin to ring. I can focus on it still and will quickly begin to vibrate.Would this help at all?

What do you mean when you say that you've tried the "mind awake/body asleep technique"?
Mind awake/body asleep isn't a technique, it's a state of mind.  It's called the Trance State.  What method you use to attain that state is the "technique".
How long do you usually give each technique before moving onto the next one?
I'd say the minimum should be a solid week or two of practice using it.

[tetrabane]

Well II try designating my body as one color and my head as the other.When I inhale i say "mind awake", I try to imagine the head color getting brighter; then when i say "body asleep" i imagine my designated body color glowing brighter. It was a technique i found on the forums although ill admit I haven't spent as much time on it as I should.

Is this technique effective because I'm very good at visualizing and imagining and tuning in to the ringing I hear.
Is there an easy beginner technique that any of you would suggest, especially for very mentally visual people?

[kurtykurt42]

Different techniques are effective for different people. By practicing daily, you'll find what works best for you.

[Xanth]

Yup, you might have to go through a dozen or so until you find the one that works best for you.
And even when you do find it, you might find that it'll become ineffective for no reason at all and you'll have to switch to another one eventually.