pulse racing just before projection

[SpectralDragon]

The pulse is actually supposed to slow down in projection, which leads me to believe you are not relaxed enough. If you are sitting up try laying down.

[projektatma]

this has actually happened to me twice.  the first time laying down, and the second time sitting in full lotus.  but what you have said does make sense.  i think that i might be getting too excited/afraid when i'm on my way out.  i will try doing some more relaxation exercises...maybe try to project after yoga practice.  and hopefully as i learn what to expect, the vibrations, and sensations won't seem so new and exciting, and the pulse problem will maybe work its self out.
thank you for your help,
-a
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[SeventhVirgo]

I think that's normal... for beginers.  It happens to me also.. and I've almost AP'ed about twice also...

It's fear, doubt, and excitement... like "wow i'm really doing it!"

[Vicky]

This happened to me everytime I projected during the vibrations. Some people think it's jsut a sensation of your heart beating faster but it actually is the physical body. During vibrations I have always felt faster pulse and heart beat

[projektatma]

hello,
i am very new to this.  i have some experience with shamanic journeys, but not with this method of astral travel.  i have been working with the rope method for about a week now with some amazing results.  i have felt the vibrations through my entire body, and i have felt myself coming out of my body.
here is the problem.  i have almost been out of my body twice.  both times my heart begins racing, and it kind of freaks me out.  i realize that the feeling of the heart racing is normal with the opening of the heart chakra.  but as i understand it, it's not supposed to actually make your pulse faster...just feel like it is.  but when i use my blood pressure monitor...my pulse is up around 105, when it is usually about 75 to 80.
my question is this:  is this normal?  does the pulse usualy go up, or is this a side effect of my own fear that i will simply have to overcome?  it concerns me because i have had a history of very high cholesterol, which is good now that i'm eating better and exercising...but still leaves me worried when my heart does something funny.
i greatly appreciate any and all help that can be offered.  and will return the favor if there is ever anything i can do.
thank you in advance.  and thanks to mr. bruce, and all who help with the site.
sincerely,
a.
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