basically what I do is relax, I relax until my body feels at ease and then I try to visualize different methods of leaving my body, from floating out to rolling out to falling through my body or pushing myself out but I cant, do I NEED to enter the trance state or is relaxation enough? also my body seems to spasm everytime I try to get out like it is being prepared to be hit or something but I feel a pressure in the places I focus on to leave, its like the astral body IS moving but hardly an inch.
I currently have a D written on my hand for "dreaming" and I hope that will help me lucid dream tonight and get into RTZ OBE but what are my chance?
Hi IceW0lf, welcome to the forums!
There is a lot of information regarding your question in the Astral FAQ's:
http://www.astralpulse.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=46
I would suggest becoming familiar with the trance state first. Once you become comfortable with this, then try an exit technique.
your extreme desire to leave your body may be whats stopping you from successfully projecting because you keep switching methods using your mind to much when it is meant to be in a relaxed state. For this i suggest reviewing all of those methods and pick just one to try out and see how well you go with it. If that particular method fails then the next day try a different one.
Astral projection can sometimes be a long process which requires much patience and study of any previous experiences or experiences of others. The twitching and slight movement of your astral body may be caused maybe because your trying to force it to happen instead of relaxing taking your time and letting it happen.
i had the same kind of problem when i first started trying to astral project but found a little more practice and patience was all that was needed.
Don't forget that you have to fall asleep. Your first projection will happen when you suddenly regain awareness while already being asleep. Your awareness will fluctuate, blinking in and out until you realize something unusual, vibrations, noises or hypnagog pictures. Or you would just know that you are ready. So your task is simply to let yourself fall asleep, but slowly enough to have time to implant your intent.
Your intent is simply to realize when your sleep is deep enough to let your energy body detach. Just pretend to be asleep or drifting then suddenly realize with much surprise that you are ready to separate. Do this on and off and after every time you actually realize that you were drifting. In the mean time suppress internal duologue as much as you can, keep your mind focused on something, and your body relaxed in whatever position you feel the most comfortable. Put yourself in a patient, serene mindset, try to be passive and attentive. It's easy!