Meditation for Astral Projection?

I've heard many times that meditation helps with both Astral Projection and lucid dreaming (they might essentially be the same thing..? I don't know, still confused about that and it's a different topic) but as you may know, there are various types of meditation. I've started meditating at least 30 minutes per day since a few days ago, but I'm wondering if I'm doing it right.
So, what I do is sit cross-legged, relax, and try to maintain a thoughtless mind as much as possible while being as aware of myself, my body, and my surroundings, as possible. Is that a good technique? If no, what should I try that would help with AP? Thanks.

With true deep meditation,you don't want to be aware of your Surroundings.A good way to start your meditation is with deep breathing,as you do your deep breathing start to empty your mind of all thoughts,think of your mind as a blank screen.You will probably find that thoughts will come into your mind as you begin to relax but just push them aside.You want to heighten the energy in your Aura,to do this concentrate on different parts of your body starting at your feet and work up to your head,you may feel some strange sensations as you do this,don't worry this is completely normal,by concentrating on different parts of your body you are awakening the energy in that area of your body,The concentration exercise should last about 5 minuets,you should feel very relaxed by this point next concentrate on the area in the middle of your head between your eyes,and a little above them this is the area of the Pineal Gland a very important gland in psychic awakening.You want to turn your Consciousness inward not outward.

Originally Posted by Angelstar

With true deep meditation,you don't want to be aware of your Surroundings.A good way to start your meditation is with deep breathing,as you do your deep breathing start to empty your mind of all thoughts,think of your mind as a blank screen.You will probably find that thoughts will come into your mind as you begin to relax but just push them aside.You want to heighten the energy in your Aura,to do this concentrate on different parts of your body starting at your feet and work up to your head,you may feel some strange sensations as you do this,don't worry this is completely normal,by concentrating on different parts of your body you are awakening the energy in that area of your body,The concentration exercise should last about 5 minuets,you should feel very relaxed by this point next concentrate on the area in the middle of your head between your eyes,and a little above them this is the area of the Pineal Gland a very important gland in psychic awakening.You want to turn your Consciousness inward not outward.

Thanks a lot! Very helpful, you're right.

your welcome