Best practice to leave the body asleep - mind awake state...

Hi All,

Im a newbie, and have been wanting to Astral Project...

I have tried for about 7 days but without joy.

I feel have I got close several times, with my body going to sleep (with mind awake) strong vibrations, and pins n' needles, and on a few occasions have felt my arms and feet leave my body but my head will not leave my body...just cannot transition.
I then remain awake paralyzed, trapped in my body trying to get back into trance mode but end up getting too frustrated and decide to go to bed/sleep.

I have been trying at night (not in the morning as I have small child, busy job etc), and my issue is not accidentally falling to sleep - far from it. Also, after day 3 I decided to use meditation music/binaural tones to help keep my mind focused (as I live in a noisy city centre). Ive tried various positions (sitting up, and laying down etc), and various techniques (roll over, float away, rope) - but still havent found the 'key'.

Any help/thoughts would be appreciated. I realise it will take some time/practice but want to ensure Im using best practice so to speak. Best Regards, Lord

[astralsuzy]

You have only tried for seven days. Some people take weeks to ap. It sounds like you are doing well. You just have to keep practicing and get experience. With experience you will know what to do. Have confidence and know you can do it. There are times when I try to ap and it does not work. If you try to ap more than once during the night you will increase your chances to ap.

Try doing it during the daytime with the shades drawn. It's hard during the nighttime. I find it easier if I can at least see my surroundings a bit in dim light.

[Fairyana]

These things take practice, like any new skill. You're on the right track meditating... Don't feel frustrated if it takes a little while for you to get the hang of it. You're actually doing really well for someone who's been trying for only 7 days. Read as many books as you can on the subject, it'll help you find techniques which might work for you.

Perhaps you're not concentrating on the breath. While listening to music, still cater your attention to the sound of your lungs filling up with air. Use your inner ear.

Don't get frustrated, It takes time. I can only AP when I catch myself In sleep paralysis. :/

Cheers,

Joe

Hi all, many thanks for your help. I'll let you know how it goes... best,