The second astral projection technique is known as the visualization technique. This technique is provided for those of you who can visualize to any extent, and is often a preferred method of projecting for anyone who thinks primarily in terms of pictures rather than sensations.
The Visualization Technique
As with the previous technique, begin by making yourself comfortable in bed. Make sure that you are warm and that your clothing is loose, then close your eyes. Spend a good two or three minutes just concentrating on your breathing and allowing your body to relax. Before very long you will find your mind becoming quiet and at the same time you will be receiving fewer impressions from your physical body. In other words, your arms and legs and torso will begin to fall asleep.
When you have achieved this state of total relaxation, imagine that you can see through your closed eyes. Imagine the ceiling above your physical body as clearly as possible. Spend several minutes doing this if necessary.
Once you can visualise the ceiling, imagine that your astral body (consciousness) begins to float out of your physical body towards the ceiling. See the ceiling coming closer as you rise up out of your body. Feel the sensation of weightlessness this brings about.
Float by the ceiling for a couple of minutes, then imagine yourself rolling over in the air and looking down at your physical body. Really visualise you seeing yourself and your environment from outside your body. Explore the room that your body is sleeping in, making sure that your visualisation is as clear and vivid as possible.
When you do this regularly, your consciousness will eventually “click” out of the physical and you will not need to visualise. Instead, you will be able to perceive your environment quite naturally as a floating point of consciousness. At this point you can consider yourself to has projected successfully and can begin to explore as you wish.
