An out of body experience is when you're outside of your body to experience the world.Some people look down on their own bodies as they float.OBEs can happen accidentally, for example, you might have one while you are falling asleep, having a near death experience, or are under the influence of drugs.There are some simple and safe techniques you can use to try to induce an OBE.The focus should be on exploration rather than results.
Step 1: Positive intention to have an OBE should be set.
Make a conscious decision that you will have an OBE before you try to have one.As you approach the time when you want to attempt the OBE, remind yourself of your intentions and do so more frequently.It's important in the last few hours before your time.You can try repeating a specific phrase to yourself, such as, "Tonight I will consciously leave my body and then return to it."
Step 2: Pick out a time and place.
Pick a specific time and designate a comfortable and familiar practice area outside of your regular bed where the OBE will take place.It's a good idea to have a quiet and comfortable area where you can focus.You can designate your couch as the place where you intend to have the OBE by saying, "I will have an OBE tomorrow night after I go to bed."It is important that you choose a different spot than your regular bed.You are more likely to fall asleep if you don't enter an OBE state as you drift off!This is a space for personal exploration.Ahead of time, you can decorate the space to make it feel more special.You could hang crystals to create an ethereal vibe.
Step 3: After your sleep, set your alarm.
Go to sleep in your regular bed.You can wake up about 4 hours after you expect to fall asleep by setting an alarm on your phone or clock.Depending on how long it takes you to fall asleep, you may need to change your alarm time.After you have had plenty of time to sleep, the alarm should go off.
Step 4: It's a good idea to fall asleep in your regular bed.
As you drift off, try not to pay attention to anything else.Before you fall asleep, this should be the last thing you think of.Direct your focus back to your intention if you find your thoughts wandering.It is helpful to repeat your chosen phrase.
Step 5: After the alarm goes off, you should move to your "practice area".
Get out of bed when the alarm goes off.Sit quietly for 15 minutes, then move to your couch or wherever you want.If you can clear your mind of thoughts that aren't related to your goal, you'll be in a better place.Make sure you don't use your phone during your practice sessions.
Step 6: While lying down, focus on your intention to have an OBE.
You should lie down on your back when you move to the designated spot.Whatever feels most relaxing to you, you can either rest with your arms at your sides or folded over your chest.Keep repeating your intention to yourself.You could say to yourself, "I am leaving my body, I will have an OBE."
Step 7: Imagine leaving your body and going to your home.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself moving away from where you are lying down.You can look at things in different rooms in your home.Open yourself up to the experience and stay calm.You could see yourself looking at a painting on the wall or grabbing a knick knack from the shelf.Don't think about or focus on your body.You can explore beyond your home as you get more comfortable with this visualization.If you want to visualize yourself floating above your neighborhood, try walking down the street outside your home.
Step 8: As you fall asleep again, keep your focus on having an oye.
Keep repeating your intention to have an OBE as you picture yourself in your home.As you drift off to sleep, you should keep focused on your thoughts.As you make the transition back into sleep, you should enter an OBE state.It is possible that you are falling asleep.As you re-enter REM sleep, the goal is to stay conscious and control your experience.
Step 9: Recording your experiences in a journal is a good idea.
If you are unsuccessful the first time, don't be angry.You might need to practice this technique a lot before you get the results you want.Try to look at the process in a relaxed way.No matter how small, record your experience in a journal after each practice session.Journaling can help you understand your experiences.You can easily track your progress.
Step 10: Lie on your back.
There is a quiet, comfortable spot where you can lie down.If you can find an outdoor spot where you won't be disturbed, you could lie down on a bed, couch, yoga mat, or even on the grass.If you can clear your mind, that's great.Whatever is comfortable for you, let your hands rest on your chest or sides.
Step 11: Imagine floating above the bed or the floor.
Close your eyes as you get comfortable.Take a picture of your body floating upwards and hovering a short distance above the ground.The image and sensation of yourself floating is what you should focus on.Redirect your attention if it wanders.
Step 12: Hold that position until you no longer feel the floor or bed.
Try to imagine yourself floating there as well as feel it.Imagine that there is no air beneath you.You can't feel anything under you until you focus on the sensations.You might need to keep your visualization floating for a while before you can lose sensation.Take a few deep breaths if you lose focus.
Step 13: You should picture yourself moving around in the room.
Imagine yourself slowly moving into an upright position once you feel detached from the surface beneath you.Take a walk around the room and look at different objects.Don't analyze what you're seeing or doing, just let the experience unfold.You may be tempted to look at your own body, but don't do it until you are comfortable with the other stages of the process.Thinking about your physical body is likely to bring you back to it.
Step 14: You have to practice this technique daily until you are able to do each step comfortably.
If you are not able to do it successfully at first, don't be discouraged, this visualization-based technique can take a long time to master.You have to practice the process repeatedly until you can do it easily.It might take a few months of practice to learn this technique.Imagine yourself floating above your body, then reach the point where you can't feel the surface beneath you, and so on.