I did try the RT technique described, holding my nose and seeing if I could breath, but this much effort usually wakes me up too much.
Tonight I'm going to try this again, except I'll sleep for half the night beforehand, wakeup to the alarm, watch a bit of TV or something, then attempt a WILD I have a feeling I'm getting close.

As for the Astral Projection quote on opening the eyes, I feel it is something that could be, and was misconceived by me. When I had been reading "you will open your eyes and be in a dream", I literally thought I would have to open my eyes, but I think its more along the lines of : "You're eyes will be opened and you will find yourself in a dream."
This seems to make it more clear that it is a effortless action taking place.

Correct me if I'm wrong