Astral Projection instructional video series

[VinceField]

After over 20 years of astral projecting and lucid dreaming, I've decided to start a video series explaining the best methods and techniques I've used and sharing my own insights and experiences over the years. I'd like to use this thread as a hub to share these instructional videos and open it to discussion relating to the topics discussed in the videos, but also relating to astral projection and lucid dreaming in general, particularly regarding my own experiences and questions about your own attempts and experiences if you believe I can be of any assistance. ------------------------- 1. The first video in the series provides detailed instructions on what I consider to be one of the most effective techniques for astral projection. This was one of the first methods I've ever used back when I was a teenager and it has never let me down. https://youtu.be/3mcqgWijNHM 2. This is a meditation audio track that can be used with the astral projection method I explain in the first video: https://youtu.be/Cy-lqwUuhEA 3. This is a lucid dreaming audio track that can be used with the same astral projection method from the first video, as it works for lucid dreaming as well, it's just a matter of using different affirmations to instruct your subconscious mind to produce a lucid dream instead of an astral projection: https://youtu.be/1hIAKD6du6A 4. In my second tutorial, I explain one of the best methods for increasing and enhancing your lucidity during astral projections and lucid dreams: https://youtu.be/Q7YT3ap3iCQ 5. The third tutorial in the series explains a method for inducing any experience you want during your astral projections, and I also share some of my own experiences with this method: https://youtu.be/kn9sVLgxtwY

[Lang]

I went ahead and viewed your other video about astral projection. When you tell us to look at our hands? Is that like a Reality test? if it isn't, how is it different from a Reality test.

[VinceField]

The purpose of looking at your hands while out of body is not to test your reality, but, as I explained in the video, it serves the purpose of raising your level of lucidity when you notice it is starting to fade, or when you feel like you need a boost in your awareness. When you say reality test, it makes me think of the method of looking at your hands throughout the day with the intention of questioning your reality, whether you are awake or dreaming, in order to eventually have this carry over into the dream state and become lucid. This serves a different purpose.

[Lang]

If I read this book and practice these techniques, how long do you think it would take me if I was a beginner it be able to do astral Projects? And what is the difference between any other books or information about the subject and yours?

[VinceField]

I can't say how long it would take you to astral project because everyone is different. It took me about a week to have my first out of body experience using the first method I explain in the book, but I was able to project almost immediately using the second method I explain in the book - this is the method I share in the video. I think it worked on the second try if I remember correctly (this was back in the year 2000). I'd say the most striking difference between my book and others is the nature of my experiences that I share. I have had many experiences which I have never heard of any other out of body explorer have, and I've read almost every book on the subject. I also share a lot more techniques and methods than many other books, and explain these methods in context, explaining not only the method but my own experiences with them and what the results were. There is also a lot of "problem solving" and overcoming common difficulties during these experiences, so you get real examples of the issues you are likely to encounter and how they can be overcome. But honestly, I didn't start this thread to talk about my book. Just wanted to share my methods.

[Hilary]

In my second video, I explain one of the best methods for increasing and enhancing your lucidity during astral projections and lucid dreams: https://youtu.be/Q7YT3ap3iCQ Interesting stuff! Thank you for sharing, Vince. I use looking at my hands as a stabilization technique, too. It's a great technique for that. It also serves another purpose of reminding you that you're lucid, if you're struggling with staying lucid. I will stop in a lucid dream (including one just last night) and stare at my hands until fine details appear to solidify the dream. I have also walked around with my hands in front of me, or kept saying "I'm lucid, I'm dreaming, etc." to remind myself. I will even tell other DCs "Hey, I'm lucid!" I have never experienced my hands melting or burning away. That is interesting. I also like how you talk about how a method may work for one person, but not another. The first video in the series provides detailed instructions on what I consider to be one of the most effective techniques for astral projection. This was one of the first methods I've ever used back when I was a teenager and it has never let me down. https://youtu.be/3mcqgWijNHM Excellent video, those techniques are tried and true. WBTB, MILD, and falling sensation. I have never tried the falling sensation technique, however, I have read about it in another book (Astral Dynamics by Robert Bruce), so I know it's a valid technique, especially for WILD. I know in my own WILDs, sometimes I do feel a "sinking" sensation right before (not on purpose).

[Lang]

. I don't attempt astral projections and lucid dreaming any more. They happen spontaneously now. If I want to project, I simply wake up and let it happen. My body and mind know how to trigger it almost as second nature. Wow!! God powers? Or is just luck? So you are saying that you can Effortley Lucid dream and AP without having a problem. Does this mean that you can Remain awareness your awareness without any critical thinking or prep? Almost like omnilucidity? Is that what you mean? You make this stuff sound so easy. Also, have you done any Sleep research? I saw your videos on Levitation. Do you experience levitation while you are dreaming or astral projections too while you do these things?

[VinceField]

Wow!! God powers? Or is just luck? So you are saying that you can Effortley Lucid dream and AP without having a problem. Does this mean that you can Remain awareness your awareness without any critical thinking or prep? Almost like omnilucidity? Is that what you mean? You make this stuff sound so easy. Also, have you done any Sleep research? I saw your videos on Levitation. Do you experience levitation while you are dreaming or astral projections too while you do these things? No God powers here lol. I've read of something similar with other explorers like Robert Monroe. It eventually became effortless for him. I believe it's just a matter of time, practice and development. I'm not saying that I can have these experiences anywhere at any time, as the mind and body still need to be in the proper state. But I no longer need methods to induce them. I'm not sure what kind of sleep research you're referring to. I've done research on sleep in a general sense, particularly to help my lucid dreaming practice.

[Lang]

I'm not sure what kind of sleep research you're referring to. I've done research on sleep in a general sense, particularly to help my lucid dreaming practice. Clinical studies? I mean like sleep studies done by Neuroscientists. I mean if you experience levitating or even for your experience exploration relating to Astral Projection and lucid dream research then that would be a great piece of information for further our research on the subjects. No techniques or methods are reliable for everyone unless you know your own sleep pattern. Did Robert Monroe really say that though? So you are AS lucky to do what Monroe did? ~Humble.

[VinceField]

It's been a while since I read his books, but I recall him explaining how he eventually stopped having vibrations and started to "phase" out of his body without all those heavy sensations that are common for beginners, and this has mirrored my own experience. It's not about luck, it's about practice and dedication. I'm no different or more lucky than anyone else, I've simply chosen to develop this particular set of abilities.

[Hilary]

It's been a while since I read his books, but I recall him explaining how he eventually stopped having vibrations and started to "phase" out of his body without all those heavy sensations that are common for beginners, and this has mirrored my own experience. It's not about luck, it's about practice and dedication. I'm no different or more lucky than anyone else, I've simply chosen to develop this particular set of abilities. I feel like I need to correct something here. Vibrations are not simply a beginner experience. You can experience vibrations regardless of your level of ability. Sometimes you get them, and sometimes you don't.. but, after 8 years of practice, I still get them. It's part of the natural process. I'm hesitant to believe when others claim omnilucidity (or something similar). It's not that it can't happen, but it is rare. I say this because skilled and practiced lucid dreamers know that they have to keep up their practice, and methods, to maintain their abilities. When I stop using techniques, I lose my ability to get lucid easily. Yes, with practice, you will have more natural, spontaneous lucid dreams (or astral projections), however, it is dependent upon consistent and frequent practice.

[VinceField]

Right, vibrations don't necessarily happen only for beginners. What I personally experienced was that over time, as I developed my consciousness and energy body through consistent practice, the vibrations lessened more and more until they became so subtle they were almost imperceivable at times. But I don't think that has to be everyone's experience. I am also reluctant to believe over the top claims like omnilucidity or omniprojection - there are people who claim to always be partially projected in the astral, for example. But this is not at all my case. I don't lucid dream and astral project every night, but I also no longer use methods. Either the experiences happen spontaneously, which is often enough to keep my practice alive, or I wake up and decide to project or lucid dream and essentially just allow the experience to happen. I suppose it's like anything else. The more you practice a skill, the more it becomes second nature.

[Hilary]

Right, vibrations don't necessarily happen only for beginners. What I personally experienced was that over time, as I developed my consciousness and energy body through consistent practice, the vibrations lessened more and more until they became so subtle they were almost imperceivable at times. But I don't think that has to be everyone's experience. I am also reluctant to believe over the top claims like omnilucidity or omniprojection - there are people who claim to always be partially projected in the astral, for example. But this is not at all my case. I don't lucid dream and astral project every night, but I also no longer use methods. Either the experiences happen spontaneously, which is often enough to keep my practice alive, or I wake up and decide to project or lucid dream and essentially just allow the experience to happen. I suppose it's like anything else. The more you practice a skill, the more it becomes second nature. I've only experienced the opposite. So, background: I am a teacher. Every summer break, I work hard on my lucid dreaming skills. Usually by the end of the summer, I am getting lucid frequently. However, as work picks back up, I go through a few months of waning spontaneous lucidity without practicing hard. Then, by winter break, I no longer have spontaneous lucid dreams on a regular basis - only every now and then; rarely. Obviously, summer break again, and cycle repeats. My point is this: spontaneous lucid dreams don't keep the practice alive. If you stop practicing methods, you may retain spontaneous lucidity for a while, but it will decrease. Eventually, it reaches the point that lucidity no longer happens at all, or rarely. I can also attest to reading the posts from other members who have come back after a period of inactivity. They did not retain their lucid ability even though in the past they were quite active lucid dreamers. Without consistent practice, it slips. It does so for everyone I have seen. I suspect that in the case of true omnilucidity that it is a natural skill. Some people do have an unusual ability for this type of awareness. I have a friend who is like this, not omnilucid, but a natural lucid dreamer. He doesn't practice, it just happens. But it has always happened - since he was a child. It's something different about his brain. I think I'm going to have to agree to disagree on the vibration bit. I have never noticed them lessening, even when I am very active with lucid dreaming. However, what does change from beginner to a more advanced lucid dreamer is the person's response to vibrations. Beginners have a tendency to be afraid of the vibrations, or unsure of what to do, and often will disrupt the process. A more advanced lucid dreamer knows this is a natural part of the body's transition from waking to sleep, and will lean into or embrace the vibrations. ---- As an aside. I also noticed the levitation video. I have to admit I am quite a skeptic on that front. To be honest, my first inclination is to suspect video editing. Would you care to explain your process on that? I know it's not the topic of the thread. You're welcome to post your response about it here, in brief, or if you prefer, you can send a private message.

[Lang]

I don't lucid dream and astral project every night, but I also no longer use methods. To clarify, you don't use these methods Anymore at all even from your book? Do you Dream Journal every night?

[VinceField]

Well, I project mainly in the early morning. Because of my daughter, I often wake up after 4 or 5 hours of sleep, stay awake for a bit and then go back to bed - which is essentially the most basic version of the wake back to bed method. But I don't use methods to induce the actual projection. The WBTB method I explain in my book which I used for years involves a third eye affirmations meditation and sometimes some visualization and tactile sensations to trigger the projection. I would consider the sleep schedule the "set up" and the third eye meditation, visualization, inducing feelings of movement, etc, these I would consider the projection triggers. So it's these triggers that I'm referring to that I no longer use. When I WILD, I no longer try to visualize anything. The vision will simply manifest in my mind and I will project into it. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. I don't actively seek after it anymore. And yes I keep a detailed journal of all nonphysical experiences and altered states.

[VinceField]

Over the years I've heard enough accounts of the vibrations lessening with practice and development to confirm my own experience of it but I recently asked over at the astral pulse forum just for a bit of extra research. A moderator and long time projector responded: "I think that's the consensus of most people that they lessen over time as your body acclimates." I imagine after so many years of being the moderator of a popular astral projection forum he has heard more than one account of this phenomenon. But I think maybe this topic is losing steam huh lol. Another interesting response from another long time projector: "I agree with Casey here. Yes, over time, the vibrations have basically, almost totally diminished. But, if they are deemed necessary to really jolt my conscious awareness into gear, they still can be and are still utilized by whomever, "inner Being" or "Other", that finds it important to initiate them."

[Hilary]

Over the years I've heard enough accounts of the vibrations lessening with practice and development to confirm my own experience of it but I recently asked over at the astral pulse forum just for a bit of extra research. A moderator and long time projector responded: "I think that's the consensus of most people that they lessen over time as your body acclimates." I imagine after so many years of being the moderator of a popular astral projection forum he has heard more than one account of this phenomenon. But I think maybe this topic is losing steam huh lol. Another interesting response from another long time projector: "I agree with Casey here. Yes, over time, the vibrations have basically, almost totally diminished. But, if they are deemed necessary to really jolt my conscious awareness into gear, they still can be and are still utilized by whomever, "inner Being" or "Other", that finds it important to initiate them." That's fine if that's your experience. Again; it's not mine. As I've developed my practice, my vibrational experiences just come and go without really any noticeable changes. However, with practice, my abilities to become lucid, operate in a lucid dream, and project out of my body do increase. One thing to remember is that nothing about astral projection has been supported by science as of yet. Certainly not the vibrational experiences of people. All we can go off of are our own experiences, and the experiences of others (which we would have to take at their word).

[VinceField]

I've helped coach a lot of people over the years to have out of body experiences, and after so long of seeing the same errors and witnessing the success once the issues are corrected, I decided to make this video explaining the foundational elements to a successful and consistent astral projection practice: https://youtu.be/737Uc9IYJFE I'd be happy to get into more detail about anything or answer any related questions! These three instructional videos explain my main astral projection method - what I believe to be the fastest and easiest way to induce out of body experiences. The Method Explained: https://youtu.be/TbOdO63g9N0 In-depth Analysis (Steps 1-3): https://youtu.be/NE9Oq_H39SE In-depth Analysis (Steps 4-6): https://youtu.be/JhsfngUfqsM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I get a lot of questions about what astral projection is actually like. The typical projection is pretty straightforward. Floating out of your body, seeing your body in bed, flying through the window out into the sky, going here and there, exploring and communicating with whoever you encounter. But a HIGHER DIMENSION projection is an entirely different experience! In this video I share my first astral projection to a higher dimension. I hope it sheds some light into the potential of this practice! https://youtu.be/LVleI2m39t4

[Lang]

I agree on getting enough sleep when you do anything related with sleep or you will end up having this: https://www.dreamviews.com/general-l...id-dreams.html And that is probably not the result that you want or need.

[Lang]

My third video is a custom astral projection meditation audio to assist in your projections - it contains deep theta binaural beats and guided affirmations to program the subconscious mind to produce an out of body experience - listen to it before bed but especially listen to it in the early morning, particularly when using the wake back to bed method I explained in my previous video. I've tested this myself and it's highly effective. Give it a try during your next AP attempt and let me know how it goes! How long do you have to listen to this for it work for you to see Actual results? Why can't you listen to it throughout the night? How many times a week do you attempt Astro projections or Lucid Dreams?

[VinceField]

There is no set time for it to work. Everyone has their own pace. Generally speaking, the more experience and development you have, the faster the process gets. It also depends on what time of day you are doing it, how many hours of sleep you've had if you are using the WBTB method, etc. When I was first starting out, it would take no longer than half an hour to trigger a projection with that method. You can absolutely do it at night time, but the issue with that is the mind is tired, so it's easy to simply pass out during the attempt. Using this meditation audio at night can serve as a good preparation for the attempt the next morning, and sometimes it can result in projection at night, although this will generally be less common than in the morning, as the body and mind are in a more ideal state in the early morning. I don't attempt astral projections and lucid dreaming any more. They happen spontaneously now. If I want to project, I simply wake up and let it happen. My body and mind know how to trigger it almost as second nature.

[Lang]

Thanks, Moonage!! ------ This is a video tutorial on how to have any experience you desire during your astral projections: What if you are dealing with things like Aphantasia (Aphantasia is a phenomenon in which people are unable to visualize imagery.) while trying to do use these methods you provided for both Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projections? I know at least one member here that has an issue with stuff like that. Does this book explain things with different learning styles? I thought I would ask. So, I also was meaning to ask about Reality Shifting? What are your stands on it?

[VinceField]

My point is this: spontaneous lucid dreams don't keep the practice alive. If you stop practicing methods, you may retain spontaneous lucidity for a while, but it will decrease. Eventually, it reaches the point that lucidity no longer happens at all, or rarely. I can also attest to reading the posts from other members who have come back after a period of inactivity. They did not retain their lucid ability even though in the past they were quite active lucid dreamers. Without consistent practice, it slips. It does so for everyone I have seen. My experience is that my astral projection practice seems to fuel my lucid dreaming practice. I started lucid dreaming spontaneously a short while after I started astral projecting, and over the years I've done very little lucid dreaming preparation and induction work compared to my astral projection practice. I've learned to recognize certain triggers which spark my lucidity during dreams, and it seems that this is now engrained in my consciousness and I don't imagine it is going to stop. Again, I don't lucid dream every night, but it happens often enough that I'm satisfied and don't feel the need to put extra effort into it. I think I'm going to have to agree to disagree on the vibration bit. I have never noticed them lessening, even when I am very active with lucid dreaming. However, what does change from beginner to a more advanced lucid dreamer is the person's response to vibrations. Beginners have a tendency to be afraid of the vibrations, or unsure of what to do, and often will disrupt the process. A more advanced lucid dreamer knows this is a natural part of the body's transition from waking to sleep, and will lean into or embrace the vibrations. Well I'm not sure it's something to be disagreed with, I simply shared my experience and there are other projectors I know of that have had similar experiences (including Monroe). I didn't say this is the case for everyone but it makes sense that it would be a natural phenomenon. In the beginning of one's OBE practice the energy body and consciousness are usually not very developed and perhaps even underdeveloped. Vibrations can be strong and jarring in the early days, as was the case for me and many others. But over time as my consciousness and energy body developed, the vibrations lessened, and I believe this has to do with the fact that an underdeveloped consciousness and energy body will resonate at a lower and denser frequency, and thus the vibrational state will appear stronger and coarser. As one develops, higher states of consciousness and higher dimensions are able to be attained, and the energy body begins to resonate at higher frequencies which are less coarse. But the vibrational state hasn't been common for me in terms of lucid dreaming. I usually don't experience vibrations at the onset of WILDing, it's more of a mental projection, not with any energy body, as is the case with astral projection. I'm wondering if you practice astral projection or just lucid dreaming, as you mentioned having vibrations but never mentioned astral projection. ------------------------------------------------ What if you are dealing with things like Aphantasia (Aphantasia is a phenomenon in which people are unable to visualize imagery.) while trying to do use these methods you provided for both Lucid Dreaming and Astral Projections? I know at least one member here that has an issue with stuff like that. Does this book explain things with different learning styles? I thought I would ask. Yes, well in my first video in which I teach that astral projection method I explain that visualization is not required and in fact not very important for the method. Have you watched it? There is a variety of different methods that I've used over the years and I explain pretty much all of them in the book. Some involve visualization, but many don't, as I've always preferred other types of methods anyway. So, I also was meaning to ask about Reality Shifting? What are your stands on it? I only know a little about reality shifting, but a lot of what I've seen doesn't seem very legit. I suppose astral projection and lucid dreaming are a type of "reality shifting" but the question is, what reality are we talking about? I don't believe there are "alternate realities" in the sense of parallel physical universes and I find it hard to believe that so many people are allegedly finding it so easy to project into these other realities. In my experience it just doesn't seem very realistic. I'm in some discord groups about astral projection and I noticed a lot of people seem to be simply imagining things or daydreaming but claim they are astral projecting, or "half projecting" as they call it. I believe mental projections are real as I've experience them myself but I think there are a lot of pretenders out there.

[Hilary]

My experience is that my astral projection practice seems to fuel my lucid dreaming practice. I started lucid dreaming spontaneously a short while after I started astral projecting, and over the years I've done very little lucid dreaming preparation and induction work compared to my astral projection practice. I've learned to recognize certain triggers which spark my lucidity during dreams, and it seems that this is now engrained in my consciousness and I don't imagine it is going to stop. Again, I don't lucid dream every night, but it happens often enough that I'm satisfied and don't feel the need to put extra effort into it. That's strange that you started with AP. I started with LDs, although I am not 100% convinced that there is a true difference in APs vs. LDs. I have had some weird experiences (such as seeing my brother approach the front door while projecting, and it happening in real life at the same time), that make me question. And my guides do seem to say there is such a thing. However, there is not much difference in the experience overall, with a few short exceptions (mainly, the projection process of leaving through a chakra, and the presence of a silver cord, but even that is give or take). Well I'm not sure it's something to be disagreed with, I simply shared my experience and there are other projectors I know of that have had similar experiences (including Monroe). I didn't say this is the case for everyone but it makes sense that it would be a natural phenomenon. In the beginning of one's OBE practice the energy body and consciousness are usually not very developed and perhaps even underdeveloped. Vibrations can be strong and jarring in the early days, as was the case for me and many others. But over time as my consciousness and energy body developed, the vibrations lessened, and I believe this has to do with the fact that an underdeveloped consciousness and energy body will resonate at a lower and denser frequency, and thus the vibrational state will appear stronger and coarser. As one develops, higher states of consciousness and higher dimensions are able to be attained, and the energy body begins to resonate at higher frequencies which are less coarse. I've never read Monroe, but I have read others (Robert Bruce, Robert Moss, Robert Wagoner, why so many Roberts?! etc.). I've never heard of this theory before. It's an interesting theory, but at the end of the day, I do not think the level of vibrations is indicative of once's level of consciousness or spiritual frequency. I think ones actions and ones overall emotional state of being are more indicative of that. But the vibrational state hasn't been common for me in terms of lucid dreaming. I usually don't experience vibrations at the onset of WILDing, it's more of a mental projection, not with any energy body, as is the case with astral projection. I'm wondering if you practice astral projection or just lucid dreaming, as you mentioned having vibrations but never mentioned astral projection. Yes I have projected. When I do project, I push my energy out of my heart chakra area. Vibrations are common for me in either lucid dreams or astral. In lucid dreaming, they are most common when performing a WILD (going straight from waking to sleep with uninterrupted consciousness). Also, during a DEILD, in the middle of the transition from dream to dream. Robert Bruce has an interesting theory that whenever you lucid dream or astral project, we have a mind/body split and basically part of consciousness remains with our body, while part goes into Dream Land. When we successfully project (or have a lucid), we are experiencing life from the consciousness in Dream Land. When we're non-lucid, we're more identified with our Body Consciousness that stays behind. He also uses this theory to explain the phenomenon of sleep paralysis. I'm not saying it's a correct theory, I have my doubts, but, something to think about. I wouldn't rule it out completely, either.

[VinceField]

It's not the "level of vibrations" that indicate your development but it's the state of your consciousness and energy body which indicate that, and for me there was a direct correlation with that and my experience of the vibrations symptom. I agree with Bruce. I've experienced the "mind split" many times. Sometimes I'm affected in my astral or mental body during an experience and I feel the effect in my etheric body (which is attached to the physical body) which sparks dual awareness. Interesting stuff and Bruce has mapped out the system quite accurately as far as my experience goes.