When you are new to astral projecting you will need to come to a deeper understanding of the process and to work through challenges before you can be successful. One of the first things you have to understand is that everyone has the ability to astral project. It is not a special ability or even something new that you have to learn. It is a natural ability, but you have to fine tune it. You need to perfect the skill and work with it to achieve success. It can be compared to riding a bike because even if you have not done it in a while, you still have the skill and can get started again with a little practice.

Relaxation is a common issue when it comes to astral projection. In order to be successful you have to relax your mind and body. You need to practice relaxation and there are techniques that you can use to relax your mind and body. These techniques include relaxation for muscles and special breathing exercises.

To make relaxation easier, it always helps to make your environment relaxing. This lets you have a smoother transition to relaxation. A relaxing environment just makes the preparation process for astral projection easier. Here are some tips that you can use when you are getting yourself and your environment ready.

*Take off any jewelry and change out of any clothing which is restrictive or uncomfortable. Many choose to remove their clothes before astral projecting, but the important thing here is to make yourself comfortable so that you can relax fully.

*You should make the room you will be in dark. It does not have to be completely dark but when you close your eyes it should be dark without light being seen through your eyelids.

*Figure out what direction is north before starting. You want to position the room so that you can comfortably lie with your head to the north and your feet tot he south. Watch the sun if you need help. The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.

*You should also make sure that you are completely comfortable. The temperature of the room should keep you comfortable and not too hot or too cold. You may want to adjust your clothing so that you are a good temperature.

*Choose a place for your astral projecting which is quiet, peaceful and free of distractions.

*You can now move to relaxation where you will use the relaxation techniques that you have chosen to completely relax.

*Some like to keep a record of the happenings while they are astral projecting and this would be recommended. You will need to remind yourself to commit to memory everything that happens while you are astral projecting yourself. When you are back, you can record this in a note book specifically for this purpose.

*Slow your body down by taking deep breaths.

*Direct your gaze to a point of darkness directly a head of your eyes.

*Move your focus to about a foot away and then to six feet away. Focus on this point and ensure that you focus first a foot away and then six feet away.

* Now create a line that goes up at a 90 degree angle form the point six feet away. Draw an imaginary line that runs parallel with your body.

You must continue to keep yourself focused. You can have better success in astral projecting if you keep these tips in mind. You must also have to maintain a hold of yourself as you will be able to do what you want if you maintain this hold so you will not be floating in nothingness.

Some people who practice astral projection speak with dead loved ones or take part in activities that they cannot usually do. Physical limitations and other limitations simply do not exist on the astral plane. If you have ever had a dream where you have woke up and felt it was real then you probably were astral projecting. Now you have the chance to do it with intention and be in control over the process.