ntration and relaxation. Just stay relaxed, but, as allowing the body to relax, keep the mind alert. To keep the mind alert, think about anything. Some people will say that there is a need to think about specific things, or visualize specific images, but this is not necessary. All that is needed is to stay alert (DeGracia). The most important thing to think about is to stay aware. Keep the mind focused on the self-awareness. That is what is most critical: stay lucid. It is because of letting go of self-awareness that people eventually just fall asleep and slip unconsciously into the dream world. What is wanted is to move consciously into the dream world (DeGracia).The best time to attempt an OBE is in the morning, after naturally awakening. The trick is to make the body tired enough to stay in a relaxed state, but not too tired. Also, make sure the bladder is empty before practice; the need to go to the bathroom can ruin a good practice (Peterson).The third method, visualization, differs from the other methods during the actual separation. However, it is similar to the others in that it requires great focus and relaxation. The first important condition for OBE induction is a completely relaxed physical body. Relaxation is important because, if the body is not relaxed, too much consciousness is focused on the body. One method to relax the body involves systematically tightening each muscle until there is a slight fatigue, then letting go and feeling it relax. After doing so for each muscle from head to toe, it is good to start over and check every muscle again (Peterson).The next thing to be done is to quiesce and focus the mind. This is the single most important step. There are five key points to focusing your mind for OBE induction. They are: state of mind, realism, motion, receptivity, and passivity. The best state of mind is one that is of a quiet, completely passive, single-minded observer. Visualization is important in many OBE tec...
