Mastering Astral Projection: 90-day Guide To Out-of-body Experience

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Summary: A must buy book on OOBE.
Review: I agree with the other reviewers and just want to add a few things.

The authors have a website with supporting material, including a forum where the authors will routinely answer questions about the 90-day program. There are also some great articles and tutorials. I just read an article by co-author Brian Mercer about how he created the sound program "presets" that comes on the CD-ROM that comes with the book and the technology behind it.

The combination of Robert Bruce (an experienced astral projector) and Brian Mercer (a relative newcomer to out of body travel) is a great combination. Admittedly, there are some things that I just "didn't get" in Robert's first book on astral projection, that become clear here. The authors worked in tandem on the lesson material such that some of the basic basic information (information an expert writing alone might have left out) are provided here.

This is a "must buy" for anyone interested in the subject.



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Summary: Great information on OBE techniques
Review: I have a collection of over 200 books on OBE/Astral projection and Robert Bruce's pioneering work "Astral Dynamics" is in my top three personal favourites.Robert has a very engaging, sympathetically warm and thoroughly empirical writing style which is most welcome. I did not think that this sequel dealing with astrasl projection could match the quality of the original.I also have a wee bit of hesitation in promoting or advocating "programmes" for developing OBE and, indeed, any other psychic discipline since, as a reasonably experienced "astral projector" I am only too aware of my own "laziness" when attempting to keep to a daily programme in spiritual development. "Sloth" I would suggest,is particulalry prevalent in the pursuit of any spiritual discipline.I imagine my own failings in this regard are quite widespread and I just wondered how popular this daily programmed tome would be.
But I am delighted after reading this book. It is absolutely choc-a-block with refeshing, very readable insights and concise "running commentaries" on the whole process. Very valuable techniques and observations for the aspiring and experienced projector.
It is particularly useful for the beginner , desperate to experience their first OBE and for the "jaded practitioner", enough golden nuggets to set the fire of ambition to soar out of the body again! Highly recommended.

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Summary: The Best Astral Projection Manual I've Seen
Review: I like that it is organized in a day by day method. It averages about 2 pages per day. This really helps me stay motivated and focused. The explanations are clear and concise. I also enjoyed the dual perspective of a novice, with all the difficulties he faced, and an experienced projector. Just enough information is given so you can easily focus and not feel overwhelmed. It is suggested that you also read books that describe out of body experiences (OBE) to help your subconscious accept the idea. This is great advice.

When I was reading Astral Dynamics by Robert Bruce and reading The Art of Dreaming by Carlos Castaneda I had and OBE when I drifted off to sleep. I felt my body leave my other physical body just like I was passing right through it. I wasn't expecting to project so I panicked and returned to my body. It really felt like I was being yanked right out of my body. After I realized what had happened I was really excited and somewhat disappointed that I didn't fully go through with the projection. It wasn't until later that I found out that Carlos is a fraud, but he is an entertaining author anyway. What was important is that my subconscious believed and was inspired by the book which helped induce an OBE. So stick with the books suggested in the back of Mastering Astral Projection for reputable authors who have projected.

If there was anyway I would improve this book I would prefer more pictures. Astral Dynamics has some helpful pictures when learning the energy development exercises that Mastering Astral Projection doesn't. The lack of pictures doesn't detract from the easy instructions, but it would have been nice. On the CD that comes with the book the software is for MS Window computers so Apple/Linux fans are kind of out of luck. To be fair, as far as I can tell there aren't any easy to use biaural brain wave software for Apple or Linux. What I would have liked are mp3 sound tracks of what the Brain wave generator was playing so all computer platforms would be able to take advantage of the presets, not to mention I could load the audio tracks to my iPod and do the exercises anywhere. The biaural sound wave software is not necessary for projection, they are just a nice extra. The author really crammed everything he thought would be helpful for astral projection into this book.

This book is primarily focused on how to get you out of your body, so other books which describe the OBE environment are helpful. Overall if you are looking for a practical step by step method for astral projection this book is hard to beat, I highly recommend it. I would also recommend Astral Dynamics by the same author for an overview of the astral area.

Some of the books which describe experiences out of body are:
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Summary: THE Definitive Work On Astral Projection!
Review: Make no mistake....this is NOT your ordinary astral projection book. For 35 years I have searched and hoped for this kind of information on astral projection. Every book I read left me with more questions than answers and offered techniques that always seemed to be lacking in one way or another. Then I found Mastering Astral Projection By Robert Bruce and Brian Mercer. It was like a gateway opened up and the light at the end of the tunnel was finally in reach.

Robert Bruce is clearly the world's foremost authority on astral project taking the reader step by step through a simple easy to follow program that will get the arm chair reader UP and OUT of their body into realms beyond imagination! He explains the science behind astral projection in a clear and concise manner that is like a breath of fresh air while he teaches you fail safe methods to insure your success and freedom.

If this were not enough he has also included a CD that will play on your computer for those of you that wish to experiment with brainwave stimulation giving you even MORE control and therefore experiences in the astral worlds. This CD is NOT needed to experience astral projection, it is added as a tool to supplement your journeys.

If you're ready to stop reading about astral projection and start DOING IT..... then BUY THIS BOOK!



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Summary: The Best How-to OBE Course Out There!
Review: This book is divided into two parts. Part One (weeks 1-6) focuses on learning the prerequisite skills for learning to have an out of body experience. Part Two (weeks 7 - 13) focuses on learning deliberate conscious exit projection. Initially concerned about a day-by-day program, I was relieved to discover that Part One wasn't just fluff to fill out the 90-day course. Instead, it focuses on the fundamentals of learning OBE that are critically important later on. There is enough new material each day to keep you engaged without making you feel overwhelmed.

The chapter content was written by both Robert Bruce and Brian Mercer, which shows clearly in Mr. Bruce's humorous, easy-going style and Mr. Mercer's clear, well-organized desire to communicate the basics of astral projection to OBE novices. The book is broken down into thirteen chapters, one chapter to be read each week before completing the daily exercises. Two pages of instruction are devoted to each day's practice, and this includes space for writing notes and observations. The space for journal writing varies by day, however. It would have been nice to see more writing space (though, I suppose, the book is big enough as is!)

The computer CD-ROM that comes with the book is, in itself, worth the price of admission. It is full of extras: An electronic dream journal template, affirmations recorded on MP3, and a shareware program called the BrainWave Gen, a stereo headphone sound program that has 25 listening "presets", each lasting from 60 to 90 minutes. The technology is very similar to the Gateway Experience wave programs. Also, like the Gateway Experience program, the sound recordings are integrated into the 90-program. There are three types of sound programs: those for bringing about lucid dreams, those for learning OBE skills, and those for learning how to project out of body.

I am a registered BWGen user and one of the folks Mr. Mercer contacted for assistance in creating the presets. Mr. Mercer modeled the elements of his presets after BWGen sound programs that had successfully helped other people have OBEs. I, myself, experienced the famous OBE vibrations for the first time during week 3, while listening to the sound program and practicing the mind quieting exercises. I wasn't even trying to have an OBE!

I should mention the BWGen is shareware, which means after 30-days a dialogue box appears at start-up asking you to register. It goes away after several seconds, however, and then and always is a fully fictional program. The registration dialogue is a minor annoyance for such a functional program. A small compromise the authors had to make to include it for free with the book.

All in all, this book is an excellent stand-alone course that holds your hand through the entire process and tells you step-by-step what to do and how to overcome hurdles. An excellent all-in-one source for learning this often difficult ability!



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Summary: GREAT!
Review: This is really a wonderful way to saturate your mind with the skills and 'know how' to achieve conscious astral projection. Normally I'm not so thrilled with day to day manuals on how to achieve something, but the more I learn how to learn, this is really a fantastic way to get the message across to the subconscious and accomplish goals in an easier, well planned out way. Usually I buy a book and go through it like a machine, with out giving my self the necessary time to really assimilate the ideas. I can't do that with this book. It's like having a personal teacher come over for an hour or so each day then vanishing. Leaving you with bits of building block information, too little to forget, but too much to not practice for that moment. Robert's other book, Astral Dynamics, is a great book for getting an idea of what OBE's are all about, and I think this book, Mastering Astral Projection, is a perfect companion for applying skills to make it happen. I give this book 5. Hats off, Good Job!