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Essential-Guide-To-Consciousness Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to consciousness science --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -- 3 Chapter 2 What is astral travel and how can you experience it? --- --- --- --- -- 7 Chapter 3 Benefits of astral travel --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -- 12 Chapter 4 History of the out-of-body experience --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 16 Chapter 5 How to astral project in 3 easy steps --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -- 21 Chapter 6 Your life plan and purpose --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - 26 Chapter 7 About us --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 28 1 CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO CONSCIOUSNESS SCIENCE Chapter 1 Introduction to Consciousness Research and OBEs Consciousness Science Consciousness Science is the science that studies the consciousness (also popularly known as intelligent principle, soul, spirit or individual essence) taking into account all of its attributes: capacity for psychic or multidimensional phenomena; multiple existences and its manifestation both inside and outside the physical body. Consciousness Science differs from conventional sciences in that its scientific foundation is based on a new, more complete philosophical paradigm. Whilst conventional sciences consider reality to be physical only, Consciousness Science employs a consciential paradigm which acknowledges reality as multidimensional. According to Consciousness Science, the true The true nature of nature of consciousness extends far beyond consciousness the boundaries of the physical brain. This fact eludes mainstream science, which considers extends far beyond consciousness to be generated by the physical the boundaries of the brain, thus limiting the research to materialistic physical brain methodologies. The IAC’s Essential Guide to Consciousness & Astral Travel 4 Since technology is not currently sophisticated enough to detect more subtle dimensions where consciousness manifests, participatory research is one of the main premises of Consciousness Science . Participatory research requires the researcher to be both the scientist and the object of study. Consciousness Science relies on the inherent capacity of human beings to leave the physical body with lucidity in order to conduct scientific investigations in non-physical dimensions. The out-of-body experience is then the main research tool, as it provides opportunities to gather data from which conclusions about our multidimensional nature can be drawn. Consciousness Science also aims to investigate para-psychic Consciousness Science phenomena, with an emphasis on the out-of-body experience and the conscious use of bioenergy (chi, prana, vital energy, relies on the inherent subtle energy). IAC’s research focuses on how to master and capacity of human beings benefit from these phenomena. to leave the physical body with lucidity The IAC’s Essential Guide to Consciousness & Astral Travel 5 OBE: A Tool for Self-Research Although a fascinating experience in an of Some key benefits of the Out-of-Body itself, the purpose of the Out-of-Body Experience (OBE) are: Experience (or OBE) is to accelerate our personal evolution by providing individuals ➔ Irrefutable personal evidence of life after with opportunities to perceive first-hand death. the invisible, yet real, non-physical ➔ Excursions to places in both physical and dimensions with which we interact all the non-physical dimensions. time. ➔ Encounters with persons (including friends and family) who have passed away. ➔ Recall of our life plan (life purpose) for this life, which was established prior to being born. ➔ Increase of psychic abilities, extrasensory perceptions, energetic self-control and personal energetic defense. ➔ Awareness of the energetic interactions with physical and non-physical individuals. ➔ Assistance to those in need through the transmission of therapeutic energies while outside the body. ➔ Direct communication with evolved non- The purpose of the Out-of-Body physical individuals whose presence Experience (or OBE) is to accelerate most people are not able to perceive. our personal evolution by providing ➔ Recall of past lives. individuals with opportunities to ➔ Expansion of self-knowledge and perceive first-hand the invisible, yet acceleration of the maturity of the real, non-physical dimensions with consciousness. which we interact all the time. The IAC’s Essential Guide to Consciousness & Astral Travel 6 2 CHAPTER TWO WHAT IS ASTRAL TRAVEL AND HOW CAN YOU EXPERIENCE IT? Chapter 2 What Is Astral Travel And How Can You Experience It? What Exactly is Astral Travel? Astral Travel – also known as the Out-of-Body Experience or OBE for short – is a phenomenon where the consciousness (while directly manifesting in the subtle body also known as the astral body) experiences reality beyond the physical body. Many sensations and phenomena are often experienced during an astral projection, particularly at the point of separation or disconnection. This is the point where some people report various phenomena including, but not limited to, vibrations; ballooning; sleep-paralysis and a “buzzing” sound/sensation in the head. All of these, a combination of them or sometimes none of these phenomena may occur. Everyone’s experience is unique! Many sensations and phenomena can happen during an OBE. Types of Astral Projection There are different types of astral projections, varying in quality depending on the level of lucidity and energetic control a person experiences. The following is a list of types of Out-of-Body Experiences: The IAC’s Essential Guide to Consciousness & Astral Travel 8 In other words, their “energetic system” is more like water and less like glue. 1. Spontaneous Out-of-Body 2. Forced Out-of-Body Experiences Experiences These are unplanned projections, often beyond These sudden exits from the physical body can the person’s control. These types of experiences be caused by either a sudden shock or trauma happen when a person has a predisposition for a to the body. They include, but are not limited certain degree of “looseness” in their bioenergy to, a vehicle crashing or some type of (chi, prana, subtle energy). traumatic occurrence. Near-death experiences (NDEs) are forced OBEs. In other words, their “energetic system” (which is like the “bond” or “magnetic field” Various people report how, during a traumatic between their astral body and their physical situation, they suddenly found themselves body) is, metaphorically, more like water and less outside looking back at their motionless like glue. physical body. In these instances, the astral body quite literally “pops out” of the physical and can result in an extraordinary surprise to In these types of projections, a person the individual. may simply be napping, or being asleep at night. While their body is sleeping, they disconnect, gain awareness and find themselves outside their body, manifesting in their astral body. Sometimes, they can even see their own physical body sleeping. The astral body quite literally “pops out” of the physical and can result in an extraordinary surprise to the individual. 9 The IAC’s Essential Guide to Consciousness & Astral Travel 9 3. Unconscious projections While starting to fall asleep, have you ever had a sinking sensation followed by being woken up with a jolt? Chances are you have just reconnected with your physical body after a slight separation or disconnection. Most of us separate at least some inches from the physical body every night when going to sleep. ..have you ever had a sinking sensation followed by being Usually, the subtle or astral body hovers just above the woken up with a jolt? physical one, remaining attached or connected to the body via an energetic link (sometimes called the silver Chances are you have just cord). This natural process allows us to recharge our reconnected with your physical astral body with the subtle energy it requires. So, in body after a slight separation or essence, we are outside the body but we are not aware of it. disconnection. 4. Semi-lucid projections A semi-lucid projection may leave you with limited memories of the experience. During the experience itself you may alternate between projecting and dreaming and never really reach full lucidity or awareness. Because the awareness is limited, you may also lapse into a blackout or experience only brief moments of lucidity. This limitation in lucidity many times results in not remembering the experience fully. 5. Fully lucid or conscious projections This occurs when someone is fully conscious. Hence, this is the most productive kind of astral projection as the person is in control of his/her/their thoughts and energy and can make the most of the projective experience. A fully lucid projection may or may not include a conscious take-off from the physical body. However, once projected, the individual will be fully conscious, with heightened sensations and in control of the subtle body (astral body). The IAC’s Essential Guide to Consciousness & Astral Travel 10 How can you experience it? Anyone can learn how to master the Out-of-Body Experience. However, those starting to attempt it will have varying levels of natural ability. There are a range of factors which can either promote or inhibit a projection from happening. There are many techniques available focusing on different strengths. For instance, some techniques rely on creativity and visualization, whereas others are more methodical. The best way to succeed is to persevere and find an Out-of- Body technique which
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