My Honest Review After Doing Astral Projection Every Day For 7 Days

I first heard about astral projection at a yoga retreat, where an elderly woman claimed you could leave your body behind like shedding a heavy coat and float through walls into the “etheric plane.” I thought it was romantic nonsense—until I tried it. What follows is my honest account of seven days dedicated to this ancient practice, including what worked, what didn’t, and whether astral projection is worth your time or just another spiritual trend.

Before You Begin: Understanding Astral Projection

Astral projection—the ability to separate consciousness from the physical body—isn’t new. The concept appears in Tibetan dream yoga, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and even early Christian texts. Modern practitioners call it “the out-of-body experience” (OBE), but you can think of it as your astral self traveling through a parallel dimension where time and space function differently than they do here on earth.

I approached this experiment with healthy skepticism. I’d meditated before, practiced pranayama occasionally, and even tried lucid dreaming. But actually leaving my body? That was uncharted territory for me.

My Method: How I Did It

Over seven consecutive days, I used a consistent routine. Each morning at 6 AM—right after waking but before fully engaging with the world—I’d lie flat on my back, eyes closed, and follow Brian West’s classic technique from The Astral Project. The key move: imagining a rope extending above you, then using your astral self to climb it upward toward the ceiling.

I kept a journal beside me for recording experiences each morning and evening. Most sessions lasted between 20 minutes of preparation plus about five minutes of actual projection. I did this daily without exception. By day three, my routine felt almost automatic; by day seven, something remarkable happened.

Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day One: The Attempt

I followed the instructions religiously—breathing deeply, visualizing clearly—but nothing happened at first. I ended up drifting into a restless sleep instead of projecting. Still, it was progress in knowing what to expect tomorrow.

Days Two Through Four: Finding Rhythm

By day two, my focus sharpened and I could feel the separation forming somewhere near the base of my skull. Days three and four brought brief but undeniable moments where I felt myself lifting slightly above my body—a sensation both strange and beautiful.

Day Five: The First Projection

This was the breakthrough. I didn’t see a full visual projection, but I distinctly felt my astral self rise up through the ceiling of my apartment. When I returned, my physical body seemed lighter, as though someone had lifted it slightly off its foundation. I noted this in my journal with genuine excitement: “I believe I actually did it.”

Days Six and Seven: Refinement

On day six, I repeated what felt like a fuller projection—longer duration, more clarity. Day seven brought the kind of experience that left me speechless: during one session, I looked down at my sleeping body from above, and from within my astral self’s perspective, it appeared as though I was floating just inches away from myself in an empty room.

The Honest Truth About Astral Projection

After a week, here is what I’ve learned: yes, you can do this, but the practice demands patience. The first few days are frustrating—your mind resists, your breathing falters, and sleep overtakes intention. But once your body learns to let go, something remarkable happens. You become capable of perceiving dimensions beyond yourself, and those dimensions hold their own mysteries.

If you’re curious about astral projection, I recommend beginning with a dedicated seven-day trial using the same structure I followed. Don’t expect perfection on day one; instead, commit to repetition until your mind surrenders naturally into the state where projection becomes possible. And when it happens—and trust me, when it does—you’ll know because there’s no mistaking that feeling of rising beyond yourself.