on this technique and rotate even more energetically. As soon
as the sensation of rotating becomes stable and real, you
should try to separate again using it as a starting point.
Swimmer technique
For 3 to 5 seconds, try to imagine as decidedly as
possible that you are swimming or simply making swimming
motions with your arms. Try to feel it no matter what, and as
vividly as you can. If nothing happens, switch to another
technique. There is no need to switch techniques if the
sensation of swimming arises. Instead, intensify the
sensations that arise. Afterwards, the real sensation of
swimming in water will come to you. That's already the phase
- and there's no need for separation when you're already in
the phase. However, if such sensations occur while you're in
bed instead of a body of water, then you will need to employ
a separation technique. Use the swimming sensations as a
starting point.
Observing images
Peer into the void before your closed eyes for 3 to 5
seconds. If nothing occurs, switch to another technique. If
you see any kind of imagery, peer into it until it becomes
realistic. Once it is, separate from the body right then and
there, or allow yourself to be pulled into the imagery. When
peering at imagery, it's important not to scrutinize details,
lest the image wash away. You'll need to look through the
picture, which will make it more realistic.
Hand visualization
For 3 to 5 seconds, imagine vividly and decidedly that
you are rubbing your hands together close to your eyes. Try
no matter what to feel them in front of you, to see them, and
even to hear the sound of them rubbing. If nothing happens,
switch to another technique. If any of the above sensations
start to arise, then keep with the technique and intensify it
until it becomes totally realistic. Afterwards you can try to
separate from the body, using the sensations arising from the
technique as a start-off point.