What are the prerequisites for inducing an OBE?
Many of the inducing methods use as a starting point techniques designed to improve the novices powers of relaxation, imagery, and concentration. The ideal state appears to be one of physical relaxation, or even catalepsy, combined with mental alertness. BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO INDUCE ANY TYPE OF ALTERED STATE – MAKE SURE YOU CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE IN NO PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DANGER IF YOU DO SO. One of the easiest ways to relax is to use progressive muscular relaxation. In outline this technique consists of starting with the muscles of the feet and ankles and alternately tensing and relaxing them, then going on up the muscles of the calves and thighs, the torso, arms, neck and face, until all the muscles have been contracted and relaxed. Done carefully this procedure leads to fairly deep relaxation within a few minutes, and with practice it becomes easier. Relaxation usually leads to state of paralysis or catalepsy. When you go to sleep, your brain deactivates the
