Dreams · 15 min
My First Astral Travel
A personal account of my first conscious journey beyond the physical body.
A personal experience that changed my understanding of consciousness forever.
Introduction
Before I begin, I want to make one thing clear: this is my personal experience. I am not asking anyone to believe it blindly. I simply want to share an event that had a profound impact on my life and completely changed the way I viewed spirituality and consciousness.
How My Journey Began
In 2021, I went through a deeply personal and traumatic phase in my life. While I prefer not to discuss the details, that difficult period became the turning point that led me toward spirituality. Like many people searching for answers, I started reading about meditation, manifestation, astral projection, and consciousness. I watched countless videos and read many articles, hoping to experience these things for myself. Despite trying numerous guided astral projection sessions on YouTube, nothing ever seemed to happen. At that point, they were simply interesting concepts to me. Everything changed when I began my spiritual practice.
Beginning My Sadhana
About two years ago, I received Guru Diksha and began a disciplined routine of mantra chanting (jaap), meditation, and spiritual practice. Within the first few weeks, I started noticing experiences that felt completely new to me. During meditation and before sleep, I often experienced a strong pressure in the center of my forehead, energy-like sensations flowing throughout my body, and involuntary body movements or jerks while lying still. These experiences gradually became a regular part of my spiritual practice.
The First Signs
Since I was already interested in astral projection, I occasionally continued listening to guided meditation recordings before sleeping. One night, while lying completely still, I became aware of my body resting on the bed, yet I distinctly felt my legs becoming lighter, almost as though they were gently being lifted upward. Gradually, the sensation spread upward through my body. It felt as if something was separating from my physical body. However, every time the sensation reached my head, it stopped, almost as if I was unable to completely let go. This happened several times over the following days.
The Night Everything Changed
One particular night, I wasn't even trying to practice astral projection. I simply went to sleep after completing my regular spiritual routine. As usual, I experienced the familiar pressure on my forehead and the body movements I had grown accustomed to. Then something entirely different happened. I suddenly felt myself being pulled upward with incredible force. The sensation was unlike anything I had ever experienced before.
A Journey Through Light
It felt as though I had entered a glowing tunnel filled with brilliant light. Around me were countless flashes of symbols and patterns that seemed impossible to describe. Along with the visuals came incredibly intense sounds. I remember hearing what sounded like temple bells, horns, and powerful vibrations surrounding me from every direction. The experience was so vivid that it felt almost physical. Then, in an instant, everything became completely silent. There was only peace.
Seeing Myself
The next thing I remember was standing beside my bed. I felt completely conscious and aware. Nothing felt dreamlike. Thinking I was simply awake, I started walking as if I was going to drink some water. As I turned back toward my bed, I froze. I could clearly see my own body lying asleep. For a few moments, I simply stood there in complete shock. As someone with a technical background who naturally questions things, this experience completely challenged my understanding of reality.
Curiosity Took Over
Instead of simply observing the experience, curiosity got the better of me. I reached toward my sleeping body and touched its hand. The moment I did that, my sleeping body suddenly reacted. It moved under the blanket and shifted position, almost as if it sensed that someone had touched it while asleep. Seeing this frightened me because I had no idea what was happening. Instinctively, I called upon my Ishta Devta and prayed for protection. After that, everything faded.
The Next Morning
When I woke up, I surprisingly didn't remember the experience immediately. It wasn't until I sat down for my regular morning mantra chanting that every detail suddenly returned to me with complete clarity. It wasn't like remembering an ordinary dream. It felt more like recalling something that had genuinely happened. I spent the rest of the day reflecting on what I had experienced.
How It Changed Me
Whether someone interprets this experience as an astral projection, an unusually vivid conscious experience, or something else entirely is a personal matter. For me, however, it became one of the defining moments of my spiritual journey. It transformed spirituality from something I had only read about into something deeply personal that I wanted to continue exploring. Since then, my curiosity about meditation, consciousness, and Indian metaphysical traditions has only grown stronger.
Looking Ahead
This was only the beginning of my journey. Over the years, I have had several other experiences that have shaped my understanding of spirituality and consciousness. I look forward to sharing them with you in future articles. Thank you for reading and being part of this journey.
These articles are educational and reflective. They are not medical, mental-health, legal or financial advice.