mind = Trance StateThe trance state is achieved when the physical body goes to sleep while the mindstays awake and in control of itself. A conscious exit projector needs to be able to attainsome level of the trance state before they can successfully project out of their body.Deep physical relaxation leads to and naturally brings about the trance state. The trancestate is entered automatically once the physical body enters a deeply enough relaxedstate.*Important Note: Just as sleep is possible without deep physical relaxation, so isthe trance state. It is quite easy to fall asleep and even enter the trance state whilestressed and full of tension, relying on physical/mental tiredness to overcome lack ofrelaxation and trance ability. Just because you feel the sensations of trance (ie, heavybody feeling) it does not mean you have attained deep physical relaxation. Many peopledo this and think they have found a handy short cut, only to find conscious exit projectionvirtually impossible. Most people, in this case, will fail right on the exit, because theirphysical body is too tense.The above is also why sleeping for a few hours first, then waking for a projectionattempt, works better for most people who lack relaxation and trance ability. The bodyhas time (sleep) to overcome it's sleep deficit and physical tension. This makesprojection much easier and is a good way to get early results with conscious exitprojection.Physical relaxation:Seating:I suggest sitting in a comfortable armchair, with good arm and neck support, and apillow under your feet. The pillow is necessary because when relaxed to a deep level,supporting muscles in the feet will tend to relax and can cause some discomfort. If an armchair is not available, use a high backed dining chair. It is possible to use a bed, butfalling asleep can be a big problem. If a bed must be used, I suggest laying on the back(never the side) with hands and forearms held vertically above the bed, with elbowsresting comfortably on the bed. Adjust and vary this position slightly for comfort. Thisposition will reduce the likelihood of falling asleep.Dress:Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bare feet (or loose socks) depending on thelocal temperature. Tight clothing and shoes will cause discomfort with deep relaxation,and will also restrict the flow of blood and energy.Posture:Good posture helps a great deal with deep relaxation. Do not slump in the chair.If good posture is used the body will be well balanced. Then, when a deep level ofrelaxation is achieved, the body will stay well balanced and will experience no distractingdiscomfort. If posture is not good when relaxing deeply, muscles will relax and the bodywill sag, causing discomfort in the spine and joints, which will interfere with the level ofrelaxation attained. Put a pillow behind the lower back and one behind the neck, ifnecessary, to make sure the body is not sagging.Tensing and relaxing muscle groups:I have kept the relaxation exercises as simple as possible. All that is required is toprogressively tense and relax opposing groups of muscles. If you already know a fullbody relaxation discipline, stick with it or adapt it to this one, making sure all