[hechicxxrr]

I have been trying to AP for a number of months now.
It all started when I was having my first session of Reiki and entered a trance where I could feel my energy body floating.

Ever since I have read Robert Bruce's books and more recently have started the Monroe Institue Gateway Experience.

I am confident that I am getting close. I can enter deep Focus 10 (Gateway Experience) and I get to the following stage:

Body Vibrations & strong pressure in brow/crown chakra
Mind awake/body asleep state
Sensation of energy body (especially hands and lower legs) and the feeling that my arms are outstretched - even though my physical hands are at my sides.

When I get to this stage I try to expand my awareness, however no progress. I have also tried the rope technique, simply floating out, rolling out, you name it I have tried it. I am not sure whether I am placing too much/too little focus on the physical sensations rather than the mental ones and vice versa.

I am getting a bit frustrated after practising my technique every night and only getting to the same stage. I have not experienced any visuals (which I would love!).

If anyone has any pointers on how to progress I would appreciate it.

Diane