Out-of-Body Experiences : Explorations and encounters with the astral plane

"A profoundly insightful and relevant read" - Anthony Peake, author of The Out-of-Body Experience: The History and Science of Astral Travel

Out-of-Body Experiences are a fascinating phenomenon which has captivated the scientific and spiritual world. This comprehensive guide takes a fresh look at these enigmatic occurrences, weaving together anthropology, science, spirituality and fascinating accounts.

An experiencer of ODEs herself, Samantha Lee Treasure has dedicated over a decade to better understanding these extraordinary occurrences. This illuminating guide is culmination of this research, which takes a balanced and holistic approach while refusing to shy away from the stranger aspects of this phenomena.

This includes fieldwork with Eckankar (a new religious movement), interviews with Korean and Siberian shamans, participation in neuroscience experiments, a year interviewing alien contactees, and attendance at various workshops, retreats and lectures that are increasingly marketed within the growing spiritual marketplace.

Based on interviews the author has conducted since 2015, the book will also explore how astral projection changes over the course of an episode or lifetime, taking into consideration generational, cultural, and biological differences. For example, utilising her background in medical anthropology, Samantha Treasure explores the links between OBEs and sleep paralysis, epilepsy and Charles Bonnet Syndrome, interviewing both experiencers and specialists.

Forwarded by bestselling author Anthony Peake, this is the definitive guide to ODEs for anyone wanting deeper insight into this incredible phenomenon.