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Sleep paralysis

Physiologically, sleep paralysis is closely related to REM atonia, the paralysis that occurs as a natural part of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. Sleep paralysis occurs either when falling asleep, or when awakening. When it occurs upon falling asleep, the person remains aware while the body shuts down for REM sleep, and it is called hypnagogic or predormital sleep paralysis. When it occurs upon awakening, the person becomes aware before the REM cycle is complete, and it is called hypnopompic or postdormital. The paralysis can last from several seconds to several minutes, with some rare cases being hours, "by which the individual may experience PANIC symptoms

Above shows what Sleep paralysis may feel like to some one, A sort of being occupying the space right above where they lye, and not being able to move for a short while.

 

Astral plane

The astral plane, also called the astral world, is a plane of existence postulated by classical (particularly neo-Platonic), medieval, oriental and esoteric philosophies and mystery religions It is the world of the planetary spheres, crossed by the soul in its astral body on the way to being born and after death, and generally said to be populated by angels, spirits or other immaterial beings.

Above is what the astral plane or astral "world" looks like through my experiences, though it has never appeared as obvious or as focused as this manipulated photograph shows.

Astral Body

Astral Body is the spiritual, ether-like counterpart of the physical body. The body is composed of astral material and is an exact energy duplication of the physical form that it encompasses. This energy body is attached to the physical body, usually at the naval, by a silver-like cord. The astral body accompanied by the mind is capable of travel during period in which the physical body sleeps. Such an act is referred to as "astral projection."

In Theosophy the use of the term astral body denotes the link between the nervous system and the cosmic reservoir. This astral body is the instrument of passions, emotions, and desires, and, since it interpenetrates and extends beyond the physical body, it is the medium through which these are conveyed to the latter. When separated from the physical body during sleep, or by the influence of the use of drugs, or in cases of accidents, it takes with it the capacity of sensation and only by its return can pain be felt.

During these separation periods the astral body is an exact replica of the physical body and it is extremely sensitive to thought, the aspirations of the dead and dying resemble in minute detail the physical bodies that they recently departed.

Above is a picture which for allot of people depicts what the astral body looks like when projecting itself from the physical body.