[mara]

...would be lying upon the right side or the back, although it can take place regardless of the position of the body.
Laying on your back has the best result because you want to produce the sensations of floating and of rising.It makes it easier. The reason for this is that the blood is prevented from circulating freely alone the spine, with it's many nerves, deadening your feeling of contact with the bed;this sensation is wanted for astral body uprising, wich give you the experience of enjoying this sensation.
Many people while having this expereience would say some word or syllable; or have a breath-taking feeling in the pit of the stomach. Some are so terrified that they will jump out of bed before they can stop themselves.
It is not easy to achieve success if you lie on the left side or you stomach.