Energy Body Development[edit]
Whilst prototyping a visualisation-free method of out of body
experience for blind people, Bruce discovered a form of mental focus
on parts of the body called tactile imaging,[4] which is based on the
sense of touch. This method was released in the mid-1990s in
Bruce's tutorial New Energy Ways, or NEW for short. Robert claims
that these sensations are caused by pre-movement neuron charging
and discharging, and that this also stimulates the human energy
body. This finding is in accordance with the claims of Eckhart Tolle
and the Taoist teachings of Mantak Chia.[5]
Bruce largely avoids traditional Eastern terms for aspects of the
human energy body, considering them a significant barrier to Western
understanding and acceptance.[6] Bruce believes that many Eastern
'visualisation' practices were not designed to be visual at all, with this
interpretation being received by the West solely due to translation
issues.[7] By this reasoning, Western visualisations are largely
misguided and ineffectual, whereas through explicitly working directly
with visceral sensations, NEW is not. This direct nature gives NEW
several of the qualities of a biofeedback system, most notably instant
gauging of stimulative success. This additional intuitiveness over
visualisation is claimed to allow noticeable results in a matter of
minutes.[7] Tolle taught a method of focusing on physical body
awareness as a way of connecting with The Now, that is similar to
Bruce's Tactile Imaging methods, but Tolle does not offer a system of
energy work per se.[citation needed]
Through exploratory manipulation of energy with NEW, Bruce has
mapped out energy centres on the human body beyond the familiar
spinal chakras. In his terminology, Taoist dantians are termed "energy
storage centers", and Vedic chakras are examples of "energy
centers".[citation needed]
Astral Projection[edit]
The Mind Split Effect[edit]
A key concept in Bruce's theory of projection is the Mind Split Effect. [8]
In contrast to the traditional view that projection leaves the physical
body empty of consciousness, Bruce's interpretation is that physical
consciousness remains in-situ, but is subject to a duplication process.
According to this theory, after duplication the multiple versions of a
projector's consciousness operate largely independently, building up
separate but simultaneous memory traces that compete when they
recombine (cf. Schroedinger's cat), confusing later recollections.[9][10]
Activities[edit]
Bruce presents metaphysical workshops internationally and gives
lectures where he instructs in methods to raise chi, shen, and ching
energies for spiritual development, self healing, and Astral Projection.
Bruce also teaches techniques for projection into the Astral Planes
and the Real Time Zone, and has co-hosted a course on this subject
with Maureen Caudill at The Monroe Institute.[citation needed]
He also provides consulting services on the Internet, including
assistance to parents dealing with night terrors in children, online
training workshops for energy work and astral projection, and
assistance to people with spiritual problems through his website and
forums.[citation needed]
Publications[edit]
Bruce has written about his techniques in the book Astral Dynamics
(with introduction by Dr. C. E. Lindgren) and co-authored Mastering
Astral Projection with Brian Mercer. His 2002 book Practical Psychic
Self Defense details methods of protecting against psychic and
spiritual attacks by "negs" (a term coined by Robert Bruce to describe
a variety of "negative energy entities").[11]
Bruce is currently working on a treatise on the "Uraeus Effect"
associated with Kundalini, to be published in a series of books on
human energy work and spiritual practices, called, Foundations of
Energy Work and Energy Work Practices and Energy Work
Ascension. The first of these books, Energy Work: The Secret of
Healing and Spiritual Development, has been released by Hampton
Roads Publishing Company in June 2007.[4]
He is also developing a brand new series of online video programs, to
be released over the next 3 years. Forthcoming titles, include, Astral
Projection Mastery, The Energy Body: Kundalini And The Chakras,
Exorcism: Defense Against The Dark Arts, Clairvoyance: Opening
Your Third Eye, and Love. These will be co-authored by Timothy
Donaghue.[citation needed]
