Start with astral projection first. Get the hang of it. Master it, at least as much as anyone can master anything.
Just for curiosity. Why do you want to learn etheric projection?
As trixter said it's best to start with Astral projection. Apart from anything else you will require the skills from Astral to build your Etheric form.
If you want to learn Astral projection though I suggest reading through some of the forums on here. I would type out a more complete method for you but I literally just answered another post on Astral projection here http://www.spellsofmagic.com/read_post.html?post=467959 if that helps you. If not then I can also recommend a few other resources that might be useful to you, I'm aware that my ability to explain astral projection isn't as good as some other's.
Etheric Projection is certainly more difficult to perform, while it also has some potential, if i may say, to be quite more dangerous than Astral Projection.
Etheric Projection basically talks about the process when all vital signs are embolismic to the Astral body. To put it simply your astral body entirely separates from the Physical body, which is called the Etheric body when this process is being done.. This means that there is a connection between the astral body to the etheric body, while astral projection is something better and safer to begin with.
. Etheric Projection is probably referred to near death experiences, because your physical body loses all vital signs.
By doing so, you give yourself a sign you may have achieved the complete state of what we call etheric Projection.
I do not suggest you tackle this before Astral Projection because honestly, it doesn't make sense. You need to learn to Astral Project successfully before you can ever complete the Etheric Body.
Etheric projection in reference to the Subtle Body theory:
Actually it's very possible to go to Etheric projection before mastering Astral projection. However I do agree it's not normally suggested because as explained just above, Etheric projection is a lot more complex than Astral projection and prior experience in conscious Astral projection makes things a lot easier (usually). Along with that it provides less possibility of serious danger.
Etheric projection is not solely working with the astral body. The Etheric body is a portion of consciousness all on its own. According to the Subtle Body theory there are a number of specific portions of consciousness: the abstract mind, the concrete mind, the astral body, the etheric body, and the physical body. Each of these differing in density and vibration frequency. If the goal is to maximize vibration frequency then the Etheric body can in fact achieve independence from the Physical body. The higher the frequency and density the more of the conscience the subtle body includes. This means that while etheric projecting you are technically mental, astral, and etheric projecting all together. This also explains the Etheric body (not the Astral body) taking on the vital signs of the Physical body (which the Astral body is actually incapable of doing).
Beyond that I completely agree with the two members above me, I would personally listen to them and work on Astral projection before you go into Etheric projection.
There are a few reasons besides safety and ease that you would be wise to do this. One being that Etheric projection I agree is an advanced form of astral travel often used for more than astral exploration. If all you want is to simply explore the astral planes Etheric projection is certainly not the practical way to go. It has deeper, more prominent purposes like enlightenment and other types of ascension.
It is possible to project on a less dense level of the etheric where your body isn't as affected, though you consciousness is largely still connected to the physical. This would be more of an out-of-body experience where you are still aware the physical surroundings in the consciousness of where your spirit has projected. Put simply, it's projecting your consciousness to a place other than your body.
I have "mastered" astral projection. Dont patronise me its in quotes. Any suggestions on where to start in etheric. I have experienced it a couple of times, but realy dont remember the overall feel of it.
