GATEWAY INTERMEDIATE WORKBOOK

The Monroe Institute Training Materials

1977 | Declassified

INTRODUCTION

This workbook contains the practical exercises and techniques used in the Gateway training program. It is designed to be used in conjunction with the Hemi-Sync audio guidance system.

THE GATEWAY AFFIRMATION

I am more than my physical body.

Because I am more than physical matter,

I can perceive that which is greater than the physical world.

Therefore, I deeply desire to expand, to experience,

to know, to understand, to control, to use

such greater energies and energy systems

as may be beneficial and constructive

to me and to those who follow me.

Also, I deeply desire the help and cooperation,

the assistance, the understanding of those individuals

whose wisdom, development, and experience

are equal to or greater than my own.

I ask their guidance and protection from any influence

or any source that might provide me with less than

my stated desires.

RESONANT TUNING

Resonant tuning is a breathing technique designed to achieve optimal physical relaxation and mental focus before beginning a session.

The Process:

Breathe in through the mouth, drawing energy from above your head down into your body
Hold briefly
Exhale through the mouth while humming, feeling the vibration throughout your body
Feel the energy flow down through your feet into the earth
Repeat several times until fully relaxed and energized

THE ENERGY BAR TOOL (EBT)

The Energy Bar Tool is a visualization technique for focusing and directing non-physical energy.

Creating the EBT:

Visualize a bar of pulsating light between your hands
Feel the energy tingling in your palms
Compress and expand the bar to feel its substance
Use the bar to direct healing energy or explore your environment

LIVING BODY MAP (LBM)

The Living Body Map is a diagnostic tool for identifying areas of physical tension, illness, or energetic blockage.

Color Coding:

BLUE	Nervous system
RED	Circulatory system
ORANGE	Muscle and bone structure
YELLOW	Internal organs

Using the LBM:

In Focus 10, visualize your body as a transparent form
Allow colors to appear indicating the state of each system
Bright, clear colors indicate health; muddy or dark areas indicate problems
Direct healing energy (purple light) to areas needing attention

EMOTIONAL BODY MAP (EBM)

Similar to the LBM but operating at a finer level, the EBM reveals emotional energies stored in the body.

RESONANT ENERGY BALLOON (REBAL)

REBAL is a protective energy field that surrounds the practitioner during sessions.

Creating REBAL:

Visualize a point of light in your chest
With each breath, expand this light outward
Continue until the light forms a complete sphere around you
Set the intention that this sphere permits only beneficial energies to enter
The sphere moves with you and protects you throughout your session

SECURITY REPOSITORY BOX

The Repository Box is a mental construct for storing distractions, worries, and concerns during sessions.

Using the Repository:

Visualize a strong, secure container
Place all worries, distractions, and unfinished business inside
Close and lock the container
Know that these items are safely stored and will be available upon your return

QUICK TOOLS

55515 - Pain Reduction

A numeric mantra for interrupting pain signals. Mentally repeat "55515" while focusing on the affected area. The pattern creates a dissociative effect that reduces pain perception.

Color Energies

GREEN	Emotional discharge, calming anxiety
RED	Physical power, speed, energy boost
WHITE	Fresh energy intake, purification
PURPLE	Healing, balancing, restoration

EXIT METHODS FOR OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCE

Once in Focus 10 or deeper, these techniques can facilitate separation:

Rolling Out: Imagine rolling sideways out of your body like a log
Rising Pole: Rise straight up, stiff like a pole
Backing Away: Back out through the back of your head
Dispersing Gas: Let consciousness disperse like gas through the top of your head
Floating Up: Simply float upward, lighter than air

                The Vibration Stage: Before separation, many experience intense vibrations. This is normal and indicates readiness. Do not resist—allow the vibrations to intensify until separation occurs naturally.
            

SESSION LOG TEMPLATE

Record the following for each session:

Date and Time: _______________
Moon Phase: _______________
Body Position: _______________
Head Direction: _______________ (compass bearing)
Diet (24 hours prior): _______________
Focus State Achieved: _______________
Duration: _______________
Exterior Aids: _______________ (crystals, pyramid, etc.)
Experiences: _______________
Insights: _______________

EXTERIOR AIDS

Some practitioners report enhanced results when using:

Pyramid structures: Scaled replicas of Great Pyramid proportions, positioned overhead
Crystals: Particularly quartz, held or placed on the body
Magnetic alignment: Head pointed toward magnetic north
Full/new moon: Sessions during lunar extremes

HOMEOSTASIS AND THE FEAR BARRIER

The mind naturally resists change. When approaching expanded states, you may experience "clicking out" (blanking or falling asleep). This is a protective mechanism.

Solutions:

Practice each level until it feels familiar and safe
Maintain the Gateway Affirmation
Use REBAL for protection
Trust the process—your consciousness will not go where you are not ready