Wow, that's an amazing experience! I suppose that's one of those experiences that we can't rationally explain away... It definitely sounds like a split, but based on what you say it could be that part of your body was still 'attached' and that that's why you couldn't pull yourself out all the way. This can happen if there's tension in the body - then those parts won't really split. So for example, if your lower body wasn't properly relaxed but your arms, eyes, etc were, then it's realistic that you could move those parts around like you could but still remain partially stuck. You didn't mention how you got the experience you did but basically the first step when we try to project is to relax the body completely, from head to toe, to enable the split to go smoothly. Also there can be a certain 'pull' back towards the physical body if we've split but are still close to it, so if you were out completely it might help to just move away further. Perhaps if you find yourself stuck again, try visualizing a place you want to go to and you can travel there and away from the pull. Then onto the exploring part!

Not sure why you wouldn't see your hand like that, the times I've looked at my hands they've definitely been visible, even if they might look a bit different... Not something to worry about though, just keep going with your practices and you're bound to have many more experiences in the astral in the future :-)

Liz

Thats excellent P.J. CARLOSS,

Its really amazing to hear accounts like yours when people have verified element of the work through their own efforts. I find it quite inspiring so thank you for sharing.
Besides the many excellent suggestions given by Liz, there is one other thing that might help and has worked more less for myself.
The actual split is a natural process but when we are conscious of it we can tend to (or I do) get a little involved and try and make it happen. This interrupts the automatic process and introduces tension which as Liz mentioned can then effectively glue one part of the astral body to the tense physical body.
It sounds pretty simple but just try and relax and realign your self with the process of the split. Without trying to bring it on, fasten it up or even think about it just come back to the natural and pleasant feelings of the process and 'go with it'.
To be honest its not something I have had much success with but my investigations and results have found the above to be the best approach.
I hope to hear you have more and more amazing experiences and valued investigations in the future.
All the best with it

Many Thanks for your replies, it's very helpful. I've just had another experience and am current;ly adding it as a new thread, called "Another Amazing Experience".